Modulation of a glial blood-brain barrier.

abstract：:Sacrocaudal afferent (SCA) stimulation is used in this work to study neural pathways involved in sensory-activation of central pattern generators (CPGs) in the isolated spinal cord of the neonatal rat. Surgical manipulations of the white matter funiculi and confocal imaging of back-labeled funicular pathways suggest t...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Lev-Tov A,Etlin A,Blivis D

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compare the evidence from human neuroimaging studies for and against two of the major hypotheses of how alterations in the brain's reward system underlie addiction. One of these, the impulsivity hypothesis, proposes that addiction is characterized by excessive sensitivity to reward combined with a failure of inhibi...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Hommer DW,Bjork JM,Gilman JM

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flow cytometers are instruments that can determine multiparameter data simultaneously and have a great potential in providing unique information about cells. To transfer this potential to the clinical laboratory, the development and the proper use of standards and calibrators are required to ensure comparability and r...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Schwartz A,Fernández-Repollet E

更新日期：1993-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The newborn's immune system grows fast from a small size at birth by exposure primarily to the intestinal microflora normally obtained from the mother at and after birth. While building up its immune system, the infant is supported by the transplacental IgG antibodies, which also contain anti-idiotypic antibodies, pos...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Hanson LA,Korotkova M,Lundin S,Håversen L,Silfverdal SA,Mattsby-Baltzer I,Strandvik B,Telemo E

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews some of the early work that has been performed to investigate the potential roles of circulating nucleic acids as prediction markers in acute illness and injury. Circulating DNA and RNA concentrations are elevated early in patients with trauma, stroke and ACS, and are generally highest in patients...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Rainer TH,Lam NY

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The availability of immunodeficient mice engrafted with functional human immune systems and islets permits in vivo study of human diabetes without putting patients at risk. ...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Greiner DL,Brehm MA,Hosur V,Harlan DM,Powers AC,Shultz LD

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the role of zinc and copper in the development of pseudoexfoliation (PSX) syndrome, 34 cataract patients with PSX syndrome and 27 cataract patients without PSX syndrome were included in the study and groups were matched for age and gender. During the cataract surgery, lenses were obtained intraoperative...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Yildirim Z,Uçgun NI,Kiliç N,Gürsel E,Sepici-Dinçel A

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) is a 28-amino acid peptide that has several functions, including the regulation of water and electrolyte secretion, hormone and cytokine release, bronchodilitation, and neurogenesis. VIP effects are mediated by specific G-protein coupled receptors. Three distinct receptor subtypes, ...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Karacay B,O'Dorisio MS,Summers M,Bruce J

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have evaluated the performance of a novel line-blot immunoassay (LIA; Mikrogen) and compared results with those obtained by CIE (in-house), ELISA (Pharmacia Diagnostics), and FEIA (Pharmacia Diagnostics). Sera from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients (n = 123), systemic sclerosis patients (n = 25), and heal...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Damoiseaux J,Boesten K,Giesen J,Austen J,Tervaert JW

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Soluble decoy receptor 3 (DcR3), a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, has recently been reported to increase osteoclast (OC) differentiation. Its impact on the skeleton was reinforced by a study on DcR3 transgenic mice showing a decreased bone mass through the elevation of OC number, providing s...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Brunetti G,Oranger A,Mori G,Centonze M,Colaianni G,Rizzi R,Liso V,Zallone A,Grano M,Colucci S

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the role of thrombin in the pathogenesis in atherosclerosis and restenosis. First we examined the effect of thrombin on cultured human vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC). We showed that thrombin acts as a mitogen on VSMC through thrombin receptor. The expression of thrombin receptor was increased in t...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Maruyama I,Shigeta K,Miyahara H,Nakajima T,Shin H,Ide S,Kitajima I

更新日期：1997-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence is presented that the multisensory parieto-insular cortex is the human homologue of the parieto-insular vestibular cortex (PIVC) in the monkey and is involved in the perception of verticality and self-motion. Acute lesions (patients with middle cerebral artery infarctions) of this area caused contraversive ti...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Brandt T,Dieterich M

更新日期：1999-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper we consider the evolution of Alzheimer's-like neuropathology in the aging primate brain. In particular, we examine the evolutionary pressures that have likely selected for the neuroprotective effects of estrogen and of the apolipoprotein E2 and E3 isoforms. We analyze this in the context of the altricial...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Sapolsky RM,Finch CE

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucagon and the glucagon-like peptides (GLP-1 and GLP-2) share a common evolutionary origin and are triplication products of an ancestral glucagon exon. In mammals, a standard scenario is found where only a single proglucagon-derived peptide set exists. However, fish and amphibians have either multiple proglucagon ge...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Ng SY,Lee LT,Chow BK

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A trial was carried out in alpacas (Lama pacos) and llamas (Lama glama) to determine the economic benefits of controlling both external and internal parasites by the use of ivermectin ("Ivomec," Merck Sharp & Dohme). After four months the treated male alpacas gained on average 3.1 kg more than the untreated males, and...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Windsor RS,Windsor RH,Teran M

更新日期：1992-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Agonist interactions with release processes do not validate autoreceptor operation. Instead, the data suggests that autoreceptors function as homoreceptors. Declining efficacy of agonist inhibition of transmitter release with increasing stimulation "intensity" is not assignable to competition with endogenous transmitt...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Kalsner S

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoclasts are cells of monocyte-macrophage origin that degrade bone matrix. Receptor activator of NF-kappaB ligand (RANKL) induces osteoclast formation in the presence of macrophage-colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF) and costimulatory signals. RANKL induces activation of the TNF receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6) a...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Takayanagi H

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In two experiments, musically trained and untrained adults were tested on their ability to match spoken utterances with their tonal analogues (tone sequences that retained the pitch and temporal patterns of the utterances). In both cases, musical training was associated with superior performance, indicating an enhance...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Thompson WF,Schellenberg EG,Husain G

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vaccinia virus encodes secretory proteins termed virokines. One of the major virokines encoded by the N1L open reading frame is the 13.8 kDa protein. A recombinant virus, termed vGK5, lacking this protein when injected intracranially into mice, has one of the highest levels of in vivo attenuation achieved by deletion ...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Billings B,Smith SA,Zhang Z,Lahiri DK,Kotwal GJ

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) results from excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH), and catabolic and anabolic effects of PTH on bone may lead to overall deleterious effects on skeleton. The aim of this study was to analyze the changes in lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with PHPT who ...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Lumachi F,Camozzi V,Ermani M,Nardi A,Luisetto G

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apoptotic cell death is a highly regulated process, which plays a crucial role in many biological events. Etoposide is an antineoplastic drug, which targets the DNA unwinding enzyme, topoisomerase II. The aim of the present research approach to investigate the expression of the apoptosis-related genes BCL2 (Bcl-2), FA...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Floros KV,Thomadaki H,Florou D,Talieri M,Scorilas A

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Saliva is an underused fluid with considerable promise for biomedical testing. Its potential is particularly great for monitoring small-molecule analytes since these are often present in saliva at concentrations that correlate well with their free levels in blood. We describe the development of a prototype diagnostic ...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Fu E,Chinowsky T,Nelson K,Johnston K,Edwards T,Helton K,Grow M,Miller JW,Yager P

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regulatory interactions have been shown to occur between all the testicular cell types considered. The paracrine factors mediating these interactions generally influence either cellular growth or differentiation. The regulation of cellular growth is essential in the developing testis and is required for the maintenanc...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Skinner MK,Norton JN,Mullaney BP,Rosselli M,Whaley PD,Anthony CT

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dopamine-beta-hydroxylase (DbetaH) deficiency is a rare autosomal dominant disorder. Due to the absence of DbetaH, there is a blocked conversion of dopamine into norepinephrine. The biochemical hallmark of this syndrome consists of a complete absence of plasma norepinephrine and epinephrine levels in conjunction with ...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Timmers HJ,Deinum J,Wevers RA,Lenders JW

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article analyzes the serum cytokine profile of a nonrandomized group of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) who are destined to be treated with infliximab following failure after failure of different disease-modifiying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Serial serum samples were colle...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Amital H,Barak V,Winkler RE,Rubinow A

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. There are several endogenous ligands that bind to I-receptors of both the I1 and I2 subclass. These include: (a) classic CDS, a partially purified entity isolated by the criteria that it displaces binding ligands to alpha 2- and I-receptors; (b) immunoreactive (ir)-CDS, a moiety that binds to antibodies raised agai...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Reis DJ,Li G,Regunathan S

更新日期：1995-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Heparins represent an efficient treatment of acute thrombosis and obstetric complications in antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). Enhanced microvesiculation of cell membranes, as detected by reduced membrane adhesion, can contribute to hypercoagulability in APS. Healthy donor IgG antibodies significantly increased beta2-g...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Frank M,Sodin-Semrl S,Rozman B,Potocnik M,Kralj-Iglic V

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies of the ability of the EPR spin trap DEPMPO to detect both superoxide and hydroxyl radicals produced by systems in vitro and in vivo are presented. Experiments using free radical-generating systems confirmed the suitability of the EPR spin trapping technique but also revealed the existence of an undesirable con...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Mojović M,Vuletić M,Bacić GG

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the seroprevalence against Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana among a risk group, patients with HIV infection, and to identify the epidemiological factors involved. Our data indicate that the prevalence of Bartonella infection among HIV-infected patients is much grea...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Pape M,Kollaras P,Mandraveli K,Tsona A,Metallidis S,Nikolaidis P,Alexiou-Daniel S

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The elderly, often defined as those 65 years or older, are the most rapidly growing segment of the population, and onset of epilepsy is higher in this age group than in any other. This paper reviews recent developments, including a new proposed definition of epilepsy, a transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's disease th...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Leppik IE,Birnbaum AK

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00