While Pacific oysters are important commercial aquaculture species worldwide, the effect of hormonal regulation and environmental conditions on growth and taste profile have not been fully known. Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) systems are known to play a major role in regulating neuroendocrine functions across various physiological processes and are particularly involved in growth. IGFs expression also is directly related to the nutritional status of vertebrates, however, full mechanism has not been clearly identified in bivalves.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPeriodontal procedures often require flap advancement for adequate coverage of the surgical site, with tension-free primary closure essential for successful outcomes. Although the periosteal releasing incision is frequently performed, it may necessitate deeper or more incisions, which could result in consequences such as edema, bleeding, paresthesia, and discomfort for the patient. To address these issues, the modified periosteal releasing incision was proposed to minimize trauma into the submucosa.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Nurses are key communication partners for patients with aphasia. Nurses' skills are vital for improving the patients' environment and nursing performance. This study develops and evaluates the effectiveness of a communication training program for nurses who care for patients with aphasia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRising child welfare costs and a desire to keep kids out of the system have encouraged the use of kinship care-of which custodial grandparents make up the majority of caregivers. Unfortunately, custodial grandparents report greater needs for social and emotional support to successfully care for their grandchildren. Yet, the resources required to provide preventive social-emotional support to these families are unknown.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThere is growing evidence that NADPH oxidase 4 (Nox4) in hepatocytes contributes to liver inflammation and fibrosis during the development of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). However, how Nox4 is regulated and leads to liver pathogenesis is unclear. Our previous studies showed that the cytosolic protein SH3 domain-containing Ysc84-like 1 (SH3YL1) regulates Nox4 activity.
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