Concerning the decreased D-3-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase activity in the liver and heart of hyperthyroid rats.

abstract：:Tripeptide aminopeptidase (EC 3.4.11.4) was purified from bovine dental follicles by a series of chromatographies. Purified enzyme had a specific activity of 59.5 units per mg protein with L-prolyl-glycylglycine as substrate. The pH optimum was 8.0. The purified native enzyme had a Mr of 230,000 and was shown to be a ...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Hiraoka BY,Harada M

更新日期：1993-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Fish and fish oils contain the omega-3 fatty acids known as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) plus docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Epidemiological studies have shown an inverse relation between the dietary consumption of fish containing EPA/DHA and mortality from coronary heart disease. These relationships have been substantiat...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Holub DJ,Holub BJ

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incubation of Clone 9 cells, a nontransformed rat liver cell line, in the presence of 5 mM azide results in an induction of GLUT1 mRNA which becomes detectable after approximately 3 h of continuous exposure to the agent. In examining the role of on-going protein synthesis in this response, we found that: (i) the induc...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Behrooz A,Ismail-Beigi F

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atherosclerotic lesions occur as a result of excess lipid deposition within the vascular tissues. The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) present in adipose and hepatic tissues have been shown to promote fatty acid oxidation and lipid storage. An immunohistochemical assessment of PPARalpha and PPARgamm...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Zahradka P,Yurkova N,Litchie B,Moon MC,Del Rizzo DF,Taylor CG

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial cell nitric oxide synthase (NOS) is known to have a N-myristoylation consensus sequence. Such a consensus sequence is not evident in the macrophage, smooth muscle and neuronal NOS. A functional role for this N-terminal myristoylation is not clear yet. In the present study, we examined the effect of N-termi...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Sakoda T,Hirata K,Kuroda R,Miki N,Suematsu M,Kawashima S,Yokoyama M

更新日期：1995-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Under synchronized conditions daily rhythms run in precise phase relationships. Long lasting shift-work disturbs circadian rhythms and causes metabolism dysfunction. As a result of frequent shifts of the light (L):dark (D) cycle the circadian system has to adjust to a new regimen repeatedly, and organism can never ach...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Szántóová K,Zeman M,Veselá A,Herichová I

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Since recent findings indicate the involvement of G-proteins in the mechanism of ischaemic preconditioning (PC), the present study was aimed to investigate the role of adrenergic mechanisms, such as G-proteins and stimulation of adrenergic receptors, in this phenomenon. For this purpose, isolated Langendorff...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Ravingerová T,Pyne NJ,Parratt JR

更新日期：1995-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs (miRNAs, miRs) play important roles in pathogenesis and development of human diseases, including malignancy. Some may affect tumor progression through targeting tumor suppressor genes. MiR-135b has been shown to be upregulated in CRC. In this study, we evaluated the role of miR-135b in colorectal cancer (CRC...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Wu W,Wang Z,Yang P,Yang J,Liang J,Chen Y,Wang H,Wei G,Ye S,Zhou Y

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies reported that estrogen receptor β (ERβ) is localized to mitochondria, whereas little is known about the physiological functions of mitochondrial ERβ. In the present study, we explored the role of mitochondrial ERβ in regulating apoptosis using stable ERβ-expressing and ERβ knockdown cells lines. We fo...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Liang J,Xie Q,Li P,Zhong X,Chen Y

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:E. coli ribosomal protein L12, because of its unique features, has been studied in more detail than perhaps any of the other ribosomal proteins. Unlike the other ribosomal proteins that are generally present in stoichiometric amounts, there are four copies of L12 per ribosome, some of which are acetylated on the N-ter...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Brot N,Weissbach H

更新日期：1981-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Bladder smooth muscle contraction is mediated by both direct calcium entry through the cell membrane, and by calcium induced calcium release (CICR) from the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) storage sites. Ryanodine is a neutral plant alkaloid which binds to an ion channel located on the SR membrane. Its effects in cardiac ...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Gong C,Zderic SA,Levin RM

更新日期：1994-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin 8 (IL-8) is a chemoattractant associated with ovulation in the mammalian ovary. This chemokine is also involved in the recruitment and activation of neutrophils. Using bovine tissue, we examined the possible role of IL-8 in steroid production by theca cells of the large ovarian follicles. IL-8 promoted pro...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Shimizu T,Imamura E,Magata F,Murayama C,Miyamoto A

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sialomucins are abundant on the surfaces of certain ascites tumor cells and have been implicated in the escape of tumors from immune destruction and metastasis. They are large, highly glycosylated glycoproteins which are rich in serine and threonine and have a variety of 0-linked oligosaccharides. The sialomucin (ASGP...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Carraway KL,Spielman J

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The binding of nuclear factor on the promoter region of the regucalcin gene and the expression of regucalcin in the kidney cortex of rats was investigated. Nuclear extracts from kidney cortex were used for oligonucleotide competition gel mobility shift assay. An oligonucleotide between position -523 and -506 in the 5'...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Misawa H,Yamaguchi M

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and renin-angiotensin system (RAS) play critical roles in the process of renal diseases, but their interaction has not been comprehensively discussed. In the present studies, we investigated the renoprotective effects of MPAK inhibitors on renal diseases in type 1 diabetic mouse...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Hong Z,Hong Z,Wu D,Nie H

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of oxidative stress on PLD activity, [Ca2+]i and pHi levels and the possible relationship among them. Moreover, since atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) protects against oxidant-induced injury, we investigated the potential protective role of the hormone in rat aortic...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： De Vito P,Di Nardo P,Palmery M,Peluso I,Luly P,Baldini PM

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vaccinia virus (VV) and other pathogenic poxviruses encode for a complement control protein. The VV complement control protein or VCP, was one of the first soluble microbial proteins postulated to have an active role in the immunomodulation of the host defense. Since then, 2 other poxviruses, including variola virus a...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Kotwal GJ,Miller CG,Justus DE

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Computer retrieval in a database, comprising 7,225 muscle cases, revealed that mitochondrial myopathies do not occur more frequently in inflammatory myopathies (3.74%) than in the whole series (3.69%). A more detailed study of inclusion body myositis (IBM), however, showed that severe mitochondrial alterations were ap...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Schröder JM,Molnar M

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac hypertrophy in rats was produced by aortic banding for 6 weeks and regression of hypertrophy in these experimental animals was induced by administration of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, enalapril (10 mg/kg/day) for 6 weeks. The left ventricular muscle mass and systolic pressure were decrease upon tr...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Makino N,Matsui H,Masutomo K,Hata T,Yanaga T

更新日期：1993-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Radioprotection by an aqueous extract of Podophyllum hexandrum (RP-1) was investigated in HepG2 cells by evaluating colony forming efficacy (CFE), redox status of mitochondria, reactive oxygen species (ROS), generation of nitric oxide (NO), peroxidation of lipids and intracellular glutathione. Lower concentrations of ...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Gupta D,Arora R,Garg AP,Goel HC

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the antioxidant nature of ethanolic extract of Terminalia arjuna bark (EETA) on N-nitrosodiethylamine (DEN) induced liver cancer in male Wistar albino rats. Liver cancer was induced by single intraperitonial injection of DEN (200 mg/kg). After 2 weeks of DEN admini...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Sivalokanathan S,Ilayaraja M,Balasubramanian MP

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac glycosides (CGs) are useful drugs to treat cardiac illnesses and have potent cytotoxic and anticancer effects in cultured cells and animal models. Their receptor is the Na+,K+ ATPase, but other plasma membrane proteins might bind CGs as well. Herein, we evaluated the short- and long-lasting cytotoxic effects o...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Schneider NFZ,Menegaz D,Dagostin ALA,Persich L,Rocha SC,Ramos ACP,Cortes VF,Fontes CFL,de Pádua RM,Munkert J,Kreis W,Braga FC,Barbosa LA,Silva FRMB,Simões CMO

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) exerts critical roles in the maintenance of the normal functions of the retina, whereas RPE dysfunction can induce retina neovascularization. p75 neurotrophin receptor (p75(NTR)) has been shown to play essential roles in angiogenesis. However, the function of p75(NTR) in the RPE remain...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Zhang J,Zhao J,Bai Y,Huang L,Yu W,Li X

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recruitment of the brown-like phenotype in white adipocytes (browning) and activation of existing brown adipocytes are currently being investigated as a means to combat obesity. Thus, a wide variety of dietary agents that contribute to browning of white adipocytes have been identified. The present study was designed t...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Parray HA,Yun JW

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pig coronary artery cultured smooth muscle cells were skinned using saponin. In the presence of an ATP-regenerating system and oxalate, the skinned cells showed an ATP-dependent azide insensitive Ca(2+)-uptake which increased linearly with time for > 1 h. The Ca(2+)-uptake occurred with Km values of 0.20 +/- 0.03 micr...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Elmoselhi AB,Blennerhassett M,Samson SE,Grover AK

更新日期：1995-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Nocturnin has been identified as a clock-controlled gene based on its rhythmic expression and night-time peak of transcript level in Xenopus retina. Further studies show that the widespread expression and rhythmicity of nocturnin mRNA level parallel the expression of clock genes. In Xenopus, nocturnin transcription is...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Li R,Yue J,Zhang Y,Zhou L,Hao W,Yuan J,Qiang B,Ding JM,Peng X,Cao JM

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper we review some of the large quantities of information currently available concerning the identification, structure and function of Ca(2+)-binding proteins of endoplasmic and sarcoplasmic reticulum membranes. The review places particular emphasis on identification and discussion of Ca2+ 'storage' proteins...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Milner RE,Famulski KS,Michalak M

更新日期：1992-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) has been thought to play a major role during cardiac fibrosis in the development of diabetic cardiomyopathy, and cardiac fibrosis mainly as a result of an increase of collagen type III occurs in the human hearts with diabetes. Thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) has been reported to activat...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Tang M,Zhou F,Zhang W,Guo Z,Shang Y,Lu H,Lu R,Zhang Y,Chen Y,Zhong M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Huge data accumulated in last few years have shown that differential expression of candidate miRNAs in normal versus transformed cell provides important insights into the pathogenesis of cancer including leukemias. In our previous report, we have revealed that miR-196b was significantly down-regulated in both EB-3 cel...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Bhatia S,Kaul D,Varma N

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was attempted to identify transcriptionally regulated genes of the normal neurocytes responsive to iron availability. Postnatal rat hippocampus cells were primarily cultured either under the iron-loaded or depleted conditions. These cultured cells were applied for the generation of subtracted complem...

journal_title：Molecular and cellular biochemistry

authors： Liu M,Xiao DS,Qian ZM

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00