Energy levels link sleep control mechanisms - medicalxpress.com
25 May 2012, 7:57 am
Previous studies by the EU-funded 'Redox potential as an interface between sleep homeostasis and circadian rhythms' (Redoxsleepcircadian) project members have suggested that although the two cycles are supposed to operate independently ...

Hormone plays surprise role in fighting skin infections - domain-b.com
25 May 2012, 5:13 am
San Diego School of Medicine say a hormone previously associated only with maintaining calcium homeostasis and bone health is also critical, boosting AMP expression when dietary vitamin D levels are inadequate. 23 May 2012 online issue of ...

Nutritional Treatments as Good Targets of Gut-Central Nervous System Axis - Med India
25 May 2012, 1:52 am
Post surgery, the various gut hormones result in reduction of appetite and normalizing glucose homeostasis. Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) Inflammatory bowel diseases include ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel disease and Crohn’s disease.

South Dakota State student wins research award - KSFY.com
24 May 2012, 8:06 am
Caveolin-1 is a significant protein involved in cell signaling and maintenance of cellular homeostasis. The hope is that the research could one day advance treatment for poorly developed lungs in premature infants. The APS Undergraduate Summer Research ...

NF-κB Repression by PIAS3 Mediated RelA SUMOylation - Elites TV
23 May 2012, 9:22 pm
Negative regulation of the NF-κB transcription factor is essential for tissue homeostasis in response to stress and inflammation. NF-κB activity is regulated by a variety of biochemical mechanisms including phosphorylation, acetylation, and ubiquitination.

Millennium and Takeda Announce Presentations for Key Investigational Molecules at American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting - Business Wire
23 May 2012, 7:53 am
“We are particularly pleased that this year’s presentations build on our expertise and leadership in protein homeostasis, as well as Takeda’s heritage in prostate cancer, while demonstrating our commitment to innovation and novel targets.”

Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Induces Autophagy via Reactive Oxygen Species Generation - Elites TV
22 May 2012, 7:35 pm
Autophagy is an evolutionarily conserved catabolic process that maintains cellular homeostasis under stress conditions such as starvation and pathogen infection. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a multifunctional cytokine that plays ...

Apofore Founder Publishes Studies Identifying Apolipoprotein A-IV as New Potential Target for Type 2 Diabetes Therapeutics - Business Wire
22 May 2012, 2:56 pm
“Our studies have identified a novel function of apoA-IV as a potent regulator of insulin secretion and glucose homeostasis,” stated Dr. Tso, who is also the company’s scientific founder. “Along with Apofore, the next phase of research will further ...

High Sugar Consumption Makes Kids Dumb - Eco Child's Play
21 May 2012, 6:39 pm
restored metabolic homeostasis. Clearly, HFCS does not belong in school lunches. When schools are scrapping arts programs in misguided efforts to raise test scores, a simpler approach would be to clean up the food they serve.  This new study ...

Collaboration Reveals Mechanism Central to Iron homeostasis, Potential Key to Treatment for Iron Overload in Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Patients - Newswise
14 May 2012, 1:54 pm
Results Provide Fundamental Knowledge for Protein/mRNA Interactions and Illuminate Potential New Treatment Approach for Dangerous Iron Overload in Blood Transfusion Patients Newswise — May 14, 2012 – Oakland, CA – A landmark study conducted by ...