30 research outputs found
Characterization of a highly conserved baculovirus structural protein that is specific for occlusion derived virions.
Resource sharing and niche overlap in some weaver birds of the Genus Ploceus and Malimbus at Ife, Nigeria
Recovery of bound homologous protein antigens from disulphide-linked immunosorbents at neutral pH
Plant programmed cell death: can't live with it; can't live without it
The decision of whether a cell should live or die is fundamental for the wellbeing of all organisms. Despite intense investigation into cell growth and proliferation, only recently has the essential and equally important idea that cells control/programme their own demise for proper maintenance of cellular homeostasis gained recognition. Furthermore, even though research into programmed cell death (PCD) has been an extremely active area of research there are significant gaps in our understanding of the process in plants. In this review, we discuss PCD during plant development and pathogenesis, and compare/contrast this with mammalian apoptosis. © 2008 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Digestion rate in relation to alternative feeding in three species of polyphagous predators
A paradoxical severe decrease in serum HDL-cholesterol after treatment with a fibrate
There have been a handful of reports in the literature of a paradoxical decrease in serum high density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol in patients on fibrate drugs. The reason for this decline in cardioprotective HDL-cholesterol is not known and may have potential deleterious effects on the patient. This report describes a decrease in serum HDL-cholesterol in a patient on both simvastatin and bezafibrate. This patient also developed abnormal renal function, probably interstitial nephritis. In addition, the literature of fibrate induced serum HDL-cholesterol decline is reviewed and possible mechanisms for this phenomenon discussed. Key Words: fibrate • high density lipoprotein-cholesterol • renal functio