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Increased circulating CC chemokine levels in the metabolic syndrome are reduced by low-dose atorvastatin treatment: evidence from a randomized controlled trial by Loughrey, Brona V., McGinty, Ann, Young, Ian S., McCance, David R., Powell, Lesley A.

“…Summary Objective Central obesity and insulin resistance are key components of the metabolic syndrome, which is associated with an increased risk of…”
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Linoleic acid increases monocyte chemotaxis and adhesion to human aortic endothelial cells through protein kinase C- and cyclooxygenase-2-dependent mechanisms by Matesanz, Nuria, Jewhurst, Victoria, Trimble, Elisabeth R, McGinty, Ann, Owens, Daphne, Tomkin, Gerald H, Powell, Lesley A

“…The effects of polyunsaturated n-6 linoleic acid on monocyte–endothelial interactions were investigated with particular emphasis on the expression of…”
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Restoration of adipose function in obese glucose-tolerant men following pioglitazone treatment is associated with CCAAT enhancer-binding protein β up-regulation by Powell, Lesley A, Crowe, Paul, Kankara, Chenchi, McPeake, Jennifer, McCance, David R, Young, Ian S, Trimble, Elisabeth R, McGinty, Ann

“…Obese AT (adipose tissue) exhibits increased macrophage number. Pro-inflammatory CD16+ peripheral monocyte numbers are also reported to increase with obesity…”
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The psychosocial well-being of parents of children with cerebral palsy: a comparison study by Cheshire, Anna, Barlow, Julie H., Powell, Lesley A.

“…Purpose. Parents of children with cerebral palsy (CP) may be at risk from poor psychosocial well-being, compared with parents of children without a long-term…”
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High glucose decreases intracellular glutathione concentrations and upregulates inducible nitric oxide synthase gene expression in intestinal epithelial cells by Powell, Lesley A, Warpeha, Katherine M, Xu, Weiming, Walker, Brian, Trimble, Elisabeth R

“…Diabetes is associated with oxidative stress and increased concentrations of inflammatory cytokines. The aim of the study was to assess the effects of…”
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The effectiveness of the Training and Support Program for parents of children with disabilities: A randomized controlled trial by Barlow, Julie H, Powell, Lesley A, Gilchrist, Mollie, Fotiadou, Maria

“…Abstract Objective The Training and Support Program (TSP) was designed to equip parents of children with disabilities with a simple massage skill for use with…”
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The anti-atherogenic effects of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid are dependent on the stage of THP-1 macrophage differentiation by McCartan, Sheila, Powell, Lesley A., Green, Brian D., McEneny, Jane, McGinty, Ann

“…•LC n-3 PUFA specific effects on initial stages of atherosclerosis.•Investigation of effects on an early and late stage macrophage differentiation…”
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Glucose-induced oxidative stress in mesangial cells by Catherwood, Mark A., Powell, Lesley A., Anderson, Paul, McMaster, Dorothy, Sharpe, Peter C., Trimble, Elisabeth R.

“…Glucose-induced oxidative stress in mesangial cells. Hyperglycemia is a well-recognized pathogenic factor of long-term complications in diabetes mellitus…”
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Upregulation of oxidative stress markers in human microvascular endothelial cells by complexes of serum albumin and digestion products of glycated casein by Deo, Permal, Glenn, Josephine V., Powell, Lesley A., Stitt, Alan W., Ames, Jennifer M.

“…The extent of absorption of dietary advanced glycation end products (AGEs) is not fully known. The possible physiological impact of these absorbed components…”
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Differences in mitochondrial and nuclear DNA status of high-density and low-density sperm fractions after density centrifugation preparation by O'Connell, Michael, McClure, Neil, Powell, Lesley A, Steele, E Kristine, Lewis, Sheena E M

“…To determine the mitochondrial DNA and nuclear DNA fragmentation of sperm populations separated by using discontinuous density gradient. Analysis of…”
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Restoration of glutathione levels in vascular smooth muscle cells exposed to high glucose conditions by Powell, L A, Nally, S M, McMaster, D, Catherwood, M A, Trimble, E R

“…Hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress may play a key role in the pathogenesis of diabetic vascular disease. The purpose of this study was to determine the…”
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Exploring a massage intervention for parents and their children with autism: the implications for bonding and attachment by Cullen-Powell, Lesley A., Barlow, Julie H., Cushway, Delia

“…This exploratory study aimed to address two questions: (1) What does touch mean between parents and their children with autism on completion of a massage…”
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Effects of Oleic Versus Linoleic Acids on Adhesion Molecule Expression in Glucose-Treated Vascular Endothelial Cells by Powell, Lesley A, Flood, Alice, Jewhurst, Victoria, Owens, Daphne

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The Effects of Glucose on Glutathione Levels, the Expression of [Gamma]-Glutamylcysteine Synthetase , and Antioxidant Enzyme Activities in Human Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells In Vitro by POWELL, LESLEY A, GILLESPIE, JENNIFER S, CATHERWOOD, MARK A, TRIMBLE, ELISABETH R

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