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New approaches to the modulation of inflammatory processes in airway disease models: ATS 2001, May 18-23, San Francisco
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The 97th American Thoracic Society meeting proved to be an excellent meeting, providing a wealth of new information on inflammatory diseases of the airways. Once... -
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Regional differences in expression of VEGF mRNA in rat gastrocnemius following 1 hr exercise or electrical stimulation
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Background Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) mRNA levels increase in rat skeletal muscle after a single bout of acute exercise. We assessed regional... -
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Mobilization of seed storage lipid by Arabidopsis seedlings is retarded in the presence of exogenous sugars
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Background Soluble sugar levels must be closely regulated in germinating seeds to ensure an adequate supply of energy and building materials for the developing... -
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A novel sodium bicarbonate cotransporter-like gene in an ancient duplicated region:
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Background: Sodium bicarbonate cotransporter (NBC) genes encode proteins that execute coupled Na+ and HCO3- transport across epithelial cell membranes. We report the... -
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Research Article: BMC Medical Genetics
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Background Since contradictory results have been reported, we reanalysed the 77C→G transition in exon 4 of the protein-tyrosine phosphatase receptor-type C (PTPRC... -
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Differential clinical efficacy of anti-CD4 monoclonal antibodies in rat adjuvant arthritis is paralleled by differential influence on NF-κB binding activity and TNF-α secretion of T cells
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The aim of this study was to analyze the differential effects of three anti-CD4 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) (with distinct epitope specifities) in the treatment of... -
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Microarray profile of differentially expressed genes in a monkey model of allergic asthma
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Background Inhalation of Ascaris suum antigen by allergic monkeys causes an immediate bronchoconstriction and delayed allergic reaction, including a pulmonary... -
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Biomechanical evaluation of immediate stability with rectangular versus cylindrical interbody cages in stabilization of the lumbar spine
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Background Recent cadaver studies show stability against axial rotation with a cylindrical cage is marginally superior to a rectangular cage. The purpose of this... -
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First isolation of the enterohaemorrhagic
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Background Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) is considered to be common cause of haemorrhagic colitis (HC), thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and... -
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Cathepsin B cleavage of the trypsinogen activation peptide
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Background Cathepsin B is thought to play a central role in intrapancreatic trypsinogen activation and the onset of pancreatitis. A recent investigation of the... -
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Experimental arthritis induced by a clinical
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Background Mycoplasma fermentans has been associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Recently, it was detected in the joints and blood of patients with rheumatoid... -
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Mini-laparoscopic versus laparoscopic approach to appendectomy
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Background The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate the feasibility of using 2-mm laparoscopic instruments to perform an appendectomy in patients with... -
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Research Article: BMC Pharmacology
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Background Leishmaniasis is a common parasitic disease in Southern Europe, caused by Leishmania infantum. The failures of current treatment with pentavalent... -
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Impact of rhinitis on airway inflammation: biological and therapeutic implications
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There is increasing evidence for a close link between the upper and the lower respiratory tracts and the fact that rhinitis has an important impact on asthma. Several... -
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Mesenchymally-derived Insulin-like growth factor 1 provides a paracrine stimulus for trophoblast migration
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Background Trophoblast migration into maternal decidua is essential for normal pregnancy. It occurs in a defined time window, is spatially highly restricted, and is... -
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Blending science and compassion: The 30th educational symposium of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, San Francisco, USA, 10-14 February 2001
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Blending science and compassion: The 30th educational symposium of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, San Francisco, USA, 10-14 February 2001 -
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Accumulation of dehydrin-like proteins in the mitochondria of cereals in response to cold, freezing, drought and ABA treatment
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Background Dehydrins are known as Group II late embryogenesis abundant proteins. Their high hydrophilicity and thermostability suggest that they may be structure... -
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Reinforcement of genetic coherence in a two-locus model
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Background In order to maintain populations as units of reproduction and thus enable anagenetic evolution, genetic factors must exist which prevent continuing... -
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Modulation of cathepsin G expression in severe atopic dermatitis following medium-dose UVA1 phototherapy
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Background During the last decade, medium-dose UVA1 phototherapy (50 J/cm2) has achieved great value within the treatment of severe atopic dermatitis (AD). The... -
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Elevated calcitonin precursor levels are related to mortality in an animal model of sepsis
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Background: Increased serum levels of procalcitonin (ProCT) and its component peptides have been reported in humans with sepsis. Using a hamster model of bacterial...