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Neuroplasticity is the process by which neurons adapt to a disturbance over time, and most often occurs in response to repeated exposure to stimuli. [27] Aerobic exercise increases the production of neurotrophic factors [note 1] (e.g., BDNF, IGF-1, VEGF) which mediate improvements in cognitive functions and various forms of memory by promoting blood vessel formation in the brain, adult ...
Amyloid cardiomyopathy (stiff heart syndrome) [5] is a condition resulting in the death of part of the myocardium (heart muscle). It is associated with the systemic production and release of many amyloidogenic proteins , especially immunoglobulin light chain or transthyretin (TTR). [ 6 ]
A third function is possible. Some AVP may be released directly into the brain from the hypothalamus, and may play an important role in social behavior, sexual motivation and pair bonding, and maternal responses to stress. [10] Vasopressin induces differentiation of stem cells into cardiomyocytes and promotes heart muscle homeostasis. [11]
Cardiomyopathy is a group of primary diseases of the heart muscle. [1] Early on there may be few or no symptoms. [1] As the disease worsens, shortness of breath, feeling tired, and swelling of the legs may occur, due to the onset of heart failure. [1] An irregular heart beat and fainting may occur. [1]
4879 18158 Ensembl ENSG00000120937 ENSMUSG00000029019 UniProt P16860 P40753 RefSeq (mRNA) NM_002521 NM_001287348 NM_008726 RefSeq (protein) NP_002512 NP_002512 NP_001274277 NP_032752 Location (UCSC) Chr 1: 11.86 – 11.86 Mb Chr 4: 148.07 – 148.07 Mb PubMed search Wikidata View/Edit Human View/Edit Mouse Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), also known as B-type natriuretic peptide, is a hormone ...
During the surgery, I underwent targeted muscle reinnervation, which rerouted my nerves to prevent phantom limb pain. We set the stage for a future procedure called osseointegration, where a metal ...
The disease causes damage to nerves outside the brain and the spinal cord and can be fatal within a decade if untreated, according to AstraZeneca. Wainua is to be administered once a month at home ...
Kate Middleton's health journey has been in focus since she announced her battle with cancer. The Princess of Wales stated in September that she is cancer-free and has returned to work. The royal ...