• The ability to metastasize is

  2022-01-07

  

  The ability to metastasize is the defining character of a cancer and the leading cause for resultant mortality. It is hypothesized that a rare subset of cancer cells, often operationally referred to as “cancer stem cells” (CSCs), are responsible for sustaining cancer metastasis and recurrence [1]. T

• CDX is also a tumor suppressor gene the ablation of

  2022-01-07

  

  CDX1 is also a tumor suppressor gene; the ablation of CDX1 and CDX2 results in a significant increase in tumor formation in the colon. CDX1 is regulated by epigenetic modification; the hypermethylation of the CpG island at the promoter is positively associated with severe clinical phenotypes. In add

• br HO regulation and physiology The catabolism of

  2022-01-07

  

  HO-1: regulation and physiology The catabolism of cellular heme in humans and other species is mediated by the heme oxygenase (HO) family of enzymes (E.C. 1:14:99:3; heme-hydrogen donor:oxygen oxidoreductase). The HOs localize primarily to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) where they serve, in conce

• Biochemical and genetic studies indicate that

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  Biochemical and genetic studies indicate that the endosomal sorting complex required for transport (ESCRT) machinery is crucial for Hh exovesicle packaging and morphogen gradient function 39., 43., 44.. In vertebrates, ESCRT proteins promote the release of Shh exovesicles to maintain progenitor cell

• Whilst it has long been appreciated that

  2022-01-07

  

  Whilst it has long been appreciated that Rho-family GTPases are able to signal directly to focal adhesions, it is also becoming increasingly clear that they can achieve this indirectly, through their influence on the extracellular matrix to which the integrins bind. Cdc42 and RhoA have long been kno

• An interesting question is why RhoF has such the

  2022-01-07

  

  An interesting question is why RhoF has such the slow rate of GDP dissociation. The amino Calcein acetoxymethyl ester receptor mutations in a presumable GDP-binding site of RhoF had only moderate effects on the GDP dissociation (Fig. 3C), which suggests a mechanism involving the global amino acid s

• The gsnor ko plants contain elevated

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  The gsnor-ko plants contain elevated amount of low and high molecular weight S-nitrosothiols (SNO) indicating that GSNOR activity controls the level of both GSNO and indirectly protein-SNOs [13], [17], [18]. GSNOR deficiency has been shown to cause pleiotropic plant growth defects, impaired plant di

• br Introduction Activation of the lipid sensing receptor GPR

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  Introduction Activation of the lipid sensing receptor, GPR55, by lysophosphatidyl inositol (LPI) has been well documented, and implicated in endocannabinoid signaling [1]. Intracellular events resulting from GPR55 activation include; enhanced β-arrestin activity, calcium mobilization and ERK1/2 p

• There was a statistical significant correlation between CD e

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  There was a statistical significant correlation between CD39 expression on CD4+ T cells and CD38 and ZAP-70 (Table 3). Del 6q was detected in 19 patients (63.3%) with a range of 2–75% and a mean of 32.97 ± 14.85. As regards to the staging system, del 6q was significantly higher in high risk group o

• Structural analysis of the MD open state unveils that

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  Structural analysis of the MD-open state unveils that the transmembrane domain features a symmetric organization of the pore-lining helices M2 similar to the semi-open structure but with a local asymmetry at the constriction point, which is critical for chloride permeation. The atomistic simulations

• br Membrane transporters as a novel therapeutic target

  2022-01-06

  

  Membrane transporters as a novel therapeutic target in pediatric TBI The concept of targeting membrane transporters began with identifying a neuroprotective drug and a corresponding transporter inhibitor. Somewhat serendipitously, we discovered that N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a cysteine donor for GS

• The molecular identity of RA s target during LTP induction

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  The molecular identity of RA’s target during LTP induction was determined by pharmacological testing. The inhibitory effects of CNQX and niflumic acid on LTP induction remained even in the presence of RA, indicating RA did not affect either the AMPA receptor nor chloride channel (Fig. 2B and D) [26]

• Glucagon regulates the transition from hepatic glucose

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  Glucagon regulates the transition from hepatic glucose utilisation in the absorptive state to glucagon production in the post-absorptive state by acute stimulation of glycogenolysis and inhibition of glycolysis [1]. An important component of this response is the phosphorylation of liver PFK2/FBPase2

• The classical genomic effects of GR come about

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  The classical genomic effects of GR come about through ligand-bound GR homodimerizing in the nucleus and via direct binding to GREs on the target genes, bringing about transcriptional activation or repression. Examples of target genes up-regulated by activated GR include genes encoding β2-adrenergic

• The Cx family of integral membrane proteins are key

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  The Cx family of integral membrane proteins [13] are key components of the Gap Junction channels that provide GJIC, which is indispensable in the preservation of tissue integrity and homeostasis in multicellular organisms. Gap Junction channels form a conduit for exchange of ions (Ca2+), second mess

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