Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2019

  • Prevention of Oxidative Stress-induced Metabolic Aberrations in the Neural Retina by Caffeine

    Kavita Rajeev Hegde, Kristen Deacon

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2019
    Pages: 53-58
    Received: 5 September 2019
    Accepted: 23 September 2019
    Published: 12 October 2019
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    Abstract: Oxyradical-induced damage to the retina has been implicated as one of the contributing factors in the pathogenesis of vision-impairing diseases such as diabetic retinopathy (DR) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It is hypothesized that caffeine, a nutraceutical antioxidant, will be effective in preventing metabolic aberrations in the neur... Show More
  • Expression of Interleukins (ILs) mRNA in Otitis Media

    Sung Ho Kang, Dae Joon Lim, Bo Hyung Kim, Myung Sang Yu, Shinseok Kang

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2019
    Pages: 59-66
    Received: 3 October 2019
    Accepted: 21 October 2019
    Published: 25 October 2019
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    Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the expression of interleukins (ILs) cytokine in postauricular skin, mastoid mucosa, inflamed mastoid mucosa and middle ear mucosa from Otitis patients. Specimens were obtained from patients with otitis media who visited the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chungju Hospital, Kunkuk University School of... Show More