• Since immunoassays cannot specifically quantify each apelin

  2022-11-05

  

  Since immunoassays cannot specifically quantify each apelin peptide, a more reliable approach, mass spectrometry (MS) has been used recently to quantify and characterize apelin fragments in plasma. Using this technology, Zhen et al. showed that [Pyr-1]-apelin-13 was the major apelin form present in

• br Experimental All reagents were analytical grade and were

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  Experimental All reagents were analytical grade and were used without further purification. The morphology was characterized using a field emission scanning electron microscope (Philips XL-30 FESEMFeSEM, ZEISS SUPRA 40VP, Germany). The hydrogel sample used for SEM analysis was freeze dried. All e

• br MADS box proteins in plants a flourishing family

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  MADS box proteins in plants, a flourishing family In contrast to animals, homeotic genes in plants do not code for homeodomain-containing proteins, but rather, in almost all cases, for MADS domain proteins. The sequencing of the genome of Arabidopsis thaliana revealed more than 100 putative MADS

• Introduction The burden of cardiovascular disease CVD is und

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  Introduction The burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is undisputed, accounting for approximately a third of global deaths (17.5 million people in 2012) (WHO, 2012). Atherosclerosis leads to the development of coronary heart disease (CHD) which accounts for more than 40% of these deaths (WHO, 201

• br Competing interests br Acknowledgments This research was

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  Competing interests Acknowledgments This research was supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT (NRF-2014R1A4A1071040). Introduction Mitochondria occupy an important position as mediators of

• Here we provide evidence that NO contributes

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  Here, we provide evidence that NO contributes to changes in synaptic strength, but also offer an explanation as to why previous attempts to link NO to LTP have often failed. Our results describe a model by which cycling AMPARs, held in intracellular pools, are rapidly delivered to the membrane surfa

• br Experimental br Acknowledgment br Introduction The NADPH

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  Experimental Acknowledgment Introduction The NADPH-dependent reduction of d-glucose catalyzed by aldose reductase (E.C.1.1.1.21) (AR) is considered as one of the phenomena leading to the onset of long term diabetic complications [as review see: [1], [2]. In fact, the reduction of the sugar,

• The fact that Yoda can activate

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  The fact that Yoda1 can activate Piezo1 in the absence of other cellular components other than a cell membrane [2], suggests that it may directly interact with and activate Piezo1. However, this does not preclude Yoda1 from interacting and activating non-Piezo channels, particularly in endothelial c

• phospholipase inhibitor As regards feeding the ability to di

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  As regards feeding, the ability to dissipate surplus energy in the form of heat is beneficial for animals if the protein concentration in the food is low, since it allows them then to meet the adequate protein intake requirement without getting fat. Some of the major dietary activators of the AHR ar

• The putative physiological meaning of epinephrine related he

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  The putative physiological meaning of epinephrine-related hepatic drug transporter regulation remains to be established. It is nevertheless noteworthy that the catecholamine rather decreases expression of sinusoidal SLC transporters like NTCP, OAT2, OAT7, OCT1, OATP1B1 and OATP2B1 whereas those of c

• Regarding A Rs and A ARs basal

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  Regarding A1Rs and A2ARs, basal conditions generate a low tone of endogenous adenosine and cause A1R activation, in contrast to situations of increased adenosine where A2AR activation becomes dominant. When adenosine concentrations rise, e.g. during hypoxia, also time appears likely important in reg

• To better understand the pathophysiology

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  To better understand the pathophysiology of ASDs, we would need comprehensive information on a) the functions of ASD-associated proteins in the brain, b) how mutations affect the expression level and function of these proteins, c) how mutations affect their function in neurons, and d) how changed ne

• Finasteride was the first steroidal reductase inhibitor appr

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  Finasteride (13) was the first steroidal 5α-reductase inhibitor approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1992 for treatment of BPH. In fact, long term clinical studies with this drug demonstrated a sustained reduction of the prostatic specific antigen and an overall improvement in BH

• br Materials and methods br

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  Materials and methods Results Discussion We have developed a high-throughput functional genomic screen that allows the identification of genes that confer drug resistance. Several factors have been identified which must be taken into account to develop a reliable screen. In particular, cons

• br Role of autophagy in alcoholic

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  Role of autophagy in alcoholic cardiomyopathy Concluding remarks The genetic and phenotypic heterogeneity in alcoholic cardiac injury has been recognized despite the seemingly beneficial effects of low to moderate alcohol consumption [8]. Although oxidative stress is well established in the pa

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