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Omega-3 fatty acids and lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2 in healthy older adult males and females
Lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) is a novel inflammatory factor that has been independently associated with stroke and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Omega-3 fats have been implicated in reducing ...
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Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 and future risk of subclinical disease and cardiovascular events in individuals with type 2 diabetes: the Cardiovascular Health Study
Type 2 diabetes is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). This increased risk may be due in part to the increased levels of inflammatory factors associated with diabetes. Lipoprotein-asso...
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Development of nanobiocomposite fibers by controlled assembly of rod-like tobacco mosaic virus
One-dimensional composite nanofibers were generated via in-situ polymerization of polyaniline on the surface of tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) and the head-to-tail assembly of TMV. These composite nanofibers have ver...
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Genetic and environmental influences on body fat and blood pressure in African-American adult twins
African Americans have a particularly high prevalence of excessive body fat and high blood pressure. Genetic and environmental influences may be implicated for both of these risk factors. We investigated the p...
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Stimulation of human osteoblast differentiation and function by ipriflavone and its metabolites
Ipriflavone (IP), an isoflavone derivative, has been shown to interfere with bone remodeling by inhibiting bone resorption and perhaps stimulating bone formation. In this study, we have analyzed the effect of ...
