Browsing Pharmacology and Toxicology by Author "Pharmacology and Toxicology"
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Apigenin prevents chemically-induced skin tumor formation and inhibits COX-2 expression and activity in SKH-1 mouse epidermis
Kiraly, Alex J. (East Carolina University, 2012)The most common type of cancer in the United States is non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), with an estimated two million new cases diagnosed each year. Numerous malignancies including NMSC, colon, breast, and prostate cancer ... -
Discovery and investigation of a novel role for mitochondrial prohibitin in mitigating acute heart failure in endotoxic shock
Mattox, Taylor A. (East Carolina University, 2014)Sepsis results in more than 200,000 deaths annually and is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States (US). In spite of significant advances in medical care the mortality rate for sepsis has continued to rise. ... -
Disruption of mitochondrial fitness in human preadipocytes by fatty acids
Rogers, Artie Carlyle (East Carolina University, 2013)Adipose tissue lies at the core of energy metabolism, by not only releasing and taking up fatty acids (FA) according to the individuals overall surplus or deficit of energy, but also signaling other tissues to regulate ... -
Mast cells and the IL-33/ST2 axis are essential determinants of carbon nanotube toxicity
Katwa, Pranita (East Carolina University, 2012)The rise of nanomaterial use in a variety of applications, including biomedical imaging and drug delivery, has led to concern about the potentially hazardous impacts on human health. Mast cells are critical for innate and ... -
Molecular Mechanisms of Peripheral N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Mediated Pressor Response
McGee, Marie (East Carolina University, 2012)The primary goal of this study was to characterize the N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) receptor within the cardiovascular system and elucidate the molecular mechanisms involved in peripheral NMDA receptor-mediated pressor ... -
Perfluorooctanoic acid-induced developmental cardiotoxicity in an avian model
Jiang, Qixiao (East Carolina University, 2013)Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a synthetic chemical used in polyfluormer production. It is a widespread environmental contaminant and is known to induce developmental toxicity in rodent models. As several related compounds ...