Immunological escape mechanisms in pancreatic carcinoma.

abstract：:Autoimmune diseases include a diverse group of over 80 conditions. Sjögren's syndrome is the second most common autoimmune rheumatic disease, with an estimated prevalence in the United States of 2-4 million persons. There are prominent and consistent oral and dental findings in Sjögren's syndrome related to the autoim...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Fox PC

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experimental evidence confirms that the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play a fundamental role in a wide variety of pathologic conditions that involve connective tissue destruction including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, tumor metastasis and angiogenesis, corneal ulceration, multiple sclerosis, periodonta...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Skotnicki JS,Zask A,Nelson FC,Albright JD,Levin JI

更新日期：1999-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Infertility is defined as the inability of a couple to conceive despite trying for a year, and it affects approximately 15% of the reproductive-age population. It is considered a genetically lethal factor, as the family lineage stops at that individual with no progeny produced. A genetic defect associated with an infe...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Hwang K,Yatsenko AN,Jorgez CJ,Mukherjee S,Nalam RL,Matzuk MM,Lamb DJ

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preliminary reports indicate the influence of oxidative stress and interleukins, particularly TGF-beta1, in maintenance of bone mass. This study was designed to determine any possible variations of cellular lipid peroxidation, the total antioxidant power, and concentration of TGF-beta1 in blood and saliva of osteoporo...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Yousefzadeh G,Larijani B,Mohammadirad A,Heshmat R,Dehghan G,Rahimi R,Abdollahi M

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parachlamydiaceae are potential emerging pathogens that naturally infect free-living amoebae. We investigated the affects of incubation temperature on the growth and cytopathic effect of P. acanthamoeba in Acanthamoeba polyphaga. A. polyphaga were infected with P. acanthamoeba and incubated at different temperatures f...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Greub G,La Scola B,Raoult D

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Males and females rarely have identical evolutionary interests over reproduction, and when the fitness of both sexes is dependent upon paternity outcomes, sexual conflict over fertilization is inevitable. In internal fertilizers, the female tract is a formidable selective force on the number and integrity of sperm tha...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Firman RC

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:B-1 cells represent a subpopulation of B cells that has been extensively studied in mice and shown to spontaneously generate natural antibody that provides antimicrobial protection and helps dispose of cellular debris. Mouse B-1 cells originate from distinct progenitors and express additional immune properties that in...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Rothstein TL,Quach TD

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nature and regulation of juvenile hormone (JH) biosynthesis have been investigated in isolated corpora allata (CA) of adult males and females, and larvae of the tomato moth Lacanobia oleracea (Noctuidae). Larval CA (Vth day 1 to VIth day 1) appear to synthesize JH at very low rates (< 0.5 fmol/pr/h). This synthesi...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Audsley N,Weaver RJ,Edwards JP

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents commentaries on the microscopic morphology of esophageal squamous epithelium; the frequency of duplication of the muscularis mucosae (MM) in Barrett's esophagus (BE); the significance of multilayered epithelium; whether cells in the lamina propria reflect those in the epithelium; how stem cells are...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Appelman HD,Streutker C,Vieth M,Neumann H,Neurath MF,Upton MP,Sagaert X,Wang HH,El-Zimaity H,Abraham SC,Bellizzi AM

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The remarkable hemodynamic changes of normal pregnancy are briefly reviewed. In addition, new findings and current concepts related to the underlying hormonal and molecular mechanisms are presented. Finally, work that is in progress as well as future directions is briefly discussed. ...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Conrad KP,Jeyabalan A,Danielson LA,Kerchner LJ,Novak J

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thymic epithelial and nurse cells from different species express a repertoire of neuroendocrine polypeptide precursors. This repertoire exerts a dual role in T-lymphocyte selection according to their status either as cryptocrine signals or as neuroendocrine self-antigens of the peptide sequences that are processed fro...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Geenen V,Martens H,Vandersmissen E,Achour I,Kecha O,Franchimont D

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated self-recognition in point-light displays depicting actions performed in synchrony with music. Participants were recorded executing three different actions (dancing, walking, and clapping) and were subsequently required to identify the agent (self versus other) from point-light displays with or ...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Sevdalis V,Keller PE

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The melanocortin (MC)-4 receptor participates in regulating body weight homeostasis. We demonstrated early that acute blockage of the MC-4 receptor increases food intake and relieves anorexic conditions in rats. Our recent studies show that 4-week chronic blockage of the MC-4 receptor leads to robust increases in food...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Schiöth HB,Lagerström MC,Watanobe H,Jonsson L,Vergoni AV,Ringholm A,Skarphedinsson JO,Skuladottir GV,Klovins J,Fredriksson R

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:SOX8 is a transcription factor that belongs to the SoxE group of high mobility group (HMG) superfamily of genes. As Sox8 is widely expressed during development, and has male-specific expression at the critical period for sex determination, it was initially hypothesized that its inactivation would result in abnormal se...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Kennedy CL,Koopman P,Mishina Y,O'Bryan MK

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypomethylation signifies one end of a spectrum of DNA methylation states. In most cases hypomethylation refers to a relative state that represents a change from the "normal" methylation level. Hypomethylation, when approached from a topographical perspective, has been used to describe either overall decreases in the ...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Dunn BK

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both hereditary and environmental factors influence the risk of cancer. Four risk categories, or oncodemes, can exist for a particular kind of cancer, depending upon the presence of neither, one, or both factors: (1) spontaneous, or background; (2) hereditary; (3) environmental; (4) interactive. In the second, mutatio...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Knudson AG

更新日期：1997-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Alterations in the gain of the vertical angular vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) are dependent on the head position in which the gain changes were produced. We determined how long gravity-dependent gain changes last in monkeys after four hours of adaptation, and whether the adaptation is mediated through the nodulus and ...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Yakushin SB,Bukharina SE,Raphan T,Buttner-Ennever J,Cohen B

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paget's disease is a common skeletal disorder with a strong genetic component, which is characterized by focal increases in disorganized bone remodeling, predominantly affecting the axial skeleton. Current evidence suggests that classical Paget's disease of bone (PDB) is caused by a combination of rare alleles of larg...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Ralston SH,Albagha OM

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The superior soft tissue contrast and multiplanar capability of magnetic resonance imaging has contributed to earlier diagnosis and implementation of effective treatment for a variety of arthropathies. Owing to overlapping clinical signs and symptoms, MRI plays a role in delineating the features and stages of these co...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Momeni M,Brindle K

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deregulation of signaling pathways is a common feature observed in human cancers and other diseases. Therefore, there is a strong need for compounds that are able to modulate or inactivate upregulated signaling events. Natural compounds extracted from plants have long been used and still present a dynamic domain in th...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Blasius R,Dicato M,Diederich M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure of LLC-PK1 epithelial cell cultures to phorbol ester tumor promoters causes immediate translocation of protein kinase C-alpha (PKC-alpha) from cytosolic to membrane-associated compartments. With a very similar time course, a dramatic and sustained increase in tight junctional (paracellular) permeability occur...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Mullin JM,Laughlin KV,Ginanni N,Marano CW,Clarke HM,Peralta Soler A

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous or arterial thrombosis, abortion, and the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) define the criteria for the antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). A heterogeneous group of antibodies against phospholipids and plasma proteins may influence several coagulation pathways and lead to thrombophilia. We investigated...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Miesbach W,Matthias T,Scharrer I

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We showed the presence of glucocorticoid (GR) and mineralocorticoid (MR) receptors in different populations of Xenopus laevis melanotrope cells and revealed their downregulation (MR) and upregulation (GR) during dark background adaptation. Corticosterone did not affect short-term intracellular calcium dynamics and alp...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Roubos EW,Kuribara M,Kuipers-Kwant FJ,Coenen TA,Meijer KH,Cruijsen PM,Denver RJ

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is one of the most predominant malignancies worldwide. The 5-year survival rate is still relatively low due to few symptoms presenting with the early disease, diagnosis at middle to late stage, and high risk of recurrence after therapy. Novel protein biomarkers for early detec...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Wang M,Smith JS,Wei WQ

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several reports addressed the issue of how the alternative splicing of exon 7 and 8 in the APP pre-mRNA is regulated in different tissues. Of special interest here was the potential involvement of exon 7 containing APP splice isoforms, since this exon codes for a serine protease inhibitor and is therefore of putative ...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Sandbrink R,Banati R,Masters CL,Beyreuther K,König G

更新日期：1993-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：:This article draws on ideas published in my "Intimations of Immortality" essay in Science (Vol. 288, No. 5463, p. 59, April 7, 2000) and my "Intimations of Immortality-The Ethics and Justice of Life Extending Therapies" in editor Michael Freeman's Current Legal Problems (Oxford University Press 2002: 65-97). This arti...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Harris J

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The molecular biological approach has provided important information toward understanding the complexities of the F0F1 ATPase. This article focuses on our recent results on the ATPase catalytic site contained in the beta subunit and the role of the gamma subunit in regulation of proton transport. We used a combination...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Nakamoto RK,Shin K,Iwamoto A,Omote H,Maeda M,Futai M

更新日期：1992-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Monoclonal antibodies reactive with desmin (D3 and D76) have been generated and their specificities validated by immunoblots, RIAs, and immunocytochemistry. No cross-reaction with other IFPs has been observed. The McAbs recognized different epitopes but both reside in the amino-terminal rod domain of desmin. Whereas M...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Fischman DA,Danto SI

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mouse pheochromocytoma cells (MPCs) provide an excellent model system for investigating the effects of hypoxia on catecholamine enzyme genes and on transcription factors mediating stress responses. RT-PCR detects rapid, transient increases in PNMT mRNA in hypoxic MPC 712 cells. Additionally, elevation of mRNAs encodin...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Evinger MJ,Cikos S,Nwafor-Anene V,Powers JF,Tischler AS

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiological studies have suggested that excess body weight gain may be a major risk factor for colon and breast cancer. A positive energy balance creates metabolic stresses, including the excess production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), hyperinsulinemia, the elevated adipokine secretion, and increased gut perme...

journal_title：Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

authors： Sung MK,Yeon JY,Park SY,Park JH,Choi MS

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00