Publications by authors named "J Blount"

Cellular signaling networks are modulated by multiple protein-protein interaction domains that coordinate extracellular inputs and processes to regulate cellular processes. Several of these domains recognize short linear motifs, or SLiMs, which are often highly conserved and are closely regulated. One such domain, the Src homology 3 (SH3) domain, typically recognizes proline-rich SLiMs and is one of the most abundant SLiM-binding domains in the human proteome.

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  • - The study focused on evaluating the effectiveness of standard treatments for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children with myelomeningocele (MMC), a type of spina bifida, as existing data on their longitudinal care is limited.
  • - Researchers analyzed medical records from three spina bifida clinics, examining the changes in apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) for 71 patients who underwent treatment, finding a significant reduction in AHI post-treatment.
  • - Results showed that a majority of children improved after treatment, particularly those receiving supplemental oxygen or continuous positive airway pressure, while those treated with adenotonsillectomy had lower rates of improvement.
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Objective: Mandatory folic acid fortification of enriched grains has reduced neural tube defect prevalence in several countries. We examined salt as an additional vehicle for folic acid fortification. The primary objective was to examine the change in serum folate concentration after 1 month of consumption of fortified iodised salt with folic acid (FISFA) among women of reproductive age.

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  • The study investigates the effects of TCDD, an environmental toxin, on zebrafish, focusing on skeletal issues, growth, and behavior in both juvenile and their F offspring.
  • Transgenerational exposure to TCDD at specific developmental stages led to noticeable changes in morphology and behavior in the adult fish, with males showing a brief compensation in growth.
  • The F offspring displayed hyperactivity and various health issues, such as edema and skeletal abnormalities, indicating that the impact of TCDD is both immediate and affects future generations.
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Reproductive activity is costly in terms of future reproduction and survival. Oxidative stress has been identified as a likely mechanism underlying this cost of reproduction. However, empirical studies have yielded the paradoxical observation that breeders often sustain lower levels of oxidative damage than non-breeders.

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