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Gsk-3alpha Directly Regulates Beta-Adrenergic Signaling And The Response Of The Heart To Hemodynamic Stress In Mice., Jibin Zhou, Hind Lal, Xiongwen Chen, Xiying Shang, Jianliang Song, Yingxin Li, Risto Kerkela, Bradley W Doble, Katrina Macaulay, Morgan Decaul, Walter J Koch, John Farber, James Woodgett, Erhe Gao, Thomas Force

Center for Translational Medicine Faculty Papers

The glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3) family of serine/threonine kinases consists of 2 highly related isoforms, alpha and beta. Although GSK-3beta has an important role in cardiac development, much remains unknown about the function of either GSK-3 isoform in the postnatal heart. Herein, we present what we believe to be the first studies defining the role of GSK-3alpha in the mouse heart using gene targeting. Gsk3a(-/-) mice over 2 months of age developed progressive cardiomyocyte and cardiac hypertrophy and contractile dysfunction. Following thoracic aortic constriction in young mice, we observed enhanced hypertrophy that rapidly transitioned to ventricular dilatation and contractile dysfunction. …

Bowers, Joseph P. (Fa 269), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 269. Paper: Analysis of Brooks Campbell written by Joseph P. Bowers for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.

Editorial, C Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Decreased Intensity Of Japanese Encephalitis Virus Infection In Chick Chorioallantoic Membrane Under Influence Of Ultradlluted Belladonna Extract, Bhaswati Bandyopadhyay, Satadal Das, Milan Sengupta, Chandan Saha, Kartick Das, Debabrata Sarkar, Chaturbhuj Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Carica Papaya - A Multicentric Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial, Rajpal Rajpal, Anil Khurana, V Siddiqui, V Singh, B Dutta, Shakti Dey, R Jayant

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Role Of Homoeopathic Treatment In Scabies Infection In Adivasi Children Attending Ashram Shalas (Resident Schools), Chandrasekhar Goda, Prashant Tamboli, Sharmila Patil, Swarda Mhatre

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

A Preliminary Study To Evaluate Analgesic And Behavioural Activities Of The Homoeopathic Drug, Anagallis Arvensis In Rats, E Sundaram, K Singh, K Reddy, P Reddy, K.R.J Nair, Ch Raveendar, C Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Iris Tenax- A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study, P Chakraborty, A Khurana, A. K. N Singh, A Vichitra, Deepa Chakraborty, D Singh, Hari Singh, J Singh, M Rai

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Standardisation Of Homoeopathlc Drug: Pastlnaca Sativa Linn., P Subramanian, P Rao, H Gupta, Vikram Singh, C Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

A Multicentric Open Clinicaltrial To Evaluate The Usefulness Of 13 Predefined Homoeopathic Medicines In The Management Of Acute Rhinitis In Children, Chaturbhuja Nayak, Vikram Singh, Krishna Singh, Hari Singh, Praveen Oberai, Varanasi Roja, Maya Padmanabhan, Sunil Prasad, Manu Arya

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Integrative Health Studies Newsletter, Ciis

Integrative Health Studies Newsletter

This is the Summer 2010 issue of the Integrative Health Studies Newsletter at CIIS.

Enhanced Psychosocial Well-Being Following Participation In A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program Is Associated With Increased Natural Killer Cell Activity., Carolyn Y Fang, Diane K Reibel, Margaret L Longacre, Steven Rosenzweig, Donald E Campbell, Steven D Douglas

Marcus Institute of Integrative Health Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programs have consistently been shown to enhance the psychosocial well-being of participants. Given the well-established association between psychosocial factors and immunologic functioning, it has been hypothesized that enhanced psychosocial well-being among MBSR participants would be associated with corresponding changes in markers of immune activity.

OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to examine changes in psychosocial and immunologic measures in a heterogeneous patient sample following participation in a MBSR program.

DESIGN: A single-group, pretest/post-test design was utilized.

SETTING: The intervention was conducted at an academic health center.

SUBJECTS: This pilot study involved 24 participants (aged …

Discovery Of Quinic Acid Derivatives As Oral Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Kui Zeng

Theses and Dissertations (ETD)

Quinic acid (QA) esters found in hot water extracts of Uncaria tomentosa (a.k.a. Cat’s claw) exert anti-inflammatory activity through mechanisms involving inhibition of the pro-inflammatory transcription factor nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB). Herein, we described the synthesis and biological testing of novel QA derivatives. Inhibition of NF-κB was assessed using A549 (Type II alveolar epithelial-like) cells that stably express a secreted alkaline phosphatase (SEAP) reporter driven by an NF-κB response element. A549- NF-κB cells were stimulated with TNF-α (10 ng/mL) in the presence or absence of QA derivative for 18 hours followed by measurement of SEAP activity. Amide substitution at …

Mosley, Della Cassidy, 1883-1968 (Sc 2234), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and selected scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 2234. "Physician's Record" forms on which Della Cassidy Mosley, of Alvaton, Kentucky, recorded birth information about infants she delivered as a midwife in Warren County and Allen County, Kentucky. Includes blank forms as well as a photo of Mosley and her obituary.

Norris, Ruby (Fa 218), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of collection (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 218. Paper: "[Folk Medicine in Cumberland County]" written by Ruby Norris for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.

Mental Health, Naturally: The Family Guide To Holistic Care For A Healthy Mind And Body, P. S. Mcmillen

Library Faculty Research

Inspite of its rather intimidating size, this is a very readable book on the entire gamut of holistic approaches — everything from nutrition to magnets — for treating some of the most prevalent mental health issues.

Editorial, C Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Homoeopathic Raw Drug Plant Sources- Ii: Non-Angiosperm Groups Bryophytes, Pteridophytes & Gymnosperms, D Baburat, H Gupta

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Among the plants used in the homoeopathic system of medicine,by far a large number are derived from the flowering plants. Of the lower groups,those having chlorophyll but lacking a proper organized higher plant structure belong to Algae and Lichens which have been dealt with separately, along with the non- chlorophyllous Fungi. The Bryophytes constitute a separate group of which only one representative is used in Homoeopathy. These plants too lack an organized plant body though analogous structures begin to evolve. From the group of plants known as Pteridophytes, an organized plant body structure emerges having stem-like,root-like and leaf-like organs.Only five …

Usefulness Of Homoeopathic Therapy In Distress During Climacteric Years, S Bindra, Jaya Gupta, Vikram Singh, C Naya

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

A Prospective Multicenter Observational Study To Evolve The Usefulness Of The Nine Predefined Homoeopathic Medicines In Furunculosis, C Nayak, V Singh, K Singh, H Singh, P Chakravorty, S Kaushik, V Roja, K Patidar, M Padmanabhan

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.