• Glutathione transferases EC also referred

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  Glutathione transferases (EC 2.5.1.18; also referred to as glutathione S-transferases, GSTs) are ubiquitous and promiscuous enzymes that catalyze various kinds of reactions involving a wide variety of substrates that are toxic and chemically reactive (Angelucci et al., 2005). The primary function of

• br Introduction Atherosclerosis is a

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  Introduction Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by lipid and leukocyte accumulation within the arterial wall. Homocysteine (Hcy) is a thiol-containing amino mechlorethamine receptor derivative derived from the metabolism of dietary methionine. Epidemiological studies

• br Introduction Nicotinic acid has been used

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  Introduction Nicotinic Amiloride HCl has been used clinically for more than 50 years [1] since it has anti-atherogenic effects, including the ability to reduce triglyceride (TG) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and elevate high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) [2]. Nicotini

• We hypothesized that modulating redox stress by altering end

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  We hypothesized that modulating redox stress by altering endogenous antioxidant content (overexpression of catalase) and/or via dietary intervention will improve energy metabolism, adipose tissue function, and overall glucose and lipid homeostasis. To better understand the interplay between redox re

• In this study we describe the role

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  In this study, we describe the role of a specific species of LPI in the secretion of GLP-1 from enteroendocrine L-cells and primary cell preparations. We further demonstrate the specific role of GPR119 in LPI-dependent GLP-1 secretion. To achieve this, we downregulated GPR119 and GPR55 protein expre

• Ning et al showed that LPC

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  Ning et al. showed that LPC 18:1 appeared to increase insulin release through both GPR119-dependent and -independent mechanisms (Ning et al., 2008). In our study, we have shown that not only GPR119 but also GPR40 and GPR55 participate in LPC-stimulated insulin secretion (Fig. 4, Fig. 5) and target p

• The simple carrier model for GLUT transport activity propose

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  The simple carrier model for GLUT1 transport activity proposes that the transporter alternates between an outward facing glucose binding site and an inward, cytoplasmic, facing glucose binding site. Cytochalasin B is an endofacial inhibitor and appears to preferentially bind to the open, inward faci

• The ER EK polymorphism is located in the

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  The ER22/23EK polymorphism is located in the transactivation domain of the GR gene. A single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) has been identified in both of the two adjacent codons (22 and 23). These SNPs are fully linked and are associated with relative GC resistance[32], [44]. Although no associati

• NMDARs are glutamate gated ionotropic receptors

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  NMDARs are glutamate-gated ionotropic receptors that are involved in excitatory neurotransmission and plasticity (Traynelis et al., 2010). There have been several reports showing that neurosteroids acting as negative modulators of NMDARs exert neuroprotective activity in both in vitro and in vivo mo

• From a cell signaling perspective given

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  From a cell signaling perspective, given the importance of agonist-directed signaling and biased agonism, one goal of this research update was to review the known contributions of G protein-dependent versus β-arrestin-dependent signals toward promotion of beneficial functions that FFA4 facilitates.

• This SAR work led to the identification of compound r

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  This SAR work led to the identification of compound 10r ((±)-2-[3-fluoro-4-[3-(hexylcarbamoyloxy)phenyl]phenyl]propanoic acid, ARN2508) [51] as a potent in vivo active inhibitor of intracellular FAAH and COX activities, which exerts profound anti-inflammatory effects in mouse models of IBD without c

• Our understanding of the genetic basis of

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  Our understanding of the genetic basis of myeloid malignancies has been profoundly improved in recent years. Studies have revealed new recurrent somatic mutations in myeloid malignancies, including myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).

• To validate the effects of the

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  To validate the effects of the G9a HMT inhibitors on HMEC-1 Nemadectin synthesis and transcriptional responses we generated knockdown cells for G9a using an shRNA approach. Upon transduction of HMEC-1 and doxycycline activation of the shRNA, both G9a HMT mRNA and protein expression were effectively

• In conclusion the most salient observation from this study

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  In conclusion, the most salient observation from this study was that PAE reduced the expression of HDC protein expression in dentate gyrus, cerebral cortex, and cerebellum, but not in the caudate nucleus or ventral hypothalamus. The regional basis for this heightened sensitivity is not known, but it

• Most studies of HIF have focused on

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  Most studies of HIF-1α have focused on its transcriptional activity-dependent functions. However, our results indicate that the oxidative stress-related effects of mtHIF-1α occur independently of its translocation to the nucleus and do not require its transcriptional activity. In fact, several studi

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