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We hypothesize that HBO increases GABA
2022-01-27
We hypothesize that HBO2 increases GABA activity at the GABAA receptor via a nitric oxide dependent mechanism. Blotting for the phosphorylated β3 subunit of the GABAA receptor should theoretically be increased when there is more GABA activity at the receptor (McDonald et al., 1998). We expected that
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Due to the presence of all
2022-01-27
Due to the presence of all FGFRs in the epithelium, there are several FGFs ligands that could be binding to these FGF receptors, namely FGFs 1–4, 8–10, 16 and 18–20. By evaluating the known roles of FGFs in epithelial-mesenchymal interactions and in bone development, this list can be reduced. For ex
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br PEPCK This enzyme decarboxylates and then phosphorylates
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PEPCK This enzyme decarboxylates and then phosphorylates oxaloacetate to form phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) in the second step of gluconeogenesis after the carboxylation of pyruvate catalyzed by PC. PEPCK1 (PEPCK-C, encoded by the PCK1 gene) and PEPCK2 (PEPCK-M, encoded by the PCK2 gene) are two isof
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The lack of biological activity http www apexbt
2022-01-27
The lack of biological activity of this family of compounds against T. cruzi is quite unexpected and cannot be attributable simply to the presence of a hydroxyl group at C-1. In fact, either compound 6 or risedronate (5), both bearing a hydroxyl group at C-1, are effective inhibitors of TcFPPS.21, 2
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Our present data together with other studies have shown
2022-01-27
Our present data together with other studies have shown that the communication of stroma and cancer cells via ECM-cell interaction led to the primary activation of FAK [41]. Here we propose a model depicting an important role of ADAM12-L in the regulation of ESCC invasion and metastasis. ADAM12-L ov
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Based on the above presumption activation of Sox and
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Based on the above presumption, activation of Sox11 and FAK might be beneficial for alleviating the VILI. Previous studies have showed the relevance of Sox11 or FAK up-regulation with improvement of tissue injury. For example, over-expression of Sox11 protected and improved the tissue function or st
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Beauvericin synthesis The H autoreceptors distributed mainly
2022-01-27
The H3 autoreceptors distributed mainly in the CNS act as a negative feedback on histamine synthesis and release from histaminergic neurons. Histamine is involved in many physiological functions such as sleep-wake regulation, circadian and feeding rhythm, thermal regulation, locomotion, learning, co
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While the binding of HK to
2022-01-27
While the binding of HK1 to VDAC1 is strong and continuous, the binding of HK2 to VDAC1 is much weaker, and alternates between a cytoplasmic and a mitochondrial-bound states (John et al., 2011). This dynamic process is regulated by the metabolic and energetic requirements of the Thyroid Hormone Rece
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br Parkinson disease Idiopathic PD is a hypodopaminergic mov
2022-01-27
Parkinson disease Idiopathic PD is a hypodopaminergic movement disorder of uncertain etiology that affects 3% of persons over age 65 (Dexter and Jenner, 2013). Cardinal signs of this common neurodegenerative condition include bradykinesia, rigidity, rest tremor and postural instability. Autonomic
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Studies have demonstrated the paradoxical role
2022-01-27
Studies have demonstrated the paradoxical role of HO-1 in tumorigenesis. At initial stages of carcinogenesis, it protects DNA by lowering the ROS-mediated mutational rate, but later, HO-1 promotes cancer cell survival and proliferation. One PDAC therapeutic strategy is to increase ROS production and
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Pyocyanin mg br Methods br Results br Discussion The aim
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Methods Results Discussion The aim of this study was to investigate whether serum lectin-binding activity is associated with development of HCC in HCV-positive individuals. Using ELISA-based assays of lectin-binding activity, we demonstrated that both age and gender influence the circulatin
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Failure of antioxidant defenses to remove exogenous ROS prod
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Failure of antioxidant defenses to remove exogenous ROS produced by redox cycling chemicals either by being inhibited by those compounds or overwhelmed by an excess ROS, will disrupt the balance between antioxidant/prooxidant system within the organisms leading to oxidative damage (Livingstone, 2003
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br Structural studies of GCAP Recoverin was
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Structural studies of GCAP Recoverin was the first member of this subfamily of Ca2+-binding Calpain Inhibitor II, ALLM to be investigated by structural methods [27], [54], [55], [56], [57], [58]. These proteins have four EF-hands arranged in pairs that give rise to amino- and carboxyl-terminal d
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br Conclusions In this study we report the genotype
2022-01-27
Conclusions In this study, we report the genotype frequencies for GSTT1, GSTP1, and GSTM1 in Jamaican children. The frequency of the null genotypes of GSTT1 and GSTM1 are similar to those of African-Americans in the US. The GSTP1 genotype frequency is closer to that of the African-American popula
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FOLE was recently approved for use in PN dependent patients
2022-01-27
FOLE was recently approved for use in PN-dependent patients in the United States. However, potential adverse effects of FOLE, including bleeding risk, and effects on the immune system [8], [39], render its use in certain patient populations controversial. Identification of key downstream modulators