Browsing by Subject "cholesterol"
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Polymeric gene carriers bearing pendant β-cyclodextrin: the relevance of glycoside permethylation on the “in vitro” cell response
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2016-02-02)The incorporation of cyclodextrins (CDs) to nonviral cationic polymer vectors is very attractive due to recent studies that report a clear improvement of their cytocompatibility and transfection efficiency. However, a ... -
The role of the liver X receptor in mitotane therapy in adrenocortical carcinoma
(NUI Galway, 2020-08-12)Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare, aggressive malignancy with limited treatment options. The Liver X Receptor α (LXRα) is highly expressed in the adrenal cortex, and functions to regulate cholesterol and lipid ... -
Vitamin d improves selected metabolic parameters but not neuropsychological or quality of life indices in osa: a pilot study
(American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), 2017-01-15)Study Objectives: Our group and others have reported a high rate of vitamin D deficiency in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), where vitamin D levels (25(OH) D) correlate negatively with OSA severity and some of its associated ...