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Physiological activation of myeloid p38 controls macrophage IL‐12 production and crosstalk to the liver by modulating hepatic FGF21, and subsequently, brown adipose tissue thermogenesis during obesity Abstract Obesity features excessive fat accumulation in several body tissues and induces a state of chronic low‐grade inflammation that contributes to ...
María Crespo +14 more
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Cyanide is a toxic compound widely used in mining and jewelry industries, as well as in the synthesis of many different chemicals. Cyanide toxicity derives from its high affinity for metals, which causes inhibition of relevant metalloenzymes.
Alfonso Olaya-Abril +7 more
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Mutations in the RB1 Gene in Argentine Retinoblastoma Patients and Uncommon Clinical Presentations [PDF]
Background: Retinoblastoma, the most common ocular cancer of childhood, is caused by inactivation of the RB1 tumor suppressor gene in the developing retina.
Alonso, Cristina +6 more
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Background Asparagine is a very important nitrogen transport and storage compound in plants due to its high nitrogen/carbon ratio and stability. Asparagine intracellular concentration depends on a balance between asparagine biosynthesis and degradation ...
Margarita García-Calderón +5 more
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Title: p38δ Regulates IL6 Expression Modulating ERK Phosphorylation in Preadipocytes
IL6 is an essential cytokine in metabolism regulation and for intercommunication among different organs and tissues. IL6 produced by different tissues has different functions and therefore it is very important to understand the mechanism of its ...
Selene Díaz-Chamorro +10 more
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Association between β2-adrenoceptor (ADRB2) haplotypes and insulin resistance in PCOS [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to explore β2-adrenoceptor (ADRB2) haplotype associations with phenotypes and quantitative traits related to insulin resistance (IR) and the metabolic syndrome (MS) in a polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) population.
Belli, Susana H. +7 more
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Effects of methamphetamine on locomotor activity and thalamic gene expression in leptin-deficient obese mice [PDF]
Leptin is an adipose-derived hormone that regulates energy balance. Leptin receptors are expressed in extrahypothalamic sites and several reports showed that leptin can influence feeding and locomotor behavior via direct actions on dopaminergic neurons ...
Bisagno, Veronica +3 more
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The amino acids arginine and ornithine are the precursors of a wide range of nitrogenous compounds in all living organisms. The metabolic conversion of ornithine into arginine is catalyzed by the sequential activities of the enzymes ornithine ...
José Alberto Urbano-Gámez +4 more
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Hormone deprivation alters mitochondrial function and lipid profile in the hippocampus [PDF]
Mitochondrial dysfunction is a common hallmark in aging. In the female, reproductive senescence is characterized by loss of ovarian hormones, many of whose neuroprotective effects converge upon mitochondria.
Alvarez, Silvia +7 more
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The microbiota in humans and animals play crucial roles in defense against pathogens and offer a promising natural source for immunomodulatory products.
María Bravo +16 more
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