• APJ is mainly coupled to PTX sensitive Gi o

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  APJ is mainly coupled to PTX-sensitive Gi/o proteins [33], and thus, it is associated with the inhibition of adenylyl cyclase and the activations of PI3K/Akt signaling and MAPKs signaling pathways [23], [54], [55], [56]. In a previous study, apelin stimulations of the PI3K/Akt and/or the MAPK pathwa

• The evaluation of serum electrolytes e

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  The evaluation of serum electrolytes (e.g.: sodium, potassium, urea, creatinine, and uric acid), liver transaminases, blood counts (e.g. identification of thrombocytopenia, and bilirubin), 24-h urine (in order to monitor proteinuria), and heart rate and lung function of the mother should be performe

• br Concluding remarks Enhanced membrane binding

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  Concluding remarks Enhanced membrane binding upon calcium stimulation in prostaglandin receptors suggests a pre-requisite step that involves a conformational change in LOX. This might facilitate it to tether to the membrane and regulate enzyme activity. The calcium binding loops and the putative

• br Discussion Elevated blood BCAA levels

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  Discussion Elevated blood BCAA levels are a common feature of a developed pathophysiological state characterized by obesity and IR [4]. It has been suggested that this profile is part of a panel of biomarkers able to predict the onset of more severe complications like diabetes in humans [14]. In

• br Introduction Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease NAFLD is a

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  Introduction Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a clinicopathologic spectrum of liver pathologies associated with excessive accumulation of fat in the liver. This spectrum is continuous but can be graded based on pathological features; in increasing severity, these are: bland steatosis,

• There are several strengths and weaknesses of the current

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  There are several strengths and weaknesses of the current investigation which merit consideration. Obviously, the current findings are important and less prone to bias than findings from traditional observational epidemiological studies, because causal investigations with the use of genetic variants

• Our previous study revealed expression

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  Our previous study revealed expression of AhR in human parotid gland in cytoplasm of striated duct faah inhibitors (Drozdzik, Kowalczyk, Urasińska, & Kurzawski, 2013). In a further study we observed regulation of AhR expression and function by its specific inducer, i.e. 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-

• br Mechanisms for regulation of intracellular cholesterol ho

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  Mechanisms for regulation of intracellular cholesterol homeostasis Cells maintain intracellular free cholesterol levels and distribution within stringent tolerances by several mechanisms [55]: (1) uptake of native LDL (the major extracellular carrier of cholesterol) by LDL receptors and modified

• It could be hypothesized that

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  It could be hypothesized that the adiponectin system is regulated by gonadal steroid hormones. The lowest concentrations of adiponectin, AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 proteins in the endometrium and myometrium during the mid-luteal and late-luteal phases suggest that progesterone suppresses the expression of

• br Introduction Clinical manifestations of Alzheimer s disea

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  Introduction Clinical manifestations of Alzheimer's disease (AD) are mainly characterized by progressive intellectual deterioration, memory impairment, cognitive impairment, and psychiatric symptoms. The pathogenesis of AD remains unclear, mainly containing genetic factors, neurotransmitter disor

• br Acknowledgements This work was supported by Conselho Naci

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  Acknowledgements This work was supported by Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul (FAPERGS) FINEP research grant “Rede Instituto Brasil

• Interestingly a homolog of C elegans acr is

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  Interestingly, a homolog of C. elegans acr-23 is present in the A. suum TAI-1 (Jex et al., 2011). However, A. suum is not susceptible to monepantel treatment in vivo (Tritten et al., 2011). Our research seeks to advance knowledge on the mode of action of monepantel on nAChRs from Clade III (A. suum

• Until now five muscarinic receptor M genes have

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  Until now, five muscarinic receptor (M1-5) genes have been cloned, but, M1-3 receptors are functionally recognized in the lungs. Smooth muscle contraction is mainly mediated by M3. M2 may also participate in the contraction via Gi protein which leads to a decrease in cAMP. On the other hand, M2 is l

• Regarding androgens it is known

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  Regarding androgens, it is known that they are also essential for reproductive success (Walters et al., 2010). At the molecular level, their effects are produced mainly by dihydrotestosterone (DHT), arising from the conversion of testosterone by the enzyme 3-oxo-5-alpha-steroid-4-dehydrogenase (enco

• Because activation of HT A receptor is

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  Because activation of 5-HT2A receptor is capable of facilitating dopamine cell activity and dopamine release (Bortolozzi et al., 2003), and this action of dopamine is known to mediate rat maternal behavior, especially maternal motivation (Afonso et al., 2007, Febo et al., 2010, Li and Fleming, 2003,

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