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| Lu,W.; Kang,J.; Hu,K.; Tang,S.; Zhou,X.; Yu,S.; Li,Y.; Xu,L.. |
| Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with inflammation and oxidative stress in lung tissues and can lead to metabolic abnormalities. We investigated the effects of angiotensin1–7 [Ang-(1–7)] on lung injury in rats induced by chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH). We randomly assigned 32 male Sprague-Dawley rats (180–200 g) to normoxia control (NC), CIH-untreated (uCIH), Ang-(1–7)-treated normoxia control (N-A), and Ang-(1–7)-treated CIH (CIH-A) groups. Oxidative stress biomarkers were measured in lung tissues, and expression of NADPH oxidase 4 (Nox4) and Nox subunits (p22phox, and p47phox) was determined by Western blot and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Pulmonary pathological changes were more evident in the uCIH group than in the other... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Ang-(1–7); Lung injury; Obstructive sleep apnea; Inflammation; Oxidative stress; Chronic intermittent hypoxia. |
| Ano: 2016 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2016001000603 |
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| Lu,W.; Kang,J.; Hu,K.; Tang,S.; Zhou,X.; Yu,S.; Xu,L.. |
| We aimed to study the renal injury and hypertension induced by chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH) and the protective effects mediated by angiotensin 1-7 [Ang(1-7)]. We randomly assigned 32 male Sprague-Dawley rats (body weight 180-200 g) to normoxia control, CIH, Ang(1-7)-treated normoxia, and Ang(1-7)-treated CIH groups. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) was monitored at the start and end of each week. Renal sympathetic nerve activity (RSNA) was recorded. CTGF and TGF-β were detected by immunohistochemistry and western blotting. Tissue parameters of oxidative stress were also determined. In addition, renal levels of interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, nitrotyrosine, and hypoxia-inducible factor-1α were determined by immunohistochemistry, immunoblotting,... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Ang(1-7); Renal injury; Obstructive sleep apnea; Inflammation; Oxidative stress; Fibrosis. |
| Ano: 2017 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2017000100604 |
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| Sun,J.; Jin,G.; Qin,M.X.; Wan,Z.B.; Wang,J.B.; Wang,C.; Guo,W.Y.; Xu,L.; Ning,X.; Xu,J.; Pu,X.J.; Chen,M.S.; Zhao,H.M.. |
| Acute cerebral hemorrhage (ACH) is an important clinical problem that is often monitored and studied with expensive devices such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and positron emission tomography. These devices are not readily available in economically underdeveloped regions of the world, emergency departments, and emergency zones. We have developed a less expensive tool for non-contact monitoring of ACH. The system measures the magnetic induction phase shift (MIPS) between the electromagnetic signals on two coils. ACH was induced in 6 experimental rabbits and edema was induced in 4 control rabbits by stereotactic methods, and their intracranial pressure and heart rate were monitored for 1 h. Signals were continuously monitored for up to... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Acute cerebral hemorrhage; Magnetic induction phase shift; Electromagnetic properties of biological tissues; Intracranial pressure. |
| Ano: 2014 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2014000200144 |
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| Li,K.Q.; Jia,S.S.; Ma,M.; Shen,H.Z.; Xu,L.; Liu,G.P.; Huang,S.Y.; Zhang,D.S.. |
| Fluoride, which is often added to toothpaste or mouthwash in order to protect teeth from decay, may be a novel therapeutic approach for acceleration of periodontal regeneration. Therefore, we investigated the effects of fluoride on proliferation and mineralization in human periodontal ligament cells in vitro. The periodontal ligament cells were stimulated with various concentrations of NaF added into osteogenic inductive medium. Immunohistochemistry of cell identification, cell proliferation, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity assay, Alizarin red S staining and quantitative real-time-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) were performed. Moderate concentrations of NaF (50-500 μmol/L) had pro-proliferation effects, while 500 μmol/L had the best effects. ALP... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Fluoride; Periodontitis; Periodontal ligament cells; Mineralization. |
| Ano: 2016 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2016000800601 |
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| Bi,Y.; He,Y.; Huang,J.Y.; Xu,L.; Tang,N.; He,T.C.; Feng,T.. |
| Hepatic progenitor cells (HPCs) are a potential cell source for liver cell transplantation but do not function like mature liver cells. We sought an effective and reliable method to induce HPC maturation. An immortalized HP14.5 albumin promoter-driven Gaussian luciferase (ALB-GLuc) cell line was established from HPCs isolated from fetal mouse liver of post coitus day 14.5 mice to investigate the effect of induction factors on ALB promoter. HP14.5 parental cells were cultured in DMEM with different combinations of 2% horse serum (HS), 0.1 µM dexamethasone (DEX), 10 ng/mL hepatic growth factor (HGF), and/or 20 ng/mL fibroblast growth factor 4 (FGF4). Trypan blue and crystal violet staining were used to assess cell proliferation with different induction... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Hepatic progenitor cells; Induction; Maturation; Dexamethasone; Hepatic growth factor; Fibroblast growth factor 4. |
| Ano: 2013 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2013000700559 |
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