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Characterization of the cellular receptor for coxsackievirus and adenovirus
(2006-08-25)
CAR, the cellular receptor for coxsackievirus and adenovirus, was discovered in 1997. CAR is an evolutionary conserved transmembrane protein that belongs to the CTX subfamily within the large immunoglobulin superfamily. ...
The impact of estrogens on leukocyte function in remodeling of extracellular matrix
(2005-11-23)
ERalpha agonist PPT (4,4',4"-(4-Propyl-[lII]-pyrazole-1,3,5 -triyl)trisphenol) and the selective ERbeta agonist DPN (2,3bis(4hydroxyphenyl)-proprionitrile) on gene expression profiles in a rat animal model. This study reports the identification of genes...
Basic and translational studies of follicular thyroid neoplasia
(2005-04-08)
Thyroid tumors occur frequently in the general population and although the majority represents benign follicular adenomas (FTA), thyroid cancer constitutes 1% of all malignancies worldwide. Among the differentiated cancers, ...
Tobacco smoking and vertical periodontal bone loss
(2005-05-18)
study populations, Swedish musicians and a Saudi Arabian population. All participants had a full set of intra-oral radiographs including 16 periapical and 4 bitewing projections that were assessed with regard to presence or absence of vertical defects...
Incidence and prognosis of differentiated thyroid cancer in Sweden
(2006-01-06)
Non-medullary differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is a rare disorder but, nevertheless, among the most common cancers in individuals below 40 years of age. DTC consists of papillary (PTC) and follicular (FTC) thyroid cancer. ...
Studies on the mechanism of regulation of bile acid synthesis in humans with some aspects on genetic factors
(2005-10-28)
region of the CYP7A1 gene could not be associated with variation in CYP7A I enzyme activity in liver biopsies or rate of bile acid synthesis evaluated by serum levels of 7alpha-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3 -one or by isotope dilution kinetics. The genotypes did...
Patient education and foot disability in juvenile idiopathic arthritis : a physiotherapy perspective
(2005-09-23)
Introduction: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (RA) influences the child in different aspects and needs multi-professional treatment. Physical therapists' major goal is to maintain or increase physical activity, e.g. with ...
Renal effects of C-peptide in experimental type-1 diabetes mellitus
(2005-11-11)
The incidence and prevalence of diabetic nephropathy are increasing continuously, mainly due to the increase in type-2 diabetes. In contrast, the risk of diabetic nephropathy for the individual patient has decreased ...
Hereditary susceptibility to inner ear stress agents studied in heterozygotes of the German waltzing guinea pig
(2006-09-01)
The German waltzing guinea pig is a strain of animals expressing deafness and severe balance disorders already at birth. The mutation arose spontaneously in a breeding facility in Germany and as the affected animals show ...
Cholinergic receptors in human prenetal brain : presence, distribution and influence of nicotine and ethanol
(2005-03-18)
Events early in life, including exposure to various compounds, may cause
disturbances in brain development. Both maternal smoking and alcohol
drinking during pregnancy can induce preand postnatal death, cognitive
and ...