ERYTHROCYTE PLASMA MEMBRANE LIPID COMPOSITION MIRRORS THAT OF NEURONS AND GLIAL CELLS IN MURINE EXPERIMENTAL IN VITRO AND IN VIVO INFLAMMATION

Erythrocyte Plasma Membrane Lipid Composition Mirrors That of Neurons and Glial Cells in Murine Experimental In Vitro and In Vivo Inflammation

Lipid membrane turnover and myelin repair play a central role in diseases and lesions of the central nervous system (CNS).The aim of the present study was to analyze lipid composition changes due to inflammatory conditions.We measured 332 the fatty acid (FA) composition in erythrocytes (RBCs) and spinal cord tissue (gas chromatography) derived from

read more

Management factors affecting adrenal glucocorticoid activity of tourist camp elephants in Thailand and implications for elephant welfare.

Elephant camps are among the most popular destinations in Thailand for tourists from many countries.A wide range of management strategies are used by Summerhill Polo these camps, which can have varied impacts on health and welfare of elephants.The objectives of this study were to examine relationships between FGM (fecal glucocorticoid metabolite) c

read more

Tribal casinos in California: the last vestige of indoor smoking

Abstract Background High levels of airborne particles from secondhand smoke have been reported in California Indian casinos.Yet, little is known regarding the smoking status of casino patrons, their avoidance of secondhand smoke while visiting, and their views on a hypothetical smoking ban.Methods Predictors Overbed Tables of visiting an Indian cas

read more

Odour: Characterisation and Transformation

Emissions of odour constitute CHLOROPHYLL CHOCOLATE a variety of chemical compounds that can be odorous or non-odorous.Each odorous chemical (odorant) has a particular odorant characteristic and detection threshold, unique and specific to that compound.Within an odour matrix the compounds present will interact to form the overall (global) odour; in

read more