Archives
-
The molecular mechanisms underlying VSMC ETB receptor upregu
2021-09-15
The molecular mechanisms underlying VSMC ETB receptor upregulation have been studied after 24–48h organ culture in both coronary and cerebral arteries. The increased expression of contractile ETB receptor at these time points has been shown to depend on transcriptional mechanisms and PKC and the ext
-
The effects of C on the NF
2021-09-15
The effects of C646 on the NF-κB pathway could be explained by the role for p300 that has been described in the regulation of the NF-κB pathway [5]. For instance, acetylations of the p65 NF-κB subunit on lysines 218, 221 and 310 are mediated by the HATs p300 and PCAF [11] and increase transcriptiona
-
According to the experimental data HKI preferentially binds
2021-09-15
According to the experimental data, HKI preferentially binds to the mitochondrial inter-membrane contact sites formed by ANT and VDAC [[5], [6], [7],27], mainly via the VDAC1 isoform [7,8]. These electrogenic contact sites allow application of a part of IMP to MOM by transferring phosphoryl groups f
-
Since KYNA concentrations are increased by aerobic exercise
2021-09-15
Since KYNA concentrations are increased by aerobic exercise training, we have investigated if it plays a role in peripheral tissue metabolism. Here we show that KYNA regulates adipose tissue energy homeostasis through activation of Gpr35. Activation of this network stimulates the expression of lipid
-
br Evolution of multiple GnRH forms and GnRH
2021-09-14
Evolution of multiple GnRH forms and GnRH receptors across vertebrates GnRH is an evolutionary ancient peptide that first appears prior to the protostome-deuterostome split, and is a member of the GnRH-adipokinetic hormone-corazonin superfamily of peptides (Roch et al., 2011, Roch et al., 2014).
-
In our study we evaluated adenovirus
2021-09-14
In our study we evaluated adenovirus type 5 (Ad5) as a vehicle for delivering Cre recombinase in conditional transgenic mouse based on the Cre-loxP system, in order to achieve GlyT1 gene modulation in a specific thalamic region in the adult animal. GlyT1 is a sodium- and chloride-coupled glycine tra
-
Among the various delivery strategies in
2021-09-14
Among the various delivery strategies in the field of nano-DDS, developing smart targeted nanocarriers has long been a research focus for pharmaceutical scientists11., 12.. The ideal drug delivery outcome must be precisely delivering the therapeutic agents to their sites of action, especially for an
-
Ning et al showed that LPC appeared to
2021-09-14
Ning et al. showed that LPC 18:1 appeared to increase insulin release through both GPR119-dependent and -independent mechanisms (Ning et al., 2008). In our study, we have shown that not only GPR119 but also GPR40 and GPR55 participate in LPC-stimulated insulin secretion (Fig. 4, Fig. 5) and target p
-
br Experimental br Results br Discussion The use
2021-09-14
Experimental Results Discussion The use of Dex-BSA asa membrane-limited glucocorticoid has been met with some skepticism, mainly for its assumed instability. Here we provide conclusive evidence that Dex-BSA is stable in solution over an extended period of time and at high temperature (i.e.,
-
The relationship between estrogen and the
2021-09-14
The relationship between estrogen and the Hedgehog pathway as well as the associated mechanism have already been investigated in many tissues, especially in breast cancer (Chang et al., 2012, Katayama et al., 2006, Ramaswamy et al., 2012). Hitherto, even though we have proved that HH-Gli pathway pro
-
In sharp contrast to these genetically
2021-09-14
In sharp contrast to these genetically altered animals, there are two types of living fish that appear to lack Band 3 in their red blood cells. These are the Lamprey [45] and the Hagfish [46,47]. While these fish normally occupy their respective niches, the presumed compensatory mechanisms, as with
-
These reports have gradually established G
2021-09-14
These reports have gradually established G-quadruplex binding small molecules as promising anti-cancer therapeutic agents. Besides the stabilization of G-quadruplex structures, some of these molecules also serve as diagnostic probes and sensors for G-quadruplexes in vitro and in vivo. Of these, Thio
-
In stark contrast to this study Zhang and colleagues
2021-09-14
In stark contrast to this study, Zhang and colleagues demonstrated that FFA4, along with FFA1, play roles in suppressing cell proliferation and promoting apoptosis in CRC mao inhibitor treated with omega-3 PUFA [53]. In this study design, in vivo CRC was induced in mice upon treatment with the genot
-
The fibroblast growth factor receptor FGFRs
2021-09-14
The fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFRs), including four highly conserved proteins (FGFR1-4), are important membrane sensors for extracellular signals [4]. By binding to their ligands, FGFRs are activated and can trigger various downstream intracellular signaling cascades, which is required for
-
br Formation of secretory vesicles
2021-09-14
Formation of secretory vesicles and trafficking toward plasma membrane Insulin and other components of the secretory granules are sorting and providing certain cues for Gallein off the adjacent TGN membrane, forming immature secretory clathrin coated vesicles (Gehart and Ricci, 2013). Bin/Amphiph