Publications by authors named "V A Melnik"
This work describes Bryozoa of the order Cheilostomata associated with polymetallic nodules collected by box-coring in the eastern part of the Russian exploration area of the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone (CCFZ or CCZ) under contract to Yuzhmorgeologiya. Study of 569 cheilostome specimens from 4510-5280 m depth yielded 32 species (22 new) in 20 genera (3 new) and 14 families (1 new). For six species, the nomenclature was left open (genus only) owing to the paucity of defining characters.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImprovements in self-pollinated crops rely on crosses between different genotypes. It has been suggested that the repeated use of "the best" genotypes may lead to the restriction of the genetic diversity of the crop. In wheat, the analysis of gliadin (storage protein) polymorphism has provided evidence that genetic diversity was high and stable throughout the 20th century.
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- Glucagon signaling is crucial for keeping blood sugar levels stable in mammals, and the ARRDC4 protein plays an important role in this process.
- Research shows that mice without the ARRDC4 protein struggle with glucagon responses and gluconeogenesis, leading to lower blood sugar after fasting.
- ARRDC4 also interacts with the glucagon receptor and its expression is influenced by insulin, highlighting its key role in regulating glucose metabolism and connecting insulin and glucagon pathways in the liver.
Objective: This study aimed to assess whether continuous glucose monitor use in type 2 diabetes mellitus in pregnancy is associated with improved perinatal outcomes.
Data Sources: We searched Ovid MEDLINE, Scopus, ClinicalTrials.gov, and Cochrane library from inception through May 9, 2022.