Differential partitioning of maternal fatty acid and phospholipid in neonate mosquito larvae.
AuthorsAtella GC, Shahabuddin M
JournalJ Exp Biol
PubMed ID12409488
'In animals, lipids are a source of energy, cell membrane components, signaling pathway modulators and emulsifying agents. In egg-laying animals, maternal yolk lipids, imported into the egg before laying, are metabolized or distributed in the developing embryo to serve these functions. Studies with birds, reptiles and insects have described lipid ... More
COMP-angiopoietin-1 promotes wound healing through enhanced angiogenesis, lymphangiogenesis, and blood flow in a diabetic mouse model.
AuthorsCho CH, Sung HK, Kim KT, Cheon HG, Oh GT, Hong HJ, Yoo OJ, Koh GY
JournalProc Natl Acad Sci U S A
PubMed ID16543381
Microvascular dysfunction is a major cause of impaired wound healing seen in diabetic patients. Therefore, reestablishment of structural and functional microvasculature could be beneficial to promote wound healing in these patients. Angiopoietin-1 (Ang1) is a specific growth factor functioning to generate a stable and functional vasculature through the Tie2 and ... More