Tag Archives: gene regulation

How Does Vitamin D Lower Cholesterol?

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Researchers have identified a mechanism by which vitamin D reduces levels of cholesterol. In a mouse study published in the April issue of Gastroenterology, Edwin Chow et al. show that activation of the vitamin D receptor increases cholesterol 7α-hydroxylase (CYP7A1)—an … Continue reading →

Posted in Liver/Biliary | Tagged cholesterol, cyp enzymes, FXR, gene regulation, metabolism, mouse model, nuclear factor, repressor, SHP, transcription, VDR, vitamin D | 2 Comments

Can a microRNA Control Inflammation in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis?

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Loss of a non-coding RNA that regulates inflammation could contribute to development of ulcerative colitis (UC) in children, according to the October issue of Gastroenterology. UC and Crohn’s disease are chronic inﬂammatory bowel diseases that affect adults and children. These … Continue reading →

Posted in GI Tract, Technology | Tagged causes, CD, Colon, gene regulation, IBD, Inflammation, mechanisms, microRNA, miRNA, mRNA, pathogenesis, post-transcriptional modification, RNA processing, translation, treatment, UC | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: gene regulation

How Does Vitamin D Lower Cholesterol?

Can a microRNA Control Inflammation in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis?

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