Identification of optimal reference genes for quantitative PCR studies on human mesenchymal stem cells.

abstract：:Accumulating evidence suggests that Rho-associated kinase (ROCK) may be important in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and coronary vasospasm. In the present study, we investigated whether ROCK activity is increased in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. Twenty-one patients with ACS (12 males, mean age 58.0±8.0 ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Hou HW,Li XG,Yan M,Hu ZQ,Song YE

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The p38 pathway, which is important in mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) family protein signaling, leads to mitochondrial dysfunction and activation of caspase-3. B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl‑2) family members are involved in the regulation of activities associated with the survival and death of neurons through apopto...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu XW,Ji EF,He P,Xing RX,Tian BX,Li XD

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) possess three characteristics critical to tissue regeneration; multipotency, low immunogenicity and an undifferentiated status, providing plasticity. However, increasing evidence has indicated that induction of an immune response in vivo can injure and reject MSC‑based tissues. Toll‑like ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yang Y,Wang Y,Li L,Bao J,Chen F,Zhang L

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to investigate the effects of neuropeptide Y (NPY) on the α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA) receptor glutamate receptor 2 (GluR2) subunit in epileptiform discharge hippocampal neurons. Hippocampal neurons were harvested from neonatal Sprague‑Dawley rats aged <24 h and ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Bu W,Zhao WQ,Li WL,Dong CZ,Zhang Z,Li QJ

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis (OA), articular cartilage degeneration exhibits a significant role. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is considered to be an effective angiogenic factor and a crucial regulator of articular cartilage degeneration in the development of OA. Therefore, the present study ai...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Deng S,Zhou JL,Peng H,Fang HS,Liu F,Weng JQ

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Von Hippel-Lindau gene (VHL) is a tumor suppressor gene, which is widely expressed in kidney, lung, breast, ovary, and cervix. VHL gene mutations can induce VHL disease and tumorigenesis. However, whether this gene is expressed in the human fallopian tube has not been evaluated. The objectives of this study were t...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lu YY,Zhu WJ,Xie BG

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to investigate the role of S100B in the inflammation process during osteoarthritis (OA). OA cartilage samples were collected for S100B expression analysis. S100B expression levels were significantly increased in patients with OA compared with the Controls (1.28±0.66 vs. 0.42±0.31; P=0.01) and w...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhu L,Weng Z,Shen P,Zhou J,Zeng J,Weng F,Zhang X,Yang H

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long non-coding RNA (lnc)TCF7 has been reported to promote the self‑renewal of human cancer stem cells, and enhance the aggressiveness of human non‑small cell lung cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma cells. However, the effect of lncTCF7 on colorectal cancer (CRC) tumorigenesis and progression is currently unclear. In...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Jin FS,Wang HM,Song XY

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The splicing factor is important in cancer development, modulation numerous tumor suppressors and oncogenes, and regulation of multiple signaling pathways. Splicing factor 2/alternative splicing factor (SF2/ASF) is a proto‑oncogene, which has been implicated in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma. However, the...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhao Y,Zhu T,Zhang X,Wang Q,Zhang J,Ji W,Ma Y

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subsequent to the publication of the above paper, the authors have realized that there were errors in Fig. 1 on page 902; essentially, the experimental data described as being 'Preterm' and 'Infected preterm' should have been labelled as 'Full‑term without labor' and 'Preterm', respectively. Note that these errors in ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Chen J,Zheng D,Cui H,Liu S,Zhang L,Liu C

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Connexin 43 (Cx43) is the main gap junction protein in astrocytes and exerts the same effects on growth inhibition in astrocytoma and glioma as microRNA-146a (miR-146a) in glioma. β2-adrenergic receptor (AR) signaling modulates Cx43 expression in myocytes via components downstream of protein kinase A (PKA) and exchang...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Khaksarian M,Mostafavi H,Soleimani M,Karimian SM,Ghahremani MH,Joghataee MT,Khorashadizadeh M,Aligholi H,Attari F,Hassanzadeh G

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary human hepatocytes (PHHs) are the 'gold standard' for investigating hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and antiviral drugs. However, poor availability, variation between batches and ethical issues regarding PHHs limit their applications. The discovery of human sodium taurocholate co‑transporting polypeptide (hNT...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhou M,Qin B,Deng XS,Zeng XL,Lu Y,Huang ZG,Wu CC,Mou LS

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An outbreak of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections, for which the risk factor was unknown, was previously identified in North Guangdong, China. In the present study, a total of 736 local residents were surveyed regarding their lifetime risk factors for HCV infection. Serum anti‑HCV antibodies and HCV RNA were examined ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Shao X,Luo Q,Cai Q,Zhang F,Zhu J,Liu Y,Zhao Z,Gao Z,Zhang X

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A limited number of studies have revealed that adding kidneys to liver perfusion may maintain an improved physiological balance; however, the underlying mechanism remains to be elucidated. The preset study confirmed the protective role of this new model and investigated the underlying mechanisms. Methods: A total of 1...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li J,Jia J,He N,Jiang L,Yu H,Li H,Peng Y,Xie H,Zhou L,Zheng S

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Repair of cartilage defects remains a challenge for surgeons, owing to its poor self‑repairing capacity. Cartilage tissue engineering, particularly marrow stem cell‑based cartilage regeneration, provides a promising option for the regeneration of damaged cartilage. Although producing tissue‑engineered cartilage from m...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang X,Xue K,Zhou J,Xu P,Huang H,Liu K

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of excess glutamate in the brain interstitial fluid characterizes several acute pathological conditions of the brain, including traumatic brain injury and stroke. It has been demonstrated that it is possible to eliminate excess glutamate in the brain by decreasing blood glutamate levels and, accordingly, ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li Y,Hou X,Qi Q,Wang L,Luo L,Yang S,Zhang Y,Miao Z,Zhang Y,Wang F,Wang H,Huang W,Wang Z,Shen Y,Wang Y

更新日期：2014-01-01 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 primary aim of the present study was to examine the effects of microRNA‑21 (miR‑21) on the proliferation and differentiation of rat primary neural stem cells (NSCs) in vitro. miR‑21 was overexpressed in NSCs by transfection with a miR‑21 mimic. The effects of miR‑21 overexpression on NSC proliferation were reveale...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang WM,Zhang ZR,Yang XT,Zhang YG,Gao YS

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are single‑stranded RNA species that constitute a class of non‑coding RNAs, and are emerging as key regulators of gene expression. Since each miRNA is capable of regulating multiple genes, miRNAs are attractive markers for studies of coordinated gene expression. In this study, we investigated miRNA ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lee HY,Han SS,Rhee H,Park JH,Lee JS,Oh YM,Choi SS,Shin SH,Kim WJ

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tilianin, the main effective flavonoid monomer enriched from Dracocephalum moldavuca L., has been shown to have cardioprotective effects. However, the mechanism of tilianin cardioprotection remains largely unknown. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of tilianin preconditioning on myocardial ischemia/re...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Guo X,Cao W,Yao J,Yuan Y,Hong Y,Wang X,Xing J

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is thought to involve the interaction of numerous genes. Identification of these genes and proteins which regulate liver carcinogenesis is critical for the exploration of novel targeted therapies. Yes‑associated protein (YAP) and large tumor suppressor 1 (LATS1) are a...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wang C,Zhu ZM,Liu CL,He XJ,Zhang HY,Dong JH

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heme oxygenase‑1 (HO‑1), as an inducible and cytoprotective enzyme, has a protective effect against cellular oxidative stress. In the present study, cholesterol was used to induce lipid overload and increase reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to oxidative stress in EA.hy926 cells. In the present study, western blo...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Jin X,Xu Z,Fan R,Wang C,Ji W,Ma Y,Cai W,Zhang Y,Yang N,Zou S,Zhou X,Li Y

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several lysosomal cathepsins have been implicated in a number of diseases, from arthritis to cancer. A recent member of the cathepsin family, cathepsin S (Cat S) has been associated with several types of cancer in humans. However, to date, no report has linked Cat S to human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Here, we in...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Xu J,Li D,Ke Z,Liu R,Maubach G,Zhuo L

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is a confirmed risk factor for hyperlipidemia, type‑II diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. MicroRNAs (miRs) have emerged as an important field of study within energy metabolism and obesity. A previous study demonstrated miR‑1275 to be markedly down‑regulated during maturation of human preadipoc...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhou YF,Fu ZY,Chen XH,Cui Y,Ji CB,Guo XR

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have shown that long non‑coding RNAs (lncRNAs) serve important roles in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). However, the underlying mechanisms remain largely unknown. In order to examine the potential role of lncRNAs in NEC, the present study investigated lncRNA and mRNA expression profiles in NEC lesion...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Chen W,Yan X,Tian T,Yan R,Wang X,Yu Z,Li Y,Zhang L,Han S

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV is an autosomal dominant connective tissue disease. Mutations in COL3A1 have been identified to underlie this disease; however, to the best of our knowledge, no COL3A1 mutations have been reported in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV patients with an ascending aortic aneurysm. In order to d...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Deng Y,Wei S,Hu S,Chen J,Tan Z,Yang Y

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia. The most significant histological property of AF is atrial fibrosis, but the underlying mechanism is not clear. In this study we investigated the expression of miR-133 and miR-30, anti-fibrotic microRNAs (miRNAs), in chronic AF in canines. A tot...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li H,Li S,Yu B,Liu S

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare but severe disease characterized by immune hyperactivation and cytokine storm. Given the high mortality rate of HLH, there is a need for more effective diagnostic tools and treatments. The present study developed a dendrimer‑based protein biochip for rapid, sensitive ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Du YX,Ye L,Song ZJ,Lv H,Liu Q,Li SG,Liu SS,Hong J,Gao Y,Schneider ME,Du WD

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pioglitazone (PIO) has been reported to be effective for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alogliptin (ALO) may have efficacy against NAFLD progression in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The present study examined the effectiveness of ALO in a rodent model of NAFLD and diabetes mellitus. KK‑A...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Tobita H,Sato S,Yazaki T,Mishiro T,Ishimura N,Ishihara S,Kinoshita Y

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Micro (mi)RNAs are short non‑coding RNA molecules, which post‑transcriptionally regulate gene expression and exert key roles in cell growth, differentiation and apoptosis. In the present study, the mechanism and the function of miR‑1915‑3p in the apoptotic regulation of lung cancer cell lines (NCI‑H441 and NCI‑H1650) ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Xu C,Li H,Zhang L,Jia T,Duan L,Lu C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00