Serotonin in cisternal cerebrospinal fluid of the rat: measurement and use as an index of functionally active serotonin.

abstract：AIMS:Our overall objective was to investigate the effect of the adenosine derivative 2',3',5'-tri-O-acetyl-N6-(3-hydroxylaniline) adenosine (WS010117) on AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation and lipid metabolism and to also assess the underlying mechanisms involved in these processes. MAIN METHODS:HepG2 cell...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Guo P,Lian ZQ,Sheng LH,Wu CM,Gao J,Li J,Wang Y,Guo YS,Zhu HB

更新日期：2012-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is a mediator of various physiological and pathological processes, including vascular inflammation, cell proliferation and vasoconstriction. Attenuation of ET action using ET-1 antagonists reduces pulmonary vascular leakage and inflammation in several models of lung injuries and experimental ac...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Kamiyama J,Jesmin S,Sakuramoto H,Shimojo N,Islam MM,Khatun T,Oki M,Kawano S,Mizutani T

更新日期：2014-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:JM-1232(-) ((-)-3-[2-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2-oxoethyl]-2-phenyl-3,5,6,7-tetrahydrocyclopenta[f] isoindole-1(2H)-one) is a novel isoindoline compound that acts on benzodiazepine receptors. Clinical trials are being conducted to assess its potential clinical use as an intravenous anesthetic or sedative agent. In ...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Kato R,Watanabe R,Miki H,Ijiri Y,Hayashi T,Tanaka K

更新日期：2009-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate potential agents of therapeutic value in tissue inflammation, we studied norcantharidin (NCTD) and its derivatives for their effects on immune responses of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) in vitro. MAIN METHODS:PBMC proliferation was evaluated by tritiated thymidine uptake method. The ...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Chen YC,Chang SC,Wu MH,Chuang KA,Wu JY,Tsai WJ,Kuo YC

更新日期：2009-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to document possible changes in bupivacaine (B) local anaesthetic activity and pharmacokinetics in mice after a ketamine (K) injection. In the experiments, bupivacaine (8.25 mg.kg(-1)), was injected into the popliteal space of the right posterior limb: the local anaesthetic activity was assesse...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Gantenbein M,Abat C,Attolini L,Pisano P,Emperaire N,Bruguerolle B

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of leucine- and methionine-enkephalin, opiate peptides, on Ca2+ efflux from cultured bovine adrenal chromaffin cells were examined. These enkephalins stimulated the efflux of 45Ca2+ from cells in a concentration-dependent manner (10(-8) M-10(-6) M). Leucine-enkephalin did not increase the intracellular fre...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Umeda T,Azuma M,Houchi H,Ikehara T,Shono F,Yoshizumi M,Tamaki T,Minakuchi K

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of the present study was to assess and compare the effect of 17β-estradiol and two different selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), tamoxifen and raloxifene, as well as a selective estrogen receptor alpha agonist, propyl-pyrazole-triol (PPT) and a selective estrogen receptor beta agonist, diarylpro...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Baraka AM,Korish AA,Soliman GA,Kamal H

更新日期：2011-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The Thirteenth International Conference on Endothelin (ET-13) was held from September 8-11, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan chaired by Noriaki Emoto, Kobe Pharmaceutical University, Japan, and Takashi Miyauchi, University of Tsukuba, Japan and held on the Tokyo Campus of Tsukuba University. The International Conferences on Endot...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Emoto N,Yanagisawa M

更新日期：2014-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied effects of tyrphostin A23 (an inhibitor of protein tyrosine kinase; PTK) and tyrphostin A63 (an inactive analog of tyrphostin A23) on forskolin-activated cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) Cl(-) channels and Cl(-) secretion in renal epithelial A6 cells. Tyrphostin A23 and A63 had no ...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Niisato N,Nishio K,Marunaka Y

更新日期：2002-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We tested the hypothesis that an in vivo gene delivery of the pro-survival protein XIAP (X-chromosome linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein) protects against myocardial apoptosis and infarction following ischemia/reperfusion. MAIN METHODS:Nineteen rabbits were chronically instrumented with a hydraulic occluder pl...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Kim SJ,Kuklov A,Crystal GJ

更新日期：2011-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has upset health systems around the world and caused immeasurable losses and costs. Until a vaccine will become available, the recommended prevention measures remain physical distancing and enhanced hygiene. METHODS AND FINDINGS:The proteic structure external to the viru...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： la Marca G,Barp J,Frenos S,Mugelli A,Galli L,Calistri E,Biasucci G,De Masi S,Guerrini R

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the this study was to characterize the putative anxiolytic-like effects of the aqueous extract of Albizzia julibrissin stem bark using the elevated plus maze (EPM) in rats. The water extract of Albizzia julibrissin was orally administered at 10, 50, 100 or 200 mg/kg to adult male SD rats, 1 h before beh...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Kim WK,Jung JW,Ahn NY,Oh HR,Lee BK,Oh JK,Cheong JH,Chun HS,Ryu JH

更新日期：2004-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Twice daily injection of caffeine (30 mg/kg) for 3-1/2 days shifted the caffeine stimulus generalization curve to the right by 3-fold in rats trained to discriminate saline from 30 mg/kg of caffeine, and by 4-fold in rats trained to discriminate saline from 10 mg/kg of caffeine. The latter group was also tested for cr...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Holtzman SG

更新日期：1987-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we have focused our investigation of the facts whether co-administration of a NMDA antagonist dextromethorphan (DM) with morphine during pregnancy and throughout lactation could prevent the adverse effects associated with chronic morphine administration in rat offspring. Adult female Sprague-Dawley rats...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Tao PL,Yeh GC,Su CH,Wu YH

更新日期：2001-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：:DCLHb, a hemoglobin based oxygen carrier, has been extensively studied for the treatment of hemorrhagic shock in both animal models and humans. Numerous accidents resulting in trauma are due to ethanol intoxication, in particular cases of car accidents. Therefore, trauma patients might be intoxicated with drugs of abu...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Palaparthy R,Saini BK,Gulati A

更新日期：2001-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:With the purpose of exploring combinatorial options that could enhance the bactericide efficacy of linezolid against Gram-negative bacteria, we assessed the extent of combination of nano-silver and linezolid. MAIN METHODS:In this study, we selected Escherichia coli MTCC 443 as a model to study the combinatorial e...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Anuj SA,Gajera HP,Hirpara DG,Golakiya BA

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal mucosal capsaicin-sensitive afferent nerves mediate, in part, the mesenteric hyperemia after intraduodenal acidification. The hyperemia plays a role in protecting the duodenal mucosa against acid damage. We tested the hypothesis that bradykinin contributes to this protective hyperemia. A specific antagonist...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Leung FW,Iwata F,Kao J,Seno K,Itoh M,Leung JW

更新日期：2002-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Although one of the major genes which cause type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus is located in the class II HLA region in humans, its precise location is still unknown. In order to investigate whether TAP (Transporter associated with Antigen Processing) and LMP (Low Molecular Weight Polypeptide) genes, which a...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Kawaguchi Y,Ikegami H,Fukuda M,Takekawa K,Fujioka Y,Fujisawa T,Ueda H,Ogihara T

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Activated hepatic stellate cells (HSC; lipocytes; Ito cells) proliferate and are responsible for extracellular matrix synthesis during hepatic fibrogenesis. During activation, HSC undergo transdifferentiation into myofibroblasts expressing alpha-smooth muscle actin (alpha-SMA). Adenosine 3', 5'-cyclic monophosphate (c...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Shimizu E,Kobayashi Y,Oki Y,Kawasaki T,Yoshimi T,Nakamura H

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we examined if sleep time, caloric intake and energy expenditure are important contributors to development of ovariectomy-induced obesity in mice fed control or high fat diet (HFD). Twelve female mice at 6 weeks of age were divided into 2 groups: Sham (n = 5) and ovariectomized (OVX, n = 7). Mice were fe...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： do Carmo JM,da Silva AA,Moak SP,Browning JR,Dai X,Hall JE

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of central administration of two serotonin receptor agonists, 8-OH-DPAT and mCPP, on tuberoinfundibular dopaminergic (TIDA) neuron activity and serum prolactin (PRL) levels in ovariectomized, estrogen-treated rats were determined. 8-OH-DPAT dose-dependently (0.1-10 microgram/rat, icv) stimulated serum PRL ...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Pan JT,Yang IC

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Brain injuries based on their causes are divided into two categories, TBI and NTBI. TBI is caused by damages such as head injury, but non-physical injury causes NTBI. Prolactin is one of the blood factors that increase during brain injury. It has been assumed to play a regenerative role in post-injury recovery. M...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Yousefvand S,Hadjzadeh MA,Vafaee F,Dolatshad H

更新日期：2020-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of wortmannin (WT), an inhibitor of myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) as well as PI3-kinase, on catecholamine (CA) secretion in the perfused rat adrenal medulla was studied. After a 35-min application of 10 microM WT, secretory response to repetitive stimulation with 30 mM extracellular K+ was reduced to 30%...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Warashina A

更新日期：2000-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of subacute treatment with cocaine on activities of cocaine N-demethylase, UDP-glucuronyltransferase (GT) toward 4-nitrophenol and phenolphthalein and sulfotransferase (ST) toward androsterone and 4-nitrophenol in livers from Wistar Kyoto rats (WKY) and spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) were investigat...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Watanabe HK,Hoskins B,Ho IK

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) has been known to induce endotoxin shock via production of inflammatory modulators such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), or nitric oxide (NO). In this study, we have examined the effect of naringin (NG), one of the flavonoids, on LPS-induced endotoxin shock in mice and NO production...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Kanno S,Shouji A,Tomizawa A,Hiura T,Osanai Y,Ujibe M,Obara Y,Nakahata N,Ishikawa M

更新日期：2006-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is a 36 amino acid peptide released in central and peripheral mammalian neurons, which appears to contribute to adiposity regulation by increasing food intake, thus promoting weight gain on animals. Nevertheless, little is known about NPY direct actions on white adipocytes. This trial, which was d...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Margareto J,Aguado M,Osés-Prieto JA,Rivero I,Monge A,Aldana I,Marti A,Martínez JA

更新日期：2000-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the effects of volume overload and renal failure on plasma levels of immunoreactive atrial natriuretic hormone (IR-ANH), we measured levels of this hormone in normal subjects, in patients with advanced chronic renal failure (CRF) with and without clinically evident volume overload, and in patients with end-st...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Shenker Y,Port FK,Swartz RD,Gross MD,Grekin RJ

更新日期：1987-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to determine whether the increase in atriopeptin secretion induced by an intravenous infusion of norepinephrine is mediated directly by adrenergic receptor stimulation or indirectly by the associated increase in atrial pressure. Norepinephrine was infused at 0.5 microgram.kg-1.min-1 for 30 min ...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Zhu JL,Leadley RJ Jr,Geer PG,Wang BC,Goetz KL

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concept of food has expanded beyond its traditional role of survival and hunger satisfaction, to include a role in the prevention and treatment of disease. Polyphenols are classes of compounds that are synthesized by plants to serve a wide variety of functions including growth pollination and defense. These compou...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Raj P,Louis XL,Thandapilly SJ,Movahed A,Zieroth S,Netticadan T

更新日期：2014-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：:It is currently believed that oxidative stress and inflammation play a significant role in atherogenesis. Artichoke extract exhibits hypolipemic properties and contains numerous active substances with antioxidant properties in vitro. We have studied the influence of aqueous and ethanolic extracts from artichoke on int...

journal_title：Life sciences

authors： Zapolska-Downar D,Zapolski-Downar A,Naruszewicz M,Siennicka A,Krasnodebska B,Kołdziej B

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00