Recent studies indicate that oxysterols, which are ligands for the nuclear hormone liver X receptors (LXR), decrease amyloid beta (Abeta) secretion in vitro. The effect was attributed primarily to… (More)
Endomorphin-2 (EM-2) is a carboxy-amidated tetrapeptide that binds the mu-opioid receptor with high affinity and is analgesic in several animal models of pain. Endomorphin peptides have been isolated… (More)
This study quantified the relationship between calibrated caliper and ultrasonographic derived measurements of bovine testicles in vivo with actual testicular length, width, volume and weight. The… (More)
To determine effects of age and administration and withdrawal of a synthetic progestin (P) on endometrial development and DNA synthesis, ewe lambs were ovariectomized on d 0 (birth) and assigned to… (More)
Volatile anesthetics including isoflurane affect all cells examined, but their mechanisms of action remain unknown. To investigate the cellular basis of anesthetic action, we are studying… (More)
Twelve attempts were made to isolate caprine arthritis-encephalitis virus (CAEV) from the uterine flushings of serologically positive superovulated does mated to serologically positive bucks. Embryos… (More)
This study was conducted to determine the relationship between testicular shape, scrotal circumference (SC) and sperm production. Twenty-seven mature Holstein bulls were evaluated subjectively and… (More)
Molecular therapy : the journal of the American…
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Neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury (SCI) represents a difficult problem that is commonly refractory to conventional medical management. To determine if spinal release of gamma-amino butyric… (More)
Efficacy of a 1% solution of sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) infused into the peritoneal cavity of ewes was evaluated for prevention of intraperitoneal adhesions resulting from surgery of the… (More)
Surgical manipulation of the female reproductive tract is part of routine bovine clinical practice. Most indications for urogenital surgery in cattle are for alleviation of dystocia or correction of… (More)