Proteins dynamically contribute towards maintaining cellular homeostasis. Posttranslational
modification regulates the function of target proteins through their immediate activation …

Background There is a clear relationship between quantitative measures of fitness (eg, VO2
max) and outcomes after surgical procedures. Whether or not fitness is a modifiable risk …

Climate change affects the duration and intensity of heat waves during summer months and
jeopardizes animal health and welfare. High ambient temperatures cause heat stress in …

Introduction Oxidative phosphorylation is an essential feature of Animalian life. Multiple
adaptations have developed to protect against hypoxia, including hypoxia-inducible-factors …

Background The number of patients receiving anaesthesia is increasing, but the impact of
general anaesthesia on the patient's immune system remains unclear. The aim of the …

Background Emerging data suggest that volatile anaesthetic agents may be protective
during critical illness. Methods Three-month-old Sprague Dawley rats were randomly …

BACKGROUND Several studies have also shown that short-term exposure to volatile
anesthetic agents (VAA) affects proin ammatory pathways such as the cytokine response …