Brain is a delicate organ, isolated from general circulation and characterized by the
presence of relatively impermeable endothelial cells with tight junctions, enzymatic activity …

Monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1)(also referred to as chemokine (CC motif) ligand 2
(CCL2) is expressed by mainly inflammatory cells and endothelial cells. The expression …

There are numerous human diseases that are associated with protein misfolding and the
formation of toxic protein aggregates. Activating the heat shock response (HSR)–and thus …

Abstract 132 consecutive patients were investigated during the postoperative period using
the 125 I-labelled fibrinogen test to detect deep-vein thrombosis in the legs. Thrombosis …

Fig. 1 Targeting of the VEGF gene. a, Modification of the VEGF gene. Top box, Targeting
vector pPNT. VEGF120 and wildtype VEGF allele (WT VEGF). Middle box, Homologously …

Two hundred and three patients undergoing elective surgery were investigated to determine
the group of patients who are at a “great risk” of developing deep vein thrombosis. It was …

Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) is effective in the prevention of postoperative
venous thromboembolism but does it have the safety advantages over standard heparin …

Plasma lipid peroxide concentrations were measured in 100 patients with occlusive arterial
disease proved angiographically (50 patients with ischaemic heart disease, 50 with …

The binding of urokinase-type plasminogen activators (u-PA) to receptors on various cell
types has been proposed to be an important feature of many cellular processes requiring …

A venographic technique has been described which demonstrates the soleal veins in
addition to the rest of the deep veins of the lower limb consistently in the presence or …