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The expression of neuronal nitric oxide synthase during postnatal development in the leaner and tottering mouse cerebella
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Tottering and leaner mice carry different mutations in the portion of their genetic information (tottering locus) that encodes for the α₁[A] subunit of P/Q-type voltage-gated calcium ion channels. These channels, located ...
The language and culture barrier between English-speaking medical personnel and Spanish-speaking patients
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
The growth of the Spanish-speaking population in Texas can cause barriers between many English-speaking medical personnel and Spanish-speaking patients. This research study will determine if a language barrier, considered ...
Tottering mice: the key to unlocking the role of alpha-1A subunit calcium channels on spatial learning and memory
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Tottering mice have a mutation in the calcium channel protein, alpha-1A, which decreases calcium entry into neurons through P- and Q-type high-voltage activated calcium ion channels. Because calcium is an important signaling ...
The genetics of circadian rhythms in Neurospora crassa : do multiple oscillators exist?
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Circadian biological clocks are found in virtually all organisms and function to generate daily rhythms. The circadian clock (built by one or more oscillators) controls rhythmicity in a wide range of processes, ranging ...
The effect of lymphatic fluid protein concentration on lymphatic resistance
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Edema, increased tissue fluid volume, may be caused by impaired lymphatic system return. This edema formation inhibits organ function. We hypothesized that increased lymphatic fluid protein concentration would cause ...
Pathophysiology of endotoxin: microvascular dysfunction, and the roles of VEGF and nitric oxide (NO)
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) elicits nitric oxide (NO)-dependent vasodilation and plays major roles in angiogenesis and wound healing. Although bacterial endotoxin (LPS) has been shown to alter endothelial ...
Examination of dioxin and its alteration of gene expression via DNA Microarray Analysis
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Endocrine disruptive chemicals are known to produce harmful developmental effects on humans and other animals. Since substantial quantities of these chemicals are concentrated in the fat reserves of their victims, it is ...
The role of nitric oxide in testosterone-induced vasodilation in pig coronary arteries and rat thoracic aorta
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Several studies have provided evidence that the administration of testosterone to vascular tissue causes vasodilation (Costarella, Yue). This study examines the role of nitric oxide (NO) as a potential mechanism of ...