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  • noun genetics The process, in the regulation of gene expression, in which the number, or activity of receptors increases in order to increase sensitivity

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  • The researchers also found that social factors, in the form of chemical signals called pheromones, induced this "upregulation" of for.

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2008

  • The researchers also found that social factors, in the form of chemical signals called pheromones, induced this "upregulation" of the gene.

    dailyindia.com News Feed 2008

  • The researchers also found that social factors, in the form of chemical signals called pheromones, induced this "upregulation" of for.

    innovations-report 2008

  • The researchers also found that social factors, in the form of chemical signals called pheromones, induced this "upregulation" of for.

    innovations-report 2008

  • The researchers also found that social factors, in the form of chemical signals called pheromones, induced this "upregulation" of for.

    Signs of the Times 2008

  • The researchers also found that social factors, in the form of chemical signals called pheromones, induced this "upregulation" of for.

    Scientific Blogging 2008

  • As exciting as these particular discoveries are, the upregulation of the production of HO-1 is just one of many ways that nitrolinoleic acid provides protection to our bodies.

    Forever Young M.D. Nicholas Perricone 2010

  • The most exciting action of nitrolinoleic acid, in my opinion, is the upregulation of NRF2, which, as you know, is hugely important, as it protects cells from oxidative stress free-radical damage and subsequent inflammation.

    Forever Young M.D. Nicholas Perricone 2010

  • Given that DA depletion in rats can induce a reduction in the DA transporter and an upregulation of D2/D3 receptors, our data are consistent with the hypothesis that major depression is associated with a deficiency of mesolimbic DA.

    LANC Chair Elections - Senator Brady Westwater 2006

  • As CCL20 is activated by Th17 cytokines, the upregulation of CCL20 production by Trim32 provides a positive feedback loop of CCL20 and Th17 activation in the self-perpetuating cycle of psoriasis.

    Naturejobs - All Jobs Yuangang Liu 2010

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