Developmental origins of pregnancy-induced cardiac changes: establishment of a novel model using the atrial natriuretic peptide gene-disrupted mice
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DOI: 10.1007/s11010-018-3359-z
Abstract: Pregnancy evokes many challenges on the maternal cardiovascular system that may unmask predispositions for future disease. This is particularly evident for women who develop pregnancy-related disorders, for example, pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes or hypertension. Such… read more here.
Keywords: atrial natriuretic; anp; pregnancy; pregnancy related ... See more keywords
Modulatory upregulation of an insulin peptide gene by different pathogens in C. elegans
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DOI: 10.1080/21505594.2018.1433969
Abstract: ABSTRACT When an animal is infected, its innate immune response needs to be tightly regulated across tissues and coordinated with other aspects of organismal physiology. Previous studies with Caenorhabditis elegans have demonstrated that insulin-like peptide… read more here.
Keywords: insulin; different pathogens; modulatory upregulation; gene ... See more keywords
Antimicrobial peptide gene expression in periodontitis patients: A pilot study
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DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.12879
Abstract: AIM Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are one of the most active components of innate immunity and have characteristics that could place them at the heart of the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. This study investigated differences in… read more here.
Keywords: periodontitis patients; antimicrobial peptide; expression; peptide gene ... See more keywords
Repeated truncation of a modular antimicrobial peptide gene for neural context
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1010259
Abstract: Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are host-encoded antibiotics that combat invading pathogens. These genes commonly encode multiple products as post-translationally cleaved polypeptides. Recent studies have highlighted roles for AMPs in neurological contexts suggesting functions for these defence… read more here.
Keywords: gene; truncation; antimicrobial peptide; peptide gene ... See more keywords