• Introduction Obesity constitutes a global healthcare problem

  2019-11-07

  

  Introduction Obesity constitutes a global healthcare problem and has many adverse effects on the cardiovascular function [1,2]. Recently, the perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) has emerged as a relevant fat depot for cardiovascular risk and as a potential trigger in vascular dysfunction. Indeed, PV

• Hedamycin isolated from Streptomyces griseoruber belongs to

  2019-11-06

  

  Hedamycin, isolated from Streptomyces griseoruber, belongs to the highly cytotoxic pluramycin class of Ciclopirox (Figure 3(c)). It consists of a planar anthrapyrantrione chromophore attached to two amino sugar rings at one end and a bisepoxide-containing side-chain at the other end (Figure 3(c)).

• That DGAT mediated hepatic steatosis did

  2019-11-06

  

  That DGAT-mediated hepatic steatosis did not lead to insulin resistance was clearly demonstrated in Liv-DGAT2-low mice by their normal blood glucose and plasma insulin levels, normal glucose and insulin tolerance, normal insulin sensitivity by hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp studies, and normal he

• Defensins are one major class of antimicrobial cationic pept

  2019-11-06

  

  Defensins are one major class of antimicrobial, cationic peptides that are released from 17-Hydroxyprogesterone and imbedded in the mucus layer on mucosal surfaces [45]. They can be categorized into two major families; α- and β-defensins. In humans there are two α-defensin members, defensin 5 (HD5)

• van Linden et al developed a comprehensive

  2019-11-06

  

  van Linden et al. developed a comprehensive guide that describes drug and ligand binding to more than 1200 human and mouse protein kinase domains [77]. Their KLIFS (kinase–ligand interaction fingerprint and structure) directory includes an alignment of 85 potential ligand binding-site residues occur

• For most enolases fluoride acts

  2019-11-06

  

  For most enolases, fluoride acts as an inhibitor, while Mg2+ is the most important metal activator. In yeast systems, metal cations and fluoride bind to enolase at the active center of the enzyme, forming a complex. The complex blocks the binding of substrates to the enzyme in yeast systems, thereby

• Here we describe preparation of three

  2019-11-06

  

  Here, we describe preparation of three stable conjugates that are linked by either oxyester, disulfide, or isopeptide bonds (Fig. 10.1). Each of these conjugates depends upon the prior purification of E2 and ubiquitin proteins that have been engineered to favor specific linkages. For the oxyester- a

• Micafungin In solid tumors such as those in breast

  2019-11-06

  

  In solid tumors, such as those in breast and pancreatic cancer, infiltrating CD68+ or CD163+ tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) correlate with poor outcome (DeNardo et al., 2011, Kurahara et al., 2011, Shabo et al., 2008). The tumor-promoting function of TAMs is based on their capacity to secrete p

• In the next experiments using a Cell Stress

  2019-11-06

  

  In the next experiments, using a Cell Stress Array kit we assessed the effect of mixture of progestogens on the expression of 26 proteins. One group of proteins including PON3, Phospho-p38a, SIRT2, SOD2, HIF-1 alpha, HIF-2alpha and p27 were upregulated upon progestogen treatment. HIF-1 functions as

• With regards to translational development of SMEPT we acknow

  2019-11-06

  

  With regards to translational development of SMEPT, we acknowledge that we are not aware of any trials currently underway to validate this methodology in clinical settings. It appears fair to say that enthusiasm and commitment from corporate developers does not match that of academic partners. One r

• br Introduction The identification of genetic variants that

  2019-11-05

  

  Introduction The identification of genetic variants that influence susceptibility to Parkinson\'s disease (PD) determines functional studies, the generation of model systems and directs therapeutic strategies. To date, classical candidate gene association studies and genome-wide approaches have f

• This project was funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinscha

  2019-11-05

  

  This project was funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft within FOR 2251 (project grants EB 285/2-1 and WI 3272/3-1) and in part by additional contributions from the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (D.I.S award Nos. BIOSCAT [05K12YE1]) and the Horizon 2020 programme of the European

• br Activatable optical imaging probes Optical

  2019-11-05

  

  Activatable optical imaging probes Optical fluorescence imaging, which directly detects photons emitted from fluorescent probes, has become as a powerful analytical method to study biological processes both in vitro and in vivo. It is characterized by high sensitivity, is free of radioactive irra

• br Genes involved in oxysterol metabolism The main enzymes t

  2019-11-05

  

  Genes involved in oxysterol metabolism The main enzymes that participate in the metabolism of oxysterols generally belong into one of two groups: transferases or oxidoreductases [22]. The following chapter describes those genes of oxysterol metabolism whose polymorphisms have been associated with

• br DAG kinase activity is confined to

  2019-11-05

  

  DAG kinase activity is confined to specific cell compartments A number of reports demonstrating agonist-dependent translocation of DGKs to distinct membrane compartments suggest that DGK activity is restricted to localized DAG pools generated after activation of receptors. Perhaps the best eviden

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