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Reduced VLDL clearance in ApoeNpc1 mice is associated with increased Pcsk9 and Idol expression and decreased hepatic LDL-receptor levels

2010

Niemann-Pick type C1 (NPC1) promotes the transport of LDL receptor (LDL-R)-derived cholesterol from late endosomes/lysosomes to other cellular compartments. NPC1-deficient cells showed impaired regulation of liver_X receptor (LXR) and sterol regulatory element-binding protein (SREBP) target genes. We observed that Apoe(-/-)Npc1(-/-) mice displayed a marked increase in total plasma cholesterol mainly due to increased VLDL, reflecting decreased clearance. Although nuclear SREBP-2 and Ldlr mRNA levels were increased in Apoe(-/-)Npc1(-/-) liver, LDL-R protein levels were decreased in association with marked induction of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (Pcsk9) and inducible degrade…

Apolipoprotein EreceptorCholesterol VLDLLDL/metabolismMacrophages Peritoneal/cytologyBiochemistryMiceEndocrinologyhemic and lymphatic diseasesReceptorsOrphan Nuclear Receptors/geneticspolycyclic compoundsnuclear receptorCells CulturedResearch ArticlesLiver X ReceptorsMice KnockoutCulturedSterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein 2/geneticslipoproteinSerine EndopeptidasesIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsLamin Type AOrphan Nuclear ReceptorsTriglycerides/bloodCholesterolLiverProteins/geneticsKexinlipids (amino acids peptides and proteins)Proprotein ConvertasesProprotein Convertase 9Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein 1Niemann-Pick diseaseSterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein 2medicine.medical_specialtyCellsKnockoutUbiquitin-Protein LigasesReceptors LDL/metabolismSerine Endopeptidases/geneticsQD415-436BiologyCholesterol/blooddigestive systemApolipoproteins ELiver/physiologySterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein 1/geneticsNiemann-Pick C1 ProteinInternal medicinemedicineAnimalsPeritoneal/cytologyCholesterol VLDL/metabolismUbiquitin-Protein Ligases/geneticsLiver X receptorTriglyceridesMacrophagesPCSK9Proteinsnutritional and metabolic diseasesVLDL/metabolismLamin Type A/metabolismCell BiologySterol regulatory element-binding proteinEndocrinologyReceptors LDLLDL receptorMacrophages PeritonealSterol regulatory element-binding protein 2atherosclerosisApolipoproteins E/geneticsLipoproteinJournal of Lipid Research
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation inhibited by aporphine and phenanthrene alkaloids semi-synthesized from natural boldine.

2004

Four phenanthrene and one aporphine alkaloids semi-synthesized from boldine were evaluated for their inhibitory effect on reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. ROS generation by neutrophils stimulated with N-formyl-methionyl-leucyl-phenylalanine was inhibited in a concentration dependent manner. Alkaloids exerted similar inhibitory effect in the hypoxanthine-xanthine oxidase system than in stimulated neutrophils, which could be attributed to a direct ROS scavenging activity. None of the alkaloids assayed had any effect on xanthine oxidase activity. Therefore the synthesized alkaloids might constitute an alternative therapy in inflammation disorders in which ROS generation is involved.

AporphinesStereochemistryNeutrophilsInflammationcomplex mixtureschemistry.chemical_compoundRos scavengingAlkaloidsDrug DiscoverymedicineBoldineHumansheterocyclic compoundsAporphineInhibitory effectchemistry.chemical_classificationReactive oxygen speciesOxidase testDose-Response Relationship DrugChemistryorganic chemicalsGeneral ChemistryGeneral MedicinePhenanthrenePhenanthrenesBiochemistrymedicine.symptomReactive Oxygen SpeciesChemicalpharmaceutical bulletin
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Electrochemistry of copper complexes with macrocyclic polyamines containing pyrazole units.

2006

The voltammetric behaviour of bi- and mono-nuclear complexes formed in solution by Cu(2+) with three polyazacyclophanes containing pyrazole units in aqueous solution is described. Cyclic and square wave voltammetric responses at glassy carbon electrodes indicate that the reduction of copper-macrocycle complexes in solution takes place in two successive one-electron per Cu transfer processes coupled with preorganization and protonation reactions that mimic the behaviour of superoxide dismutase. The electrochemistry of ternary Cu(2+)-receptor-dopamine complexes exhibits significant differences with respect to the protection of the neurotransmitter from post-electron transfer cyclization react…

Aqueous solutionMacrocyclic CompoundsSuperoxide DismutaseDopamineInorganic chemistryMolecular Mimicrychemistry.chemical_elementProtonationSquare wavePyrazoleGlassy carbonElectrochemistryCopperInorganic Chemistrychemistry.chemical_compoundchemistryPolymer chemistryElectrochemistryOrganometallic CompoundsPolyaminesPyrazolesTernary operationCopperDalton transactions (Cambridge, England : 2003)
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Biological activities of Schottenol and Spinasterol, two natural phytosterols present in argan oil and in cactus pear seed oil, on murine miroglial B…

2014

International audience; The objective of this study was to evaluate the biological activities of the major phytosterols present in argan oil (AO) and in cactus seed oil (CSO) in BV2 microglial cells. Accordingly, we first determined the sterol composition of AO and CSO, showing the presence of Schottenol and Spinasterol as major sterols in AO. While in CSO, in addition to these two sterols, we found mainly another sterol, the Sitosterol. The chemical synthesis of Schottenol and Spinasterol was performed. Our results showed that these two phytosterols, as well as sterol extracts from AO or CSO, are not toxic to microglial BV2 cells. However, treatments by these phytosterols impact the mitoch…

Argan oilABCA1Biochemistrychemistry.chemical_compoundMice0302 clinical medicineSchottenolBV2 cellspolycyclic compoundsCactus oilATP Binding Cassette Transporter Subfamily G Member 1Liver X ReceptorsMembrane Potential Mitochondrial0303 health sciencesbiologyOpuntiafood and beveragesPhytosterolsOrphan Nuclear ReceptorsSterolsBiochemistryABCG1030220 oncology & carcinogenesisSeeds[PHYS.COND.CM-MS]Physics [physics]/Condensed Matter [cond-mat]/Materials Science [cond-mat.mtrl-sci]lipids (amino acids peptides and proteins)LXRMicrogliaATP Binding Cassette Transporter 1food.ingredientABCG1LipoproteinsBiophysicsStigmasterol[ PHYS.COND.CM-MS ] Physics [physics]/Condensed Matter [cond-mat]/Materials Science [cond-mat.mtrl-sci]Ficus indicaCell Line03 medical and health sciencesfoodAnimalsPlant OilsLiver X receptorMolecular BiologySpinasterol030304 developmental biologyCholesterolCell BiologySitosterolsSterolSpinasterolchemistryNuclear receptorGene Expression RegulationArgan oilABCA1biology.proteinATP-Binding Cassette Transporters
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Emerging brominated flame retardants and dechlorane-related compounds in European eels (Anguilla anguilla) from Latvian lakes

2017

Abstract Fifteen halogenated flame retardants (HFRs) including seven emerging brominated flame retardants (EBFRs) and eight dechlorane-related compounds (DRCs) were analyzed in eels (Anguilla anguilla) sampled from five Latvian lakes. Out of the seven EBFRs, hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) and decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE) were found in eels in quantifiable concentrations, up to 6.58 and 33.0 ng g−1 lipid weight (l.w.), respectively. The mean total concentration of DRCs (∑DRC) in the samples was 0.62 ng g−1 l.w. and the geographical distribution of DRC contamination was nearly uniform among the selected lakes. Dechlorane 602 (Dec 602) was the predominant component, whereas the composition …

AsiaEnvironmental EngineeringHalogenation010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciencesHealth Toxicology and Mutagenesis010501 environmental sciencesAquatic biota01 natural scienceschemistry.chemical_compoundHalogenated Diphenyl EthersHydrocarbons ChlorinatedAnimalsEnvironmental ChemistryPolycyclic CompoundsFlame Retardants0105 earth and related environmental sciencesHexabromocyclododecanePublic Health Environmental and Occupational HealthGeneral MedicineGeneral ChemistryContaminationAnguillaLatviaPollutionHydrocarbons BrominatedEuropeLakesDecabromodiphenyl ethanechemistryAquatic environmentEnvironmental chemistryComposition (visual arts)Water Pollutants ChemicalBromobenzenesEnvironmental MonitoringChemosphere
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Pharmacological blockade of the fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) alters neural proliferation, apoptosis and gliosis in the rat hippocampus, hypothal…

2015

Endocannabinoids participate in the control of neurogenesis, neural cell death and gliosis. The pharmacological effect of the fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) inhibitor URB597, which limits the endocannabinoid degradation, was investigated in the present study. Cell proliferation (phospho-H3(+) or BrdU(+) cells) of the main adult neurogenic zones as well as apoptosis (cleaved caspase-3(+)), astroglia (GFAP(+)), and microglia (Iba1(+) cells) were analyzed in the hippocampus, hypothalamus and striatum of rats intraperitoneally treated with URB597 (0.3 mg/kg/day) at one dose/4-days resting or 5 doses (1 dose/day). Repeated URB597 treatment increased the plasma levels of the N-acylethanolamine…

AstrocitosNeurobiologia del desenvolupamentAmidohidrolasasCannabinoid receptorCarbamatos:Chemicals and Drugs::Amino Acids Peptides and Proteins::Proteins::Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins::Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins::Caspases [Medical Subject Headings]:Phenomena and Processes::Cell Physiological Phenomena::Cell Physiological Processes::Cell Differentiation::Neurogenesis [Medical Subject Headings]medicine.medical_treatment:Chemicals and Drugs::Carbohydrates::Monosaccharides::Hexoses::Glucose [Medical Subject Headings]Apoptosis:Phenomena and Processes::Physiological Phenomena::Body Constitution::Body Weights and Measures::Body Size::Body Weight [Medical Subject Headings]chemistry.chemical_compound:Chemicals and Drugs::Amino Acids Peptides and Proteins::Proteins::Membrane Proteins::Receptors Cell Surface::Receptors G-Protein-Coupled::Receptors Cannabinoid::Receptor Cannabinoid CB1 [Medical Subject Headings]0302 clinical medicine:Chemicals and Drugs::Organic Chemicals::Carboxylic Acids::Acids Acyclic::Carbamates [Medical Subject Headings]Fatty acid amide hydrolaseReceptor cannabinoide CB1:Organisms::Eukaryota::Animals [Medical Subject Headings]FAAHGliosishealth care economics and organizations:Chemicals and Drugs::Nucleic Acids Nucleotides and Nucleosides::Nucleosides::Deoxyribonucleosides::Deoxyuridine::Bromodeoxyuridine [Medical Subject Headings]:Chemicals and Drugs::Lipids::Glycerides::Triglycerides [Medical Subject Headings]Original Research0303 health sciencesNeurogenesisBenzamidas:Chemicals and Drugs::Polycyclic Compounds::Steroids::Cholestanes::Cholestenes::Cholesterol [Medical Subject Headings]Endocannabinoid systemEtanolaminas3. Good healthEndocannabinoides:Chemicals and Drugs::Lipids::Fatty Acids::Fatty Acids Unsaturated::Fatty Acids Monounsaturated::Oleic Acids [Medical Subject Headings]CannabinoidesMicroglíalipids (amino acids peptides and proteins)medicine.symptomColesterol:Chemicals and Drugs::Organic Chemicals::Hydrocarbons::Terpenes::Cannabinoids [Medical Subject Headings]:Chemicals and Drugs::Lipids::Fatty Acids::Palmitic Acids [Medical Subject Headings]psychological phenomena and processesProliferación celularmedicine.medical_specialtyCerebroNeurogenesiseducationBiologyBromodesoxiuridina:Anatomy::Nervous System::Neuroglia::Microglia [Medical Subject Headings]Triglicéridoslcsh:RC321-571Ácidos oléicosRatas03 medical and health sciencesCellular and Molecular NeuroscienceInternal medicineHipocampomedicineCaspasa 3:Anatomy::Nervous System::Central Nervous System::Brain::Limbic System::Hippocampus [Medical Subject Headings]:Phenomena and Processes::Cell Physiological Phenomena::Cell Physiological Processes::Cell Growth Processes::Cell Proliferation [Medical Subject Headings]lcsh:Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry030304 developmental biologyPalmitoylethanolamide:Chemicals and Drugs::Chemical Actions and Uses::Pharmacologic Actions::Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action::Neurotransmitter Agents::Endocannabinoids [Medical Subject Headings]:Chemicals and Drugs::Enzymes and Coenzymes::Enzymes::Hydrolases::Amidohydrolases [Medical Subject Headings]Cannabinoids:Anatomy::Cells::Neuroglia::Astrocytes [Medical Subject Headings]Peso corporalEnergy metabolism:Anatomy::Nervous System::Central Nervous System::Brain [Medical Subject Headings]:Anatomy::Nervous System::Central Nervous System::Brain::Limbic System::Hypothalamus [Medical Subject Headings]URB597:Phenomena and Processes::Cell Physiological Phenomena::Cell Physiological Processes::Cell Death [Medical Subject Headings]:Diseases::Pathological Conditions Signs and Symptoms::Pathologic Processes::Gliosis [Medical Subject Headings]:Chemicals and Drugs::Organic Chemicals::Amines::Amino Alcohols::Ethanolamines [Medical Subject Headings]Muerte celular:Phenomena and Processes::Cell Physiological Phenomena::Cell Physiological Processes::Cell Death::Apoptosis [Medical Subject Headings]:Organisms::Eukaryota::Animals::Chordata::Vertebrates::Mammals::Rodentia::Muridae::Murinae::Rats [Medical Subject Headings]EndocrinologyURB597chemistryGliosisnervous systemGlucosaCannabinoidEnergy Metabolism:Chemicals and Drugs::Organic Chemicals::Amides::Benzamides [Medical Subject Headings]HipotálamoÁcidos palmíticos030217 neurology & neurosurgeryNeuroscienceFrontiers in Cellular Neuroscience
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Temperature effect on phase state and reactivity controls atmospheric multiphase chemistry and transport of PAHs

2017

Atmospheric refrigerator increases the global transport and health risks of carcinogenic PAHs.

Atmospheric ScienceMultidisciplinary010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciencesPlanetary boundary layerEnvironmental StudiesSciAdv r-articlesHumidity010501 environmental sciencesParticulatesAtmospheric dispersion modeling01 natural sciencesAerosolTroposphereReaction rate13. Climate actionEnvironmental chemistrypolycyclic compoundsParticleResearch ArticlesResearch Article0105 earth and related environmental sciencesScience Advances
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Invasive Observation by Atomic Force Microscope of a Langmuir-Blodgett Monolayer of Gramicidin

2002

The properties of gramicidin, a linear antibiotic polypeptide of 15 amino acids, have been studied at the air-water interface. Analysis of the pressure-area isotherm is not able to conclude about the conformational behavior of gramicidin in the monolayer. Langmuir-Blodgett deposition of gramicidin layers onto a mica substrate has been developed for atomic force microscopy (AFM) observations. At high pressure of deposition, the gramicidin monolayer is composed of dimers perpendicular to the surface. The possibility of removing the half upper part of this dimer monolayer with the AFM tip is more in favor of a structure of single-stranded helical dimers.

Atomic force microscopyDimertechnology industry and agricultureMedicine (miscellaneous)Langmuir–Blodgett filmchemistry.chemical_compoundCrystallographychemistryHigh pressureMonolayerpolycyclic compoundsGramicidinlipids (amino acids peptides and proteins)Mica substrateDeposition (law)Probe Microscopy
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Functionalization using biocompatible carboxylated cyclodextrins of iron-based nanoMIL-100

2021

9 pags., 7 figs., 1 tab.

Auger electron spectroscopyCyclodextrinsCyclodextrin applicationsNanoparticleMetal-organic frameworksInorganic ChemistryThermogravimetrychemistry.chemical_compoundMonomerchemistryPolymer chemistrypolycyclic compoundsMaterials ChemistrySurface modified nanoparticlesMössbauerSurface modificationCarboxylatePhysical and Theoretical ChemistryPorosityLinkerMaterials
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A Ferromagnetic [Cu3(OH)2]4+Cluster Formed inside a Tritopic Nonaazapyridinophane: Crystal Structure and Solution Studies

2009

Aza CompoundsMacrocyclic CompoundsMagnetic Resonance SpectroscopyChemistryInorganic chemistrychemistry.chemical_elementGeneral ChemistryCrystal structureGeneral MedicineCrystallography X-RayCopperCatalysisMagneticsCrystallographyFerromagnetismHydroxidesCluster (physics)CopperAngewandte Chemie
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