Novel Human Polymorphisms Define a Key Role for the SLC26A6-STAS Domain in Protection From Ca2+-Oxalate Lithogenesis.

abstract：:Aim: Little is known regarding the relationship between use of oral corticosteroids and hip fracture in the elderly in Taiwan. The aim of the study was to examine this issue. Methods: A retrospective population-based case-control study using the database of the Taiwan National Health Insurance Program (2000-2013) was ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Lai SW,Lin CL,Liao KF

更新日期：2017-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：:DT-13, a saponin monomer 13 from the dwarf lilyturf tuber, was reported to exhibit anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective as well as antitumor activities in a number of tumor cells. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in males, discovery of novel antitumor drug for therapy of pro...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Wang Z,Wang Y,Zhu S,Liu Y,Peng X,Zhang S,Zhang Z,Qiu Y,Jin M,Wang R,Zhong Y,Kong D

更新日期：2018-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the anticancer effects of Ophiopogonin D' (OPD', a natural product extracted from a traditional Chinese medicine (Radix Ophiopogonis) against androgen-independent prostate cancer cells and to explore the underlying molecular mechanism(s) of action. Methods: The CCK-...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Lu Z,Wang H,Zhu M,Song W,Wang J,Wu C,Kong Y,Guo J,Li N,Liu J,Li Y,Xu H

更新日期：2018-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Uterine leiomyomas are the most common benign neoplasms in women of reproductive age. However, non-surgical treatments for uterine myomas have not been fully evaluated. In Korea and China, Gyejibongnyeong-hwan (GBH) is widely used to treat gynecological diseases. Thus, we investigated the effects of GBH in human uteri...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Lee SM,Choi ES,Ha E,Ji KY,Shin SJ,Jung J

更新日期：2019-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a common volatile organic solvent which is considered as an ubiquitous environmental pollutant. It is claimed to be a developmental neurotoxicant. Our group evaluated previously its impact on three-dimensional neurospheres in vitro. The current work aims to investigate the neurotoxic effects...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Salama MM,El-Naggar DA,Abdel-Rahman RH,Elhak SAG

更新日期：2018-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of therapeutic peptides in various inflammatory diseases and autoimmune disorders has received considerable attention; however, the identification of anti-inflammatory peptides (AIPs) through wet-lab experimentation is expensive and often time consuming. Therefore, the development of novel computational method...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Manavalan B,Shin TH,Kim MO,Lee G

更新日期：2018-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Saikosaponin d (SSd) is a major hepatoprotective component of saikosaponins derived from Radix Bupleuri, which was also linked to hepatotoxicity. Previous studies have demonstrated that caspases play a key role in SSd-induced liver cell death. Our in vitro and in vivo studies also showed that treatment with caspase in...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Zhang QQ,Huang WQ,Gao YQ,Han ZD,Zhang W,Zhang ZJ,Xu FG

更新日期：2018-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Hippocampal theta activity is related to spatial information processing, and high-frequency theta activity, in particular, has been linked to efficient spatial memory performance. Theta activity is regulated by the synchronizing ascending system (SAS), which includes mesencephalic and diencephalic relays. The supramam...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Hernández-Pérez JJ,Gutiérrez-Guzmán BE,López-Vázquez MÁ,Olvera-Cortés ME

更新日期：2015-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：Background:GuanXinNing tablet (GXNT), a traditional Chinese patent medicine, has been found to have remarkable antithrombotic effects and can effectively inhibit pro-thrombotic factors in previous studies. However, the mechanism of its antithrombotic effects remains little known. Methods:In this study, we first determ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Wang ML,Yang QQ,Ying XH,Li YY,Wu YS,Shou QY,Ma QX,Zhu ZW,Chen ML

更新日期：2020-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The skin is the main barrier that protects us against environmental stressors (physical, chemical, and biological). These stressors, combined with internal factors, are responsible for cutaneous aging. Furthermore, they negatively affect the skin and increase the risk of cutaneous diseases, particularly skin cancer. T...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Parrado C,Mercado-Saenz S,Perez-Davo A,Gilaberte Y,Gonzalez S,Juarranz A

更新日期：2019-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：:β2-adrenoceptor agonists are commonly used as bronchodilators to treat obstructive lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), however, they induce severe side effects. Therefore, developing new bronchodilators is essential. Herbal plants were extracted and the extracts' effect on ai...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： She YS,Ma LQ,Liu BB,Zhang WJ,Qiu JY,Chen YY,Li MY,Xue L,Luo X,Wang Q,Xu H,Zang DA,Zhao XX,Cao L,Shen J,Peng YB,Zhao P,Yu MF,Chen W,Nie X,Shen C,Chen S,Chen S,Qin G,Dai J,Chen J,Liu QH

更新日期：2018-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Objectives: Although the relationship between the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in Taiwan published in 2014. Due to just only one article and not enough comprehensively, we explore this issue. Methods: We conducted a population-based case-control study to identify ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Cheng KC,Liao KF,Lin CL,Lai SW

更新日期：2017-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonmuscle myosin ⅡA, a kind of ATP-dependent molecular motor, binds actin to form the molecular motors of the cell. We found that interfering with nonmuscle myosin heavy chain (NMMHC) ⅡA could affect the exosome release from microglial cells stimulated by LPS. LPS could enhance exosome release from microglial cells by...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Lv Y,Chen J,Hu J,Qian Y,Kong Y,Fu L

更新日期：2020-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding the mechanistic basis for temozolomide (TMZ)-induced glioma resistance is an important obstacle in developing an effective form of chemotherapy for this type of tumor. Glycogenolysis is known to play an essential role in cellular proliferation and potassium homeostasis and involves the glycogen phosphory...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Xu J,Zhang Y,Guo X,Sun T

更新日期：2018-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Calcium dobesilate (CaD), an effective drug for the treatment of diabetic microvascular complications, especially diabetic retinopathy, is widely used in the clinic. Interestingly, several studies have indicated that CaD is therapeutic for diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Recently, evidence has indicated that...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Wang Y,Lu YH,Tang C,Xue M,Li XY,Chang YP,Cheng Y,Li T,Yu XC,Sun B,Li CJ,Chen LM

更新日期：2019-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to characterize phytochemicals in an infusion of the aerial parts of tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.) using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography diode array detector electrospray ionisation tandem mass spectrometry UHPLC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS method, as well as an evaluation of its effects ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Majdan M,Kiss AK,Hałasa R,Granica S,Osińska E,Czerwińska ME

更新日期：2020-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer that affects women, mainly through human papilloma virus (HPV) infection with high-risk HPV16 and HPV18. The present study investigated the in vitro anticancer activity and mechanism of action of a proanthocyanidin polymer-rich fraction of Stryphnodendron adstringens (F...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Kaplum V,Ramos AC,Consolaro MEL,Fernandez MA,Ueda-Nakamura T,Dias-Filho BP,Silva SO,de Mello JCP,Nakamura CV

更新日期：2018-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：:The skin is the first line of defense against pathogen and other environmental pollutant. The body is constantly exposed to reactive oxygen species (ROS) that stimulates inflammatory process in the skin. Many studies have linked ROS to various inflammatory skin diseases. Patients with skin diseases face various challe...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Choo WT,Teoh ML,Phang SM,Convey P,Yap WH,Goh BH,Beardall J

更新日期：2020-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Formal definitions allow selecting terms (e.g., identifying all terms related to "Infectious disease" using the query "has causative agent organism") and terminological reasoning (e.g., "hepatitis B" is a "hepatitis" and is an "infectious disease"). However, the standard international terminology Medical D...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Bousquet C,Souvignet J,Sadou É,Jaulent MC,Declerck G

更新日期：2019-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The interaction between T cell and dendritic cells (DCs) that leads to T cell activation affects the progression of the immune response including autoimmune diseases. Antigen presentation on immune cell surface, formation of an immunological synapse (IS), and specific identification of complex by T cells including two...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Tai Y,Wang Q,Korner H,Zhang L,Wei W

更新日期：2018-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Depression is a multigenetic or multifactorial syndrome. The central neuron system (CNS)-orientated, single target, and conventional antidepressants are insufficient and far from ideal. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has historically been used to treat depression up till today, particularly in Asia. Its holistic, ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Li C,Huang J,Cheng YC,Zhang YW

更新日期：2020-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of nanomaterials to modulate the tumor microenvironment has great potential to advance outcomes in patients with lung cancer. Nanomaterials can be used to prolong the delivery time of therapeutics enabling their specific targeting to tumors while minimizing and potentially eliminating cytotoxic effects. Using ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Seshadri DR,Ramamurthi A

更新日期：2018-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Successful drug delivery using implantable pumps may be found in over 12,500 published articles. Their versatility in delivering continuous infusion, intermittent or complex infusion protocols acutely or chronically has made them ubiquitous in drug discovery and basic research. The recent availability of iPRECIO(®), a...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Tan T,Watts SW,Davis RP

更新日期：2011-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular calcification is a major complication of cardiovascular disease and chronic renal failure. Autophagy help to maintain a stable internal and external environment that is important for modulating arteriosclerosis, but its pathogenic mechanism is far from clear. Here, we aimed to identify the bioactive compounds...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： He HQ,Law BYK,Zhang N,Qiu CL,Qu YQ,Wu AG,Han Y,Song Q,Zheng WL,Liu Y,He YZ,Wong VKW

更新日期：2019-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Purpose:Predictors of response to type-1 hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) therapy are urgently needed. This study's purpose is to evaluate the proposed predictors in these patients. Methods:Forty-two type-1 HRS patients with cirrhosis were treated with albumin and terlipressin. Clinical, biochemical, and demo...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Abdel-Razik A,Mousa N,Abdelsalam M,Abdelwahab A,Tawfik M,Tawfik AM,Hasan AS,Elhelaly R,El-Wakeel N,Eldars W

更新日期：2020-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucocorticoid (GC) therapy is the leading cause of secondary osteoporosis and the therapeutic and preventative drugs for GC-induced osteoporosis are limited. In this study, we investigated the protective effects of geniposide on dexamethasone (DEX)-induced osteogenic inhibition in MC3T3-E1 cells. The results showed t...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Xie B,Wu J,Li Y,Wu X,Zeng Z,Zhou C,Xu D,Wu L

更新日期：2019-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：:There is growing evidence that the metabolic network is an integral regulator of cellular physiology. Dynamic changes in metabolite concentrations, metabolic flux, or network topology act as reporters of biological or environmental signals, and are required for the cell to trigger an appropriate biological reaction. C...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Ralser M,Michel S,Breitenbach M

更新日期：2012-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) cells can resist many cellular stresses to ensure survival. There is an unmet medical need to fight against the multiple adaptive mechanisms in cells to achieve optimal treatment in patients. Para-toluenesulfonamide (PTS) is a small molecule that inhibited cell proliferation...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Hsu JL,Leu WJ,Hsu LC,Liu SP,Zhong NS,Guh JH

更新日期：2018-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis and management of pain is an everyday occurrence in dentistry, and its effective control is essential to ensure the wellbeing of patients. Most tooth-associated pain originates from the dental pulp, a highly vascularized and innervated tissue, which is encased within mineralized dentin. It plays a crucia...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Schuh CMAP,Benso B,Aguayo S

更新日期：2019-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Aims and Hypothesis: This study aims to investigate the mechanism involved in intracellular regulation of EGFR degradation induced by EGF. Methods: Phosphorylation of proteins related to EGFR signaling was examined by western blot analysis. Activation, connection between Rab35 and folliculin (FLCN) were assessed by pu...

journal_title：Frontiers in pharmacology

authors： Zheng J,Duan B,Sun S,Cui J,Du J,Zhang Y

更新日期：2017-09-26 00:00:00