Traditional Chinese Medicine Blog

2010-04-29T07:42:00.001-07:00

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Depression Database: Genetic Factors: Transporters: SLCO1C1 (solute carrier organic anion transporter family, member 1C1)

2010-04-29T07:41:00.001-07:00

SLCO1C1 (solute carrier organic anion transporter family, member 1C1)

Other Symbols:

OATP-F, OATP1, OATP1C1, OATPRP5, SLC21A14

Disease relevance:

This gene belongs to the organic anion transporter family. It is a thyroid hormone transporter found at the blood-brain barrier. Polymorphisms in the gene, especially OATP1C1-intron3C > T and the OATP1C1-C3035T, are related [...] http://digg.com/u1Ujew

Depression Database: Genetic Factors: Transporters: SLC6A4 (solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, serotonin), member 4)

2010-04-26T16:23:00.001-07:00

SLC6A4 (solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, serotonin), member 4)

Other Symbols:

5-HTT, 5-HTTLPR, 5HTT, HTT, OCD1, SERT, hSERT

1) Disease relevance:

This gene belongs to the sodium:neurotransmitter symporter family and is incharge of transporting the neurotransmitter serotonin from synaptic spaces to presynaptic neurons. It is an important regulator of the serotonergic [...] http://digg.com/u1UXwT

Depression Database: Genetic Factors: Transporters: SLC6A3 (solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, dopamine), member 3)

2010-04-23T13:16:00.001-07:00

SLC6A3 (solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, dopamine), member 3)

Other Symbols:

DAT, DAT1

1) Disease relevance:

This gene is a dopamine transporter. It belongs to the sodium- and chloride-dependent neurotransmitter transporter family. Variations in the gene are linked to idiopathic epilepsy, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, dependence on alcohol and cocaine, and susceptibility to [...] http://digg.com/u1UHxc

Depression Database: Genetic Factors: Transporters: SLC6A2 (solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, noradrenalin), member 2)

2010-04-22T17:17:00.001-07:00

SLC6A2 (solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, noradrenalin), member 2)

Other Symbols:

NAT1, NET, NET1, SLC6A5

Disease relevance:

This gene is a member of the sodium:neurotransmitter symporter family. It is involved in the regulation of norepinephrine homeostasis and central nervous monoaminergic homeostasis. It is one of the primary targets of many antidepressants. Dysfunction [...] http://digg.com/u1UE85

Depression Database: Genetic Factors: Transporters: SLC18A1 (solute carrier family 18 (vesicular monoamine), member 1)

2010-04-19T12:19:00.003-07:00

SLC18A1 (solute carrier family 18 (vesicular monoamine), member 1)

Other Symbols:

CGAT, VAT1, VMAT1

Disease relevance:

The vesicular monoamine transporter helps gathering cytosolic monoamines into vesicles. It is critical to the normal function of the monoaminergic systems that have been associated with human neuropsychiatric disorders. Its substrates include important drugs such as reserpine and tetrabenazine. GWA studies [...] http://digg.com/u1Tsib

Depression Database: Genetic Factors: Transporters: ABCA13 (ATP-binding cassette, sub-family A (ABC1), member 13)

2010-04-19T12:19:00.001-07:00

ABCA13 (ATP-binding cassette, sub-family A (ABC1), member 13)

Other Symbols:

DKFZp313D2411, FLJ16398, FLJ33876, FLJ33951

Disease relevance:

This gene is belongs to the ABC gene subfamily A (ABCA) and is a lipid transporter gene. It is found to be a candidate gene in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression (Knight et al., 2009).

Sample size:

100 cases with [...] http://digg.com/u1TsiZ

Inflammation Database: genes: AGT (angiotensinogen (serpin peptidase inhibitor, clade A, member 8))

2010-03-25T17:20:00.001-07:00

AGT (angiotensinogen (serpin peptidase inhibitor, clade A, member 8))

[ANHU, FLJ92595, FLJ97926, SERPINA8]

- Hyperglycemia may be related to the adverse renal effects of angiotensin II (AII). In the kidney, the glomerular mesangial cell is the main target of AII action. Glucose augments angiotensin II-induced proinflammatory gene expression in human mesangial cells (Naito et al., 2009). AII [...] http://digg.com/u1Rh2n

Inflammation Database: genes involved in inflammation: AGER (advanced glycosylation end product-specific receptor)

2010-03-24T17:16:00.001-07:00

AGER (advanced glycosylation end product-specific receptor)

[DAMA-358M23.4, MGC22357, RAGE]

- This gene belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily of cell surface molecules (RefSeq, 2010). Higher oxidant stress and inflammation (OS/infl) have been associated with aging-related diseases and advanced glycation end products (AGEs). AGE receptor-1 (AGER1) is an antioxidant and can reduce OS/infl. Reduction of AGEs in normal diets [...] http://digg.com/u1RbjN

Inflammation Database: genes involved in inflammation: ADORA3 (adenosine A3 receptor) – ADRB3 (adrenergic, beta-3-, receptor)

2010-03-23T16:18:00.001-07:00

ADORA3 (adenosine A3 receptor)

[RP11-552M11.7, A3AR, AD026, bA552M11.5]

This gene is a member of the family of adenosine receptors. They are G-protein-coupled receptors that are involved in intracellular signaling pathways. This gene mediates a sustained cardioprotective effect during cardiac ischemia. It is associated with the inhibition of neutrophil degranulation in neutrophil-mediated tissue injury. (RefSeq, 2010)

Over-expression [...] http://digg.com/u1RVfH

Inflammation Database: genes involved in inflammation: ADIPOR1 (adiponectin receptor 1) – ADORA2A (adenosine A2a receptor)

2010-03-22T13:19:00.001-07:00

ADIPOR1 (adiponectin receptor 1)

[ACDCR1, CGI-45, CGI45, FLJ25385, FLJ42464, PAQR1, TESBP1A]

The adiponectin receptors, ADIPOR1 and ADIPOR2 mediate elevated AMPK and PPAR-alpha ligand activities, as well as fatty acid oxidation and glucose uptake by adiponectin (OMIM, 2010). In patients with chronic hepatitis C (HCV), adiponectin was found to be linked to steatosis only in males [...] http://digg.com/u1RP4G

Inflammation Database: genes involved in inflammation: ADIPOQ (adiponectin)

2010-03-17T16:18:00.001-07:00

ADIPOQ (adiponectin, C1Q and collagen domain containing)

[ACDC, ACRP30, ADIPQTL1, ADPN, APM-1, APM1, GBP28, adiponectin]

Total and high-molecular weight (HMW) adiponectin are correlated with markers of insulin secretion and insulinemia, endothelial function, and inflammation (Fargnoli et al., 2010).

HMW adiponectin has been found to contribute to the renal inflammation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (Song et al., [...] http://digg.com/u1QodT

Inflammation Database: genes involved in inflammation: ADAMTS13 – ADCYAP1

2010-03-09T17:16:00.001-08:00

ADAMTS13 (ADAM metallopeptidase with thrombospondin type 1 motif, 13)

[C9orf8, DKFZp434C2322, FLJ42993, MGC118899, MGC118900, TTP, VWFCP, vWF-CP]

ADAMTS13 activity was found to decline with the extent of inflammatory responses (Bockmeyer et al., 2008). Systemic inflammation results in the deficiency of ADAMTS13, and such effect activates hemostasis. Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) is one of the sequelae of sepsis. [...] http://digg.com/u1Pm5I

Inflammation Database: genes involved in inflammation: ADA – ADAMTS10

2010-03-08T12:35:00.001-08:00

ADA (adenosine deaminase)

Adenosine elimination on human airway epithelia is mediated by proteins including adenosine deaminase 1 (ADA1), concentrative nucleoside transporter (CNT)2, and CNT3 (Hirsh et al., 2007). These proteins are important regulators of adenosine-mediated inflammation. The study of pediatric patients with chronic hypoxia having cardiac surgery showed significant elevation in plasma adenosine deaminase (ADA) activity [...] http://digg.com/u1PeRc

Inflammation Database: genes involved in inflammation: ABCB1 – ACP5

2010-02-20T17:14:00.001-08:00

ABCB1 (ATP-binding cassette, sub-family B (MDR/TAP), member 1)

[ABC20, CD243, CLCS, GP170, MDR1, MGC163296, P-GP, PGY1]

In inflamed intestinal epithelium (IE) of patients with gastrointestinal disorders, MDR1 expression is significantly lower (Blokzijl et al., 2007). Reduced MDR1 levels may aggravate inflammation in the intestines.

Related diseases: Crohn’s disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), diverticulitis, collagenous colitis.

Reference:

Blokzijl, H., Vander Borght, [...] http://digg.com/u1Nsjb

Stroke: symptoms, types, risk factors, and prevention

2010-02-10T17:12:00.001-08:00

What is stroke: symptoms, types, and risk factors

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the US. Stroke is also called a “brain attack.” Similar to heart attack, stroke happens when the blood flow to part of the brain is blocked. The brain cells may be damaged or die when they cannot get [...] http://digg.com/u1N1ba

Hypertension: diagnosis, risk factors, and prevention

2010-02-09T19:14:00.001-08:00

What is hypertension: symptoms, diagnosis, and risk factors

Only about half of people having hypertension are treated, and more than 30 percent of those who have hypertension do not know it. The force of blood against vessel walls is blood pressure. When the heart contracts, the blood pressure measured is called systolic pressure. When the heart [...] http://digg.com/u1MtsP

Heart disease: symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, and prevention

2010-02-09T16:14:00.001-08:00

What is heart disease: symptoms, diagnosis, and risk factors

Heart disease is the first leading cause of death in the US, accounting for about 500,000 sudden deaths each year. It is also called coronary artery disease. Heart disease is caused by the accumulation of fatty deposits, the cholesterol plaque in the coronary arteries. Coronary arteries bring [...] http://digg.com/u1Mt0T

Gum disease, gingivitis, and periodontitis: symptoms and prevention

2010-02-08T14:09:00.001-08:00

What is gum disease: symptoms and related factors

Gum disease is also called periodontal disease. It is caused by the accumulation of plaques between the gums and teeth. The plaques are sticky substances containing bacteria. Gingivitis is a mild gum disease with swollen and red gums that may bleed easily, often accompanied with bad breath.

Gingivitis is [...] http://digg.com/u1Mn6P

Gout: symptoms, types, and prevention

2010-02-07T19:12:00.001-08:00

What is gout: symptoms and types

Gout is a type of arthritis that may show symptoms as intense and burning pain, stiffness, and tenderness in joints which are hot, red, and swollen. It can usually be seen in joints with osteoarthritis. Gouts may occur when the kidney is abnormal in excreting uric acid, which is generated [...] http://digg.com/u1Mj4J

Fibromyalgia: symptoms, factors, and prevention

2010-02-05T19:11:00.001-08:00

What is fibromyalgia: symptoms and factors

Millions of Americans are affected by fibromyalgia, a condition of chronic aching, pain, and tenderness in muscles and other soft tissues in the neck, back, shoulders, arms, hips, and thighs. The pain can be moderate or severe, and interfere with common daily activities. However, fibromyalgia does not lead to problems [...] http://digg.com/u1MWbs

Heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): the symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention through diets, herbs, and lifestyles

2010-02-05T14:13:00.001-08:00

What is heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): the symptoms and diagnosis

Heartburn is the abnormal condition that stomach acid flows back into esophagus, the muscular tube from the mouth to the stomach. In normal conditions, there is a muscular valve at the bottom of the esophagus called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) that keeps substances [...] http://digg.com/u1MVi9

Gallstones: the symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, prevention, and treatment

2010-02-04T17:11:00.001-08:00

What are gallstones: the symptoms and diagnosis

The gallbladder stores bile, which is produced by the liver to help digest fat. The contents in bile include water, salt, cholesterol, and bilirubin. Bilirubin is a pigment that makes stools look brown. Bile is released into the small intestine after eating. Gallstones are tiny stones formed from hard [...] http://digg.com/u1MQ36

Fatigue: symptoms, causes, and prevention

2010-02-03T14:11:00.001-08:00

What is fatigue: symptoms and causes

Fatigue is a feeling of lingering tiredness, lack of energy, and difficulties in concentration. Short-term fatigue, the feeling of tiredness after stressful events is normal and can recover quickly. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is long-term fatigue that lasts more than 6 months, characterized with exhaustion and flu-like symptoms such as [...] http://digg.com/u1MHQV

Diabetes: symptoms, factors, and prevention

2010-02-02T16:11:00.001-08:00

What is diabetes: symptoms, types, and risk factors

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in the US. Diabetes is the disease with high levels of blood-glucose of more than 200mg/dl. During digestion, the body converts carbohydrates from the starches and sugars in the foods into glucose. Glucose is the sugar that the body [...] http://digg.com/u1MAlZ

Depression: the symptoms, factors, and prevention

2010-02-01T16:08:00.001-08:00

What is depression: the symptoms and factors

More than 10 million Americans have the problem of depression. Depression may range from a mild problem to a serious life-threatening disease. Most people may experience certain degrees of depression for some time in their lives. The symptoms of depression include continuous loss of energy, feelings of sadness and [...] http://digg.com/u1M5KZ

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): the symptoms, factors, and prevention

2010-02-01T12:09:00.001-08:00

What is irritable bowel syndrome: the symptoms and factors

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common problem of the digestive system in the US, influencing more than 10 percent of people. It is also called spastic colon. It is the spasms of the intestines shown as irregular bowel habits, alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea, [...] http://digg.com/u1M4KR

Diarrhea: the symptoms, causes, and prevention

2010-01-30T21:08:00.001-08:00

What is diarrhea: the symptoms and causes

Symptoms of diarrhea include frequent loose or watery stools, usually more than three times a day, sometimes with bloody stools if it is serious. Other symptoms include abdominal cramps and pain, nausea, or even fever. Viral or bacterial infections are the common cause of diarrhea. The process of diarrhea [...] http://digg.com/u1Lms6

Constipation: the symptoms, causes, and prevention

2010-01-29T13:08:00.001-08:00

What is constipation: the symptoms and causes

Constipation is the problem that stools are hard, dry, small, and difficult to pass. In healthy people, normal bowel habits vary from three times a day to three times a week. Constipation occurs when the normal pattern changes with infrequent bowel movements. Other symptoms include incomplete elimination of stools, [...] http://digg.com/u1Lhow

What is glaucoma: the symptoms, types, and risk factors

2010-01-28T19:07:00.001-08:00

Although millions of Americans have glaucoma, many of them do not know. Glaucoma may cause blindness. However, it is preventable. The fluid pressure in the eyeball is called intraocular pressure. If the intraocular pressure is too high, it may block the blood flow to the optic nerve and damage the nerve. Before the problem occurs, [...] http://digg.com/u1LcQn

Cataracts: the symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and prevention

2010-01-27T14:24:00.001-08:00

What are cataracts, the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment

About 50 percent of people between 50 and 64 have cataracts, and this number increases to about 100 percent in those over 75. Cataracts are cloudy areas in the eye lens. The eye problem develops slowly, as the light is obstructed or distorted, resulting in opaque of [...] http://digg.com/u1LW8Q

Skin cancer: the types, symptoms, risk factors, and prevention

2010-01-26T21:06:00.001-08:00

What is skin cancer: the types, symptoms, and risk factors

The rates of skin cancer are increasing the US in recent years. Most skin cancers occur on the face, neck, chest, ears, and arms. This may be because when people spend less time outdoors in the sun, they are less accustomed to ultraviolet (UV) light. The [...] http://digg.com/u1LT0o

Lung cancer: symptoms, risk factors, and prevention

2010-01-25T13:09:00.001-08:00

Symptoms and risk factors of lung cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. At early stages, there are usually no symptoms. Symptoms during later stages include cough, phlegm, blood sputum, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain, persistent lung infections, fatigue, and weight loss.

About twenty percent of lung cancers are fast growing and spreading, [...] http://digg.com/u1LFYU

Colorectal cancer: symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, and prevention

2010-01-24T17:04:00.001-08:00

What is colorectal cancer, the symptoms, and diagnosis

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the US. It is the cancer of the large intestine, including the colon and rectum. It usually begins with a polyp, which may grow into a malignant tumor over five to ten years. About half of colon [...] http://digg.com/u1LAjp

Avoid risk factors from foods and diets for cancer prevention

2010-01-14T22:10:00.001-08:00

Healthy dietary habits are crucial for cancer prevention. More than 40 percent of all cancers may be related to dietary or nutritional factors. Fat intake, especially animal fat, has been considered one of the most important risk factors of cancers, especially cancers of the colon, rectum, kidney, breast, uterus, and prostate. Fat may be a [...] http://digg.com/u1KD4o

What is cancer: categories, early signs, and risk factors

2010-01-13T18:09:00.001-08:00

Categories of cancer

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US and accounts for about 25% of all deaths. Cancer is a malignant disease caused by unlimited reproduction of abnormal cells, which form tumors, disturb normal physiological functions and destroy normal tissues.

Cancer cells can develop their own blood vessels and take nutrients away [...] http://digg.com/u1K4Kt

What is breast cancer: symptoms, risk factors, diets, nutrition, and prevention

2010-01-12T13:12:00.001-08:00

Symptoms

Beast cancer is the second cause of cancer deaths in American women (the first cause is lung cancer). In women between the age of 40 and 55, it is the leading cause of cancer deaths. Although it rarely happens, it can occur in men too. It can grow slowly or spread to lymph nodes and [...] http://digg.com/u1Jyhh

How to heal back pain naturally: exercises, diets, and mind-body therapy

2009-12-30T18:34:00.001-08:00

Exercises and postures

Activities such as walking, swimming, stretching, and aerobic exercises are good for protecting the spine and relieving back pain. Exercises can strengthen the body and prevent back pain. Exercises such as curl-ups, press-ups, sit-ups, and hamstring stretch are especially helpful for back problems. Stomach-strengthening exercises such as using abdominal rollers can strengthen abdominal [...] http://digg.com/u1J0IF

What is back pain: the symptoms, causes, and factors

2009-12-29T18:30:00.001-08:00

Back pain affects millions of Americans and can be caused by many reasons. Back pain includes acute and chronic types. Acute back pain occurs quickly and may be caused by movements or injuries. Chronic back pain often comes and goes. Acute back pain may sometimes become chronic.

Strain, overuse, or improper movement may sprain the ligaments, [...] http://digg.com/u1IsFI

How to prevent and heal arthritis: diets, nutritional supplements, herbal products, and life styles

2009-12-28T19:32:00.001-08:00

Diets and foods

Proper diets, nutrition, and stress reduction are essential for the prevention and healing of arthritis. Vegetarian diets may help reduce inflammation, while animal fats may increase inflammatory responses. Fatty meats and dairy products are suggested to be reduced in diets for arthritis patients. Tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine need to be completely avoided, especially [...] http://digg.com/u1Io0i

Pharmacogenomics Database of Allergies: Genes and Polymorphisms Associated with Allergies: A

2009-12-27T18:32:00.001-08:00

* ABP1

Full Name:

amiloride binding protein 1 (amine oxidase (copper-containing)) [Homo sapiens]

Other Symbols:

ABP, AOC1, DAO, DAO1, KAO

Other Names:

amiloride binding protein 1; amiloride-binding protein; amiloride-binding protein-1; amiloride-sensitive amine oxidase; diamine oxidase; histaminase; kidney amine oxidase

Chromosome Location:

7q34-q36

OMIMID:

104610

GeneID:

Disease association:

The protein may be associated with the level of histamine and food allergy.

Reference:

- Analysis of [...] http://digg.com/u1Ikcc

What are the symptoms, types, and causes of arthritis

2009-12-25T15:30:00.001-08:00

Arthritis is a disorder of joints and connective tissue with inflammatory symptoms of pain, stiffness, and swelling. Serious arthritis may result in crippling and disability. Older people are affected by arthritis more often than younger people, although the disease may occur at any age. There are more than 100 types of arthritis disorders.

Osteoarthritis

The most common [...] http://digg.com/u1Ide9

How to have healthy diets and eating habits for weight loss

2009-12-23T14:32:00.001-08:00

Healthy eating habits

What and how a person eats are often more important than how much a person eats. Having regular meals is important for maintaining a healthy weight. Skipping meals, overeating, or taking snacks are not good habits for weight management. Skipping meals often have opposite effects, as the sense of deprivation of food may [...] http://digg.com/u1IXfI

Combine cutting calories with exercises for weight loss

2009-12-22T14:30:00.001-08:00

Here is the formula to find out the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and the necessary calories to maintain basic physiological functions such as heart beat and body temperature:

For women: BMR = Weight (in kilograms) X 0.9 X 24

For men: BMR = Weight (in kilograms) X 24

An approximate calculation of the calories you need:

For sedentary people: [...] http://digg.com/u1ITKM

What is obesity: basic concepts, weight gain causes and factors, aging, and BMI

2009-12-21T13:30:00.001-08:00

Obesity, other diseases, and aging

Obesity is associated with other diseases including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, ischemic stroke, gallstones, low-back pain, arthritis, and cancers. Sometimes losing just five to ten percent of the body weight can reduce the risks for developing other diseases such as heart disease and hypertension.

Obesity is [...] http://digg.com/u1IPEd

How to prevent and heal Alzheimer’s disease naturally?

2009-12-18T13:25:00.001-08:00

Nutritional supplements

Nutritional supplements can be helpful for relieving Alzheimerâs disease. Because free radical damages play an important role in Alzheimerâs disease, antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, and E, as well as selenium may neutralize free radical damages and reduce the damages. Foods that are rich in these antioxidants include raisins, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, [...] http://digg.com/u1IFs5

What is Alzheimer’s disease: the facts, symptoms, factors, and causes

2009-12-17T16:26:00.001-08:00

About 5 million Americans have Alzheimerâs disease. More than 50 percent of dementia cases are caused by Alzheimerâs disease. About 20 percent of 75-84 year old people have Alzheimerâs disease, and about 50 percent of those older than 85 have the disease.

Alzheimerâs disease is a progressive and degenerative disorder of the brain. The disease impairs [...] http://digg.com/u1ID9J

How to prevent and heal allergies: diets, nutritional supplements, natural herbs, acupressure, and lifestyles

2009-12-16T13:22:00.001-08:00

Changing lifestyles can help prevent and heal allergies. Avoid allergens is one of the most important ways. Avoid foods and foods containing the ingredients that may cause allergies. Exercise inside home to avoid high pollen during allergy season. Wash bedding in hot water weekly can help avoid dust mites. Cover the mattress and box spring [...] http://digg.com/u1I9OD

What are the types and symptoms of allergies

2009-12-16T12:34:00.001-08:00

The abnormal immune responses are shown as symptoms on the parts of the body that usually have contacted the allergens. More than ten percent of Americans are affected by allergic rhinitis. For example, airborne pollen from trees, grasses, or weeds may cause seasonal allergic rhinitis such as hay fever shown as sneezing, stuffy or runny [...] http://digg.com/u1I9H0

What are the causes and factors of allergies

2009-12-15T21:23:00.001-08:00

About twenty percent of Americans are allergic to something. Allergies may contribute to other diseases including bronchitis, gastrointestinal disorders, kidney problems, obesity, diabetes, palpitation, rheumatoid arthritis, headaches and migraines, depression, and eczema.

The most common factors of allergies are particles floating in the air, such as pollen. The most common allergy is hay fever. Allergies are [...] http://digg.com/u1I7Hq

Privacy Policy for PharmTao.com

2009-12-15T13:21:00.001-08:00

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At PharmTao.com, we recognize that privacy of your personal information is important. Here is information on what types of personal information we receive and collect when you use and visit PharmTao.com, and how we safeguard your information.Â We never sell your personal information to third [...] http://digg.com/u1I6EM

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Immunoinformatics Databases and Tools for Microarray and Gene Expression Analyses

2009-11-18T18:32:00.001-08:00

Name

URL

Description

RefDIC
http://ping.fm/xq5mo
Database of mRNAs and proteins of the immune system

Immunological Genome Project
http://ping.fm/7wNUp
Microarray analyses in mouse immune system

Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO)
http://ping.fm/bAZ7I
Gene expression and microarray resource

Microarray Informatics at EBI
http://ping.fm/TzIEk
Microarray data analyses

NHGRI Microarray Project
http://ping.fm/YI58A
Resources for arrays

Bibliography on Microarray Data Analysis
http://ping.fm/vbem0
Links, publications of microarray data analysis

Stanford Microarray [...] http://digg.com/u1Ge7F

Databases and Tools for Analysis of Pathways and Interactions of the Immune System

2009-11-18T18:30:00.003-08:00

Name

URL

Description

InnateDB
http://www.innatedb.ca/
Interactions and pathways in

innate immune responses

Innate Immune Database (IIDB)
http://ping.fm/9TJc4
Genes involved with immune responses

JenPep
http://ping.fm/Z3VVB
Protein-peptide interactions in the immune system

InnateImmunity-SystemsBiology.org
http://ping.fm/L2ma3
Innate immunity, inflammation, septic shock

Pathogen Interaction Gateway (PIG)
http://ping.fm/U2mqG
Host-pathogen, protein-protein interactions

VirusMINT
http://ping.fm/wLfFF
Human-viral protein interactions

NetPath
http://www.netpath.org/
Pathways in humans, including immune pathways

KEGG
http://ping.fm/ntBJc
Pathway maps, tables, catalogs

Reactome
www.reactome.org/
A pathway database

HPRD
http://www.hprd.org/
Pathways and interaction database

GenMapp
http://www.genmapp.org/
Pathway tools

BioCyc
http://www.biocyc.org/
Pathway databases

Pathguide
http://ping.fm/6JWFL
The pathway resource [...] http://digg.com/u1Ge7E

Biomedical Standards and Terminologies for Translational Bioinformatics Studies

2009-11-18T18:30:00.001-08:00

Name

URL

Content

Health Level Seven (HL7)
http://www.hl7.org/
Standards of health information technology

GELLO
http://ping.fm/lwB1z
A guideline query language

GuideLine Interchange Format (GLIF)
http://ping.fm/dbiXe
For sharing of clinical guidelines

Unified Medical Language System (UMLS)
http://ping.fm/Bbecx
Terminology and coding standards

Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine -Clinical Terms (SNOMED-CT)
http://ping.fm/NbOeYSnomed/snomed_main.html
A clinical terminology

International Classification of Disease (ICD)
http://ping.fm/alKQ6
Disease classifications

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4)
http://ping.fm/5K3qn
Terms of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services

Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes [...] http://digg.com/u1Ge7G

Databases and Tools for Analysis of Genetic Variations of the Immune System

2009-11-18T15:36:00.001-08:00

Name

URL

Description

IPD
http://ping.fm/gAzEx
Immuno-polymorphism database

dbMHC
http://ping.fm/flWaj
MHC DNA and clinical

dbLRC
http://ping.fm/lpd4Z
Database of human Leukocyte Receptor Complex (LRC)

MHC Haplotype Project
http://ping.fm/60gXp
Association studies of MHC-related diseases

SNEP
http://ping.fm/p6ddS
Prediction of SNP-derived epitopes

SiPep (SNPBinder)
http://www.sipep.org/
Prediction of minor histocompatibility antigens

International HapMap Project
http://snp.cshl.org/
Databases of sequence variations

dbSNP
http://ping.fm/5lvdb
NCBIâs database of SNPs

Allele Frequencies Database
http://ping.fm/kjBKO
On alleles in human populations

http://digg.com/u1Gddm

Databases and Tools for Structure-Function Analysis of the Immune System

2009-11-18T13:29:00.001-08:00

Name

URL

Description

IMGTÂ®, the international ImMunoGeneTics information systemÂ®
http://imgt.cines.fr/
Database of the IG, TR, MHC, IgSF, MhcSF and RPI

ABG
http://ping.fm/sdC2M
Antibody 3D structures

Immunome
http://ping.fm/fNLG9
Immunity related proteins, structures, ontology terms

Basic Local Alignment Search Tool

(BLAST)
http://ping.fm/WhkZs
Sequence comparison

CLUSTAL W
http://ping.fm/3qI96
A tool for sequence alignment

Motif Scan
http://ping.fm/TIFwd
Finding sequence motifs/patterns

PredictProtein
http://ping.fm/hxnVK
Prediction of protein secondary structures

Protein Data Bank (PDB)
http://ping.fm/SdOk6
3D structure data

Molecular Modeling Database [...] http://digg.com/u1GdFc

Immunoinformatics Databases and Tools for T Cells, B Cells, and Epitope Analyses

2009-11-18T13:28:00.001-08:00

Name

URL

Description

Immune Epitope Database

and Analysis Resource (IEDB)

http://ping.fm/Acr5a
Database of antibody, T cell epitopes

AntiJen Database

http://ping.fm/l4zT7
Database of peptide-MHC binding,

T, B cell epitopes, TAP

Epitome

http://ping.fm/1B3Nh
Database of antigenic epitopes

CED

http://ping.fm/rsKlj
Conformational Epitope Database

MIMOX

http://ping.fm/EDr2N
Phage display based epitope mapping

EpiJen

http://ping.fm/Qc46z
Prediction of T cell epitopes

MHCPred

http://ping.fm/ExBVs
Quantitative prediction of

peptide-MHC binding

RankPep

http://ping.fm/C7n1Q
Prediction of peptide-MHC binding

EPIMHC

http://ping.fm/kSiew
Database of [...] http://digg.com/u1GdFa

Anti-Influenza Herbs: Ginseng and Salviae

2009-11-10T16:49:00.001-08:00

Herbs and Herbal Extracts

Ginseng and Salviae

Effects and Interactions

The herbs may have anti-influenza effects. Ginseng and Salviae may be used as potential mucosal adjuvants against influenza viruses. They may serve as immuno-modulators during influenza virus infection (Quan et al., 2007).

Mechanisms

Co-administration of influenza virus A (PR8) vaccine and ginseng or Salviae extract? may have

Enhanced [...]

http://digg.com/u1G75V

Anti-Influenza Herb: Geranium sanguineum L. (PC)

2009-11-09T14:47:00.001-08:00

Nutrients

Polyphenols

Herbs and Herbal Extracts

The aerial roots of Geranium sanguineum L. (PC)

Effects and Interactions

The herb may have anti-influenza effects. A polyphenol-rich extract from the aerial roots of Geranium sanguineum L. (PC) has been found to protect mice from mortality in the A/Aichi/2/68 (H3N2) influenza infection (Serkedjieva et al., 2008). At the dose of 5.4 [...] http://digg.com/u1G2aA

Anti-Influenza Herb: Elsholtzia rugulosa (Lamiaceae)

2009-11-08T16:48:00.001-08:00

Nutrients

Flavonoids

Herbs and Herbal Extracts

Flavonoids from Elsholtzia rugulosa (Lamiaceae)

General Background

It is a Chinese herb generally used for healing cold and fever.

Effects and Interactions

Flavonoids extracted from the herb have anti-influenza activities. Specifically, the herbal extract can inhibit the neuraminidase (NA) segment of influenza (Liu et al., 2008).

Reference

Liu, A. L., [...]

http://digg.com/u1FyWe

Anti-Influenza Herb: Cochinchina Momordica As A Potential Adjuvant for Influenza Vaccines

2009-11-06T12:48:00.001-08:00

Herbs and Herbal Extracts

Crude extraction from Cochinchina momordica seeds (ECMS) through ethanol extraction.

General Background

Cochinchina momordica is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb (called ?Mu Bie Zi? in Chinese).

Effects and Interactions

Crude extraction from Cochinchina momordica seeds (ECMS) has been found to be a potential adjuvant for the improvement of the immune responses [...]

http://digg.com/u1FrRn

ABCA1 Transporter: Disease Association : Coronary Disease

2009-11-05T22:48:00.001-08:00

ABCA1 Transporter: Disease Association:

Coronary Disease:

- The R219K polymorphism of ABCA1 is related with altered lipoprotein levels, and may affect the high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) response to pravastatin in Chinese patients with coronary heart disease (CHD).

(Effect of R219K polymorphism of the ABCA1 gene on the lipid-lowering effect of pravastatin in Chinese patients with coronary heart disease. Li [...] http://digg.com/u1FoP5

Anti-infleunza Herb: Chaenomeles sinensis K (OEHNE)

2009-11-05T12:49:00.001-08:00

Nutrients

Polyphenols

Herbal extracts

50% ethanol extract of the fruit of Chaenomeles sinensis (?Mu Gua? in Chinese)

General Background

It is a traditional Chinese medicine to treat throat diseases.

Effects and Interactions

The herbal extract may have antiviral effects. High molecular weight polyphenols in the fruit extract can inhibit influenza viruses. Treatment with the extract at concentrations higher than [...] http://digg.com/u1FmlV

ABCA1 Transporter: Tissue Distribution

2009-11-04T16:50:00.001-08:00

ABCA1 Transporter: Tissue Distribution

Macrophages:

Tissue-specific roles of ABCA1 influence susceptibility to atherosclerosis. Brunham LR, Singaraja RR, Duong M, Timmins JM, Fievet C, Bissada N, Kang MH, Samra A, Fruchart JC, McManus B, Staels B, Parks JS, Hayden MR. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2009 Apr;29(4):548-54. Epub 2009 Feb 5. PMID: 19201688

Alternate transcripts expressed in response to [...] http://digg.com/u1FjKD

Flavonoids Have Anti-influenza Effects

2009-11-04T14:54:00.001-08:00

Flavonoids

Nutrients

Flavonoids

General Background

Flavonoids are polyphenols and commonly found in herbs. Researchers studied the structure-activity relationship (SAR) of 25 flavonoids and their effects on the neuraminidase (NA) gene of influenza virus (Liu et al., 2008). They used three typical influenza virus strains A/PR/8/34 (H1N1), A/Jinan/15/90 (H3N2), and B/Jiangshu/10/2003.

Effects and [...]

http://digg.com/u1Fj15

ABCA1 ? Polymorphisms/Variants/SNPs/Pharmacogenomics

2009-11-03T16:51:00.001-08:00

ABCA1

Polymorphisms/Variants/SNPs/Pharmacogenomics

dbSNP

SNP VarView

GeneView in dbSNP

Prediction:

Accurate prediction of the functional significance of single nucleotide polymorphisms and mutations in the ABCA1 gene. Brunham LR, Singaraja RR, Pape TD, Kejariwal A, Thomas PD, Hayden MR. PLoS Genet. 2005 Dec;1(6):e83. Epub 2005 Dec 30. PMID: 16429166

Alzheimer?s Disease:

A novel intronic polymorphism of ABCA1 gene reveals risk for sporadic Alzheimer’s disease [...] http://digg.com/u1Ff4i

ATP-binding cassette, sub-family A (ABC1), member 1 (ABCA1)

2009-11-03T16:50:00.001-08:00

Full Name

ATP-binding cassette, sub-family A (ABC1), member 1 [Homo sapiens]

Symbol

ABCA1

Other Symbols

ABC-1, ABC1, CERP, FLJ14958, HDLDT1, MGC164864, MGC165011, TGD

Other Names

ATP binding cassette transporter 1; ATP-binding cassette 1; ATP-binding cassette transporter A1; ATP-binding cassette, sub-family A member 1; cholesterol efflux regulatory protein; membrane-bound

Chromosome Location

9q31.1

Map Viewer

Gene ID

OMIM ID

600046

OMIM

Family

ATP-binding cassette, sub-family A

Classification

3.A.1.211.1

Sequences

Nucleotide

Protein

Functions

A cholesteral efflux pump

http://digg.com/u1Ff4g

2009-08-10T12:49:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" Effects of Qigong Exercise on Parkinson’s Disease http://buzzup.com/a76n

2009-08-06T11:08:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" Benefits of Qigong Exercise on Elderly with Depression http://buzzup.com/9wsv

2009-08-05T10:51:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" Qigong Can Relieve Long-Term Neck Pain http://buzzup.com/9tfa

2009-07-28T10:50:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" Qigong Massage Can Help Relieve Problems in Autism http://buzzup.com/93rw

2009-07-27T10:49:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" Qigong Helps Chronically Ill Patients during Epidemic Crisis http://buzzup.com/8zyb

2009-07-19T20:49:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" The Effects of Qigong on Stress Reduction in Computer Operators http://buzzup.com/8ce1

2009-07-17T00:50:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" Qigong Training Can Induce Changes in Blood Biochemical Parameters http://buzzup.com/85im

2009-07-15T10:50:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" Taiji and Qigong Training can Help Improve Balance in Older Adults http://buzzup.com/8100

2009-07-13T13:04:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" fMRI Study of the Effects of Qigong on Pain http://buzzup.com/7vdk

2009-07-12T21:03:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" The Effects of Qigong Practice on Saliva http://buzzup.com/7tsp

2009-07-07T20:31:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" Electroacupuncture: Chronic Depression http://buzzup.com/7i1g

2009-07-05T19:29:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" Can External Qigong Therapy Benefit Osteoarthritis of the Knee?

http://buzzup.com/79dc

Mindfulness Meditation Can Help Relieve Chronic Tinnitus

2009-07-01T22:28:00.001-07:00

Chronic tinnitus is a common health problem. However, no effective drug treatment has been found yet. Researchers in UK evaluated the effects of mindfulness meditation in tinnitus (Sadlier et al., 2008).
In the study, 25 chronic tinnitus sufferers were divided to two groups. One group had a meditation training. The other group waited three months [...] http://digg.com/u17C6I

2009-06-28T23:33:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" Qigong Can Relieve Chronic Fatigue

http://buzzup.com/6rsn

2009-06-23T18:11:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" Qigong can Help Reduce Stress in Hospital Staff http://chilp.it/?e3ebd6

Effects of Spiritual Meditation on Migraine Headaches

2009-06-21T21:07:00.001-07:00

Patients of migraine headaches often have symptoms of depression, anxiety, and low self-efficacy. Spiritual meditation has been found to relieve these symptoms. Researchers at University of Mass Medical Center studied the effects of spiritual meditation in improving pain tolerance and relieving migraine headaches (Wachholtz and Pargament, 2008). They also examined its mental, physical, and spiritual [...] http://digg.com/u16MBr

2009-06-18T18:13:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" The Effects of Qigong and Tai Chi on Survivors of Torture and Refugee Trauma

http://buzzup.com/63p8

2009-06-16T16:07:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" Qigong Can Help with Healing of Fibromyalgia (FMS)

http://buzzup.com/5y4f

Meditation as an Effective Postdisaster Intervention

2009-06-12T19:05:00.003-07:00

Meditation intervention may be useful for relieving posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including depression and anxiety symptoms. Researchers at Pacific Graduate School of Psychology studied the effects of meditation among mental health workers in New Orleans 10 weeks after Hurricane Katrina (Waelde et al., 2008).
A total of 20 African American and Caucasian mental health workers [...] http://digg.com/u15Zeo

Meditation as an Effective Postdisaster Intervention

2009-06-12T19:05:00.001-07:00

Meditation as an Effective Postdisaster Intervention

2009-06-12T14:07:00.001-07:00

2009-06-10T22:04:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" Finding the Best Duration Time for Qigong Practice

http://buzzup.com/5jah

The Effects of Meditation on Parasympathetic Activity

2009-06-09T03:05:00.001-07:00

Meditation, especially slow breathing, is known to influence the heart rate variability (HRV). Researchers in Taiwan studied the effect of inward attention during meditation on HRV (Wu and Lo, 2008). Inward attention is an important process to enter into transcendental consciousness in Zen-meditation.
Ten practitioners of Zen-meditation, and 10 subjects without any meditation experience as [...] http://digg.com/u15Byp

2009-06-05T16:05:00.001-07:00

"Chinese Medicine" Qigong Exercise with Intrinsic Motivation has Better Effects http://chilp.it/?86a1f2

The Effects of Meditation on Rheumatoid Arthritis with Recurrent Depression

2009-06-04T23:05:00.001-07:00

Mindful meditation interventions have been used for helping relieve chronic stress, pain, and depression. Researchers at Arizona State University studied the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness interventions on pain and the quality of life in adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (Zautra et al., 2008).
A total of 144 RA patients were involved in [...] http://digg.com/u14sgb

The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation on Healing ADHD

2009-06-01T17:06:00.001-07:00

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder, which often starts from childhood and continues into adulthood. Recently mindfulness meditation has been used to promote attention, reduce stress, and improve emotions. Researchers at University of California Los Angeles studied the effects of an 8-week mindfulness training program on ADHD in adults and adolescents (Zylowska et al., [...] http://digg.com/u14af7

Potential of Meditation as An Adjuvant to Cancer Treatment

2009-05-24T01:03:00.001-07:00

Cognitive impairment is often related with cancer, and may limit quality of life in cancer patients and survivors. Abnormal neurologic structure and function have been reported in cancer patients. Researchers at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center studied the literature on cognitive impairment, meditation, and cancer (Biegler et al., 2009). They suggested that meditation [...] http://digg.com/u13ySl