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Cal'MAM'ity at the Endoplasmic Reticulum-Mitochondrial Interface: A Potential Therapeutic Target for Neurodegeneration and Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-10-21)The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a multifunctional organelle and serves as the primary site for intracellular calcium storage, lipid biogenesis, protein synthesis, and quality control. Mitochondria are responsible for ... -
Calcium Sensitivy of β-cell Transcription Factor Binding to an Insulin Enhancer
(1998-06-01)Gary Frank Scott, Calcium Sensitivity of β-cell Transcription Factor Binding to an Insulin Enhancer. Master of Science (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), June 1998, 104 pp., 16 illustrations, bibliography, 94 titles. ... -
Canonical Transient Receptor Potential 6 (TRPC6) Dysregulation in Mesangial Cells and Glomerular Hyperfiltration during the Early Stages of Diabetes
(2010-12-01)Glomerular mesangial cells (MCs) regulate the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by contracting and relaxing in response to agonists. The contractile function of MCs is controlled by intracellular Ca2+. Canonical Transient ... -
Cardiac Autonomic Response to Hypovolemia --- Effect of Age
(1997-08-01)Objective: The beat-to-beat variation in heart rate reflects the dynamic response of the cardiovascular control systems to physiological perturbations such as respiration and postural change. The heart rate variation (HRV) ... -
Cardiac Parasympathetic Dysfunction in Morphine Addiction
(1997-12-01)Napier, Leslie D., Cardiac Parasympathetic Dysfunction in Morphine Addiction. Doctor of Philosophy (Biomedical Sciences), December, 1997, 137 pp., 9 tables, 22 figures, references, 163 titles. The effects of chronic morphine ... -
Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Cognitive Dysfunction, and Mild Cognitive Impairment
(S. Karger AG, 2020-11-16)Objectives: The present study sought to evaluate the contribution of cardiovascular risk factors to cognitive functioning in a sample of Mexican Americans diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Methods: Hypertension, ... -
Carisoprodol's Pharmacological Properties at GABAA Receptors, In-vitro and In-silico Studies
(2021-05)Carisoprodol (CSP) is a centrally-acting prescription muscle relaxant that can directly activate, allosterically modulate and inhibit GABAA receptors. The GABAA receptor is a pentameric chloride ion channel in the cys-loop ... -
Carotid Baroreflex of Leg Vasculature
(2004-07-01)Keller, David Melvin, Carotid Baroreflex Control of Leg Vasculature. Doctor of Philosophy (Biomedical Science), July 2004; 110 pp; 5 tables; 10 figures; bibliography. The carotid baroreflex (CBR) exerts control of arterial ... -
Cell line authentication and contamination assessment for human cell cultures
(2015-05-01)Cell line authentication is an essential step in ensuring the integrity and reproducibility of biomedical research. The major contaminants in cell cultures are fungi, viruses, bacteria and contamination from other cell ... -
Cell-Free mtDNA Quantification in Alzheimer's Patients from the Mexican American Population
(2020-05)Abstract Background AD is a continuous problem in the 65+ population but it is especially challenging in the Hispanic population where not only is it more prevalent but more severe than Caucasian populations. This study ... -
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms that Distinguish the Effects of Progestorone and Medroxyprogesterone Acetate on Neuroprotection
(2006-07-28)Kaur, Paramjit. Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms That Distinguish the Effects of Progesterone and Medroxyprogesterone Acetate on Neuroprotection., Doctor of Philosophy, (Pharmacology and Neuroscience), July, 2006, 203 ... -
Cellular Mechanisms in the Ocular Actions of Endothelin
(1996-12-01)White, Karen A., Cellular Mechanisms in the Ocular Actions of Endothelin. Doctor of Philosophy (Biomedical Sciences/Pharmacology), December, 1996, 151 pp., 25 tables, 23 figures, references, 111 titles. Endothelins are a ... -
Cellular Mechanisms in the Ocular Actions of Endothelin
(1996-12-01)White, Karen A., Cellular Mechanisms in the Ocular Actions of Endothelin. Doctor of Philosophy (Biomedical Sciences/Pharmacology), December, 1996, 151 pp., 25 tables, 23 figures, references, 111 titles. Endothelins are a ... -
Cerebral Blood Flow Regulation in Intermittent Hypoxia
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Cerebrospinal fluid and blood biomarkers for neurodegenerative dementias: An update of the Consensus of the Task Force on Biological Markers in Psychiatry of the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry
(Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group, 2017-10-27)In the 12 years since the publication of the first Consensus Paper of the WFSBP on biomarkers of neurodegenerative dementias, enormous advancement has taken place in the field, and the Task Force takes now the opportunity ... -
Changes in Health Knowledge and Lifestyles After Participating in a Research Study
(2014-12-01)Advancements in health care would not have been possible without clinical research and more importantly those participants who volunteered. In order to continue this path of improvement, it is important to tackle issues ... -
Changes in Mammalian Chromatin Structure as a Function of Protein-Poly(ADP-Ribosyl)ation by Endonuclease Digestion
(2004-06-01)Perez-Lamiguerio, Maria A., Changes in Mammalian Chromatin Structure as a Function of Protein-poly(ADP-ribosyl)ation by Endonuclease Digestion. Master of Science (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), June 2004. 66 pages, ... -
Changes in the Microbial Community as a Potential Indicator of Clandestine Drug Operations.
(2014-05-01)Dust is a complex mixture of inorganic and organic materials including diverse microorganisms, which if unattended, accumulates over time. In this study, the microbial content in house dust was tested to determine its ... -
Characterization and Activity of Endothelin Converting Enzyme-1 in Human Non-Pigmented Ciliary Epithelial Cells
(1999-01-01)Finkley, Alvin, Characterization and Activity of Endothelin Converting Enzyme-1 in Human Non-Pigmented Ciliary Epithelial Cells. Master of Science (Biomedical Sciences). Endothelins (ETs) are potent vasoactive peptides, ... -
Characterization and Function of Follistatin in Human Trabecular Meshwork Cell and Tissues
(2013-05-01)Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) is a leading cause of blindness affecting over 70 million people worldwide. The most important risk factor for developing POAG is elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), which results from ...