Conclusion These novel results demonstrate, for the first time, that CR in mice confers resistance against pulmonary injuries and extra-pulmonary toxicity induced by PM exposure. CR led to activation of xenobiotic metabolism and enhanced detoxification of PM-bound chemicals. These findings provide evidence that dietary intervention may afford…[Read more]

All rights reserved.Phytochromes are red and far-red light receptors in plants that control growth and development in response to changes in the environment. Light-activated phytochromes enter the nucleus and act on a set of downstream signalling components to regulate gene expression. PHYTOCHROME INTERACTING FACTORs (PIFs) belong to the basic…[Read more]

Activating TRPV4 with endogenous and synthetic agonists inhibited ANGII-mediated G-protein associated second messenger accumulation, AT1R receptor phosphorylation and β-arrestin recruitment. We also noted that TRPV4 inhibits AT1R phosphorylation by activating the calcium-activated phosphatase calcineurin in a Ca2+/calmodulin dependent manner,…[Read more]

Exposure to chronic hyperglycemia due to diabetes mellitus can lead to the development and progression of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). We have recently reported that reduced superoxide production is associated with mitochondrial dysfunction in the kidneys of mouse models of type 1 DKD. We also demonstrated that humans with DKD have significantly…[Read more]