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Role of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subtypes α4β2 and α7 in nicotine-ethanol interaction and cross-tolerance: functional correlation with cerebellar nitric oxide
(East Carolina University, 2010)The prevalent co-abuse of alcohol and tobacco products results in higher morbidity and mortality rates than those caused by either drug alone, thus posing a serious health problem. Understanding the interactive relationship ... -
The role of PPARγ in carbon nanotube-elicited granulomatous lung inflammation
(2013)BACKGROUND: Although granulomatous inflammation is a central feature of many disease processes, cellular mechanisms of granuloma formation and persistence are poorly understood. Carbon nanoparticles, which can be products ... -
The role of the proximal small intestine in improvements in diabetes resolution and insulin sensitivity following bariatric surgery in type 2 diabetes
(East Carolina University, 2011)Bariatric surgery is an effective, rapid, and durable treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) resolves T2DM in 80% of cases, while gastric banding (LAGB) resolves T2DM in ... -
Roles of the RAF/MEK/ERK Pathway in Cell Growth, Malignant Transformation and Drug Resistance
(East Carolina University, 2007-08)Growth factors and mitogens use the Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK signaling cascade to transmit signals from their receptors to regulate gene expression and prevent apoptosis. Some components of these pathways are mutated or aberrantly ... -
The RXR-alpha C-terminus T462 is a NMR sensor for coactivator peptide binding
(East Carolina University, 2008-02-22)The C-terminal activation function-2 (AF-2) helix plays a crucial role in retinoid X receptor alpha (RXRα)-mediated gene expression. Here, we report a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) study of the RXRα ligand-binding domain ... -
The significance of mirna pathway in peripheral nerve regeneration following sciatic nerve injury.
(East Carolina University, 2012)microRNAs (miRNAs) are small (21-23 nucleotides) single-stranded RNAs that play important roles in post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. The binding of miRNA to its specific target mRNAs at 3' UTR causes ... -
Similarity to peroxisomal-membrane protein family reveals that Sinorhizobium and Brucella BacA affect lipid-A fatty acids
(East Carolina University, 2004-04-06)Sinorhizobium meliloti, a legume symbiont, and Brucella abortus, a phylogenetically related mammalian pathogen, both require the bacterial-encoded BacA protein to establish chronic intracellular infections in their respective ... -
Small Molecule, Non-Peptide p75NTR Ligands Inhibit Aß-Induced Neurodegeneration and Synaptic Impairment
(East Carolina University, 2008-11-03)The p75 neurotrophin receptor (p75NTR) is expressed by neurons particularly vulnerable in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). We tested the hypothesis that non-peptide, small molecule p75NTR ligands found to promote survival signaling ... -
Solubility and Bioactivity of the Pseudomonas Quinolone Signal Are Increased by a Pseudomonas aeruginosa-Produced Surfactant
(East Carolina University, 2005-02)Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram-negative bacterium that causes serious infections in immunocompromised individuals and cystic fibrosis patients. This opportunistic pathogen controls many of its virulence factors and ... -
Some Cardiomyopathy-Causing Troponin I Mutations Stabilize a Functional Intermediate Actin State
(East Carolina University, 2009-03-18)We examined four cardiomyopathy-causing mutations of troponin I that appear to disturb function by altering the distribution of thin filament states. The R193H (mouse) troponin I mutant had greater than normal actin-activated ... -
Spontaneous Weight Change during Chronic Hepatitis C Treatment: Association with Virologic Response Rates
(2013)Objective: We examined weight changes during chronic hepatitis C (CHC) therapy and association with virologic response. Methods: Weight changes were compared between subjects achieving rapid, early, and sustained virologic ... -
Statins induce lethal effects in acute myeloblastic lymphoma cells within 72 hours
(East Carolina University, 2008-02)HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitors (statins) induce apoptosis in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells in vitro; however, the concentrations associated with cell death in AML cells are higher than those clinically tolerated during ... -
Stimulation of glucose uptake by insulin-like growth factor II in human muscle is not mediated by the insulin-like growth factor II/mannose 6-phosphate receptor.
(East Carolina University, 1994-06-15)Although the growth-promoting effects of insulin-like growth factor II (IGF-II) have been intensively studied, the acute actions of this hormone on glucose metabolism have been less well evaluated, especially in skeletal ... -
Systematic review of diagnostic tests for vaginal trichomoniasis.
(East Carolina University, 2000)Objective: To review critically and to summarize the evidence of diagnostic tests and culture media for the diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginitis. Methods: We performed a systematic review of literature indexed in MEDLINE of ... -
Take Off 4-Health Healthy Lifestyle Camp Nutrition Education Curriculum
(2009-06-09)Summer camps designed to produce weight loss are popular childhood obesity interventions. Nutrition education is a critical component of youth weight loss camps and we will present the curriculum developed for a 3 week ... -
Targeting prostate cancer based on signal transduction and cell cycle pathways
(East Carolina University, 2008-06-15)Prostate cancer remains a leading cause of death in men despite increased capacity to diagnose at earlier stages. After prostate cancer has become hormone independent, which often occurs after hormonal ablation therapies, ... -
Targeting the leukemic stem cell: the Holy Grail of leukemia therapy
(East Carolina University, 2009-01)Since the discovery of leukemic stem cells (LSCs) over a decade ago, many of their critical biological properties have been elucidated, including their distinct replicative properties, cell surface phenotypes, their ... -
Targeting the RAF/MEK/ERK, PI3K/AKT and P53 pathways in hematopoietic drug resistance
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Teaching the Art of Medicine: A Changing Portrait in Today's Medical Schools
(2008-03)Objective: The purpose of the present study was to assess attitudes toward the value of the “art of medicine” in medical education, beliefs regarding whether it can be taught and, if so, the methods of teaching that would ... -
Tensions in setting health care priorities for South Africa's children.
(East Carolina University, 1998-08)The new South African constitution commits the government to guarantee "basic health services "for every child under 18. Primary health care for pregnant women and children under six and elements of essential primary health ...