Adaptation Biology and Medicine, Volume 8

Yasuaki KawaiDepartment of PhysiologyTottori University, Yonago, JapanAlan R. HargensDepartment of Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of California, California, U.S.A.Pawan K. SingalInstitute of Cardiovascular SciencesSt. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre, Winnipeg, Canada

Preface
Acknowledgements
Contributing Authors
Subcellular Adaptations: Mitochondrial Signalind in Hypoxia andits relation with Succinate-Dependent Processes: Transcriptional Activities of HIF-1? and Expression of GPR-91 Receptor
Significance of Mitochondrial Individuality
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibition and Cardioprotection in Type 2 Diabetes: role of Mitochondria
Intracellular Sodium Overload in Hereditary Cardiomyopathy
Cysteine-rich Proteins in Cardiovascular Disease
Thyroid Homones-Induced Adaptive Responses in Cardiac Redox Environment
Myocardial Changes after Mediastinal Irradiation in Rats: Molecular Mechansisms and Potential Targets to Minimize the Adverse Effects
Burns in Animal Models: Pathophysiology, Technique, and Utility of Basic Science Research in Burns
Doxorubicin Induces Cell Death of Ventricular Myocytes by a Mechanism Involving Bnip3
Interplay Between Genes of Vascular Homeostasis Modulates Hypertension
Protective Role of Akt1-S1177 Against Stroke
ADAPTATIONS TO DIFFERENT STRESSES: New Developments in Lower Limb Prosthesis Design: Effects on Residual Limb Volume, Pistoning, Skin Tolerance, Skin Contact Pressures, and Hemodynamics
The Effects of Lower Body Positive Pressure and Walking on Fluid Turnover in Human Legs
Leg Length and the Evolution of Human Stature: Insights from Evolutionary Studies of Tail Length in Snakes
Positive Physiological Adaptation Effects of Shinrin-yoku
Regulatory Role of the Glutathione System in Coupled Redox Processes of Brain Adaptation to Hypoxia
Prevention of Cerebrovascular and Neurodegenerative Disorders by Adaptation to Hypoxia in Alzheimer’s Disease
Antistress and Cardioprotective Effectsof Xenon
Adaptation to Intermittent Normobaric Hypoxia: Forty-Five Years of Experimental and Clinical Investigations
Tempol and Melatonin Blunt Antiarrhythmic Effect of Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia in Rats
The Common Misinterpretation About the Fat-Reducing Outcome of Exercise Training: The Fat Burning Theory ?
Thirsty and Energetic – The Hydration Knowledge and Energy Drink consumption of Youth Engaged in Competitive Sport in Singapore
LIFESTYLE AND ENVIRONMENT IN ADAPTATIONS: Distribution of the Cannabinoid Type 1 Receptor and Ocular Dominance Plasticity in the Primary Visual Cortex
Nociception: A Dual Effect of Ouabain Targeting
Effect of Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside on Antioxidants Response in an in vitro Cardiac Iron Overland Condition
KIR2.1-Dendra2: A New Tool to Study Drug-Induced Ion Channel Trafficking Defects
A Review on Evaluation of Pimpinella tirupatiensis as a Possible Adaptive Medicine to Control STZ Induced Diabetic Complications in Liver and Cardiac Tissues
Resveratrol Inhibits the Growth of Prostate Cancer Cells Through Decreasing Androgen Receptor Phosphorylation and Protien Stability
Effects of Calorie Restriction or Swimming Enduance Training on Cardiac Telomerase Activity in Obese Insulin-Resistant OLETF rats
Proposed New Lymphology Combined with Lymph Physiology, Immunology and Oncology
Differences in Cardiovascular Gender Based Trends in Canada
Gravity Change and Muscle/Bone Relationship
Sexual Dimorphism in the Preoptic Area: An Adaptive Outcome to Environment
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