Design and methodology of the Aging Nephropathy Study (AGNES): a prospective cohort study of elderly patients with chronic kidney disease

Abstract Background Renal replacement therapy (RRT) Cable Clamps/Clips is usually indicated for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) with glomerular filtration rate below 10 ml/ml/min/1.73m2.However, the need for RRT and timing of dialysis initiation are debatable for patients aged 70 years or older.We here describe the study design and metho

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Inhibition of the mechanistic target of rapamycin induces cell survival via MAPK in tuberous sclerosis complex

Nipples Abstract Background Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic disorder that cause tumors to form in many organs.These lesions may lead to epilepsy, autism, developmental delay, renal, and pulmonary failure.Loss of function mutations in TSC1 and TSC2 genes by aberrant activation of the mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTORC1) signaling p

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In silico predictive model to determine vector-mediated transport properties for the blood–brain barrier choline transporter

Sergey Shityakov, Carola Förster Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany Abstract: The blood–brain barrier choline transporter (BBB-ChT) PRO MG 12 MIXED BERRY may have utility as a drug delivery vector to the central nervous system (CNS).We therefore initiated molecular docking stu

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Bayesian Inference for Mixed Model-Based Genome-Wide Analysis of Expression Quantitative Trait Loci by Gibbs Sampling

The importance of expression quantitative trait Acidophilus/Probiotics locus (eQTL) has been emphasized in understanding the genetic basis of cellular activities and complex phenotypes.Mixed models can be employed to effectively identify eQTLs by explaining polygenic effects.In these mixed models, the polygenic effects are considered as random vari

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