Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is an abundant sympathetic co-transmitter, widely found in the central
and peripheral nervous systems and with diverse roles in multiple physiological processes …

Abstract Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV), assigned to the CD26 cluster, is expressed on
epithelial cells and lymphocytes and is a multifunctional or pleiotropic protein. Its peptidase …

Repeated, extreme, or traumatic stressors can elicit pathological effects leading to many
negative physical and psychological outcomes. Stressors can precipitate the onset of …

Background Myocardial infarction (MI) induces remodeling in stellate ganglion neurons
(SGNs). Objective We investigated whether infarct site has any impact on the laterality of …

During the oestrous cycle, the bovine endometrium exhibits characteristic morphological
and functional changes, which are mainly induced by progesterone (P4), oestrogens and …

The endometrium undergoes marked functional changes during estrous cycle and
pregnancy. As the adjacent environment of the conceptus, it represents the maternal …

Background Bladder cancer (BC) is the most common urological malignant tumor. In BC,
aberrant DNA methylation is believed to be associated with carcinogenesis. Therefore, the …

In diabetic cardiomyopathy, there is altered angiogenic signaling and increased oxidative
stress. As a result, anti-angiogenic and pro-inflammatory pathways are activated. These …

The pulmonary vasculature is innervated by specific subsets of sympathetic,
parasympathetic, and sensory nerve fibers. In contrast to most other organs, innervation …

Background and Purpose Pulmonary arteries (PA s) are innervated, but little is known about
the role of neuronal axis in pulmonary hypertension (PH). Here, we have examined the role …