abstract：:The requirement of large amounts of the recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) produces a huge translational barrier for its routine clinical use due to high cost. This leads to an urgent need to develop alternative methods to lower costs and/or increase efficacies for using BMP-2. In this study, we de...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Okada M,Sangadala S,Liu Y,Yoshida M,Reddy BV,Titus L,Boden SD

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The consumption of protein supplements containing amino acids is increasing around the world. Aspartate (Asp) and asparagine (Asn) are amino acids metabolized by skeletal muscle. This metabolism involves biochemical pathways that are involved in increasing Krebs cycle activity via anaplerotic reactions, resulting in h...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Lancha AH Jr,Poortmans JR,Pereira LO

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although techniques for purifying epidermal stem cells (ESCs) have been established, enriching a pure population of viable ESCs is still a challenging task. One approach toward enhancing the purity and viability of ESCs involves cell markers. While evidence suggests that p63 plays a role in maintaining the population ...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Tao Q,Qiao B,Lv B,Zheng C,Chen Z,Huang H

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the effect of possible synergic interaction between high fat diet (HF) and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) on biochemical parameters of oxidative stress in brain. Rats were fed for 16 weeks with a control diet or with an HF, both supplemented with different doses of HCTZ (0.4, 1.0, and 4.0 g kg(-1) of ...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Ribeiro MC,Barbosa NB,de Almeida TM,Parcianello LM,Perottoni J,de Avila DS,Rocha JB

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sperm associated antigen 8 (SPAG8), a testis-specific protein produced during male germ cell differentiation, was isolated from a human testis expression library using antibodies found in the serum obtained from an infertile woman. It was found to have a close functional relationship with microtubules. In this study, ...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Li R,Tang XL,Miao SY,Zong SD,Wang LF

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Differences in metabolism of drugs can lead to severe toxicity or therapeutic failure. In addition to cytochrome P450 2D6, which plays a critical role in drug metabolism, ABCB1 encoded P-glycoprotein (PGP) is also an important determinant in drug bioavailability. The genes encoding these molecules are highly variable ...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Correia C,Santos P,Coutinho AM,Vicente AM

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study is to evaluate the proliferation- and migration-enhancing effects of ginseng and its component, ginsenoside (Rg1) on RSC96 Schwann cells. We investigated the molecular signaling pathways, which include: (1) survival signaling, IGFs-IGFIR-Akt-Bcl2 and proliferative signaling, cell cycle fac...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Lu MC,Lai TY,Hwang JM,Chen HT,Chang SH,Tsai FJ,Wang HL,Lin CC,Kuo WW,Huang CY

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis is a common chronic and recurrent inflammatory skin disease with unknown etiology that has been associated with abnormal plasma lipid metabolism and oxidative stress. There are controversial results in the previous studies investigating oxidant/antioxidant systems in psoriasis.The aim of this work was to eva...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Toker A,Kadi M,Yildirim AK,Aksoy H,Akçay F

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dietary soy lecithin supplementation decreases hyperlipidemia and influences lipid metabolism. Although this product is used by diabetic patients, there are no data about the effect of soy lecithin supplementation on the immune system. The addition of phosphatidylcholine, the main component of lecithin, to a culture o...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Miranda DT,Batista VG,Grando FC,Paula FM,Felício CA,Rubbo GF,Fernandes LC,Curi R,Nishiyama A

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this brief communication was to determine the correlation between pre-eclampsia (PE), Helicobacter pylori pathogenic strains seropositivity, and interleukin-18 (IL-18) levels. To this purpose 25 pre-eclamptic women and 25 healthy parturient women of similar age were evaluated for: IL-18 levels, by ELISAH. p...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Pugliese A,Beltramo T,Todros T,Cardaropoli S,Ponzetto A

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human cytochrome P450 2J2 (CYP2J2) is abundant in cardiovascular tissue and active in the metabolism of arachidonic acid to eicosanoids that have potent vasodilatory properties. Variability of the CYP2J2 gene is highly constrained except for its proximal promoter: there is a relatively common and functionally relevant...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Takeshita H,Tsubota E,Takatsuka H,Kunito T,Fujihara J

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have shown previously the intercalation geometry of a series of acenaphtho [1,2-b] pyrrole derivatives with DNA double helix in vitro. In this report we chose a couple of intercalating analogues and a Chinese traditional medicine Tanshinone IIA as probes to investigate the response of DNA damage sensor ataxia-telan...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Zhang Z,Wang Y,Zhang J,Song T,Qian X

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previously mildronate, an aza-butyrobetaine derivative, was shown to be a cytoprotective drug, through its mechanism of action of inhibition of carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1, thus protecting mitochondria from long-chain fatty acid accumulation and subsequent damage. Recently in an azidothymidine (AZT)-induced cardi...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Pupure J,Fernandes MA,Santos MS,Moreno AJ,Kalvinsh I,Klusa V,Oliveira CR

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effect of rosiglitazone (RSG), a high-affinity ligand for the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma which mediates insulin-sensitizing actions, on the lipid profile and oxidative status in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) rats. Wistar albino male rats were rando...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Kavak S,Ayaz L,Emre M,Inal T,Tamer L,Günay I

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid cells fall into the type of cells functioning during continuous production of high H(2)O(2) concentrations. We studied the effect of H(2)O(2)-induced oxidative stress (0.1, 1.0 and 10.0 mM) on the activities of the key steps of iodide metabolism (uptake, oxidation and organification) in thyrocytes cultivated i...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Nadolnik LI,Niatsetskaya ZV,Lupachyk SV

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The heart responds to an increased demand arising due to physiological stimuli or pathological insults by hypertrophy of myocytes. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have recently been identified as the molecular intermediates in the translation of mechanical stimuli to cellular response. Different signal transduction path...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Adiga IK,Nair RR

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a functional characterisation of the novel protein MGC13096. MGC13096 over-expression restrained proliferation of HEK293T cells. DNA/flow cytometry analysis showed that the over-expression of MGC13096 severely delays cell cycle progression at S phase. Transcription factors such as activator protein-1 (AP-1),...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Chen Q,Yan C,Yan Q,Feng L,Chen J,Qian K

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the influence of chronic treatment with KN-93 (an inhibitor of Ca(2+)/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII), 5 mg/kg given every other day for 4 weeks) on mean arterial pressure (MAP), urine protein and vascular reactivity in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes in Wistar Kyoto (WKY) and spontan...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Yousif MH,Akhtar S,Walther T,Benter IF

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The molecular mechanisms involved in GPCR-initiated signaling cascades where the two receptors share the same signaling cascade, such as thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) and angiotensin II (ANG II), are still far from being understood. Here, we analyzed hormone-induced Ca(2+) responses and the process of desensitiz...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Ostasov P,Krusek J,Durchankova D,Svoboda P,Novotny J

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone tumor incidence in women peaks at age 50-60, coinciding with the menopause. That estrogen (E2) and triiodothyronine (T3) interact in bone metabolism has been well established. However, few data on the action of these hormones are available. Our purpose was to determine the role of E2 and T3 in the expression of b...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Saraiva PP,Teixeira SS,Conde SJ,Nogueira CR

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 are mediated by binding to a specific intracellular vitamin D receptor (VDR), which has been identified in a variety of tissues. Certain polymorphisms in the VDR gene have been associated with various neoplasms. For this purpose, we studied whether VDR TaqI or FokI genotype are ...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Yaylim-Eraltan I,Arzu Ergen H,Arikan S,Okay E,Oztürk O,Bayrak S,Isbir T

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) is an autoimmune disease that is characterized by selective destruction of insulin secreting pancreatic islets beta-cells. The formation of cytokines (IL-1beta, IL-6, TNF-alpha, etc.) leads to extensive morphological damage of beta-cells, DNA fragmentation, decrease of glucos...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Briede J,Stivrina M,Stoldere Dz,Vigante B,Duburs G

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Betulin is a principal component of birch bark and is known to possess a broad range of biological activities, including antiinflammatory, antiviral and anticancer actions. The present study was carried out in vitro to clarify the influence of betulin on melanocortin (MC) receptor-ergic signalling by using COS-7 cells...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Muceniece R,Saleniece K,Riekstina U,Krigere L,Tirzitis G,Ancans J

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclophosphamide (CP) has potential urotoxicity such as hemorrhagic cystitis (HC). 2-Mercaptoethane sulfonate (mesna) has been widely used as an effective agent against CP-induced cystitis, but significant HC has still been encountered clinically. In recent studies, mesna was shown to be more effective if combined wit...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Sadir S,Deveci S,Korkmaz A,Oter S

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The phospholipid profiles of the myocardium (from 10- and 18-day old chick embryos and 13-day old chick) and their in vitro response to the endogenous lipolytic enzymes (mainly of the phospholipase group) at pH 7.4 and 38 degrees C for 60 min were analyzed by TLC technology and densitometry. Cardiolipin (CL) was shown...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Helmy FM,Aikins A,Hughes J,Belfield C,Juracka A

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of the tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor, PCPA methylester, the serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine and MAO-A inhibitor clorgyline on the serotonin content of rat immune cells was studied, using labelled antibodies and flow cytometry. Each molecule significantly increased in males the serotonin concentra...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Pállinger E,Csaba G

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive hereditary disease leading mostly to renal failure and nephrotic syndrome. The ultrastructure of kidney has not been fully investigated in FMF associated renal disease. The aim of this study is to provide further evidence on the ultrastructure of kidney in p...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Kiliçaslan SM,Ayvali C,Taştan H

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The melastatin-related transient receptor potential channel TRPM2 is a plasma membrane Ca(2+)-permeable cation channel that is activated by hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) as a consequence of oxidative stress although the channel activation by H(2)O(2) appears to represent a cell-specific process in cells with endogenous...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Naziroğlu M,Lückhoff A,Jüngling E

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute effects of isolated and combined L-alanine (L-Ala) and L-glutamine (L-Gln) on liver gluconeogenesis, ureagenesis and glycaemic recovery during short-term insulin-induced hypoglycaemia (IIH) were investigated. For this purpose, 24-h fasted rats that received intraperitoneal injection of regular insulin (1.0 U...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Gazola VA,Garcia RF,Curi R,Pithon-Curi TC,Mohamad MS,Hartmann EM,Barrena HC,Bazotte RB

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In moderate physical exercise, the transition from predominantly anaerobic towards predominantly aerobic metabolism is a key step to improve performance. Increase in the supply of oxygen and nutrients, such as free fatty acids (FFA) and glucose, which accompanies high blood flow, is required for this transition. The m...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Hirabara SM,Silveira LR,Abdulkader FR,Alberici LC,Procopio J,Carvalho CR,Pithon-Curi TC,Curi R

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of mitochondria in the recovery of cardiac energetics induced by ischaemic preconditioning at reperfusion. Isolated rat hearts were aerobically perfused (control), subjected to global ischaemia and reperfusion (reperfusion), or subjected to 3 brief cycles of ischaemia/rep...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Muscari C,Bonafè F,Gamberini C,Giordano E,Lenaz G,Caldarera CM

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reactive oxygen metabolites play an important role in ischemia-reperfusion related gastric injury. Primary sources of reactive oxygen metabolites seem to be the xanthine/xanthine oxidase system and neutrophils accumulating within the reperfused tissue. Tissue myeloperoxidase activity is an important index of neutrophi...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Derin N,Agac A,Bayram Z,Asar M,Izgut-Uysal VN

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes is associated with increased reactivity of the renal vascular bed to endothelin-1 (ET-1). It has been observed that diabetes is associated with over-expression of ET(A)- and ET(B)-receptors in the rat renal cortex. However it is not known if these receptors are over-expressed in the renal artery. The objectiv...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Yousif MH

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid hormones regulate energy metabolism and act on mitochondria which are an important source of free radicals in the cell. The pineal gland activates antioxidant systems via melatonin secretion and thus has a protective function in body tissues. The present study was conducted to determine the oxidative damage ca...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Mogulkoc R,Baltaci AK,Aydin L,Oztekin E,Tuncer I

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, immunolocalization of tenascin (TN), type IV collagen and histopathological changes in the liver of fetuses of pregnant Wistar albino rats treated with two doses of alcohol (1 and 5 g kg(-1) day(-1)) were determined. The samples of liver obtained from fetuses of rats on day 21 of gestation were evaluate...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Koçkaya EA,Akay MT

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the oxidative status in experimental hypothyroidism and the antioxidant effect of taurine supplementation. Forty male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups (group 1, control; group 2, control + taurine; group 3, propylthiouracil (PTU); group 4, PTU + ta...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Taş S,Dirican M,Sarandöl E,Serdar Z

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several polymorphisms in the CYP1A1 locus have been identified and their genotypes appear to exhibit population frequencies that depend on ethnicity. We studied two CYP1A1 polymorphic sites (position 4889 and 6235) in a group of 212 unrelated healthy individuals belonging to three different Mexican populations (106 Me...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Fragoso JM,Juárez-Cedillo T,Hernández-Pacheco G,Ramírez E,Zuñiga J,Izaguirre R,de la Peña A,Granados J,Vargas-Alarcón G

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to investigate the effect of L-carnitine in ischaemia and reperfusion of the rat kidney. Rats were randomly allocated into three groups. Group I (control group; n = 6) received no treatment. Group II (isotonic saline group; n = 6), received 2 ml of isotonic saline 15 min before the renal ischae...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Görür S,Bağdatoğlu OT,Polat G

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most damaging effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is lipid peroxidation, the end-product of which is malondialdehyde (MDA). This study was aimed to evaluate erythrocyte MDA levels during fracture healing in rats. Thirty male rats were used and the rats were divided into two groups to serve as controls ...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Yeler H,Tahtabas F,Candan F

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reduced and oxidized glutathione (GSH and GSSG), protein-bound glutathione, lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzyme activities were determined in the erythrocyte lysates and membranes of type I and II alcoholics in order to clarify the effect of age-of-onset and the duration of the alcohol consumption on erythrocyte...

journal_title：Cell biochemistry and function

authors： Uçar G,Demir B,Uluğ B

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00