Publications by authors named "Zichen Qiao"
Article Synopsis
- The Eastern Long-Nosed Viper is one of Europe's most venomous snakes, and this study investigates how its venom varies from neonate (young) to adult stages, particularly in terms of procoagulant effects on human plasma.
- Findings show that neonate venom is more potent in activating blood-clotting factors compared to adult venom, challenging previous assumptions about venom effects based solely on adult specimens.
- Although all tested antivenoms can neutralize both venom types, they are generally more effective against adult venom, highlighting the need for further research on clinical implications of the observed venom variations.
Aim: Growth hormone secretagogue receptor 1a (GHS-R1a) is widely distributed in brain including the hippocampus. Studies have demonstrated the critical role of hippocampal ghrelin/GHS-R1a signaling in synaptic physiology, memory and cognitive dysfunction associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, current reports are inconsistent, and the mechanism underlying memory modulation of GHS-R1a signaling is uncertain.
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