Sentences with phrase «normal cells in our bodies»

«Every single normal cell in our body has circadian oscillation,» said Bu.
Importantly, normal cells in the body do not have SETD2 mutations, so these effects of WEE1 inhibition are potentially very selective to cancer cells.»
The enzyme telomerase is present in more than 95 % of all types of human cancers and absent in normal cells in the body.
The normal cells in our bodies divide only so many times before they go into a permanent state of rest or simply die.
A low - carb diet forces the normal cells in your body to use fat for fuel, instead of carbs.
Normal cells in our bodies produce energy to do everything through a process scientists call «respiration».
Most chemotherapy drugs can not differentiate between fast - growing cancer cells and other normal cells in our body that grow quickly.

Not exact matches

Catholics take it as literal... The body is certainly not resurrected in terms of the cell, the protoplasm, the DNA... that certainly doesn't happen any more than the wafer turns into [the literal body of Christ]... in the sense in which any normal use of the English language would understand.
The overgrowth of promyelocytes leads to a shortage of normal white and red blood cells and platelets in the body, which causes many of the signs and symptoms of the condition.
Cancer cells can break away from a primary tumor, penetrate into lymphatic and blood vessels, circulate through the bloodstream, and grow in a distant focus (metastasize) in normal tissues elsewhere in the body.
The latest findings show that genetic defects in the body's ability to manufacture carnitine might be associated with an increased risk of autism because carnitine deficiency interferes with the normal processes by which neural stem cells promote and organize embryonic and fetal brain development.
Carlo Croce, a cancer researcher at Ohio State University in Columbus, and his colleagues created a diagram of interacting miRNAs for normal body cells by connecting them according to which genes they target and the function of those genes, in a way similar to analyses of human social networks.
A 2009 study by the same researchers showed that NF - kB helps normal cells in DNA repair, which may prevent them from harming the body.
Murphy found that the normal pattern of gene activation seen in aging wild - type C. elegans was reversed in the body cells and oocytes of IGF - 1 mutants.
Being obese or having a higher body mass index (BMI) while carrying a BRCA (BReast CAncer gene) mutation is positively linked with higher levels of damage to the DNA in normal breast gland cells, new research suggests.
In prior studies, Desgrosellier and team found that αvβ3 expression acts as a switch during early pregnancy to activate normal mammary stem cells as the body remodels to prepare for a baby.
These beverages may give some protection against the ravages of oxidizing chemicals that we breathe in or that cells in our bodies produce as the cells go about their normal housekeeping functions.
In the absence of pain, morphine interferes with normal body function and is viewed as a pathogen, activating the brain's innate immune cells and causing the release of inflammatory chemicals such as cytokines.
According to Spradling, these cells «likely arise by dedifferentiation in culture,» and «the same safety and reliability concerns would apply as to any laboratory - generated cell type that lacks a normal counterpart» in the body.
Although electrolyte leakage is still undesired, its danger is minimized by the use of either the normal saline solution pumped into the body in most IV treatments or a cell - culture medium that contains amino acids, sugars, and vitamins in addition to sodium ions and thus mimics the fluid that surrounds human cells.
The normal function of RIPK2 is to send warning signals to cells that bacterial infection has occurred, which in turn spurs the body to mobilize white blood cells.
All are driven by cells and genes that escape the normal process of division and begin their own plan to replicate in the body.
Researchers in China have engineered bendable batteries that can run on body - inspired liquids such as normal IV saline solution and cell - culture medium.
The compound increases bone mass by protecting and increasing the activity of bone cells in various stages of normal bone mantanence, utilizing mechanisms that overlap those that regulate whole - body energy metabolism.
The cell changes, known as an epithelial to mesenchymal transition, or EMT, are normal and helpful during wound healing, but problematic when cancer cells spread from the primary tumor site to other sites in the body.
For normal cells to thrive in the body, «they need to be attached to their neighbors and their surroundings,» says the study's lead author Anil Sood from The University of Texas M. D, Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
The challenge for the future now lies in finding a suitable type of «grit» for this black ice that slows down the proliferation of leukemia cells to normal levels without damaging the other healthy cells in the body.
Kipnis and his colleagues wondered how smart mice would be if they had a normal supply of T cells everywhere in their bodies except the meninges, so he injected a compound into mice that prevented T cells from reaching the meninges.
Membranes of animal cells are not solid and at normal body temperature resemble vegetable oil in consistency.
The team report a molecule called lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) changes cells from a solid - like to a liquid - like state, allowing cells to flow between normal tissues in the body.
A form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, follicular lymphoma develops when the body starts making abnormal B - cells, which are white blood cells that in normal conditions fight infections.
Zinc is the second most abundant trace metal in the human body (next to calcium) and an essential dietary nutrient that's crucial for normal cell growth, a strong immune system and healthy nerve function — to name just a few of its widespread influences.
Normal cells often have proved impractical because they can only divide a limited number of times in culture, and once returned to the body they're often too old to do much good.
They compared the number of cytotoxic T cells — which help battle a virus by killing body cells that harbor it — in normal mice and animals missing IL - 33.
Presumably, a scaffold provides some sort of microenvironment — a niche that allows a cell to adopt the normal 3D morphology that it would have in the body.
Cardiologist Dr. Leslie Miller discusses the vital role of adult stem cells in helping the body repair itself as well as the potential benefits of cell therapy as an alternative option if you are living with symptoms of a chronic condition such as coronary artery disease or osteoarthritis that affect your ability to live a normal life.
Still another crucial part of creating a realistic organ proxy is the ability to reproduce a range of physical and other forces that influence normal cell development and behavior in the body.
«A totally normal - looking worm with a normal gene expression and stem cell distribution can in fact be harbouring a [body plan] that's quite different,» says Levin.
In adult organisms, stem cells and progenitor cells act as a repair system for the body, replenishing specialized cells, but also maintain the normal turnover of regenerative organs, such as blood, skin, or intestinal tissues.
Paligenosis, Mills explains, appears similar to apoptosis — the programmed death of cells as a normal part of an organism's growth and development — in that it seems to happen the same way in every cell, regardless of its location in the body.
Immune cells are able to target threats selectively within the body — be they virally infected cells, bacteria, parasites, or cancerous cells — while, in most normal cases, leaving healthy cells unharmed.
Senescent cells originate from normal cells of our body that irreversibly cease to proliferate in response to DNA damage.
culture (in microbiology) To grow cells outside the body or their normal environment, usually in a beaker, a laboratory dish or some big vessel.
culture (v. in microbiology) To grow cells outside the body or their normal environment, usually in a beaker, a laboratory dish or some big vessel.
Under normal conditions, so - called checkpoint inhibitor molecules rein in the immune system to ensure that it does not attack the body's own cells, tissues and organs.
Researchers are using stem cells to help them understand normal development of brain tissue and what goes wrong in MS. Stem cells are also enormously useful for testing new drugs and treatments and for learning more about the body's natural repair mechanisms.
Utilizing the powerful stem and regenerative cells which already exist in your body fat, stem cell therapy for rheumatoid arthritis addresses the pain and inflammation associated with RA while encouraging the repair of damaged joints and tissue, to help you get back to a more normal life.
Because nerve cells, which send electrical impulses and neurotransmitters (think serotonin and dopamine), are rich in DHA, omega - 3s protect nerve cells from damage and indemnify normal, healthy communication between brain cells and the body's nerves, which can impact mood and ha been linked to depression severity.
When heavy metals accumulate in the body they can interrupt normal cellular processes by binding with protein sites and replacing the metals that naturally occur in the cell.
1) Phytonutrients: * Occur naturally in fruits and vegetables * Promote the function of the immune system * Help fight off viruses as well as reduce inflammation * Associated with the treatment and / or prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease 2) Enzymes: * Responsible for metabolic processes that occur within a cell and are necessary for sustaining life * Assist and play a large role in digestion, energy production, blood coagulation and contraction of muscles 3) Amino Acids: * The basic building blocks of protein * Absorption of amino acids is essential for your metabolism 4) Essential Fatty Acids: * Reduce the risk of heart disease and some forms of cancer * Improve mood * Decrease inflammation 5) Vitamins: * Essential for the normal growth and development of all human beings * Healthy maintenance of cell tissues and organs * Help process proteins, carbohydrates and fats required for utilization 6 & 7) Macro and Trace Minerals: * Involved in electrolyte balance of body fluids * Essential for normal cellular activity * Provide hardness to bones and teeth
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z