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Assessing Clinical Severity and Prognosis in Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa and Atypical Anorexia Nervosa Using the Albumin‐Globulin Ratio

European Eating Disorders Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The albumin‐globulin ratio (AGR) is a biochemical marker reflecting nutritional and inflammatory status, with significant prognostic value in chronic conditions. This study examined its association with clinical/biochemical markers in adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN) and atypical AN (AAN).
Eylem Şerife Kalkan, Ayşe Bilge Baklaci, Yelda Kiliç, Sinem Akgül, Nilgün Özgül, Melis Pehlivanturk Kizilkan   +5 more
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Vascular Calcification: Mechanisms, Models, and Therapies

iNew Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vascular calcification represents an active multifactorial process that mirrors several key features of skeletal bone mineralization. Clinically, it is characterized by diminished arterial compliance and increased arterial wall stiffness, both of which serve as independent predictors of significant adverse cardiovascular events.
Wenya Zhu, Shu Yang, Ziyi Chen, Xiaoxiao Yang, Zhen Liang, Yuanli Chen   +5 more
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Antimicrobial Properties of α-MSH and Related Synthetic Melanocortins

The Scientific World Journal, 2006
The natural antimicrobial peptides are ancient host defense effector molecules, present in organisms across the evolutionary spectrum. Several properties of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) suggested that it could be a natural antimicrobial ...
A. Catania, G. Colombo, C. Rossi, A. Carlin, A. Sordi, C. Lonati, F. Turcatti, P. Leonardi, P. Grieco, S. Gatti   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring the Relationship Between MDM4 Gene Polymorphisms (rs1380576 and rs4245739) and Breast Cancer Susceptibility in Bangladesh: A Case–Control Study

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.
Our findings indicated that the rs4245739 A>C polymorphism was not associated with BC risk in the Bangladeshi population, whereas the rs1380576 C>G polymorphism was significantly associated with BC risk. This study provides new insights into the genetic factors influencing breast cancer susceptibility in the Bangladeshi population, highlighting the ...
J. M. Aousiful Islam, Sharif Ahamed, Shafiqul Islam, M. Mahboob Hossain, Md Sadbean Hossain, Md. Shaki Mostaid, Md. Rabiul Islam, Md. Aminul Haque   +7 more
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Single administration of tripeptide α-MSH(11-13) attenuates brain damage by reduced inflammation and apoptosis after experimental traumatic brain injury in mice.

PLoS ONE, 2013
Following traumatic brain injury (TBI) neuroinflammatory processes promote neuronal cell loss. Alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) is a neuropeptide with immunomodulatory properties, which may offer neuroprotection.
Eva-Verena Schaible, Arne Steinsträßer, Antje Jahn-Eimermacher, Clara Luh, Anne Sebastiani, Frida Kornes, Dana Pieter, Michael K Schäfer, Kristin Engelhard, Serge C Thal   +9 more
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Thin‐layer drying kinetics and mathematical modelling of osmotically pretreated vacuum dried green chilli

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Chilli is highly perishable, often requiring drying to extend shelf life. This study assesses and compares the drying kinetics of osmotically pretreated green chilli under vacuum drying conditions while evaluating suitable mathematical models and calculating effective moisture diffusivity and activation energy. Results Sliced chilli
Md. Raihanul Haque, Md. Iftekhar Kabir, Md. Nahidul Islam, Md. Mojaffor Hosain, Md. Sazzat Hossain Sarker   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

α-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone alleviates pathological cardiac remodeling via melanocortin 5 receptor

EMBO Reports
α-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) regulates diverse physiological functions by activating melanocortin receptors (MC-R). However, the role of α-MSH and its possible target receptors in the heart remain completely unknown.
Anni Suominen, Guillem Saldo Rubio, Saku Ruohonen, Zoltán Szabó, Lotta Pohjolainen, Bishwa Ghimire, Suvi T Ruohonen, Karla Saukkonen, Jani Ijas, Sini Skarp, Leena Kaikkonen, Minying Cai, Sharon L Wardlaw, Heikki Ruskoaho, Virpi Talman, Eriika Savontaus, Risto Kerkelä, Petteri Rinne   +17 more
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Α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone Protects Early Diabetic Retina from Blood-Retinal Barrier Breakdown and Vascular Leakage via MC4R

Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry, 2018
Background/Aims: Blood-retinal barrier (BRB) breakdown and vascular leakage is the leading cause of blindness of diabetic retinopathy (DR). Hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress and inflammation are primary pathogenic factors of this severe DR ...
Siwei Cai, Qianhui Yang, Mengzhu Hou, Qian Han, Hanyu Zhang, Jiantao Wang, Chen Qi, Qiyu Bo, Yusha Ru, Wei Yang, Zhongxiu Gu, Ruihua Wei, Yunshan Cao, Xiaorong Li, Yan Zhang   +14 more
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Genetic variation in the SIM1 locus is associated with erectile dysfunction. [PDF]

, 2018
Erectile dysfunction affects millions of men worldwide. Twin studies support the role of genetic risk factors underlying erectile dysfunction, but no specific genetic variants have been identified. We conducted a large-scale genome-wide association study
Ahituv, Nadav, Hoffmann, Thomas J, Hotaling, James M, Jarvik, Gail P, Jorgenson, Eric, Matharu, Navneet, Palmer, Melody R, Shan, Jun, Thai, Khanh K, Van Den Eeden, Stephen K, Wessells, Hunter, Yin, Jie, Zhou, Xujia   +12 more
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Impact of hamstring versus quadriceps tendon graft on thigh muscle strength and surface electromyography activity after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To compare quadriceps tendon (QT) and hamstring tendon (HT) autografts regarding isometric thigh muscle strength, surface electromyography (sEMG) activity and clinical outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).
Benjamin Forquignon, Tobias Drenck, Matthias Krause, Ralph Akoto, Karl‐Heinz Frosch, Götz Welsch, Alexander Korthaus, Grégoire Thürig, Dimitris Dalos   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source