Chronic constipation and treatment options (Review).

abstract：:Microglia‑mediated neuroinflammation is key in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Several studies have suggested that NADPH oxidase contributes to microglia‑mediated neuroinflammation. Resveratrol, which is a natural polyphenolic compound, exerts neuroprotective effects in AD due to its anti‑inflammatory pr...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yao Y,Li J,Niu Y,Yu JQ,Yan L,Miao ZH,Zhao XX,Li YJ,Yao WX,Zheng P,Li WQ

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arsenic trioxide (As2O3; ATO), a compound which is characterized by its ability to function as a potent anticancer agent, has been investigated in a variety of carcinomas. B7‑H4, a transmembrane protein, may inhibit the function of the T cell effector, and therefore, may be useful in investigating different types of t...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Cui L,Gao B,Cao Z,Chen X,Zhang S,Zhang W

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of traditional chemoradiotherapies for pancreatic cancer remains limited, and no effective targeted therapies or screening tests are currently available. Therefore more individualized drug screening is warranted for the clinical treatment of pancreatic cancer. A patient‑derived xenograft (PDX) model of pa...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Guan Z,Lan H,Chen X,Jiang X,Wang X,Jin K

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Artemisinin, the active ingredient of the Chinese medicinal herb Artemisia annua L., and its derivatives (ARTs) are currently widely used as anti-malarial drugs around the world. In this study, we found that dihydroartemisinin (DHA), one of the main active metabolites of ARTs, inhibited the proliferation of human hepa...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lu JJ,Yang Z,Lu DZ,Wo XD,Shi JJ,Lin TQ,Wang MM,Li Y,Tang LH

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide and patients occasionally develop local recurrence or distant metastasis soon after curative resection. Reports of new therapeutic strategies for lung squamous cell carcinoma (SqCC) are extremely rare, while selective anti...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Masuda R,Kijima H,Imamura N,Aruga N,Nakamura Y,Masuda D,Takeichi H,Kato N,Nakagawa T,Tanaka M,Inokuchi S,Iwazaki M

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autophagy is a highly conserved pathway that permits recycling of nutrients within the cell and is rapidly upregulated during starvation or cell stress. Autophagy has been implicated in the pathophysiological process of warm ischemia‑reperfusion injury in the rat lung. Cold ischemia (CI) preservation for lung transpla...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Chen X,Wu JX,You XJ,Zhu HW,Wei JL,Xu MY

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adoptive transfer of bone marrow‑derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) significantly alleviates smoking‑induced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in rats. Considering the critical roles of T cells during COPD development, the present study aimed to further identify the molecular mechanisms underlying the a...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li X,Xu J,Li P

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors initially performed reverse transcription‑quantitative polymerase chain reaction to determine the expression profile of KDM5A in ovarian cancer tissues and adjacent normal tissue. Compared with adjacent normal tissue, it was identified that KDM5A was highly expressed in ovarian cancer tissues. Moreover, hu...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Feng T,Wang Y,Lang Y,Zhang Y

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor necrosis factor‑related apoptosis‑inducing ligand (TRAIL) is toxic against transformed tumor cells. Cornification is the terminal differentiation of keratinocytes and a specific form of programmed cell death caused by TRAIL that occurs in keratinocytes. Apoptosis can also be triggered when TRAIL induces expressi...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Kim SW,Park SY

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ginsenosides are responsible for diverse pharmacological properties ascribed to ginseng, a plant used in traditional medicine. Ginsenosides are classified into three categories: Protopanaxadiol, protopanaxatriol (PPT) and oleanolic acid. As an aglycone of PPT-type ginsenosides, PPT exists in two stereoisomeric forms, ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Oh SJ,Kim K,Lim CJ

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid cancer (TC) is a frequently occurring malignant tumor with a rising steadily incidence. microRNA (miRNA/miR)‑193a‑3p is an miRNA that is associated with tumors, playing a crucial role in the genesis and progression of various cancers. However, the expression levels of miR‑193a‑3p and its molecular mechanisms i...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li XJ,Wen R,Wen DY,Lin P,Pan DH,Zhang LJ,He Y,Shi L,Qin YY,Lai YH,Lai JN,Yang JL,Lai QQ,Wang J,Ma J,Yang H,Pang YY

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to report on a complete synthetic approach, namely benzylation-hydrolysis-acylation‑hydrogenation, to the synthesis of regioselectively acylated quercetin analogues using low‑cost rutin as a starting material. Three quercetin analogues, quercetin‑3‑O‑propionate (Q‑pr), quercetin‑3‑O‑bu...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Duan Y,Sun N,Xue M,Wang X,Yang H

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin (IL)-35 is the latest member of IL-12 family, which plays an important role in other autoimmune diseases. Bone marrow mononuclear cells Coombs test‑positive hemocytopenia, also termed immunorelated hemocytopenia (IRH) is a type of autoimmune-associated diseases. The present study investigated the relations...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li Y,Wang Y,Liu H,Ding K,Hao S,Shao Y,Wang H,Chen J,Huang L,Shao Z,Fu R

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The healing of diabetic wounds represents a formidable clinical challenge, and the molecular mechanisms involved in diabetic wound healing are far from clear. In this study, we investigated the expression of β-catenin and cyclin D1 in the epidermal stem cells (ESCs) of diabetic rats, and explored whether the reduction...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhong QL,Liu FR,Liu DW,Peng Y,Zhang XR

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Irinotecan (CTP-11) is a topoisomerase I inhibitor used in the treatment of colorectal cancer and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Despite an initial response to therapy, resistance to irinotecan reduces its efficacy. We isolated irinotecan-resistant human NSCLC A549 cells, termed A549/CTP-11R cells. A549/CTP-11R c...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Ikeda R,Vermeulen LC,Lau E,Jiang Z,Pomplun M,Kolesar JM

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isorhamnetin (ISH) is a flavonoid primarily obtained from the fruit of Hippophae rhamnoides L., which possesses anti‑inflammatory properties. However, the effect of ISH on the expression of inflammatory mediators in response to interleukin (IL)‑1β stimulation has not been elucidated. The present study investigated the...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li J,Wu R,Qin X,Liu D,Lin F,Feng Q

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study investigated the synergic effects and potential mechanisms of action of Astragalus polysaccharides (APS) combined with Crataegus flavonoids (CF) in the treatment of type 1 diabetes. Diabetes was induced by intraperitoneal injection of 100 mg/kg streptozotocin in mice. Normal and untreated diabetic co...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Cui K,Zhang S,Jiang X,Xie W

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chlorotoxin (CTX) is an established blocker of small‑conductance Cl‑ channels and has previously been demonstrated to inhibit the invasion of glioma cells. Buthus martensii Karsch chlorotoxin‑like toxin (BmK CT) is the first chlorotoxin-like peptide. The present study aimed to determine the inhibitory effect of BmK CT...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Sun N,Zhao L,Qiao W,Xing Y,Zhao J

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exploring the genetic basis for idiopathic congenital nystagmus is critical for improving our understanding of its molecular pathogenesis. In the present study, direct sequencing using gene specific primers was performed in order to identify the causative mutations in two brothers from a Chinese family who had been di...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Xiu Y,Yao Y,Yang T,Pan M,Yang H,Fang W,Gu F,Zhao J,Zhu Y

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson is a frequently used traditional Chinese medicine that treats gynecological diseases and carbuncles. However, the mechanism of action of C. monnieri remains to be fully elucidated. The present study examined the cell cycle arrest and apoptotic effects resulting from ethanol extract of C. m...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lim EG,Kim GT,Kim BM,Kim EJ,Kim SY,Kim YM

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiogenesis requires the interaction of multiple variable factors to promote endothelial cell adhesion, migration and survival. Palmitate, a free fatty acid, exhibits an anti‑angiogenic effect via interference with endothelial cell function, whereas cysteine proteases are important in protein turnover and are termed ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang J,Shan Y,Li Y,Luo X,Shi H

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic muscle atrophy causes a reduction of skeletal muscle size and strength, which affects normal daily activities. However, pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) can retard the atrophy of type II fibers (ActRIIB) in denervated muscles. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to determine whether PEMFs can...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yang J,Sun L,Fan X,Yin B,Kang Y,An S,Tang L

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atherosclerosis (AS) is a progressive disease of multifactorial origin, which occurs in response to endothelial injury. Increased homocysteine (Hcy) is considered a major cause of endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress and DNA methylation; however, the mechanisms remain to be fully elucidated. The aim of the presen...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Ma SC,Hao YJ,Jiao Y,Wang YH,Xu LB,Mao CY,Yang XL,Yang AN,Tian J,Zhang MH,Jin SJ,Xu H,Jiang YD,Zhang HP

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human keratinocytes are located in the outermost skin layer and thus particularly vulnerable to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation exposure. Previous studies have focused on the cellular and molecular perspectives of UVB-induced keratinocyte damage. In the present study, it was demonstrated that pretreatment with the phyto...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Cha HJ,Lee GT,Lee KS,Lee KK,Hong JT,Lee NK,Kim SY,Lee BM,An IS,Hahn HJ,Ahn KJ,Lee SJ,An S,Bae S

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a highly aggressive neoplasm, which is associated with asbestos exposure. The dysregulated phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)-AKT pathway plays an important role in cell proliferation, survival and motility in various cancers. In this study, we analyzed the activation status and underl...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Suzuki Y,Murakami H,Kawaguchi K,Tanigushi T,Fujii M,Shinjo K,Kondo Y,Osada H,Shimokata K,Horio Y,Hasegawa Y,Hida T,Sekido Y

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even though standard treatment options are available for prostate cancer patients, prostate cancer is still a leading cause of death in many Western countries due to drug resistance and recurrence. Immune checkpoint blockade therapy has been proved to be very effective in some melanoma patients, which might dependent ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhou J,Yang T,Liu L,Lu B

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are involved in diverse biological processes, including cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. Results from the MTT assay revealed that BMP-2 significantly inhibited the proliferation of MDA-MB‑231 and MCF-7 breast cancer cells. The flo...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Chen A,Wang D,Liu X,He S,Yu Z,Wang J

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to reveal the underlying mechanism of angiotensin II (AngII)‑induced cardiac remodeling and to identify potential therapeutic targets for prevention. Rat cardiac fibroblasts (CFs) were cultured with 10 nM AngII for 12 h, and CFs without AngII were used as the control. Following RNA isolation fr...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Shu J,Liu Z,Jin L,Wang H

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The spliceosome, the large RNA‑protein molecular complex, is crucial for pre‑mRNA splicing. Several antitumor drugs have been found to tightly bind to the components of the spliceosome and mutations in the spliceosome have been reported in several types of cancer. However, the involvement of the spliceosome in pancrea...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Ma J,Zhang Z,Wang J

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tumor suppressor gene CD82, also known as KAI1, may act as a general suppressor of metastasis in numerous types of cancer. It is hypothesized that downregulation of CD82 gene expression may be an important factor in the induction of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), however the mechanism for this requires further st...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yu G,Bing Y,Li W,Xia L,Liu Z

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00