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Thyroid hormone receptors in liver metabolism
(2002-05-17)
Thyroid hormone has a profound impact on mammalian metabolism;
hypothyroidism causes decreased metabolic rate and increased serum
cholesterol levels. One major target organ for the hormone is the liver,
the most important ...
Subcellular localization and signalling of Brutons tyrosine kinase (Btk)
(2002-11-28)
Brutons tyrosine kinase (Btk) is a non-receptor tyrosine kinase related
to the Src family of kinases. Mutations in various parts of the gene have
been shown to cause X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA), a primary
immunodeficiency in humans...
The importance of Escherichia coli fimbriae in urinary tract infection
(2001-11-16)
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a major bacterial infectious disease among women. Uropathogenic Escherichia coli is the most dominant causative agent. Clinical observations indicate that repeated cystitis induces a ...
Tissue destruction in arthritis : experimental studies
(2003-11-14)
Destruction of joint cartilage and bone is one of the most serious consequences of chronic arthritis. Clinically, the standard assessment of joint destruction is performed by radiography. The sensitivity of radiographic ...
Neuropeptides and spinal antinociception : studies on galanin, nociceptin and endomorphin
(2003-05-29)
Nociception and/or the sensation of pain is essential for the survival of the organism. Just as important are the antinociceptive mechanisms that reduce the nociceptive input and perceived pain. Without such mechanisms, ...
Lumbar muscle fatigue and recovery : evaluation of electromyography in patients with long-term low-back pain and in healthy subjects
(2002-11-22)
Background: Lumbar muscle function is considered to be an important component of longterm low- back pain. The change in the median frequency of the power spectrum of the electromyographic (EMG) signal is commonly used to ...
The biological mechanisms in neutrophil and eosinophil adhesion and transmigration in vitro and theur relation to the inflammatory process in vivo
(2001-12-28)
In inflammatory reactions, eosinophils and neutrophils constitute the
major classes of granulocytes that emigrate from the bloodstream into the
tissues. The recruitment of inflammatory cells constitutes a multi-step
process ...
Maternity care in Zambia : with special reference to social support
(2004-01-07)
The Zambian woman starts childbearing early and gives birth to an average
of 5.9 children during her reproductive period. The already high levels
of maternal deaths are increasing in Zambia. Only 43 per cent of the
women ...
Allergic inflammation in children with pet allergy and asthma : mechanisms, markers and clinical consequences
(2002-05-10)
Immunological background: Allergic inflammation is a multiple-step process with many actors, where eosinophils and the release of their granula proteins play an important role. The recruitment of eosinophils is a crucial ...
Diabetic osteopathy : a study in the rat
(2012-03-09)
The present study on non-obese Goto-Kakizaki (GK) rats with type-2 diabetes and neuropathy was an attempt to describe and define pertinent features of diabetic osteopathy. Altogether, the study included 33 GK rats aged 12 ...