Prostaglandins in the eye: Function, expression, and roles in glaucoma
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DOI: 10.3109/13816810.2016.1164193
Abstract: ABSTRACT Prostaglandins are small pro-inflammatory molecules derived from arachidonic acid that play roles in a multitude of biological processes including, but not limited to, inflammation, pain modulation, allergies, and bone formation. Prostaglandin analogues are the… read more here.
Keywords: prostaglandin; function expression; prostaglandins eye; glaucoma ... See more keywords
Distribution, Function, and Expression of the Apelinergic System in the Healthy and Diseased Mammalian Brain
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DOI: 10.3390/genes13112172
Abstract: Apelin, a peptide initially isolated from bovine stomach extract, is an endogenous ligand for the Apelin Receptor (APLNR). Subsequently, a second peptide, ELABELA, that can bind to the receptor has been identified. The Apelin receptor… read more here.
Keywords: system; apelinergic system; brain; distribution function ... See more keywords
Bile Duct Ligation Impairs Function and Expression of Mrp1 at Rat Blood–Retinal Barrier via Bilirubin-Induced P38 MAPK Pathway Activations
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms23147666
Abstract: Liver injury is often associated with hepatic retinopathy, resulting from accumulation of retinal toxins due to blood–retinal barrier (BRB) dysfunction. Retinal pigment epithelium highly expresses MRP1/Mrp1. We aimed to investigate whether liver injury affects the… read more here.
Keywords: blood retinal; rat; bilirubin; expression ... See more keywords