Browsing by Author "Vargas, Gracie"
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Development of a novel imaging system for cell therapy in the brain.
Micci, Maria 1964-Numerous clinical and experimental studies have evaluated stem cells as a potential therapeutic approach for several neurological disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system as well as for traumatic brain and ... -
Development of an image based technique for assessment of colorectal epithelial integrity and function in an ovine model
Szafron, DavidDamage to the intestinal epithelium can cause alterations in barrier permeability and may lead to an inflammatory state. This alteration in permeability may lead to or be a consequence of several disease states. Confocal ... -
Image-Based Biomarkers in Retinal Disease: Applications in Macular Degeneration
Boretsky, AdamThe purpose of this research was to investigate and objectively quantify image-based biomarkers of ocular injury and disease using a combination of non-invasive high resolution imaging techniques. High resolution imaging ... -
The direct effects of estradiol and several xenoestrogens on cell numbers of early- vs. late-stage prostate cancer cells
Koong, Luke YProstate cancer is the most common non-cutaneous cancer among men, and diethylstilbestrol (DES) is an estrogen that has been used clinically to combat advanced tumors. Estrogens can indirectly decrease androgen production ... -
The Role of IL-6 in Inflammatory Aortic Aneurysmal Diseases
Ju, Xiaoxi 1984-Interleukin-6 (IL-6), a member of a superfamily of cardioactive cytokines, has been identified as an independent biomarker of vascular diseases including atherosclerosis and aortic aneurysms. Local vascular IL-6 secretion ... -
The traditionally protective cystathionine gamma-lyase/hydrogen sulfide pathway contributes to pathological retinal neovascularization in oxygen-induced retinopathy
Gersztenkorn, DavidCSE is a key enzyme involved in the production of H2S and glutathione. CSE has been shown to protect against oxidative stress, attenuate ischemia/reperfusion injury, and promote angiogenesis, functions which are typically ...