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Open AccessGenetic polymorphisms of CYP2A13 and its relationship to nasopharyngeal carcinoma in the Cantonese population
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is characterized by a high prevalence in Southern China, especially among Cantonese individuals of the Guangdong Province. Epidemiological studies have suggested that frequent ex...
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Construction of phospholamban antisense RNA recombinant adeno-associated virus vector and its effects in rat cardiomyocytes
To construct a recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) vector containing gene encoding phospholamban antisense RNA (asPLB), and analyse its effect on expression of PLB, expression and activity of sarco-endop...
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Swietenia mahagony extract shows agonistic activity to PPAR γ and gives ameliorative effects on diabetic db/db mice
To search the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) agonists from Swietenia mahagony extract (SmE) and observe the possible ameliorative effects of SmE on diabetic db/db mice.
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Novel cyclophilin D inhibitors derived from quinoxaline exhibit highly inhibitory activity against rat mitochondrial swelling and Ca2+ uptake/release
To investigate methods for identifying specific cyclophilin D (CypD) inhibitors derived from quinoxaline, thus develo** possible lead compounds to inhibit mitochondrial permeability transition (MPT) pore ope...
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Nitrofen suppresses cell proliferation and promotes mitochondria-mediated apoptosis in type II pneumocytes
To characterize the molecular mechanisms of nitrofen-induced pulmonary hypoplasia.
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Efficient growth inhibition of ErbB2-overexpressing tumor cells by anti-ErbB2 ScFv-Fc-IL-2 fusion protein in vitro and in vivo
To investigate the antitumor activities of an anti-ErbB2 scFv-Fc-interleukin 2 (IL-2) fusion protein (HFI) in vitro and in vivo.
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Protective effect of raloxifene on lipopolysaccharide and acid- induced acute lung injury in rats
To evaluate the protective effect of oral raloxifene on acute lung injury.
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Electrophysiological characterization of a novel Kv channel blocker N, N′-[oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy-2,1-ethanediyl)]bis(4-methyl)-benzenesulfonamide found in virtual screening
N,N′-[oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy-2,1-ethanediyl)]bis(4-methyl)-benzenesulfonamide (OMBSA) is a hit compound with potent voltage-gated K+ (Kv) channel-blocking activities that was found while searching the MDL Avail...
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Natural jasmonates of different structures suppress the growth of human neuroblastoma cell line SH-SY5Y and its mechanisms
Recent evidence has indicated that members of natural jasmonates, a family of plant stress hormones, exhibit anticancer activity. The current study was undertaken to investigate the effects of jasmonates on the i...
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Medication of l-tetrahydropalmatine significantly ameliorates opiate craving and increases the abstinence rate in heroin users: a pilot study
Drug addiction is a chronic brain disease with constant relapse requiring long-term treatment. New pharmacological strategies focus on the development of an effective antirelapse drug. This study examines the ...
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Tissue-specific effects of atorvastatin on 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase expression and activity in spontaneously hypertensive rats
Cardiovascular remodeling is closely associated with cholesterol and is attenuated by statins. The spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR) has a low serum cholesterol level and evident cardiovascular remodeling. ...
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Cardioprotection by polysaccharide sulfate against ischemia/reperfusion injury in isolated rat hearts
Polysaccharide sulfate (PSS) is a new type of heparinoid synthesized with alginic acid as the basic material and then by chemical introduction of effective groups. Although PSS is successfully applied in ische...
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Sulfated tyrosines 27 and 29 in the N-terminus of human CXCR3 participate in binding native IP-10
Human CXCR3, a seven-transmembrane segment (7TMS), is predominantly expressed in Th1-mediated responses. Interferon-γ-inducible protein 10 (IP-10) is an important ligand for CXCR3. Their interaction is pivotal...
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The efficacy and safety of calcitriol and/or Caltrate D in elderly Chinese women with low bone mass
To observe the efficacy and safety of Rocaltrol (calcitriol) and/or Caltrate D (calicum carbonate plus vitamin D) in elderly Chinese women with osteopenia or osteoporosis.
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Nicotine modulates GABAergic transmission to dopaminergic neurons in substantia nigra pars compacta
Dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc) play important roles in motor control and drug addiction. As the major afferent, GABAergic innervation controls the activity of SNc dopaminergic...
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The proteomic analysis of human neonatal umbilical cord serum by mass spectrometry
To investigate the proteome composition and function of human neonatal arterial umbilical cord.
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Ibrolipim increases ABCA1/G1 expression by the LXRα signaling pathway in THP-1 macrophage-derived foam cells
To determine the effects and potential mechanisms of ibrolipim on ATP-binding membrane cassette transporter A-1 (ABCA1) and ATP-binding membrane cassette transporter G-1 (ABCG1) expression from human macrophag...
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Open AccessNeck dissection and post-operative chemotherapy with dimethyl triazeno imidazole carboxamide and cisplatin protocol are useful for oral mucosal melanoma
Oral mucosal melanoma (OMM) is a clinically rare disease with poor prognosis. Various treatment methods have been investigated with the aim of improving the prognosis. This study aimed to analyze the data of a...
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Open AccessRole of dopamine D2 receptors in ischemia/reperfusion induced apoptosis of cultured neonatal rat cardiomyocytes
Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury is the major cause of morbidity and mortality for cardiovascular diseases. Dopamine D2 receptors are expressed in cardiac tissues. However, the roles of dopamine D2 receptor...
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Open AccessHuman umbilical cord blood-derived mononuclear cell transplantation: case series of 30 subjects with Hereditary Ataxia
The differential diagnosis for hereditary ataxia encompasses a variety of diseases characterized by both autosomal dominant and recessive inheritance. There are no curative treatments available for these neuro...
