Apolipoproteins : regulatory functions, health effects and role in disease / / Adrik D. Sidorov and Misha Y. Nikitin, editors

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910961199403321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, : Nova Biomedical, 2012
• ISBN: 1-62257-498-2
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (166 p.)
• Collana: Protein biochemistry, synthesis, structure and cellular functions; Protein science and engineering
• Altri autori (Persone): SidorovAdrik D; NikitinMisha Y
• Disciplina: 572/.6
• Soggetti: Apolipoproteins; Apolipoproteins - Health aspects
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- APOLIPOPROTEINS: REGULATORY FUNCTIONS, HEALTH EFFECTS AND ROLE IN DISEASE -- APOLIPOPROTEINS: REGULATORY FUNCTIONS, HEALTH EFFECTS AND ROLE IN DISEASE -- Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter I: Macrophages, Lipo (APO) Proteins, Steroid Hormones, and Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Proliferation -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Material and Methods -- 2.1. The Model of Investigation -- 2.2. Biochemical Methods -- 2.3. Analysis of HDL and Cortisol Effects on Chromatin Activity in the Liver Cell Nuclei -- 2.4. Preparation of the Fraction of Acidic Nonhistone Proteins of the Nuclei Isolated from Various Tissues -- 2.5. Isolation of Lipoproteins, Production of Apolipoprotein A-I -- 2.6. Isolation of Liver Cells, Analysis of DNA and Protein Synthesis in Hepatocytes -- 2.7. Determination of Lipoprotein Binding Ability of the Cells -- 2.8. Choice of Interaction Sites between THC-ApoA-I Complex and DNA -- 2.9. Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS) -- 3. Results -- 3.1. Mechanisms of Cell Proliferation after PLR and Their Relation with the Activity of Resident Macrophages -- 3.2. The Effect of Resident Macrophages on Protein and Apolipoprotein Biosynthesis in a Regenerating Liver -- 3.3. The Effect of Cortisol (THC)-ApoA-I Complex on In Vitro Biosynthesis of Protein and DNA in the Liver Cells -- 3.4. Molecular Mechanisms of DNA Reduplication during ; Cell Division -- 3.5. Contribution of Macrophages to the Mechanism of Intracellular Regeneration of Various Organs and Tissues -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter II: Current Concepts on the Formation of Discoidal Apolipoprotein A-I Lipid Bound Complexes: From Picket Fences to a Double-Belt Model via Inter-Ring Rotation of Apolipoprotein A-I Monomers -- Abstract -- I. Introduction.; I.1. The Structural Arrangement for Apolipoprotein A-I Discoidal Pucks, Competing Models Picket-Fence and Double-Belt -- I.2. Disease Specific Mutants of ApoA-I (Paris and Milan) Point to Double-Belt Model for Remodeling Complexes -- II. Methods Used in Modeling the Dynamic Motion of the Double Belt Models -- II.1. Revisiting the Methods in Detail from the MdMD Method for Biasing -- III. A Discussion of the Current Understanding of the Inter-Ring Rotation of the Double Belt Model via MD Biasing -- III.1. Rotation of the Monomer Rings of ApoA-I is Possible with a Biasing Potential -- I.2. 'Ring Rotation' Has an Independent Feature -- III.3. The Effect of Using MdMD for Biasing the Rotation of the Monomer Rings of ApoA-I -- III.4. Implications for HDL Structure as a Result from the Remodeled Complexes Found in Molecular Dynamics -- III.5. Interactions between the Two Protein Monomers during Rotation Intervals -- III.6. Detailed Analysis of the Conformations -- Concluding Remarks on the Findings from MdMD Biasing Methods for Probing ApoA-I Structural Arrangement during Dynamic Remodeling Events -- References -- Chapter III: Understanding the Role of Apolipoprotein E in Cardiovascular and Renal Diseases -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Apolipoprotein E and Atherosclerosis -- Apolipoprotein E and Diabetes -- Apolipoprotein E and Kidney Diseases -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter IV: Role of Functional Variants and Mutations of the Apolipoprotein A5 Gene in Human Pathology -- Abstract -- Discovery of Apolipoprotein A5 -- Structure and Molecular Interactions of Apolipoprotein A5 -- Apolipoprotein A5 Mouse Models and Metabolic Experiments -- Apolipoprotein A5 Molecular Mechanism and Mode of Action -- Common Polymorphisms in Apoa5 -- g.-1131T&gt -- C (rs662799) -- g.IVS3+476G&gt -- A (rs2072560) -- g.1259T&gt -- C (rs2266788) -- c.56C&gt.; G (p.Ser19Trp, rs3135506) -- Haplotypes -- Naturally Occurring Rare Functional Variants and Mutations -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Chapter V: Mechanism of Antiinflammatory Action of the High Density Lipoproteins and Apolipoprotein A-I -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results -- Analysis of Interaction of Blood Plasma Lipoproteins with Bacterial and Yeast Polysaccharides -- Transfer LPS Complexed with apoA-I into Hepatocytes -- Influence of Lipoproteins and Lipoproteins-bound Polysaccharides on IL-1β Production by Tumor-associated Macrophages -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter VI: Apolipoprotein A-I Motifs in Discoidal High Density Lipoproteins Influence Lecithin: Cholesterol Acyltransferase Activity -- Abstract -- Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Materials and Methods -- 2.1. Materials -- 2.2. Methods -- 2.2.1. Preparation and Characterization of Apolipoprotein/DPPC/Chol Complexes -- 2.2.2. rHDL-LCAT Binding Assay -- 2.2.3. Kinetic Model -- 2.2.4. The Influence of Altered ApoA-I Structure on LCAT Activity -- 3. Results -- 3.1. Influence of ApoA-I Structure on LCAT Activity -- 3.2. LCAT Binding to rHDL with Plasma and D139-170 apoA-I -- 3.3. LCAT Activity with Native and D139-170 Apolipoproteins -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter VII: Regulation by FGF-1 of apoE/HDL Generation in Astrocytes -- Abstract -- Introduction -- 1. HDL Generation Mediated by Endogenous apoE and Exogenous apoA-I in Astrocytes -- 2. Regulation ; by FGF-1 of apoE/HDL Generation -- 3. FGF-1 Release from Astrocytes -- 4. Brain Protection from Injury and Stress by FGF-1 and apoE/HDL -- 5. Production and Function of FGF-1 and apoE/lipoproteins in Alzheimar's Desease -- References -- Index.
• Sommario/riassunto: Apolipoproteins are proteins that bind lipids (oil-soluble substances such as fat and cholesterol) to form lipoproteins. They transport the lipids through the lymphatic and circulatory systems. Apolipoproteins also serve as enzyme cofactors, receptor ligands, and lipid transfer carriers that regulate the metabolism of lipoproteins and their uptake in tissues. In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the regulatory functions, health effects and role in disease of apolipoproteins. Topics include macrophages, apolipoproteins, steroid hormones and molecular mechanisms of cell proliferation; formation of discoidal apolipoprotein A-1 lipid bound complexes; the role of apolipoprotein E in cardiovascular and renal disease; the functional variants and mutations of the apolipoprotein A5 gene in human pathology; and regulation of FGF-1 of ApoE/HDL generation in astrocytes.

Patriotism and Citizenship : A Contractual Theory of the Impact of Patriotism / / by Sean Richey

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911010531903321
• Autore: Richey Sean
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2025
• ISBN: 3-031-89885-0
• Edizione: [1st ed. 2025.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (247 pages)
• Collana: Political Science and International Studies
• Disciplina: 323.65
• Soggetti: Political science; America - Politics and government; Political sociology; Political Science; American Politics; Political Sociology
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER 2 A CONTRACTUAL THEORY OF PATRIOTISM -- CHAPTER 3: WHO IS PATRIOTIC AND WHO IS NOT -- CHAPTER 4: WHAT PATRIOTISM MEANS TO PEOPLE -- CHAPTER 5: PATRIOTISM AND COLLECTIVE ACTION -- CHAPTER 6: PATRIOTISM AND VOTER TURNOUT AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION -- CHAPTER 7: PATRIOTISM AND DIFFUSE SUPPORT -- CHAPTER 8: PATRIOTISM AND POLITICAL JUDGMENT -- CHAPTER 9: PATRIOTISM AND AUTHORITARIANISM, RACISM, BIGOTRY, AND XENOPHOBIA -- CHAPTER 10: LOCAL PATRIOTISM -- CHAPTER 11: CONCLUSION.
• Sommario/riassunto: What is the impact of patriotism on citizens in democracies? Despite many judging patriotism negatively, we do not know much about its effect on citizenship. Most of the work on patriotism focuses on potential negatives that may derive from patriotism, such as its relationship with bigotry. Crucial debates over whether education should promote patriotism must revolve around a cost-benefit analysis over whether this is worthy of inclusion in pedagogy. This book aims to empirically demonstrate patriotism's impact on citizenship to determine whether it should be emphasized or abridged fully. Using data from multiple novel surveys and experiments, Sean Richey shows that patriotism is highly correlated with many normatively beneficial aspects of democratic citizenship and is not associated with unthinking obedience or xenophobia as is often suggested. Patriotism correlates with greater validated voter turnout and civic engagement, fewer incorrect predictions about the economy and conspiracy theory beliefs, and greater political trust, political efficacy, and satisfaction with democracy. This research provides a fuller picture of the impact of patriotism on public opinion and political behavior than has been provided previously in political theory or political psychology. It shows the benefits of patriotism for liberal democratic societies. Sean Richey is Professor of Political Science at Georgia State University. He is the author of Collateral Damage: The Influence Of Political Rhetoric On The Incorporation Of Second Generation Americans (2023), Political Advocacy and American Politics: Why People Fight So Often About Politics (2021), Google and Democracy: Politics and the Power of the Internet, (2018), and others.