ZEB1

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ZEB1

A gene on chromosome 10p11.22 that encodes a zinc finger transcription factor thought to play a role in transcriptional repression of IL-2.

Molecular pathology
ZEB1 mutations are associated with posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy-3 and late-onset Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy.

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Judge Thornton, sitting with Lord Justice Hooper and Mr Justice Ramsey, quashed the conviction for selling BZP, ruling that the judge did not properly summarise Richard Henderson's defence.

DRUGS SELLER WINS APPEAL; BZP conviction is quashed

Last year, gardai discovered hauls of ecstasy worth almost EUR260,000 - compared with almost EUR1.8 million worth of BZP.

LEGAL HIGHS BOOM; Crime lords turn outlawed head shops into lucrative new money-making scam

Mr Cotter ruled that Mr Shields had caused his own death while under the influence of ecstasy and BZP.

DRUGS LED TO PLUNGE DEATH

Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs (2006) Further EACD Advice on Benzylpiperazine (BZP) and Related Substances, Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs, Wellington.

Tracking the availability of drugs in New Zealand: implications for policy response

As from July 2005 BZP is legally available for sate to anyone over 18 years old in New Zealand.

Researching the toxicity of party pills: party pill use is on the increase. A research study at Christchurch Hospital's emergency department is tracking the adverse reactions to ingestion of these substances, which in New Zealand are freely availabe to any one aged over 18

Information on BZP and effective accumulative temperature (EAT) is necessary for the culture of broodstock and hatchery management.

Biological zero point in hybrid Pacific abalone

As well as being sentenced for the burglary, O'Brien was given nearly eight years in prison after admitting conspiracy to supply cocaine, heroin and Ecstasy and conspiracy to supply BZP.

Stolen trophies plea from club; Give us back our sentimental memories beg golf club boss

The cops also found a thenlegal drug cal led BZP. But accused Carol MacCrone, 28, believed it to be ecstasy, which would have been worth pounds 3250.

Drug haul at posh home

Acting Inspector Stuart Malcolm, of Stockton Police, is cautious about labelling the substance, but pointed out Benzylpiperazine, or BZP, a legal high, was made illegal in December.

DRUGS RAID HAUL TESTED; Experts examine substances

The legal highs to be banned are Synthetic Cannabinoids, better known as Spice, BZP derivatives.

HIGHS & NOs; New law set to ban the sale of 'legal' drugs in head shops

GBL, which is gamma-butyrolactone, synthetic cannabinoids and BZP were legal until December 23, but are now classified B and C drugs.

'Illegal highs' warning

All drugs containing Benzylpiperazine (BZP) will be banned under tough new laws being prepared by the Department of Health.