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Characterizing the Role of IL-1β in Macrophage Clearance of Citrobacter rodentium Infection
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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) are a group of conditions characterized by chronic inflammation and a dysregulated immune response of the gastrointestinal tract. The etiology is unknown; however, research has indicated a complex relationship between environmental stimuli, genetic...
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Characterizing The Role of The Chloride/Bicarbonate Exchanger AE1 in Modulating Tight Junction Properties in Renal Collecting Duct Cells
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The human kidneys maintain acid/base balance and electrolyte homeostasis. In the collecting ducts, acid secretion and bicarbonate reabsorption are facilitated by type-A intercalated cells (type-A IC). Type-A IC cells express the acid-secreting vacuolar H+-ATPase pump at the apical membrane, and...
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Spring 2022
Breathing is a vital behavior regulated by the brainstem neurons. To maintain regular ventilation, these neurons need to establish proper interactions with other neurons and process signals transmitted by various neurotransmitters. Located in the ventrolateral medulla, the neurons in the...
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Fall 2012
Preterm birth is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in newborn infants. With an estimated 15 million preterm births annually worldwide, the global burden of preterm birth is enormous. Despite decades of research, its etiology remains elusive. Preterm birth is a complex phenomenon with...
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Spring 2021
Hyperphosphatemia, elevated serum phosphate (Pi), is an electrolyte imbalance frequently associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). There are many negative consequences of hyperphosphatemia including worsening renal function, secondary hyperparathyroidism,...
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Fall 2023
Central to calcium homeostasis and bone health is adequate intestinal calcium absorption. Calcium from the diet is absorbed via either a transcellular or a paracellular pathway both of which are regulated by calciotropic hormones. In cases of low dietary calcium availability, a transcellular...
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Spring 2015
The kidneys regulate total body fluid volume, acid-base status, and electrolyte composition through the filtration of large amounts of plasma by glomerular capillaries, followed by selective reabsorption of solutes and water by renal tubules. To sustain filtration, the hydraulic pressure within...