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• University of Houston - Clear Lake

Objective: To study the effect of Gli inhibitor GANT61 on the expression of mRNA and protein levels of Gli1, FoxM1 and Cyclin D1 in Hela cells, and analyze the relative mechanism to supply effective therapy targets to cervical cancer. Methods: The effect of GANT61 at different concentrations on the cell viability of Hela cells was performed by CCK-...

When sprayer works in the field, boom movement seriously affected the spray distribution, suspension system is the key device to control the dynamic behavior of boom. The response of a boom suspension should be such that it isolates the boom from high frequency roll of vehicle as it travels over bumpy ground, while transmitting low frequency roll s...

Verb-particle constructions, also known as phrasal verbs (PVs), have long been challenging for second language (L2) learners of English with its discontinuous syntactic structure and complex semantic structure. Previous literature on L2 PV acquisition focused on the central issues such as avoidance (Gonzalez 2010, 2012; Dagut and Laufer 1985; Laufe...

OBJECTIVE: To discuss the expression of microRNA-29b (miR-29b) and its role in tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC).

Study question Does in-vitro fertilization (IVF) affect the biochemical pregnancy rate? Summary answer The likelihood of an early pregnancy loss may be lower in IVF cycles when compared to published rates of biochemical pregnancy in fertile women ≤42 years old. What is known already The use of gonadotropins to stimulate multi-folliculogenesis alt...

Study question Are the incidence and perinatal outcomes of monozygotic twin (MZT) pregnancies any different following either blastocyst or cleavage stage embryo transfer in IVF/ICSI treatment? Summary answer Our data suggest that MZT pregnancies are more frequent following blastocyst (BT) versus cleavage (CT) stage embryo transfer. The prognosis o...

Introduction Few subjects in reproductive medicine have remained as controversial as the impact of female autoimmunity on reproductive success. We here present evidence that, in genetically predisposed women, female autoimmunity, indeed, negatively affects reproductive success, explain why such evidence has been difficult to discover, and suggest a...

Introduction: Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is a severe health complication observed in some patients undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) during IVF. However prediction of OHSS prior to controlled ovarian stimulation in an individual IVF treatment cycle using only age and body mass index(BMI) remains a difficult task Monito...

The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of chemoembolization in the treatment of huge HCC and analyze the survival predictors. From September 1998 to December 2004, a series of sixty pathologically confirmed HCC patients with a diameter of 10 cm or larger treated with TACE were retrospectively studied. Log-rank univariable analy...

A new double imaging velocity focusing coincidence experiment: i2PEPICO Rev. Sci. Instrum. 83, 083105 (2012) Gamma-to-electron magnetic spectrometer (GEMS): An energy-resolved γ-ray diagnostic for the National Ignition Facility Rev. Sci. Instrum. 83, 10D311 (2012) Magnetic pulser and sample holder for time-and spin-resolved photoemission spectrosco...

We have designed and implemented an electrostatic lens that magnifies the images of an existing velocity map imaging apparatus up to a factor of 20. The lens can be used to vary the magnification while keeping the field strength in the interaction region constant. For the region of interest where magnification is required low energy ions or electro...

The gene for the stimulatory G protein-coupled human A2a adenosine receptor was isolated and sequence analysis revealed two exons that are interrupted by an intron of approximately 6.4 kb. An intron is located in the same region in the human A1 and A2b adenosine receptor genes. Comparison of the A2a genomic and cDNA sequences reveals two nucleotide...

On or before Jun 10, 2016 this sequence version replaced gi:1117995, gi:1117996, gi:1117997.

Growing evidence suggests that guanine nucleotide binding proteins (G proteins) may be involved in both the pathogenesis and treatment of bipolar affective disorder. Both overactive G proteins and increased levels of the alpha subunit of the stimulatory form (Gs-alpha) have been demonstrated in peripheral leucocytes of manic patients while an incre...

Various haematological parameters of carp blood were examined on a monthly basis from February to November. Seasonal variations were observed in red and white blood cell counts, in haemoglobin and plasma protein concentrations and in mean corpuscular fragilities. Sexual differences were evident in red blood cell counts, haematocrit values and haemo...