Read more about the article Oligodendrocyte gap junction loss and disconnection from reactive astrocytes in multiple sclerosis gray matter.
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Oligodendrocyte gap junction loss and disconnection from reactive astrocytes in multiple sclerosis gray matter.

Abstract Gap junctions are essential for glial cell function and have been increasingly implicated in multiple sclerosis (MS). Because increasing cortical abnormalities correlate with disease progression and cognitive dysfunction, we…

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Read more about the article BioTextQuest(+): a knowledge integration platform for literature mining and concept discovery.
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BioTextQuest(+): a knowledge integration platform for literature mining and concept discovery.

Abstract The iterative process of finding relevant information in biomedical literature and performing bioinformatics analyses might result in an endless loop for an inexperienced user, considering the exponential growth of…

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Read more about the article HIV prevalence, sexual and HIV testing behaviors among men who have sex with men in the Republic of Cyprus: 2011-2012 data from a cross-sectional study.
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HIV prevalence, sexual and HIV testing behaviors among men who have sex with men in the Republic of Cyprus: 2011-2012 data from a cross-sectional study.

Abstract The Republic of Cyprus is recognized as a low level HIV epidemic country with strong evidence of an increase in the transmission through the male to male sexual contact.…

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Read more about the article Poor embryo development and preimplantation genetic diagnosis outcomes of translocations involving chromosome 10: Do we blame genetics?
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Poor embryo development and preimplantation genetic diagnosis outcomes of translocations involving chromosome 10: Do we blame genetics?

Abstract Balanced reciprocal translocation carriers are usually phenotypically normal. Although the reproductive risk of these carriers varies, they generally have a lower chance to produce normal or balanced gametes. Preimplantation…

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Read more about the article Interplay between GST and nitric oxide in the early response of soybean (Glycine max L.) plants to salinity stress.
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Interplay between GST and nitric oxide in the early response of soybean (Glycine max L.) plants to salinity stress.

Abstract Glutathione-s-transferases (GSTs) and nitric oxide (NO) have both been implicated in the response of plants to salinity stress. However, their interplay and underlying mechanisms are relatively unknown. The present…

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Read more about the article Reference values of whole-blood fatty acids by age and sex from European children aged 3-8 years.
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Reference values of whole-blood fatty acids by age and sex from European children aged 3-8 years.

Abstract To establish reference values for fatty acids (FA) especially for n-3 and n-6 long-chain polyunsaturated FAs (LC PUFA) in whole-blood samples from apparently healthy 3-8-year-old European children. The whole-blood…

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Read more about the article Reference values of bone stiffness index and C-terminal telopeptide in healthy European children.
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Reference values of bone stiffness index and C-terminal telopeptide in healthy European children.

Abstract Quantitative ultrasound measurements and bone metabolic markers can help to monitor bone health and to detect impaired skeletal development. Population-based reference values for children may serve as a basis…

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Read more about the article Blood lipids among young children in Europe: results from the European IDEFICS study.
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Blood lipids among young children in Europe: results from the European IDEFICS study.

Abstract Measurement of cholesterol and triglyceride (TG) fractions in blood has become standard practice in the early detection of atherosclerotic disease pathways. Considerable attention is given nowadays to the presence…

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Read more about the article Physical fitness reference standards in European children: the IDEFICS study.
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Physical fitness reference standards in European children: the IDEFICS study.

Abstract A low fitness status during childhood and adolescence is associated with important health-related outcomes, such as increased future risk for obesity and cardiovascular diseases, impaired skeletal health, reduced quality…

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Read more about the article Metabolic syndrome in young children: definitions and results of the IDEFICS study.
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Metabolic syndrome in young children: definitions and results of the IDEFICS study.

Abstract To estimate the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome (MetS) using reference standards obtained in European children and to develop a quantitative MetS score and describe its distribution in children.…

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