Publications by authors named "A P Alexandrou"
During aging the inter-individual variability in both the neural and behavioral functions is likely to be emphasized. Decreased competence particularly in working memory and general executive control compromises many aspects of the quality of life also within the nonclinical population. We aimed, first, to clarify the brain basis of visual working memory and inhibition during multi-stage natural-like task performance, and second, to identify associations between variation in task-related neural activity and relevant cognitive skills, namely inhibition and general working memory capacity.
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- * The study investigated the link between adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) and muscle strength/body composition in 112 postmenopausal women aged 41-71.
- * Results showed that women with higher Mediterranean Dietary Scores (MedDietScore) had better handgrip strength and lean mass compared to those with lower scores.
- * The findings imply that increased adherence to the MD may enhance muscle strength and lean body mass, suggesting the need for further research to understand its implications for cardiovascular health in midlife.
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- The study investigates how cell membranes organize their receptors within micro- or nanodomains, focusing on the roles of cholesterol and sphingolipids in these processes.
- Researchers examined the energy landscapes affecting various membrane receptors, finding two unique confinement modalities: one for certain receptors experiencing quadratic energy landscapes and another for transferrin receptors that exhibit free diffusion due to F-actin barriers.
- The findings emphasize that receptor confinement is influenced by their interaction with surrounding environments and suggests that these confinement areas should be viewed as interaction hotspots rather than rigid rafts.