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- noun genetics The process, in the
regulation ofgene expression , in which the number, or activity ofreceptors increases in order to increasesensitivity
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The researchers also found that social factors, in the form of chemical signals called pheromones, induced this "upregulation" of for.
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The researchers also found that social factors, in the form of chemical signals called pheromones, induced this "upregulation" of the gene.
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The researchers also found that social factors, in the form of chemical signals called pheromones, induced this "upregulation" of for.
innovations-report 2008
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The researchers also found that social factors, in the form of chemical signals called pheromones, induced this "upregulation" of for.
innovations-report 2008
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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
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The researchers also found that social factors, in the form of chemical signals called pheromones, induced this "upregulation" of for.
Scientific Blogging 2008
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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
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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
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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.
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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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