The phytoestrogens kaempferol, genistein and genistin were characterized using in vitro
assays utilizing iodoacetic acid (IAA)-induced oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. …

The purpose of this study was to explore the possibility of utilizing antioxidants to mitigate
oxidative stress induced apoptosis related to neurodegenerative diseases such as glaucoma. …

METHODS Culture of RGC-5 cells: RGC-5 cells were maintained on 12-mm glass coverslips
in Dulbecco’s modified Eagle’s medium (DMEM) containing 10% fetal calf serum and 100 …

… from Ondříček’s estate including some that we know today only indirectly from literature. …
) at the conservatory in Paris, František Ondříček concertized in various French cities (including …

Ligand-gated ion channels are critical mediators of electrochemical signal transduction
across evolution. Biophysical and pharmacological characterization of these receptor proteins …

GABA A receptors play a crucial role in the actions of general anesthetics. The recently
published crystal structure of the general anesthetic propofol bound to Gloeobacter violaceus …

Estrogen is essential in maintaining various physiological features in women, and a decline
in estrogen levels are known to give rise to numerous unfortunate symptoms associated with …

Sometimes the biggest challenges bring out the best in all of us. 2019 was a time of challenge
and adversity for many communities across New York City. With the cost of living rising at …

Cys-loop receptors constitute a superfamily of pentameric ligand-gated ion channels (pLGICs),
including receptors for acetylcholine, serotonin, glycine and γ-aminobutyric acid. Several …

Far from being a passive demarcation between the cell and the environment, the cellular
membrane is a vibrant and dynamic ecosystem. Membrane proteins constitute an integral piece …