Effect of nitrogen fertilization on metabolisms of essential and non-essential amino acids in field-grown grain maize (Zea mays L.)

In two-year field experiments, nitrogen (N) in the form of urea (0, 120 and 240 kg N/ha) was applied to grain maize (Zea mays L.) hybrid KWS 2376.The two-year mean content of total grain N at harvest was 1.54%.The highest N dose reduced most of the 17 amino acids (AA) analysed in the grain compared with the other treatments.Possible reasons for thi

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Mechanisms and Consequences of Dopamine Depletion-Induced Attenuation of the Spinophilin/Neurofilament Medium Interaction

Signaling changes that occur in the striatum following the loss of dopamine neurons in the Parkinson disease (PD) are poorly understood.While increases in the activity of kinases and decreases in the activity of phosphatases have been observed, the specific consequences of these changes are less well understood.Phosphatases, such as simply southern

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Education and training to support physiotherapists working in dementia care: a scoping review protocol [version 2; peer review: 3 approved]

ealisboa.com Background: The care of people with dementia is of global concern.Physiotherapeutic intervention can be of benefit to patients with dementia.Physiotherapists can play a role in assessment, falls prevention, pain management and gait re-education.Dementia care forms a significant part of the workload of a physiotherapist.However, there i

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