Human embryonic kidney (HEK293) cells were transfected with cDNA encoding the human
β4 neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine (ACh) receptor subunit in pairwise combination with …

This report describes statistical validation methods implemented on assay data for inhibition
of subcellular redistribution of nuclear factor κB (NF κB) in HeLa cells. We quantified cellular …

Publisher Summary Changes in intracellular free calcium concentration ([Ca 2+ ] i ) play a
crucial role in cellular physiology. A number of cell surface receptors and channels are known …

We have used a bifunctional cross-linker, disuccinimidyl suberate, to covalently attach [ 125 I]human
pancreatic GH-releasing factor (GHRF) (-1-40)OH to bovine pituitary membranes …

Rat lung membrane vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) receptors were covalently labeled with
125I-VIP, extracted in Triton X-100 and n-octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside, and analyzed by …

The presence of specific receptors for vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) in numerous cell
and membrane preparations has been well documented.’The binding of VIP to cell-surface …

… by Christauria Welland-Akong 1999 … by Christauria Welland-Akong … To my husband,
Michael Akong, with deepest gratitude for his constant support and encouragement during …

The methylotrophic industrial yeast, Pi–chia pastoris, has been developed as a host system
for the large–scale production of heterologous proteins. As an example of the systems, the …

The quality of groundwater in Port Harcourt was investigated in order to understand the status
at different points within the city. This was achieved by obtaining water samples from thirty (…

… Koutz, Gonul Velicelebi, Sally Provow, Michael Akong, Mary Ellen Digan, Stephen Lair, …
The authors also wish to thank Michael Harpold and Jean Sartor for editorial comments and …