Lipid acetylation reactions and the metabolism of platelet-activating factor.

abstract：:We analyzed the impact of axonopathy-inducing agents 1,2-diacetylbenzene (1,2-DAB) and 2,5-hexanedione (2,5-HD) on membrane-bound protein disulfide isomerase (mPDI) versus soluble PDI (sPDI), or PDI-family member thioredoxin (THX), and asked whether changes in PDI/THX were associated with production of oxidative/nitro...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Tshala-Katumbay D,Desjardins P,Sabri M,Butterworth R,Spencer P

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alpha adrenergic receptor subtypes in rat hippocampal membranes were studied, using [3H] clonidine as the radioactive ligand. On the basis of competitive binding studies, using the selective antagonist-prazosin, WB-4101, and yohimbine, [3H] clonidine appeared to bind to a population of presynaptic sites that are pharm...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： George CR

更新日期：1982-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adult neural stem cells can be isolated from various regions of the rat brain and seem to have multilineage differentiation potential. In this study, we investigated the hypothesis that global protein expression of adult neural stem cells isolated from rat hippocampus is changed during in vitro differentiation. After ...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Maurer MH,Feldmann RE Jr,Fütterer CD,Butlin J,Kuschinsky W

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The search for neuronotrophic factors addressing CNS neurons requires CNS neuronal cell cultures to quantitate putative effects on neuronal survival. Investigation of neurons dissociated from several embryonic CNS tissues have shown that their short-term survival requires supplementation of the culture medium with eit...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Chau RM,Skaper SD,Varon S

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diisopropyl phosphorofluoridate (DFP) produces type I organophosphorus ester-induced delayed neurotoxicity in humans and sensitive animal species. This is accompanied by enhanced Ca2+/CaM-dependent protein kinase II (CaM-kinase II) activity, and [125I]calmodulin binding to CaM-kinase II in DFP-treated hen brain supern...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Gupta RP,Abou-Donia MB

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:N-Acetylaspartic and N-acetylaspartylglutamic acid concentrations in human ventricular, subarachnoid and lumbar cerebrospinal fluid were measured by combined gas chromatography-mass spectrometry using selected ion monitoring with deuterated internal standards. N-Acetylaspartate concentrations were in the range 55, 9, ...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Faull KF,Rafie R,Pascoe N,Marsh L,Pfefferbaum A

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:VGF nerve growth factor inducible (VGF) is a neuropeptide precursor induced by brain-derived neurotrophic factor and nerve growth factor. VGF is increased in the prefrontal cortex and cerebrospinal fluid in schizophrenia patients. In our previous study, VGF-overexpressing mice exhibited schizophrenia-like behaviors an...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Mizoguchi T,Shimazawa M,Ohuchi K,Kuse Y,Nakamura S,Hara H

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isozyme patterns of cholinesterase (ChE) from heart, tongue, and skeletal muscle of normal and dystrophic hamsters are presented. Two principal bands, bands 1 and 2, were evaluated. Band 1 migrates faster towards the anode than does band 2. While bands 1 and 2 stain for AChE and were found in control muscles, only ban...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Henderson NS,Tweedle CD,Kabara JJ

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study attempted to investigate the possible involvement of the brain stem noradrenergic system in the development of hypertension in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Steady-state norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid concentrations and norepinephrine turnover were determined in the in...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Yao H,Matsumoto T,Hirano M,Kuroki T,Tsutsumi T,Uchimura H,Nakamura K,Nakahara T,Fujishima M

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive and lethal form of brain tumor. However, therapeutic strategies against malignant gliomas have not been completely established. Runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) is an essential gene for skeletal development but its regulatory role in the malignant progression of gli...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Yamada D,Fujikawa K,Kawabe K,Furuta T,Nakada M,Takarada T

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potassium-stimulated release of acetylcholine, norepinephrine, serotonin, glutamate, and 4-aminobutyrate from superfused rat cortical slices was studied during hypoxia. A reduction in oxygen tensions from 603 +/- 6 to 22 +/- 2 mm Hg selectively altered the calcium-dependent efflux of these neurotransmitters, but d...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Hirsch JA,Gibson GE

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyridostigmine bromide (PB), an inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase, has been used as a prophylactic for nerve gas poisoning. N,N'-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET) is the active ingredient in most insect repellents and is thought to interact synergistically with PB. Since PB can inhibit the binding of organophosphates to tubu...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Prasad V,Scotch R,Chaudhuri AR,Walss C,Fathy DB,Miller C,Ludueña RF

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Release of endogenous dopamine (DA) and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) from superfused rat caudate synaptosomes was monitored with liquid chromatography with electrochemical detection. Dopamine was analyzed by oxidative detection following alumina extraction while GABA was analyzed with reductive detection following p...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Caudill WL,Bigelow JC,Wightman RM

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The characteristics and properties of the increase in cytosolic [Ca2+] that occurs in bovine adrenal medullary chromaffin cells on exposure to angiotensin 11 have been investigated. In fura-2 loaded cells exposure to a maximally effective concentration of angiotensin II (100 nM) caused a rapid, but transient increase ...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Powis DA,Zerbes M,Herd LM,Dunkley PR

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have developed a coupled Xenopus oocyte expression system for evaluating the functional effects of mutations in known or suspected adhesion molecules, which allows for a very rapid assessment of intercellular adhesion. As a model protein, we first used Protein zero (Po), an adhesion molecule that mediates self-adhe...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Yoshida M,Colma DR

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The steady-state mRNA levels of NGF, BDNF and NT-3, and the mRNA levels of their receptors p75NGFR, trk, trkB, and trkC were examined in various human peripheral neuropathies, to determine the correlation with myelinated fiber pathology and T cell and macrophage invasions in the diseased nerves. Steady state levels of...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Sobue G,Yamamoto M,Doyu M,Li M,Yasuda T,Mitsuma T

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inflammatory response mediated by microglia in the central nervous system is closely related to epilepsy. Notch signaling plays an important role in the microglial activation during hypoxia. This study aimed to investigate whether Notch signaling is involved in microglial activation and subsequent inflammation-rel...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Wu L,Li Y,Yu M,Yang F,Tu M,Xu H

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of preincubation of hippocampus homogenates in the presence of homocysteine or methionine on Na+, K+-ATPase and Mg2+-ATPase activities in synaptic membranes of rats. Homocysteine significantly inhibited Na+, K+-ATPase activity, whereas methionine had no...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Streck EL,Zugno AI,Tagliari B,Franzon R,Wannmacher CM,Wajner M,Wyse AT

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past decade a new approach to pathogenetic studies of hepatic encephalopathy has been undertaken to identify the neurochemical alterations which characterize the syndrome. Using animal models of hepatic encephalopathy electrophysiological, behavioral, pharmacological and biochemical evidence were provided o...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Baraldi M

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcohol abuse affects several neurological pathways and causes significant alterations in the brain. Abstention from alcohol causes only a marginal decrease in oxidative stress and neuro inflammation. Our previous studies had shown that an active metabolite of vitamin A, all trans retinoic acid (ATRA), ameliorates alc...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Priyanka SH,Syam Das S,Thushara AJ,Rauf AA,Indira M

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence that brain glutamatergic activity is pathologically elevated in bipolar disorder suggests that mood stabilizers are therapeutic in the disease in part by downregulating glutamatergic activity. Such activity can involve the second messenger, arachidonic acid (AA, 20:4n - 6). We tested this hypothesis with rega...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Basselin M,Chang L,Chen M,Bell JM,Rapoport SI

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dual-specificity tyrosine-regulated kinase 2 (DYRK2), a protein kinase that phosphorylates its substrates on serine/threonine, is expressed in numerous human tumors, but little is known about its role in the pathophysiology of glioma. In this study, we made an effort to explore the expression and function in human gli...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Shen Y,Zhang L,Wang D,Bao Y,Liu C,Xu Z,Huang W,Cheng C

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cortical spreading depression (CSD) enhances ischemic tolerance to temporary focal ischemia. Although this effect most likely requires the expression or activation of neuroprotective factors, their identity remains relatively unknown. One important factor involved in neuroprotection is adenosine monophosphate-dependen...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Viggiano E,Viggiano D,Viggiano A,De Luca B,Monda M

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Analysis in mouse brain slices of the uptake of acetyl-L-[N-methyl-14C]carnitine with time showed it to be concentrative, and kinetic analysis gave a Km of 1.92 mM and a Vmax of 1.96 mumol/min per ml, indicating the presence of a low-affinity carrier system. The uptake was energy-requiring and sodium-dependent, being ...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Burlina AP,Sershen H,Debler EA,Lajtha A

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is pathologically characterized by presence of senile plaques in the hippocampus, which are composed mainly of extracellular deposition of a polypeptide known as the beta amyloid, the Aβ. It has been demonstrated on numerous occasions that it was the deposition and aggregation of this Aβ pepti...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Yang HQ,Li X,Yang WM,Feng SM,Ma JJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The long-acting opiate antagonist naltrexone hydrochloride was administered by intraperitoneal injection, in a dose response protocol, to adult rats. The drug was used to observe effects of opiate receptor blockade on cells of the pituitary gland and adjacent hypothalamus. At higher drug doses (5 mg/kg or 10 mg/kg), n...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Saland LC,Reyes E,Ortiz E

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We review some of the older literature concerning metabolic turnover of cholesterol in the nervous system. The overall picture is that incorporation of radioactive precursors into brain cholesterol is roughly proportional to the rate of myelination and that, once incorporated, radioactive cholesterol is relatively sta...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Morell P,Jurevics H

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mitochondrial dysfunction has been proposed to be one of the earliest triggering events in isoflurane-induced neuronal damage. Lidocaine has been demonstrated to attenuate the impairment of cognition in aged rats induced by isoflurane in our previous study. In this study, we hypothesized that lidocaine could attenuate...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Li J,Zhu X,Yang S,Xu H,Guo M,Yao Y,Huang Z,Lin D

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incubation of [3H]-tyrosine methionine5-enkephalin (MET) with human brain preparations (100,000g supernatant; sections of the limbic system, thalamus, basal ganglia, cerebellum, and cortex) results in its rapid and complete degradation; over 95% of the initial labeled tyrosine is recovered as the free aminoacid within...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： Mosnaim AD,Nguyen TD,Tse R,Puente J,Couceyro P,Wolf ME

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sonic hedgehog (Shh), a secreted glycoprotein factor, can activate the Shh pathway, which has been implicated in neuronal polarization involving neurite outgrowth. However, little evidence is available about the effect of Shh on neurite outgrowth in primary cortical neurons and its potential mechanism. Here, we reveal...

journal_title：Neurochemical research

authors： He W,Cui L,Zhang C,Zhang X,He J,Xie Y

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00