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Deletion of vitamin D receptor leads to premature emphysema/COPD by increased matrix metalloproteinases and lymphoid aggregates formation [PDF]

, 2011
Deficiency of vitamin D is associated with accelerated decline in lung function. Vitamin D is a ligand for nuclear hormone vitamin D receptor (VDR), and upon binding it modulates various cellular functions.
Hwang, Jae-woong, Rahman, Irfan, Sun, Jun, Sundar, Isaac K, Wu, Shaoping   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Using In Situ TEM to Understand the Surfaces of Electrocatalysts at Reaction Conditions: Single‐Atoms to Nanoparticles

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review summarizes recent advances in closed‐cell in situ TEM strategies for accurate determination of the activity and stability of single‐atom catalyst systems during operation. Operando conditions causing dynamic changes of SAC systems are highlighted and we explain why ensemble average‐based optical techniques may benefit from the technological
Martin Ek, Soshan Cheong, Julie Cairney, Richard D. Tilley, Ingemar Persson   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The weak correlation between serum vitamin levels and chronic kidney disease in hospitalized patients: a cross-sectional study

BMC Nephrology, 2021
Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a global public health problem. Accumulating evidence suggested that vitamins play important roles in the progression of CKD.
Yong Wang, Ying Zheng, Pu Chen, Shuang Liang, Pengfei He, Xiaolei Shao, Guangyan Cai, Xiangmei Chen   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Region‐to‐Region Unidirectional Connection In Vitro Brain Model for Studying Directional Propagation of Neuropathologies

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A unidirectional cerebral organoid–organoid neural circuit is established using a microfluidic platform, enabling controlled directional propagation of electrical signals, neuroinflammatory cues, and neurodegenerative disease–related proteins between spatially separated organoids.
Kyeong Seob Hwang, Hui‐Wen Liu, Hyogeun Shin, Hyun Wook Kang, Minjin Kang, Jongbaeg Kim, Il‐Joo Cho, Nakwon Choi, Seok Chung, Hong Nam Kim   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lipid-soluble Vitamins A, D, and E in HIV-Infected Pregnant women in Tanzania. [PDF]

, 2010
There is limited published research examining lipid-soluble vitamins in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected pregnant women, particularly in resource-limited settings.
A Coutsoudis, A Prentice, AJ Roodenburg, B Specker, CM Veldman, D J Hunter, D Spiegelman, D Spiegelman, D Suharno, E Hertzmark, E L Giovannucci, E Villamor, EM Knight, F Ahmed, F M Mugusi, G Antelman, G I Msamanga, G Mulokozi, GA Keverenge-Ettyang, GC Di Renzo, GT Bondevik, H Babbe, H Friis, J Reichrath, JM Baeten, KN Evans, KP West Jr, LC Chappell, LC Stene, LH Allen, LM Bodnar, MF Holick, MF Picciano, MK Horwitt, MR Loeken, O Miettinen, P Christian, P Haga, P Zvandasara, PT Liu, R Kupka, RD Semba, RJ Stoltzfus, S Aboud, S de Pee, S Durrleman, S Mehta, S Yang, SG Hinderaker, SN Meydani, TO Scholl, US Govindarajulu, W Fawzi, W Urassa, W W Fawzi, WHO, WW Fawzi, WW Fawzi, Y Wang, Y Wondmikun, Z Bar-Shavit, Z Zaman   +61 more
core   +1 more source

Programmable DNA‐Peptide Hybrid Nanostructures for Potent Neutralization of Multiple Influenza a Virus Subtypes

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A multivalent antiviral platform based on honeycomb‐shaped DNA nanostructures (HC–Urumin) is developed to enhance the potency and breadth of the host defense peptide Urumin. Through spatially patterned trimeric presentation, HC–Urumin disrupts influenza A virus entry, improves cell viability, and reduces disease severity in vivo‐offering a modular and ...
Saurabh Umrao, Abhisek Dwivedy, Payton L. Haak, Dhanush Gandavadi, Laurie A. Rund, Chi Chen, Vineetha Mareddy, Lifeng Zhou, Jinwei Duan, Ying Fang, Andrew J. Steelman, Xing Wang   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Correlation between serum vitamin levels and gestational diabetes mellitus

Frontiers in Endocrinology
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common clinical complication during pregnancy, with its pathogenesis not yet fully elucidated. Vitamin D contributes to GDM pathogenesis by regulating pancreatic β-cell function, immune responses, and lipid ...
Ying Qin, Qinwen Song, Xiaoyuan Jiang, Yixin Su, Hua Chen, Xiao Ji, Shujing Xu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Protective role of vitamin B6 (PLP) against DNA damage in Drosophila models of type 2 diabetes [PDF]

, 2018
Growing evidence shows that improper intake of vitamin B6 increases cancer risk and several studies indicate that diabetic patients have a higher risk of developing tumors.
MF Fenech, M Fenech, F Mitelman, A Aguilera, SF Bunting, SJ Duthie, MJ Shrubsole, YI Kim, JB Mason, CD Cantarella, R Percudani, R Percudani, ML Salvo di, H Hellmann, AA Booth, P Bilski, SA Denslow, BN Ames, L Galluzzi, S Mocellin, L Galluzzi, B Gylling, A Marzio, P Kanellis, SC Lee, M Brownlee, D Bonnefont-Rousselot, Y Hinokio, MT Goodarzi, E Tatsch, P Graham, RS Garofalo, RW Alfa, LP Musselman, SN Thompson, R Ugrankar, R Bohni, M Tatar, JM Murillo-Maldonado, M Lorenzi, A Rezabakhsh, SE Polo, JP Madigan, PA Jeggo, C Merigliano, H Vlassara, H Stopper, N Schupp, S Golbidi, EA Muellenbach, J Colombani, AT Haselton, SK Kim, G Lee, EJ Rulifson, SJ Broughton, T Ikeya, M Fraser, S Nakamura, M Pischetsrieder, S Nakamura, J Blasiak, PT Clayton, M Okada, JE Leklem, HJ Ahn, WA Nix, M Gatti, S Bonaccorsi, FJ Diaz-Benjumea   +69 more
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Bioinspired Bromination Enables Extensible, Strain‐Stiffening Resilin Peptide Scaffolds with Tunable Degradation

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bioinspired bromination of a resilin‐derived peptide enables the fabrication of electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds that uniquely combine strain‐stiffening elasticity, proteolytic stability, and antioxidant functionality. These brominated peptide–gelatin hybrids mimic the extensibility of natural elastomers, demonstrating tunable mechanical resilience ...
Elisa Marelli, Lorenzo Sori, Chiara Russo, Claudia Pigliacelli, Lorenza Draghi, Monica Soncini, Pierangelo Metrangolo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vitamin A, E, and D Deficiencies in Tunisian Very Low Birth Weight Neonates: Prevalence and Risk Factors

Pediatrics and Neonatology, 2014
Preterm neonates are at high risk of vitamin deficiencies, which may expose them to increased morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors for vitamin A, E, and D deficiencies in Tunisian very low birth weight ...
Samira Fares, Mohamed Marouane Sethom, Chahnez Khouaja-Mokrani, Sami Jabnoun, Moncef Feki, Naziha Kaabachi   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source