Advances in Biochemistry

Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019

  • Role of microRNA-33a/b in Cholesterol Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

    Alice Kiba Koumaré, Tegwinde Rebeca Compaoré, Fabienne Soudré, Raoul Karfo, Gnabôrou Rachid Konfé, Elie Kabré, Ignatius Baldeh, Jacques Simporé, Jean Sakandé

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 71-76
    Received: Dec. 08, 2019
    Accepted: Dec. 21, 2019
    Published: Jan. 04, 2020
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    Abstract: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small endogenous RNAs approximately 22 nucleotides involved in the regulation of several cellular metabolisms including cholesterol metabolism. The objective of this study was to measure miRNAs 33a and 33b in type 2 diabetics to evaluate their impact on the lipids levels and prevalence of dyslipidemia. The study population pr... Show More
  • Problems in the Research of Meliboeus ohbayashii primoriensis (Coleoptera: Biprestidae)

    Cui Yaqin, Liu Suicun, Sun Yongming, Yao Limin

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 77-81
    Received: Nov. 21, 2018
    Accepted: Dec. 06, 2018
    Published: Jan. 08, 2020
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    Abstract: At present, a series of researches on Meliboeus ohbayashii primoriensis mainly focus on the basic research of bioecology and multi-control methods, whereas, some problems still exist in the researches. In order to provide a better theoretical basis and scientific basis for comprehensive control for M. ohbayashii primoriensis. Based on referring to ... Show More