SHINSHU UNIVERSITY IMAGE: SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF THE EFFECT OF CURCUMIN MEDIATED BY PPARA PATHWAY IN AAPOAII AMYLOIDOSIS MODEL MOUSE. view more CREDIT: COPYRIGHT © 2021, JIAN DAI Curcumin is a polyphenol compound produced by plants of the Curcuma longa species and has been reported to have many physiological activities, which include anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-amyloid properties. However,...
by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Typical examples include paralysis due to a spinal cord injury and visual field atrophy, or even complete blindness due to optic nerve atrophy in glaucoma patients. Therefore, in-depth study of the basic biological processes that affect axon regeneration is particularly important for human health. Traditional research on...
UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI An international research team has identified several novel genetic variants associated with plasma levels of lipid species and cardiovascular disease risk in humans. The study demonstrates that genetic studies focusing on circulating molecular lipid levels over traditional lipid measures can help improve cardiovascular risk prediction and treatment. The results of the study...
CONN HASTINGS GENETICS The CRISPR/Cas9 system is currently being investigated as a way to treat a variety of diseases with a genetic basis, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Huntington’s, and sickle cell disease. While the system has significant promise, there are some issues that need to be resolved before it can be used clinically. CRISPR/Cas9 is a large complex, and...
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Researchers have discovered a metabolic signature critical for the functioning of “cancer stem cells” that initiate tumor formation. The team also showed how to interfere with this metabolic mechanism in ovarian cancer, inhibiting tumor growth. “The cancer stem cells are resistant to conventional therapies and are responsible for tumor relapse after...
