Fibroblast growth factor 23—Klotho and hypertension: experimental and clinical mechanisms

Molecular mechanisms of angiogenic synergism between Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 and Platelet Derived Growth Factor-BB

Fibroblast Growth Factor-1 vs. Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 in Ischemic Skin Flap Survival in a Rat Animal Model

BACKGROUND One of the main challenges in skin flap surgery is tissue ischemia and following necrosis. The present study compares the effects of fibroblast growth factors 1 and 2 on increasing cutaneous vasculature, improving ischemia, and preventing distal necrosis in ischemic skin flaps in rat model. METHODS Thirty rats were allocated into 3 groups (n=10) and 2×8 cm dorsal rando...

Clinical and Experimental Hypertension

composition and of ion-exchange resin properties, both very valuable to the amino acid analyst. Detection reagents are evaluated, and gas-chromatographic methods are detailed. There is a good chapter on the important subject of computer application to amino acid analysis. The 46-page chapter on amino acids in physiologic fluids includes methods of a-amino nitrogen and individual methods for phe...

Clinical and Experimental Hypertension

Recent evidence suggests that impaired antioxidant status is involved in oxidative stress associated with diabetes. The main antioxidant enzymes include superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPX). The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate the activities and protein expression of these antioxidant enzymes in streptozotocin-induced diabetes. Furthermore...

Mechanisms of fibroblast growth factor signaling in the ovarian follicle.

Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) have been shown to alter growth and differentiation of reproductive tissues in a variety of species. Within the female reproductive tract, the effects of FGFs have been focused on the ovary, and the most studied one is FGF2, which stimulates granulosa cell proliferation and decreases differentiation (decreased steroidogenesis). Other FGFs have also been implicat...