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The number of DBH alleles affects dopamine
2021-05-08
The number of DBH Gadodiamide affects dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the prefrontal cortex of mice when they are treated with disulfiram (33). Disulfiram increased dopamine and decreased norepinephrine levels in their prefrontal cortex of mice with two normal alleles, whereas disulfiram show
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br Materials and methods br Results The frequency of
2021-05-08
Materials and methods Results The frequency of hypermethylation of RARbeta, RASSF1A, FHIT, GSTP1, MGMT, VHL and DAPK in patients with primary LSCC was assessed in both the tumor tissue samples and macroscopically and histologically normal mucosa from distant sites of the surgical specimen, Deq
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Previous studies from our laboratory in
2021-05-08
Previous studies from our laboratory in CD1 mice using the incisional postoperative pain model have shown that the incision induces significant mechanical postoperative hyperalgesia lasting between 7 and 10days, with peak effect between 4h-2days (Cabañero et al., 2009a, Cabañero et al., 2009b, Campi
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Physcion receptor Collectively these data suggest the
2021-05-07
Collectively, these data suggest the potential clinical utility of COMT inhibitors for the treatment of addiction disorders. Similar to current pharmacotherapies such as naltrexone, tolcapone's effects were not ethanol specific, therefore tolcapone may be effective in reducing other drug reinforced
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Another interesting study was that by Kotyuk et al who
2021-05-07
Another interesting study was that by Kotyuk et al. (2015), who investigated the association between COMT rs4680 and personality in elderly people. The authors analysed the association between COMT rs4680 and NEO-FFI. The GG experienced correlated with lower mean Neuroticism score and higher Agreea
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In the present study we did not examine
2021-05-07
In the present study, we did not examine whether the CpG site-specific COMT methylation are associated with any genetic variants in response to E2, GEN or SFN. Some studies suggest that oxidative DNA damage causes genetic variation which may induce epigenetic changes that lead to gene silencing (Kho
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The two SNPs rs rs presented above are
2021-05-07
The two SNPs rs4818-rs4680 presented above are part of the haploblock (rs6269, rs4633, rs4818, rs4680) presenting the 3 major haplotypes which influence the enzymatic activity of COMT. This activity is inversely related to the sensitivity of pain in a chronic pain syndrome; so the haplotype (GCGG) h
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It is not precisely known which of
2021-05-07
It is not precisely known which of the intramolecular interactions created by the SH2 domain, the SH3–SH2 linker and the SH2–kinase linker are essential for the catalytic activity of Csk or how these interactions regulate Csk activity. Thus far it has been shown that site-directed mutagenesis of SH3
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Ligand independent activation of neuronal nuclear
2021-05-07
Ligand-independent activation of neuronal nuclear estrogen receptors may also continue to occur in absence of ovarian estrogens. AF-1 requires intracellular kinase cascade-dependent phosphorylation of specific residues in the A/B domain of nuclear estrogen receptors (Le Goff et al., 1994; Kato et al
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br Introduction Hematopoietic stem cells
2021-05-07
Introduction Hematopoietic stem GSK-LSD1 hydrochloride and leukemic stem cells (HSCs and LSCs, respectively) both have a capacity of self-renewal. Whereas HSCs give rise to all blood lineages during lifetime hematopoiesis, LSCs are responsible for the initiation and propagation of leukemia, as w
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To provide a brief critical evaluation of this technology
2021-05-07
To provide a brief critical evaluation of this technology and an outlook, we note that performance of SMEPT is critically dependent on each of the components making up this platform, namely the substrate, the enzyme, and the prodrug. With regards to the latter, SMEPT is built on the experience and s
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br Conflict of interest br Acknowledgements This work was
2021-05-07
Conflict of interest Acknowledgements This work was supported by Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP: 2014/00926-3). Introduction The metacestodes of Taenia solium are the causative agent of cysticercosis, which mainly resides the skeletal muscles and the central n
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ApoE is secreted from astrocytes
2021-05-07
ApoE is secreted from astrocytes/glia into the interstitial fluid and is important for metabolizing Aβ because of its propensity for binding Aβ as a cholesterol and phospholipid acceptor in reverse cholesterol transport [8]. Aβ oligomers show a direct toxicity to neurons, and ApoE inhibits oligomer
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br Introduction Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma ESCC is o
2021-05-07
Introduction Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is one of the most common types of cancer in East Asia and is a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide.1, 2 Surgery is widely used for treatment in localized disease, where it can provide definitive management and potential cure. Tre
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In the course of this study K PFOS
2021-05-07
In the course of this study, K+PFOS did not appear to have any effect on the thyroid parameters evaluated (H&E histology, follicular epithelial cell proliferation, and follicular epithelial apoptosis). This is an interesting observation considering the fact that treatment with K+PFOS resulted in act