Differential sensitivity of brainstem vs cortical astrocytes to changes in pH reveals functional regional specialization of astroglia [PDF]
, 2013 Astrocytes might function as brain interoceptors capable of detecting different (chemo)sensory modalities and transmitting sensory information to the relevant neural networks controlling vital functions.
Castaldo, C +6 more
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Sense of Taste in the Gastrointestinal Tract
Journal of Pharmacological Sciences, 2012 Recent advances in molecular biology have led to the investigation of the molecular mechanism by which chemicals such as odors and tastants are perceived by specific chemosensory organs. For example, G protein–coupled receptors expressed within the nasal
Ken Iwatsuki, Hisayuki Uneyama
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Frontiers in Physiology, 2020 The brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), is a serious agricultural and urban pest that has become an invasive species in many parts of the world.
Dongdong Sun +8 more
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Under-Expression of Chemosensory Genes in Domiciliary Bugs of the Chagas Disease Vector Triatoma brasiliensis. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2016 BACKGROUND:In Latin America, the bloodsucking bugs Triatominae are vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease. Chemical elimination programs have been launched to control Chagas disease vectors.
Axelle Marchant +5 more
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TAS2R38 is a novel modifer gene in patients with cystic fbrosis [PDF]
, 2020 The clinical manifestation of cystic fbrosis (CF) is heterogeneous also in patients with the same cystic fbrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) genotype and in afected sibling pairs.
Amato, F. +10 more
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A mechanistic explanation linking adaptive mutation, niche change, and fitness advantage for the Wrinkly Spreader [PDF]
, 2014 Experimental evolution studies have investigated adaptive radiation in static liquid microcosms using the environmental bacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens SBW25.
Spiers, Andrew J.
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InsectsEuplatypus parallelus is a polyphagous pest capable of harming multiple plant species. Adult beetles invade tree trunks by boring holes, which negatively impacts the trees’ growth and may result in tree death. E.
Qi Wu +5 more
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Functional Characterization of Olfactory Proteins Involved in Chemoreception of Galeruca daurica
Frontiers in Physiology, 2021 Odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) and chemosensory proteins (CSPs) play a fundamental role in insect olfaction. Galeruca daurica (Joannis) is a new pest with outbreak status in the Inner Mongolia grasslands, northern China.
Ling Li +4 more
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Hypoxic regulation of ion channel function and expression [PDF]
, 2002 Acute hypoxia regulates the activity of specific ion channels in a rapid and reversible manner. Such effects underlie appropriate cellular responses to hypoxia which are designed to initiate cardiorespiratory reflexes and contribute importantly to other ...
Peers, C.
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Cloning of the C-terminal cytoplasmic fragment of the tar protein and effects of the fragment on chemotaxis of Escherichia coli [PDF]
, 1988 A gene encoding only the C-terminal portion of the receptor-transducer protein Tar of Escherichia coli was constructed. The gene product was detected and localized in the cytoplasmic fraction of the cell by immunoblotting with anti-Tar antibodies.
Mutoh, Norihiro +2 more
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