Background Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), one of the major catechins in green tea, is
a potential chemopreventive agent for various cancers. The aim of this study was to examine …

Heat shock transcription factor 1 (HSF1) is activated by pathophysiologic stresses and
activation leads to an increased cellular level of heat shock proteins (Hsp(s)). Although the …

Dynamic membrane remodeling during intracellular trafficking is controlled by the intricate
interplay between lipids and proteins. BAR domains are modules that participate in endocytic …

Myotubularin is the archetype of a family of highly conserved protein-tyrosine phosphatase-like
enzymes. The myotubularin gene, MTM1, is mutated in the genetic disorder, X-linked …

Skin aging occurs inevitably as a natural result of physiological changes over time. In
particular, solar exposure of the skin accounts for up to 90% of skin damage. Numerous studies …

We carry out numerical investigations of the dynamics and perturbations in the Nflation
model of Dimopoulos et al.(2005). This model features large numbers of scalar fields with …

Objective To investigate the sleep state of mild stroke patients and relationship between
sleep disturbance and functional status. Methods A total of 80 acute stroke patients were …

The system l-amino acid transporter is a major nutrient transport system that is responsible
for Na + -independent transport of neutral amino acids including several essential amino …

Developing bioelectronics that retains their long‐term functionalities in the human body during
daily activities is a current critical issue. To accomplish this, robust tissue adaptability and …

Sorting nexin 9 (SNX9) is a member of the sorting nexin family of proteins, each of which
contains a characteristic Phox homology domain. SNX9 is widely expressed and plays a role in …