Search Results - "Wake, D. J."
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Glucocorticoid metabolism within superficial subcutaneous rather than visceral adipose tissue is associated with features of the metabolic syndrome in South African women
Published in Clinical endocrinology (Oxford) (01-07-2006)“…Summary Objective Glucocorticoid hyperactivity in adipose tissue, due to up‐regulation of local glucocorticoid reactivation by 11β‐hydroxysteroid…”
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Assessment of the effect of the COVID‐19 lockdown on glycaemic control in people with type 1 diabetes using flash glucose monitoring
Published in Diabetic medicine (01-01-2021)“…Aim To describe the effect of the stringent lockdown measures, introduced in the UK on 23 March 2020 to curtail the transmission of COVID‐19, on glycaemic…”
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cGMP signaling inhibits platelet shape change through regulation of the RhoA‐Rho Kinase‐MLC phosphatase signaling pathway
Published in Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis (01-08-2017)“…Essentials Platelet shape change requires cytoskeletal rearrangement via myosin‐mediated actin contraction. We investigated whether nitric oxide (NO) affected…”
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Altered metabolic parameters in association with antipsychotic medication use in diabetes: A population based case-control study
Published in Psychoneuroendocrinology (01-04-2016)“…Highlights • This study confirms higher diabetes rates in the schizophrenia population up to age 70 but not beyond, suggesting a survivor effect. • This study…”
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Fluvastatin reduces oxidative damage in human vascular endothelial cells by upregulating Bcl‐2
Published in Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis (01-04-2008)“…Background: 3‐Hydroxy‐3‐methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins) have been widely used in clinical practise and their efficacy in reducing…”
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Blood transfusion in developing countries: problems, priorities and practicalities
Published in Tropical doctor (01-01-1998)“…The acute medical services could not exist without blood transfusions--life-savers in many situations. But transfusions can also be a quick and easy route for…”
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In the lipodystrophy associated with highly active antiretroviral therapy, pseudo-Cushing's syndrome is associated with increased regeneration of cortisol by 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in adipose tissue
Published in Diabetologia (01-10-2004)“…Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is associated with a poorly understood lipodystrophic…”
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11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in obesity and the metabolic syndrome
Published in Molecular and cellular endocrinology (27-02-2004)“…11 beta-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11HSD1) catalyses the in vivo conversion of inactive to active glucocorticoids. It is a widespread, highly…”
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Local and Systemic Impact of Transcriptional Up-Regulation of 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 in Adipose Tissue in Human Obesity
Published in The journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (01-08-2003)“…In idiopathic obesity circulating cortisol levels are not elevated, but high intraadipose cortisol concentrations have been implicated. 11β-Hydroxysteroid…”
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Subcutaneous Adipose 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 Activity and Messenger Ribonucleic Acid Levels Are Associated with Adiposity and Insulinemia in Pima Indians and Caucasians
Published in The journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (01-06-2003)“…Metabolic effects of cortisol may be critically modulated by glucocorticoid metabolism in tissues. Specifically, active cortisol is regenerated from inactive…”
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Body Fat Distribution and Cortisol Metabolism in Healthy Men: Enhanced 5β-Reductase and Lower Cortisol/Cortisone Metabolite Ratios in Men with Fatty Liver
Published in The journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (01-10-2003)“…In Cushing’s syndrome, cortisol causes fat accumulation in specific sites most likely to be associated with insulin resistance, notably in omental adipose and…”
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In the lipodystrophy associated with highly active antiretroviral therapy, pseudo-Cushing's syndrome is associated with increased regeneration of cortisol by 11-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in adipose tissue
Published in Diabetologia (01-10-2004)“…Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is associated with a poorly understood lipodystrophic…”
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Noise of Diesel Engines Under Transient Conditions
Published in SAE transactions (01-01-1980)“…Diesel engines accelerating under full load conditions radiate more noise from their surfaces than when they are run at steady speed with the same fuelling…”
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