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Early exposure to environmental toxin contributes to neuronal vulnerability and axonal pathology in a model of familial ALS [PDF]
, 2011 Adult onset amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) arises due to progressive and irreversible functional deficits to the central nervous system, specifically the loss of motor neurons.
Christopher A. Shaw, Grace Lee
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Advanced Materials, EarlyView.The study reports a DNA/RNA heteroduplex hydrogel (SeroPTEN‐CG) that undergoes DNase‐mediated hydrogel‐to‐nanogel transition for spinal cord injury therapy by targeting the serotonergic system, combining 5‐hydroxytryptamine (5‐HT)‐mediated excitability restoration to reactivate dormant interneurons with phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN)‐targeted ...
Chunlin Li +19 more
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Beyond antioxidants: the cellular and molecular interactions of flavonoids and how these underpin their actions on the brain [PDF]
, 2010 The consumption of flavonoid-rich foods and beverages has been suggested to limit the neurodegeneration associated with a variety of neurological disorders and to prevent or reverse normal or abnormal deteriorations in cognitive performance.
Spencer, Jeremy Paul
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Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.Hybrid piezoelectric scaffolds offer a promising route for Central Nervous System regeneration by combining structural and electrical cues to support neural stem cell growth. This review highlights their potential to overcome current challenges in neural tissue engineering by exploring porous hybrid materials, their biological interactions, and ...
Heather F. Titterton +2 more
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Historical Perspectives and Guidelines for Botulinum Neurotoxin Subtype Nomenclature
Toxins, 2017 Botulinum neurotoxins are diverse proteins. They are currently represented by at least seven serotypes and more than 40 subtypes. New clostridial strains that produce novel neurotoxin variants are being identified with increasing frequency, which ...
Michael W. Peck +24 more
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Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.This review explores the integration of microfluidic technology with organoid systems as an innovative platform for studying menopausea complex multi‐organ condition. By enabling precise simulation of inter‐organ communication and hormone responses, microfluidic organoids offer a physiologically relevant model for investigating menopausal syndrome and ...
Qianyi Zhang +4 more
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Marine Drugs, 2013 Sea anemone (Cnidaria, Anthozoa) venom is an important source of bioactive compounds used as tools to study the pharmacology and structure-function of voltage-gated K+ channels (KV).
André J. Zaharenko +9 more
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The Proximity of High Volume Developmental Neurotoxin Polluters to Schools: Vulnerable Populations at Risk [PDF]
A substantial amount of environmental justice research has taken the form of “proximity studies” that analyze the race and class composition of populations living in close proximity to general sources of pollution.
Bruce London +2 more
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Amylase release from streptolysin O-permeabilized pancreatic acinar cells. Effects of Ca2+, guanosine 5'-[gamma-thio]triphosphate, cyclic AMP, tetanus toxin and botulinum A toxin [PDF]
, 1992 The molecular requirements for amylase release and the intracellular effects of botulinum A toxin and tetanus toxin on amylase release were investigated using rat pancreatic acinar cells permeabilized with streptolysin O.
Ahnert-Hilger, G. +4 more
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Progress and Prospects of Persistent Luminescent Nanocrystals in Biomedical Applications
Advanced Optical Materials, EarlyView.This review summarizes recent progress in materials‐level control of persistent luminescence, including mechanistic understanding, wavelength/intensity tuning, and activation strategies, as well as emerging biomedical applications in imaging, biosensing, cell tracking, optogenetic stimulation, and biophotochemical activation.
Peng Pei +5 more
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