• In contrast to the methylation that

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  In contrast to the methylation that is catalyzed exclusively by DNMTs, there have been suggested several pathways that could induce demethylation (Watt & Molloy, 1988). However, the existence and influencing of enzymes that promote active demethylation remains elusive. Studies aiming to gain more in

• Gastrointestinal tone can be effectively modulated by cholin

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  Gastrointestinal tone can be effectively modulated by cholinesterase inhibitors. As parasympathetic fibers release sirtuins to contract the circular and longitudinal intestinal muscles, AChE inhibition can facilitate those actions. Postoperative ileus (delayed gastric emptying after surgery) can ari

• cAMP mediated signaling pathways are important

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  cAMP-mediated signaling pathways are important for maintaining metabolic homeostasis, and the effects of the glucagon/catecholamine–cAMP–PKA axis on energy balance have been well documented [20]. For example, chpg of the PKA 2β regulatory subunit (RIIβ) in mice leads to increased expression of unco

• The question remains however as to the downstream signaling

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  The question remains, however as to the downstream signaling by Epacs that contributes to persistent sensitization of sensory neurons. Activation of the Ras family of GTPases by Epac1 (RapGEF3) or Epac2 (RapGEF4) (Bos, 2003, de Rooij et al., 1998) is linked to a number of downstream signaling effect

• br Introduction O Methylguanine DNA methyltransferase MGMT i

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  Introduction O6-Methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) is a DNA-repair enzyme that specifically transfers alkyl adducts from the O6 position of guanine to the cysteine residue (Cys145) in its active site. In cancer cells, this ability of MGMT disrupts the cytotoxic actions of alkylating antic

• br Materials and methods br Results br Discussion Adiponecti

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  Materials and methods Results Discussion Adiponectin is one of the most studied adipocytokines. Its release from adipocytes is down-regulated in obesity and other adverse metabolic conditions leading to decreased serum concentrations (Turer and Scherer, 2012). Several factors and conditions

• The effect of ET activity on the development of

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  The effect of ET-1 activity on the development of experimental pulmonary fibrosis has also been examined by other investigators. One study found that repeated administration of Bosentan, an ERA used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), significantly decreased bleomycin-induced pulmonary f

• Dual inhibition of ACE and NEP as a

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  Dual inhibition of ACE and NEP as a strategy for treating hypertension has been extensively investigated, including contributions from these laboratories through the discovery of Sampatrilat . Given that both targets are related zinc metalloproteinases, dual enzyme inhibition can be achieved within

• br Effects of culture conditions on drug

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  Effects of culture conditions on drug-induced gene TASIN-1 in primary human hepatocytes Past progress in elucidating the optimal conditions for the long-term cultivation of rodent hepatocytes has helped define some of the key components in the matrix and medium environment that are most critical

• Targeting a specific cell type rather

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  Targeting a specific cell type, rather than the broad cytotoxicity exhibited by some of the pharmacological agents currently used to treat lupus, may improve efficacy and decrease off target toxicity. Thus, evidence that macrophages and microglia are important to the pathogenesis of LN and NPSLE, re

• br Materials and methods br Results br Discussion The

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  Materials and methods Results Discussion The oestrogen agonist properties and androgen antagonist activities of parabens have been well documented by a variety of in vitro and in vivo assay systems over the past decade (Chen et al., 2007, Darbre and Harvey, 2008, Golden et al., 2005). To th

• We report our experience using

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  We report our experience using conventional cytogenetic analysis, FISH using EWSR1 break-apart probes, RT-PCR, and Sanger sequencing to detect characteristic translocations in a total of 32 patients with ES diagnosed at Texas Children\'s Hospital over a 5-year interval. Materials and methods R

• br Introduction Prostaglandins are important local mediators

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  Introduction Prostaglandins are important local mediators in a host of reproductive processes including ovulation, fertilization, embryonic development, luteal regression, and parturition (Ushikubi et al., 2000). Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) is among the more versatile prostanoids, and its effects app

• br Experimental section br Acknowledgments MIN cells

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  Experimental section Acknowledgments MIN6 cells were kindly provided by Dr. Junichi Miyazaki, Osaka University. This research was supported in part by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (JP16H05099 and JP18H04609 to K.H., and JP16H06574 to T.U.), SENTAN

• br Conclusions br Acknowledgements Implantable

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  Conclusions Acknowledgements Implantable Microsystems for Personalised Anti-Cancer Therapy is a EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, UK) funded grant (Ref. EP/K034510/1) Introduction Flemingia philippinensis, belonging to the legume family, is a polyphenol rich plant

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