Mahadevi, A. S. & Sastry, G. N. Cation-π interaction: its role and relevance in chemistry, biology, and material science. Chem. Rev. 113, 2100–2138 (2013).

To understand if the effect of miR-322 on BMP signaling is direct, we searched for potential binding sites on the 3′-UTR of the above proteins. Using an online tool (TargetScan, www.targetscan.org), putative seed match of miR-322 was predicted within the 3′- UTR of BMPR-2, BMPR1a, Smad5, and Smad4. Luciferase reporter assays with transfected 3′-UTR sequences along with miR-322 or miR-Con overexpressing vectors showed that only BMPR1a and Smad5 were repressed by miR-322 overexpression (Fig. 7b). Additional 3′-UTR mutation assays validated that miR-322 can directly target the predicted binding sites on the 3′-UTR of BMPR1a and Smad5 (Fig. 7c). To confirm that the regulation of miR-322 on cell proliferation and migration is achieved by targeting BMPR1a and Smad5, we carried out the following rescue experiments. As shown in Fig. 7d, the proliferation and migration of rat PASMCs, which were blocked by miR-322 inhibition (anti-322 and si-Con), were significantly increased by either BMPR1a or Smad5 knockdown (si-BMPR1a or si-Smad5 together with anti-Con). While, together transfection with si-BMPR1a or si-Smad5 almost completely rescued the proliferative and migratory repression caused by miR-322 inhibition. Taken together these results confirm that the positive role of miR-322 on PASMCs proliferation and migration could be fulfiled by post-transcriptionally regulating BMPR1a and Smad5.

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Chamorro-Jorganes, A. et al. MicroRNA-16 and microRNA-424 regulate cell-autonomous angiogenic functions in endothelial cells via targeting vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 and fibroblast growth factor receptor-1. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. 31, 2595–2606 (2011).

Due to Western hostile attitudes towards Russia, Moscow has turned to the East, especially Northeast Asia, to overcome the sanctions and encirclement, promoting both diversification of economic partners while trying to be as self-sufficient as possible at the same time. Here, in this region, instead of hostilities, it finds willing partners. South Korea is keen to work with the Russians. Russia remains an influential six-party talk constituent over the fate of the Korean Peninsula, and Russia represents an under-tapped market for South Korean manufacturing industries.

I wrote a short article based on a recent paper by Leo Zacharski, in which he calculated that a normal ferritin, that is, one that is not associated with any form of ill health, is no more than 100. http://roguehealthandfitness.com/the-normal-value-iron-matters/

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For example, in vitro immortalized cells gradually gain methylation, but this primarily occurs on inactive gene sites. If the area of the genome is in use then it is maintained and far more resistant to methylation and deactivation. It takes many population doublings (>100) before active sites start to get methylated (in vitro). This can explain why exercise, calorie restriction and certain supplements work – by forcing an certain cellular response that is resistance to drift.

I know people who worked at US companies producing APIs for various customers. (It isn’t just the generics companies that outsource. Big Pharma sometimes outsources their APIs, too.) In one case, the technician reported a bad batch to the boss. The boss told her to sign off on it anyway. After further discussion, it came down to, “Either you can sign it now or I will sign it after you no longer work here.” The batch went out, as is. I had a friend at another company that shipped sub-spec material over his objections. Both companies no longer exist.

The most recent PLG implant introduced on the market is Scenesse developed by Evonik for the Australian company Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals. It releases the peptide afamelanotide, a photoprotective drug that protects against sunlight damage by increasing melanin in the skin. Scenesse is indicated for the treatment of erythropoietic protoporphyria, a severe skin disorder caused by the body’s inability to protect itself from sunlight. 

Additional research is needed to confirm these results and identify potential mechanisms that may be underlying this association." ]