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Role of calcium and AMP kinase in the regulation of mitochondrial biogenesis and GLUT4 levels in muscle
(Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 2004)Contractile activity induces mitochondrial biogenesis and increases glucose transport capacity in muscle. There has been much research on the mechanisms responsible for these adaptations. The present paper reviews the ... -
Uric acid and transforming growth factor in fructose-induced production of reactive oxygen species in skeletal muscle
(Oxford University Press, 2016)The consumption of fructose, a major constituent of the modern diet, has raised increasing concern about the effects of fructose on health. Research suggests that excessive intake of fructose (>50 g/d) causes hyperuricemia, ... -
Increased expression of GLUT-4 and hexokinase in rat epitrochlearis muscles exposed to AICAR in vitro
(J. Appl. Physiol., 2000)Increased expression of GLUT-4 and hexokinase in rat epitrochlearis muscles exposed to AICAR in vitro. J. Appl. Physiol. 88: 1072–1075, 2000.—Exercise acutely stimulates muscle glucose transport and also brings about ... -
CaMK activation during exercise is required for histone hyperacetylation and MEF2A binding at the MEF2 site on the Glut4 gene
(Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 295, 2007)CaMK activation during exercise is required for histone hyperacetylation and MEF2A binding at the MEF2 site on the Glut4 gene. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 295: E698 –E704, 2008. First published July 22, 2008; ... -
Regulation of GLUT4 biogenesis in muscle: evidence for involvement of AMPK and Ca2+
(Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 282, 2002)Regulation of GLUT4 biogenesis in muscle: evidence for involvement of AMPK and Ca2 . Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 282: E1008–E1013, 2002; 10.1152/ ajpendo.00512.2001.—There is evidence suggesting that adaptive increases ... -
Intermittent increases in cytosolic Ca2 stimulate mitochondrial biogenesis in muscle cells
(Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 283, 2002)Intermittent increases in cytosolic Ca2 stimulate mitochondrial biogenesis in muscle cells. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 283: E1040–E1045, 2002. First published July 24, 2002; 10.1152/ajpendo.00242.2002.—Muscle contractions ... -
Exercise and CaMK activation both increase the binding of MEF2A to the Glut4 promoter in skeletal muscle in vivo
(Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 292, 2006)Exercise and CaMK activation both increase the binding of MEF2A to the Glut4 promoter in skeletal muscle in vivo. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 292: E413–E420, 2007. First published September 19, 2006; doi:10.1152/ajp ... -
The role of CaMKII in regulating GLUT4 expression in skeletal muscle
(Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab, 2012)The role of CaMKII in regulating GLUT4 expression in skeletal muscle. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 303: E322–E331, 2012. First published April 10, 2012; doi:10.1152/ajpendo.00091.2012.—Contractile activity during ... -
Molecular mapping of seed protein content in pigeonpea – a drought tolerant crop of the semi-arid tropics
(: InterDrought, 2017)Pigeonpea is a uniquely drought and heat tolerant crop that provides a major source of dietary protein to nearly a billion people in the tropical and semi-arid tropics of the world. Despite its importance as a source of ... -
Land Governance Institutions and Land Conflict Management in Lira District, Lango Sub-Region, Uganda
(International Journal of Conflict Management, 2023)Purpose: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of selected land governance institutions in the management of land conflicts in Lango sub-region. Methods and materials: Both correlation and descriptive designs were ... -
Reviewing the Role of Selected Land Governance Institutions in Land Conflict Management in Uganda
(International Journal of Conflict Management, 2023)Purpose: This study aimed to assess the role of selected land governance institutions in managing land conflicts in Uganda. Methodology: A desk research was adopted given that it was purely based on secondary data. Findings: ... -
Gaps in available published data on abortion in Uganda and the missed opportunity to inform policy and practice
(International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics., 2022)Globally, 25% of pregnancies end up in induced abortion, the majority of which are unsafe. Abortion is safe when conducted according to WHO recommendations. The objective of the present study was to identify gaps in the ... -
The Effect of Budget Execution on Health Service Delivery in Lira District, Northern Uganda
(International Journal of Development Research, 2022)Budget execution is at the core of government businesses globally. This paper examines the effect of budget execution on health service deliver in Lira district, northern Uganda. We sampled two government-aided health ... -
The role of Non-Governmental organisations in enhancing household poverty reduction in Uganda: a review of literature
(International Journal of Developing Country Studies, 2022)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to discuss the contribution of Non-Governmental Organisations in enhancing poverty reduction among households in Uganda by looking at the relationship between NGO Activities and poverty ... -
The Effect of Teaching and Learning on Girls’ Education at Primary School Level in Oyam District, Uganda
(International Journal of Sociological Research, 2022)Purpose: The significance of school environmental factors to girls’ education remains central because they have tremendous influence in the quality of teaching and learning of pupils as well as the extent of attention they ... -
The involvement of Non-Governmental Organizations activities in Household Poverty reduction in Oyam District, Uganda
(International Journal of Developing Country Studies, 2022)Purpose: This study examined the contribution of NGO activities on poverty reduction in Oyam District-Northern Uganda and recommends strategies for improving wellbeing of people of the region and entirely Uganda as a ... -
Prevalence and correlates of teenage pregnancy among in-school teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hoima district western Uganda–A cross sectional community-based study
(PLoS ONE, 2022)Background The COVID-19 pandemic related restrictions and lockdown measures had compromised the routine delivery and access of sexual and reproductive health and rights services to the population including the teenage ... -
The Relationship between Skills Development Support and Self-Reliance among the Youths: A Study on Youth Livelihood Program in Lira City, Uganda
(American Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2022)Uganda, being one of the youngest with a number of rapidly growing population in the world of about 3.7% annual growth rate, poses a great challenge to the government seeing that approximately one million young people enter ... -
Using Crime Deterrence to Promote Peace and Justice among Urban Residents: A Study on the Uganda Police in Lira City
(International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, 2022)The study investigated the contribution of the police institution in the promotion of peace and justice among the residents of Lira City. The key objective was to examine the effect of crime prevention in the promotion ... -
Analysis of the Quality of Peace and Security from the Perspective of Community Policing in Lira city, Northern Uganda
(Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences, 2022)Uganda faces an ever-upward rate of urban criminality; this has led to continued loss of lives and property. Security officials, especially, the Uganda Police Force have embraced a range of approaches to mitigate, avert ...