• Since forskolin is known to act

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  Since forskolin is known to act directly at the catalytic site of adenylate cyclases near the ATP binding (Tesmer et al., 1997), the synergistic and/or permissive effect of gonadotropins on FSK activity must occur at the level of AC itself or very near, at the level of one of its direct partner. The

• In terms of the full

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  In terms of the full-length proteins, it was noted early on that ACs have two cellular localizations: as integral proteins of the plasma membrane and as soluble proteins in the cytosol. Based on the distribution in mammalian sequences, it was initially proposed that subclass IIIa contains only membr

• ADOR immunoreactivity was high in parasympathetically

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  ADOR immunoreactivity was high in parasympathetically-innervated smooth muscle, namely the iris sphincter muscle and the ciliary muscle. No ADOR immunoreactivity was noted in the sympathetically-innervated iris dilator muscle. Immunoreactivity against all four ADORs was noted in the ciliary epitheli

• Adenosine is an endogenous nucleoside that

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  Adenosine is an endogenous nucleoside that plays pivotal roles in different physiological and pathophysiological processes by triggering specific cell-surface receptors both in the chpg and in the periphery. The adenosine receptors (ARs) are four different subtypes of G protein-coupled receptors (G

• br Discussion Myopathic EMG changes are frequently detected

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  Discussion Myopathic EMG changes are frequently detected in patients with MuSK MG, unlike in AChR MG patients [10]. However, these EMG changes are not always accompanied by myopathic histopathological findings. It has been shown that mitochondrial abnormalities seem to be more prominent in MuSK

• br Introduction Myasthenia gravis MG is an autoimmune diseas

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  Introduction Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease characterised by failure of transmission at the neuromuscular junction (NMJ). In 80–85% of myasthenia gravis patients, the disease is mediated by antibodies to the nicotinic casein kinase receptor (AChR; (Lindstrom et al., 1976). Many

• A correlation analysis was performed to investigate a possib

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  A correlation analysis was performed to investigate a possible relationship between serum resistin levels and MG-ADL. We observed a significant relationship between serum resistin levels and MG-ADL scores in AChR-GMG-positive cases (r=0.285, p=0.032; Fig. 1C). There were also significant correlation

• Both subcutaneous s c and mucosal administration of s

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  Both subcutaneous (s.c.) and mucosal administration of short synthetic peptide derivatives of AChR prevent the onset of EAMG, but do not treat ongoing EAMG [80], [81], [82], [83], [84], [85]. The selection of peptides for treatment is mainly based on the identification of immunodominant T- and B-cel

• In agreement with the role of ACLY in induced

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  In agreement with the role of ACLY in induced macrophage, we observe a drastically reduction of PGE2 levels when ACLY activity is inhibited. This is possible because PGE2 production requires arachidonic acid, which in turn is synthesized by elongation of dietary linoleic CI994 with acetyl-CoA provi

• In Antirrhinum floral organ identity genes include DEFICIENS

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  In Antirrhinum, floral organ identity genes include DEFICIENS (DEF) (Sommer et al., 1990) and GLOBOSA (GLO) (Trobner et al., 1992) required for petal and stamen identity (B-function), PLENA (P) required for stamen and carpel formation (C-function) (Bradley et al., 1993) and SQUAMOSA (SQUA) which is

• The reasons why antibiotic treatment may be detrimental are

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  The reasons why antibiotic treatment may be detrimental are diverse. First, it may result in disruption of multifaceted microbe–microbe, as well as microbe–host, interactions that are key for the maintenance of homeostasis within this ecosystem. This can lead to the expansion of pathogenic microorga

• It has been proposed that angiotensin II Ang

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  It has been proposed that angiotensin II (Ang II) may upregulate COX-2 expression and the subsequent vasoconstrictor prostanoids production through the activation of AT-1 receptors in vascular smooth muscle cells (Hu et al., 2002). Additionally, this peptide is also able to stimulate the generation

• (±)-Epibatidine Sixth significant progress has been mad

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  Sixth, significant progress has been made during the last few years regarding the molecular mechanisms underlying the activation of AMPK and this should aid to develop more potent and specific compounds. Information from crystallographic structures combined with computer-based drug design hold prom

• Although only Leu CysAP IRAP Herbest et al Keller

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  Although only Leu/CysAP (IRAP) (Herbest et al., 1997, Keller, 2004) and DPPIV (Alponti and Silveira, 2010, Kirino et al., 2009) had been identified and studied in adipocytes, our kinetic analysis suggested the highest physiological significance for AspAP (highest affinity) and APM and PSA (highest e

• WKY and SHR strains have important differences mainly in

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  WKY and SHR strains have important differences mainly in their sympathetic status but also in the activity of the RAS. The development of hypertension in SHR is clearly related to an increase in sympathetic activity [51], [11]. In addition, increased renal sympathetic nerve activity led to an increa

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