The growing focus on brown adipocytes has spurred an interest in their potential benefits for
metabolic diseases. Brown and beige (or brite) adipocytes express high levels of uncoupling …

Objective To investigate the effect of high glucose and spent peritoneal dialysate on the
transforming growth factor-β1 (TGFβ1) synthesis of cultured human peritoneal mesothelial …

Panfacial bone fracture is challenging. Even experienced surgeons find restoration of
original facial architecture difficult because of the severe degree of fragmentation and loss of …

Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgoaceae), commonly known as “ginkgo”, is called a living fossil, and it
has been cultivated early in human history for various uses in traditional medicine and as a …

Abstract Gymnopilus junonius (Fr.) PD Orton (Cortinariaceae) is a hallucinogenic
mushroom, a well-known poisonous mushroom that is widely known as" big laughter …

Phytosterols, which are derived from plants, have various beneficial physiological effects,
including anti-hypercholesterolemic, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal activities. The …

Abstract Background FK506-binding protein 5 (FKBP5) binds to glucocorticoid receptors and
modulates glucocorticoid sensitivity. The FKBP5 gene has been implicated in the …

Background and purpose The bedside head impulse test (bHIT) is used to differentiate
vestibular neuritis (VN) from posterior circulation stroke (PCS) in patients presenting with …

Background Older adults—classified as a high‐risk group—are highly likely to experience
increased loneliness due to the implementation of various policies designed to prevent the …

Cacao bean husks, removed from roasted cacao beans, account for 10∼ 15% of the
composition of cacao beans and contain 3% polyphenols consisting of catechin …