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RGPR-p117 is a newly discovered transcription factor that specifically binds to the nuclear factor I consensus motif, TTGGC(N)CC, in the promoter region of the regucalcin gene. This gene plays a multifunctional role in cell regulation. The human RGPR-p117 gene comprises 26 exons totaling approximately 4.1 kilobases and is located on chromosome 1q25.2. RGPR-p117 is present in the cytoplasm and is transported into the nucleus via a calcium signaling mechanism. Once there, it enhances the transcription activity of several genes possessing a TTGGC motif. RGPR-p117 gene expression is unaffected by aging, sex, fasting, or refeeding. Furthermore, RGPR-p117 has been demonstrated to localize to cellular components of the plasma membrane, mitochondria, and the endoplasmic reticulum, suggesting a functional role in these organelles. Overexpression of RGPR-p117 inhibits the proliferation of both normal and cancerous cells, while also protecting against apoptotic cell death induced by various signaling factors. RGPR-p117 is an endoplasmic reticulum protein that has been shown to play a role in lipid export. Thus, it should be renamed Sec16 homolog B (SEC16B). RGPR-p117 deficiency affects intestinal lipid transport, suggesting that RGPR-p117/SEC16B may regulate lipid metabolism. Genome-wide association studies have identified RGPR-p117/SEC16B as an obesity-associated gene, suggesting RGPR-p117's involvement in lipid metabolism in obesity. This review discusses RGPR-p117's advanced role in regulating cellular processes, such as cell proliferation and lipid metabolism, as well as its relationship with obesity.
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Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Precision Nutrition and Healthy Elderly Care, Qilu Medical University, 1678 Renmin West Road, Zibo, 255300, People's Republic of China.
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Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technology Sciences, SIMATS, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Objectives: This study aims to assess periodontal and biochemical parameters and evaluate the salivary Protectin D1 levels in periodontitis patients with and without metabolic syndrome after non-surgical periodontal therapy.
Materials And Methods: Forty patients were categorized into two groups: 20 patients in Group P (systemically healthy patients with stage II/III grade B periodontitis) and 20 patients in Group P+MS (patients with stage II/III grade B periodontitis and metabolic syndrome). Parameters including age, gender, height, weight, body mass index, waist circumference, socio-economic status, oral hygiene index (OHI), modified gingival index (MGI), probing pocket depth, clinical attachment levels, fasting blood glucose, HDL-c, total triglycerides, and blood pressure were recorded.
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School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Background: In recent years, the problem of female alopecia has been increasing and has shown a trend toward youthfulness. However, there are fewer studies on young female alopecia in the existing literature.
Aim: We aimed to study the possible causes of hair loss in young Chinese females aged 18-35 with oily scalps.
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Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan.
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