Profile of Heavy Metals and Antioxidant Defense in the Muscle Tissues of Pigeons (Columba livia f. urbana) from Anthropogenically Transformed Areas in the Pomeranian Region (Northern Poland)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00244-021-00825-3
Abstract: Pigeons can be successfully used as bioindicators of a contaminated environment. We studied the relationship between the functioning of the pro/antioxidant balance in muscle tissues (skeletal muscle and cardiac tissues) of pigeons (Columba livia f.… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; tissues pigeons; pigeons columba; livia urbana ... See more keywords
Potentially toxic elements and microplastics in muscle tissues of different marine species from the Persian Gulf: Levels, associated risks, and trophic transfer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113283
Abstract: Selected potentially toxic elements (PTEs), including As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, Se, and Zn, along with microplastic particles (MPs) were characterized in the muscle of seafood species in order to study potential… read more here.
Keywords: muscle tissues; microplastics muscle; toxic elements; potentially toxic ... See more keywords
Are n-3 PUFAs from Microalgae Incorporated into Membrane and Storage Lipids in Pig Muscle Tissues?—A Lipidomic Approach
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c02476
Abstract: For the study of molecular mechanisms of to lipid transport and storage in relation to dietary effects, lipidomics has been rarely used in farm animal research. A feeding study with pigs (German Landrace sows) and… read more here.
Keywords: muscle tissues; lipids pig; tag; microalgae ... See more keywords
Latest developments in engineered skeletal muscle tissues for drug discovery and development
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DOI: 10.1080/17460441.2023.2160438
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction With the advances in skeletal muscle tissue engineering, new platforms have arisen with important applications in biology studies, disease modeling, and drug testing. Current developments highlight the quest for engineering skeletal muscle tissues… read more here.
Keywords: muscle tissues; drug discovery; skeletal muscle; muscle ... See more keywords
PKM2-dependent glycolysis promotes skeletal muscle cell pyroptosis by activating the NLRP3 inflammasome in dermatomyositis/polymyositis.
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DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keaa473
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Muscle cell necrosis is the most common pathological manifestation of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. Evidence suggests that glycolysis might participate in it. However, the mechanism is unclear. This study aimed to determine the role of… read more here.
Keywords: glycolysis; pyroptosis; muscle; muscle tissues ... See more keywords
Carnosine Levels in the Muscle Tissues of Sturgeons and Their Hybrids
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DOI: 10.1134/s0003683820030084
Abstract: Abstract The determination of the carnosine level in fish muscle tissues is helpful for the purposes of general biology and comparative muscle physiology of various fish species; it may be also useful for estimation of… read more here.
Keywords: siberian sturgeon; sturgeon; carnosine levels; muscle tissues ... See more keywords
Differences in gene expression profiles for subcutaneous adipose, liver, and skeletal muscle tissues between Meishan and Landrace pigs with different backfat thicknesses
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0204135
Abstract: Backfat thickness is one of the most important traits of commercially raised pigs. Meishan pigs are renowned for having thicker backfat than Landrace pigs. To examine the genetic factors responsible for the differences, we first… read more here.
Keywords: backfat; muscle; gene expression; muscle tissues ... See more keywords
Engineered Muscle Tissues for Disease Modeling and Drug Screening Applications.
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DOI: 10.2174/1381612823666170215115445
Abstract: Animal models have been the main resources for drug discovery and prediction of drugs' pharmacokinetic responses in the body. However, noticeable drawbacks associated with animal models include high cost, low reproducibility, low physiological similarity to… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; drug; drug screening; muscle tissues ... See more keywords
Contractile force assessment methods for in vitro skeletal muscle tissues
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DOI: 10.7554/elife.77204
Abstract: Over the last few years, there has been growing interest in measuring the contractile force (CF) of engineered muscle tissues to evaluate their functionality. However, there are still no standards available for selecting the most… read more here.
Keywords: contractile force; engineered muscle; muscle; muscle tissues ... See more keywords