Microscopic anatomy of the integument in the ribbon worm Micrura bella (Stimpson, 1857) (Pilidiophora, Nemertea)
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DOI: 10.1002/jmor.21529
Abstract: The integument of ribbon worms in the order Heteronemertea is distinct from the integuments in the other taxa of nemerteans due to the presence of a special subepidermal glandular layer, the cutis. Among heteronemerteans, the… read more here.
Keywords: cutis; integument ribbon; anatomy; gland cells ... See more keywords
Toll‐like receptor 9 signaling promotes autophagy and apoptosis via divergent functions of the p38/JNK pathway in human salivary gland cells
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DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2018.12.027
Abstract: ABSTRACT Abnormal signaling transduction in salivary gland cells is associated with the pathogenesis of Sjögren's syndrome (SS). Previously, we identified aberrant expression of toll‐like receptor 9 (TLR9) in gland cells of SS patients and mouse… read more here.
Keywords: jnk; apoptosis; tlr9; salivary gland ... See more keywords
Zn2+ stimulates salivary secretions via metabotropic zinc receptor ZnR/GPR39 in human salivary gland cells
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-54173-3
Abstract: Zn2+ is a divalent cation that is essential for many biological activities, as it influences many ion channels and enzymatic activities. Zn2+ can evoke G-protein-coupled receptor signaling via activation of the metabotropic zinc receptor ZnR/GPR39.… read more here.
Keywords: znr; znr gpr39; receptor; gland cells ... See more keywords