• Benzene metabolism occurs primarily in

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  Benzene metabolism occurs primarily in the liver where benzene is converted into phenol, catechol, hydroquinone (HQ). HQ is further converted to 1,4-benzoquinone (1,4-BQ) in the bone marrow which is the primary organ of benzene toxicity (Bolton et al., 2000). 1,4-BQ is an important benzene metabolit

• Here we used Drosophila and mouse

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  Here, we used Drosophila and mouse models to address the biological function of RALs in the adult intestine. Our results demonstrate a conserved in vivo role for RALs in ISC function during tissue homeostasis and regeneration. ISCs lacking RALs were at a disadvantage compared to wild-type neighbors.

• While the specific set of challenges

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  While the specific set of challenges associated with deorphanization and transforming each poorly characterized GPCR into a useful drug target will be unique, much can be learned by considering how these issues have been addressed for other receptors. One group of poorly characterized GPCRs that hav

• In the brain hydrolysis of AG by MGL

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  In the brain, hydrolysis of 2-AG by MGL is the primary source of AA for conversion to PGs by cyclooxygenase (Nomura et al., 2011). PGE2 production is required for IL-1β-evoked synapse loss (Mishra et al., 2012). Here, we tested whether decreased PG levels contributed to the synapse protective effect

• Elevated methylglyoxal levels also contribute

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  Elevated methylglyoxal levels also contribute to carbonyl stress, cytotoxicity, DNA damage, apoptosis and cell death. These mechanisms may be important for normal aging of the nervous system as well as for the development of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease wher

• Introduction l Glutamate is a major excitatory neurotransmit

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  Introduction l-Glutamate is a major excitatory neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system (CNS) that contributes not only to fast synaptic neurotransmission, but also to complex physiological processes like memory, learning, plasticity, and neuronal cell death [30], [81]. Glutamate is

• Although both receptors mGluR and mGluR are present in

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  Although both receptors, mGluR1 and mGluR5, are present in cortical and hippocampal areas from 1 to 2 weeks old neonates (López-Bendito et al., 2002) we have found that only mGluR1 was regulated after maternal l-Glu consumption. A possible explanation could be based on the different ontogenetic prof

• In a mouse model of hyperhomocysteinemia a risk factor

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  In a mouse model of hyperhomocysteinemia (a risk factor for the development of vascular dysfunction) it has been shown that myoendothelial communication is enhanced due to increased expression of Cx37 and IK1 AS1842856 [], allowing the propagation of endothelial signals to VSMC and thereby decreasi

• br Acknowledgement We like to thank the

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  Acknowledgement We like to thank the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy for financial support (GZ402.000/00014-WF/V/6/2016 within the Sino-Austria project) as well as Andrea Szabo and Patricia Haiss for support regarding the drawing of figures and tables. Farnesoid X Re

• We next determined the selectivity profile of the

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  We next determined the selectivity profile of the most potent GPR40 agonists (4k–n) against other free fatty Brefeldin A receptors (FFA3/GPR41, FFA2/GPR43 and FFA4/GPR120). FFA2 and FFA3 agonists have a preference in binding short-chain fatty acids while FFA1 and FFA4 have a higher affinity to mediu

• Compounds were tested for GPR activity

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  Compounds , were tested for GPR40 activity in a functional assay monitoring calcium flux in CHO Caspase-9 Fluorometric Assay Kit transiently transfected with human GPR40 gene. As shown in , compound was found to be a nanomolar GPR40 agonist, while compound was much less potent than . To explore

• Introduction High mobility group box HMGB is a

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  Introduction High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is a nuclear protein that plays a fundamental role in the regulation of DNA-associated events such as DNA repair, transcription, and replication. HMGB1 can be translocated to the cytosol, plasma membrane, and extracellular space in response to various

• Septic shock a condition where

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  Septic shock, a condition where endothelium-derived substances most likely play an important role, is often accompanied by cardiac dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension, systemic hypotension and impaired oxygen utilisation with systemic acidosis (Vincent, 1998). Experimental endotoxaemia shows a simil

• With the aim to identify potential novel targets

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  With the aim to identify potential novel targets in CVD, we applied proteome analyses on vascular tissue of these frequently used mouse models of atherosclerotic disease in the presence and/or absence of diabetes. Potential targets for intervention identified with this approach were validated in hum

• LY 2157299 We have previously reported on the effects of

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  We have previously reported on the effects of replacing the isoquinoline P2∗ moiety with a naphthalene ring and modifying the connectivity for this element to the P2 proline ring, as demonstrated by compounds – (). Therein, it was hypothesized that the reduced potency observed with – when compared t

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