Abstract The sigma-1 receptor (Sig-1R) is a chaperone that resides mainly at the
mitochondrion-associated endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane (called the MAMs) and …

In 2000, the third member of the globin family was discovered in human and mouse brain
and named neuroglobin (Ngb). Ngb is a monomeric 3/3 globin structurally similar to …

Background Ovarian follicle development plays an important role in determination of poultry
egg production. The follicles at the various developmental stages possess their own distinct …

Egg production is an important economic trait in the commercial poultry industry. Ovarian
follicle development plays a pivotal role in regulation of laying hen performance and …

Oxidative stress, resulting from accumulation of reactive oxygen species, plays a critical role
in astroglial cell death occurring in diverse neuropathological conditions. Numerous studies …

Astrocytes play an important role in physiological, metabolic, and structural functions, and
when impaired, they can be involved in various pathologies including Alzheimer, focal …

Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson and Alzheimer, are among the main public
health issues in the world due to their effects on life quality and high mortality rates. Although …

Neuroglobin is a neuron-specific hexacoordinated globin capable of binding various
ligands, including O 2, NO, and CO, the biological function of which is still uncertain. Various …

Testosterone is a hormone that has been shown to confer neuroprotection from different
insults affecting the central nervous system (CNS). Testosterone induces this protection by …

Neuroglobin (NGB) is an O2-binding globin mainly expressed in the central and peripheral
nervous systems and cerebrospinal fluid. Previously, it was demonstrated that NGB …