NMR structure of Hsp12, a protein induced by and required for dietary restriction-induced lifespan extension in yeast.

Dietary restriction (DR) extends lifespan in yeast, worms, flies and mammals, suggesting that it may act via conserved processes. However, the downstream mechanisms by which DR increases lifespan remain unclear. We used a gel based proteomic strategy to identify proteins whose expression was induced by DR in yeast and thus may correlate with longevity.

Predicting students' intention to smoke by theory of planned behaviour variables and parental influences across school grade levels.

Differences were examined in Theory of Planned Behaviour determinants of students' intention to smoke including parents' attitudes towards smoking and parents' current cigarette use among Greek students of different school grade levels. Students (N = 763) aged 10-18 years reported their attitudes towards smoking, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, self-identity and intention to smoke while their parents (N = 525) reported their attitudes towards smoking and their current cigarette use. All the TPB variables increased from lower to higher school grade level.

Semapimod a new pretreatment modality of acute intestinal ischemia-reperfusion syndrome: experimental study in rabbits.

Aim: Semapimod is an experimental drug that strongly inhibits macrophages and stimulates the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of semapimod on experimentally-induced acute intestinal ischemia-reperfusion syndrome in rabbits.

Methods: The experimental protocol included 16 adult male White New Zealand rabbits divided into two equal groups, A and B.

I do not smoke -- I exercise: a pilot study of a new educational resource for secondary education students.

Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the applicability of a smoking prevention educational resource for secondary education students named ;I do not smoke, I exercise'. The main focus of this program was the promotion of exercise as an alternative behaviour to smoking.

Methods: The applicability of the intervention was assessed through questionnaires regarding: (a) attitudes towards smoking, (b) interest in information about smoking, and (c) knowledge about health consequences of smoking.