Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity/ mortality; however, the pathophysiological mechanisms are poorly understood. Vascular endothelial dysfunction in preeclampsia has been partially attributed to changes in endothelin-1 (ET-1). Several enzymes, including matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs, particularly MMP-2), cleave the inactive precursor bigET-1 (bET-1) to active ET-1...

Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity/ mortality; however, the pathophysiological mechanisms are poorly understood. Vascular endothelial dysfunction in preeclampsia has been partially attributed to changes in endothelin-1 (ET-1). Several enzymes, including matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs, particularly MMP-2), cleave the inactive precursor bigET-1 (bET-1) to active ET-1...

Allergic reactions to peanut (Arachis hypogaea, Ara h) are caused by immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated sensitizations to various proteins. The stability and relative proportion of these proteins in peanut determine the risk of hazardous reactions. Hazardous sensitization to seed storage proteins [S2 albumins (Ara h 2, 6 and 7) > other seed storage proteins (Ara 1 and 3) > oleosins (Ara h 10 and 1...

Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity/ mortality; however, the pathophysiological mechanisms are poorly understood. Vascular endothelial dysfunction in preeclampsia has been partially attributed to changes in endothelin-1 (ET-1). Several enzymes, including matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs, particularly MMP-2), cleave the inactive precursor bigET-1 (bET-1) to active ET-1...

Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity/ mortality; however, the pathophysiological mechanisms are poorly understood. Vascular endothelial dysfunction in preeclampsia has been partially attributed to changes in endothelin-1 (ET-1). Several enzymes, including matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs, particularly MMP-2), cleave the inactive precursor bigET-1 (bET-1) to active ET-1...

Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity/ mortality; however, the pathophysiological mechanisms are poorly understood. Vascular endothelial dysfunction in preeclampsia has been partially attributed to changes in endothelin-1 (ET-1). Several enzymes, including matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs, particularly MMP-2), cleave the inactive precursor bigET-1 (bET-1) to active ET-1...

Our aim was to study the effects of mildly flavoured sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS)-containing and detergent-free toothpastes with and without betaine (BET) on subjective symptoms of dry mouth in a randomised clinical trial. BET is an osmoprotectant that reacts with molecules to supply the surface with a water coating that protects cells from surfactants. Twenty-seven xerostomic patients and 18 h...

The maintenance of cell fate is important for normal development and tissue homeostasis. Epigenetic mechanisms, including histone modifications, are likely to play crucial roles in cell-fate maintenance. However, in contrast to the established functions of histone methylation, which are mediated by the polycomb proteins, the roles of histone acetylation in cell-fate maintenance are poorly under...

Background/Aims Balloon expulsion test (BET) is regarded as a screening tool of dyssynergic defecation (DD). However, some patients with normal BET results may be treated effectively by biofeedback training. This study aims to validate BET as a single screening test. Methods Two hundred and thirty-two patients who were diagnosed with functional constipation or irritable bowel syndrome with co...