Monthly Archives: August 2016
Melatonin’s role preventing steatohepatitis and improving liver transplantation results
Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is produced by the pineal gland as well as by many other organs including ovary, testes, bone marrow, gut, placenta, and liver. This molecule is both a biological rhythm regulator and an important component of
Autonomy, reciprocity and respect: cultural values and their impact on indigenous children’s development
Child development is currently a topic of concern for scientists, teachers and governments. Ethnography, Cultural Psychology and Human Ecology have contributed to criticize the idea of universal pathways of human development, stressing the intimate relationships between children’s
Direct regulation of G protein signal strength as a new drug target?
Heterotrimeric GTP-binding proteins (G proteins) remain an important but elusive target in drug discovery. G proteins adapt cell behavior in response to signals generated by cell surface receptors, G protein coupled receptors (GPCRs). Clinical interest in G
The benefits and safety of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is currently considered a low-grade neoplasm that mainly affects young women, and is characterized by the presence of diffuse pulmonary cysts. Several studies have shown that patients with LAM have reduced exercise capacity secondary to
What is coagulation/flocculation and chitosan-based flocculants used in water treatment?
Insoluble suspended colloids are frequently the main contaminants in raw water which make water look very dirty. Moreover, those colloidal particles are usually small and also surface charged, thus the electrostatic repulsion effects among them cause the
New way to detect kidney injury using keratins
As humans and animals have a skeleton supporting their structure, each cell has a similar microscopic skeleton termed cytoskeleton. Cytoskeleton also helps to maintain the shape and the internal organization of cells and is also involved in
The direct effects of fingolimod in the central nervous system
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS). In people with MS, an immune system error causes lymphocytes (white blood cells) to leave glands known as lymph nodes (where they are stored),
A systems-level view of cerebellar function: The interplay between cerebellum, basal ganglia, and cortex
The cerebellum is a key brain region involved in many motor functions. It contributes to coordination, precision, and accurate timing of movements as well as to motor learning and adaptation. Alongside its role in motor control, it
