Search Results - "Brown, Kathleen C."
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Bioavailability of capsaicin and its implications for drug delivery
Published in Journal of controlled release (28-12-2014)“…The dietary compound capsaicin is responsible for the “hot and spicy” taste of chili peppers and pepper extracts. It is a valuable pharmacological agent with…”
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The e-liquid flavoring cinnamaldehyde induces cellular stress responses in human proximal tubule (HK-2) kidney cells
Published in Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy (01-06-2024)“…Flavored e-liquid use has become popular among e-cigarette users recently, but the effects of such products outside the lung are not well characterized. In…”
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Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in cancer: multiple roles in proliferation and inhibition of apoptosis
Published in Trends in pharmacological sciences (Regular ed.) (01-03-2008)“…Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) constitute a heterogeneous family of ion channels that mediate fast synaptic transmission in neurons. They have also…”
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Anticancer Activity of Natural and Synthetic Capsaicin Analogs
Published in The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics (01-03-2018)“…The nutritional compound capsaicin is the major spicy ingredient of chili peppers. Although traditionally associated with analgesic activity, recent studies…”
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Radiocontrast Agent Diatrizoic Acid Induces Mitophagy and Oxidative Stress via Calcium Dysregulation
Published in International journal of molecular sciences (21-08-2019)“…Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is the third most common cause of hospital associated kidney damage. Potential mechanisms of CI-AKI may involve…”
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Capsaicinoids: Multiple effects on angiogenesis, invasion and metastasis in human cancers
Published in Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy (01-10-2019)“…Cancer progression is a complex multistep process comprising of angiogenesis of the primary tumor, its invasion into the surrounding stroma and its migration…”
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The flavonoid nobiletin inhibits tumor growth and angiogenesis of ovarian cancers via the Akt pathway
Published in International journal of oncology (01-06-2015)“…Despite its importance, the death rate of ovarian cancer has remained unchanged over the past five decades, demanding an improvement in prevention and…”
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Nicotine Induces the Up-regulation of the α7-Nicotinic Receptor (α7-nAChR) in Human Squamous Cell Lung Cancer Cells via the Sp1/GATA Protein Pathway
Published in The Journal of biological chemistry (15-11-2013)“…Nicotine, the addictive component of cigarettes, promotes lung cancer proliferation via the α7-nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7-nAChR) subtype. The present…”
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Anticancer Activity of Region B Capsaicin Analogs
Published in Journal of medicinal chemistry (13-04-2023)“…The heterocyclic vanilloid compound capsaicin is responsible for the spicy and pungent flavor of chili peppers. Several convergent studies have shown that…”
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Capsaicin induces apoptosis in human small cell lung cancer via the TRPV6 receptor and the calpain pathway
Published in Apoptosis (London) (01-08-2014)“…Capsaicin, the pungent ingredient of chili peppers, displays potent anti-neoplastic activity in a wide array of human cancer cells. The present manuscript…”
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mTOR Regulation of N-Myc Downstream Regulated 1 (NDRG1) Phosphorylation in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
Published in International journal of molecular sciences (27-05-2023)“…The mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) kinase is a component of two signaling complexes that are known as mTOR complex 1 (mTORC1) and mTORC2. We sought to…”
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Pet Ownership and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Published in Veterinary sciences (16-12-2021)“…Pet ownership is the most common form of human-animal interaction, and anecdotally, pet ownership can lead to improved physical and mental health for owners…”
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The Flavoring Agent Ethyl Vanillin Induces Cellular Stress Responses in HK-2 Cells
Published in Toxics (Basel) (01-07-2024)“…Flavored e-cigarettes are a popular alternative to cigarette smoking; unfortunately, the extrapulmonary effects are not well-characterized. Human proximal…”
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Capsaicin displays anti-proliferative activity against human small cell lung cancer in cell culture and nude mice models via the E2F pathway
Published in PloS one (20-04-2010)“…Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is characterized by rapid progression and low survival rates. Therefore, novel therapeutic agents are urgently needed for this…”
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Angiogenic activity of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors: implications in tobacco-related vascular diseases
Published in Pharmacology & therapeutics (Oxford) (01-02-2009)“…Cigarette smoking bears a strong etiological association with many neovascularization-related diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease and macular…”
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Using a consumer-based wearable activity tracker for physical activity goal setting and measuring steps in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: exploring acceptance and validity
Published in BMC pregnancy and childbirth (08-06-2021)“…Abstract Background Activity monitoring devices may be used to facilitate goal-setting, self-monitoring, and feedback towards a step-based physical activity…”
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Occupational stress, job satisfaction and job performance among hospital nurses in Kampala, Uganda
Published in Journal of nursing management (01-09-2011)“…nabirye r.c., brown k.c., pryor e.r. & maples e.h. (2011) Journal of Nursing Management19, 760–768 Occupational stress, job satisfaction and job performance…”
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Cat and/or Dog Ownership, Cardiovascular Disease, and Obesity: A Systematic Review
Published in Veterinary sciences (17-12-2021)“…Pet ownership, the most common human-animal interaction, is believed to bestow positive health benefits onto pet owners. However, there is limited research on…”
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Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor signaling in atherogenesis
Published in Atherosclerosis (01-12-2012)“…Abstract Smoking is a major risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis, stroke and myocardial infarction. Cigarette smoke consists of a complex mixture…”
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Role of Free Radicals and Biotransformation in Trichloronitrobenzene-Induced Nephrotoxicity In Vitro
Published in International journal of molecular sciences (31-05-2017)“…This study determined the comparative nephrotoxic potential of four trichloronitrobenzenes (TCNBs) (2,3,4-; 2,4,5-; 2,4,6-; and 3,4,5-TCNB) and explored the…”
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