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Tropomyosin: An Effector of Cardiac Remodeling

Abstract

Introduction

Tropomyosin Structure and Function

Tpm Isoform Expression in Striated Muscle

Tpm Isoform Knockouts and Overexpression in Mice

Involvement of Tpm in Cardiac Remodeling Hypertrophy

Rescue of the HCM Phenotype

Involvement of Tpm in Dilated Cardiomyopathy Remodeling

Tpm Phosphorylation and Cardiac Remodeling

Conclusion

References

Thalidomide in Pulmonary Disease

Abstract

Introduction

Mechanism of Action

Application in Lung Diseases

Thalidomide and Pulmonary Infections

Acute Lung Injury

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Sarcoidosis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma

Conclusion

References

Acute Complicated Diverticulitis: Evolving Management Strategies

Abstract

Introduction

Evolving Management for Acute Complicated Diverticulitis

Abscess

Hinchey III and IV

A Minimally Invasive Approach?

Prophylactic Sigmoidectomies, Are They Necessary?

Sequalae of Acute Diverticulitis

Strictures

Fistulae

Conclusion

References

Prognosis and Outcomes in Ependymal Tumors

Abstract

Introduction

Histology/Pathology

Molecular Markers

Anatomical Location

Surgical Resection

Age

Recurrence

Conclusion

References

Bacteriocin Producing Cultures: A Sustainable Way for Food Safety Improvement and Probiotics with Additional Health Promoting Effects

Abstract

Introduction

Use of Bacteriocinogenic Bacteria in Food Products

Bacteriocin Producers Used in Meat Products

Bacteriocin Producers Applied to Dairy Products

Bacteriocin Producers Used in Non-Fermented andFermented Vegetables

Bacteriocinogenic Bacteria in the Medical Field

Conclusion

References