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The monomeric oligomeric states of DDR V His and DDR
2019-10-19
The monomeric/oligomeric states of DDR2-V5-His and DDR2-Fc were confirmed by Western blotting under reducing and non-reducing conditions. As shown in Fig. 1b, DDR2-V5-His exhibited a relative molecular mass of ~60 kDa under both reducing and non-reducing conditions, consistent with this protein bein
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TPMPA br Materials and methods br Results br Discussion
2019-10-19
Materials and methods Results Discussion The investigation of oxysterols is highly complex and challenging, arising not only from the large number of molecules in this family, but also due to their low abundance in biological systems compared to cholesterol and their susceptibility for auto
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The preferences for source of FAs for DGAT and
2019-10-18
The preferences for source of FAs for DGAT1 and DGAT2 are related to their membrane topologies, subcellular locations, interactions with other proteins or organelles (discussed in the former section), and their differential expression, substrate specificities, and enzyme kinetics. According to UniPr
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knowledge The discoidin domain receptors DDR and DDR
2019-10-18
The discoidin domain receptors, DDR1 and DDR2, are receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) that are stimulated by collagen in the extracellular matrix (ECM). Unlike most other RTKs, they form ligand-independent stable dimers that are non-covalently linked. This ECM activation induces receptor phosphorylati
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In a previous study we reported that the systemic
2019-10-18
In a previous study we reported that the systemic administration of the α1-adrenergic receptor antagonist prazosin attenuates the deficit in EPZ5676 reward function associated with precipitated nicotine withdrawal (Bruijnzeel et al., 2010). One of the aims of the present experiments was to investiga
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Epigenetic silencing of genes that
2019-10-18
Epigenetic silencing of genes that determine tumor invasiveness, growth patterns of tumors, and tumor-cell apoptosis12, 29 may also affect the expression of drug-metabolizing enzymes, thereby providing an additional genetic mechanism in pharmacogenomics. Trisomy 8 that contains wild-type GGH could b
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The best preserved individuals were
2019-10-18
The best preserved individuals were selected for isotope analysis of diet (Table 2). These represent 21 individuals including four subadults: two young children aged between 1.5 and 2.5 years old, one child between 7 and 11 years old and one adolescent (12–16 years old), and 17 adults including six
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Unlike many forms of SNHL cCMV may be treatable
2019-10-18
Unlike many forms of SNHL, cCMV may be treatable. The antiviral drug valganciclovir (VGCV) has been proposed to improve hearing, speech, and language outcomes associated with this infection [6]. A recent publication from the CASG (Collaborative Antiviral Study Group) reported that a six-month course
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Programmed cell death via apoptosis is associated with a ser
2019-10-18
Programmed cell death via apoptosis is associated with a series of morphological and biochemical characteristics, including cell shrinkage, the rapid increase of intracellular calcium, nuclear condensation, DNA fragmentation and the formation of apoptotic bodies. Known as a shared feature of most ap
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The major concern of PDE I use in liver
2019-10-18
The major concern of PDE-5-I use in liver cirrhosis is the potentially harmful effect on systemic blood pressure. Data of clinical studies are conflicting [27], [30], [31], [32], but available patient details suggest that in advanced liver cirrhosis, PDE-5-Is lower systemic blood pressure to a great
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The mechanisms by which coregulators
2019-10-18
The mechanisms by which coregulators control the actions of estrogen receptors are still a topic of ongoing research. From studies in cancer cells, we have learned that a large group of coregulators have specific structural motifs that than affect their contact with ER ligand-binding domains (Heery,
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Studies have recently raised concerns about the potential ro
2019-10-18
Studies have recently raised concerns about the potential role of parabens in breast cancer, as these chemicals are commonly detectable in human breast cancer tissues. An analysis of 160 breast tissue samples collected from 40 mastectomies for primary breast cancer in England showed that at least on
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br RING type E s
2019-10-17
RING-type E3s and their substrates There is enormous diversity in substrate ubiquitination and its regulation, as the targets of RING-type E3s are incredibly varied. RING-type E3s are implicated as tumor suppressors, oncogenes, and mediators of endocytosis, and play critical roles in complex mult
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Current therapeutic interventions are directed both to preve
2019-10-17
Current therapeutic interventions are directed both to prevent (primarily by proper glycemic control) and to treat the advanced stages of diabetic retinopathy, when vision has already been significantly affected. Although these therapies can be very effective in preventing, delaying or reducing visi
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At this stage it is still difficult
2019-10-17
At this stage it is still difficult to assign specific domains to some of the regions observed in these structures, although some attempts have already been made (Brewerton et al., 2004). Clearly, higher resolution data is needed. In the future, even if an atomic structure of DNA-PKcs is determined,