Blockade of vascular endothelial growth factor-A/receptor 2 exhibits a protective effect on angiotensin-II stimulated podocytes.

abstract：:Cardiac fibrosis is one of the pathological characteristics of diabetic cardiomyopathy (DbCM). Matrine treatment has proven to be effective in cases of organ fibrosis and cardiovascular diseases. In the present study, the anti-fibrosis-associated cardioprotective effects of matrine on DbCM were investigated. Rats with...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang Y,Cui L,Guan G,Wang J,Qiu C,Yang T,Guo Y,Liu Z

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of acetylpuerarin treatment following oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion (OGD/R) were examined in rat hippocampal neurons in vitro and compared with the effects of acetylpuerarin in normoxic cells to confirm acetylpuerarin's potential neuroprotective effects, including apoptosis inhibition. Wistar rat ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu DM,Wang ZH,Liu L,Zhang XM,Lou FL

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) is considered to have a critical role in the occurrence and development of atherosclerosis in atherosclerosis-prone mice; however, it remains uncertain whether treatment with a TLR4 inhibitor may attenuate atherosclerosis. The present study aimed to determine the vascular protective effects...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wang XQ,Wan HQ,Wei XJ,Zhang Y,Qu P

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are frequently dysregulated in human cancer and can act as either potent oncogenes or tumor suppressor genes. The aberrant expression of miRNA‑409 (miR‑409) has been found in certain types of cancer, however, its expression and potential biological role in endometrial cancer remain to be fully eluci...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang C,Wang B,Wu L

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormal migration of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) serves an important role in hypertension, atherosclerosis and restenosis following angioplasty, which is regulated numerous hormonal and humoral factors, including neuropeptide Y (NPY) and dopamine. Dopamine and NPY are both sympathetic neurotransmitters, and ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Xia XW,Zhou YQ,Luo H,Zeng C

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress serves important roles in cardiac injury during the process of ischemia/reperfusion (I/R). Y‑box protein 1 (YB1), a member of the highly conserved Y‑box protein family, is closely associated with inflammation and stress responses by regulating gene transcription, RNA splicing and mRNA translation. How...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wang S,He F,Li Z,Hu Y,Huangfu N,Chen X

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The expression and function of microRNA-497 (miR-497) has previously been reported in various types of human cancer; however, miR-497 has not previously been investigated in human osteosarcoma (OS). In the present study, the expression levels of miR‑497 were analyzed by reverse transcription‑quantitative polymerase ch...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu Q,Wang H,Singh A,Shou F

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Semaphorin 6B is a member of the semaphorin family of signaling proteins, which is implicated in a variety of biological processes, such as axon guidance and muscle regeneration. PPARα is known to be a regulator of semaphorin 6B in human cancer cell lines. In this study, we examined the effect of fenofibrate as a PPAR...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Murad H,Kasies F,Azroony R,Alya G,Madania A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous studies have shown that N-nitrosamines and their precursors are probable etiological factors for esophageal cancer. Certain N-nitrosamines have been shown to induce esophageal cancer in animal models. However, the molecular mechanisms by which N-nitrosamines promote esophageal carcinogenesis remain poorly und...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Xie Y,Tang E,Ren B,Feng L

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indoleamine 2, 3-dioxygenase (IDO) catalyzes the initial and rate‑limiting step in the degradation pathway of the essential amino acid tryptophan and is expressed by professional antigen presenting cells (APCs), epithelial cells, vascular endothelium and tumor cells. IDO‑mediated catabolic products, which are addition...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wu H,Gong J,Liu Y

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Muscle atrophy is a disease that is usually caused by denervation. The aim of the present study was to determine whether electrical stimulation by semi-implantable electrodes is capable of decreasing the levels of specific proteins associated with sciatic nerve injury-induced muscle atrophy. Male Sprague Dawley (SD) r...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu J,Li K,Huang X,Xie J,Huang X

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non‑alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a common clinicopathological condition. Currently, the pathogenesis of NASH remains unknown, and no optimal therapy option currently exists. It has previously been demonstrated that diallyl disulfide (DADS) was capable of attenuating liver dysfunction, as DADS supplementation ha...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang N,Wang Y,Zhang J,Liu B,Li G,Xin S,Xu K

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study detected p75 neurotrophin receptor (p75NTR) expression in tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) cell lines, in order to define the biological properties of p75NTR+ cells and to confirm the use of p75NTR+ as a surface marker for TSCC stem cells. p75NTR+ cells were separated from Tca‑8113 and CAL‑27 TS...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Tong D,Sun J,Huang P,Li M,Zhang F

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) is a minimally invasive method that provides protection by reducing injury to the heart, kidneys, brain and other tissues or organs. RIPC may improve the outcome in patients undergoing surgery. Although the role of RIPC has been studied, the results remain controversial. It is di...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Dong W,Yu P,Zhang T,Zhu C,Qi J,Liang J

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRN-143 (miR‑143) has been previously reported to be downregulated in specific types of cancer, including colorectal, bladder, oral squamous cell, pituitary, cervical, nasopharyngeal, lymphoma and prostate cancer. In the present study, the effects of miR-143 on prostate cancer cell migration and invasion were exam...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wu D,Huang P,Wang L,Zhou Y,Pan H,Qu P

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) is a vital regulatory factor that controls osteoblast-specific gene expression; however, RUNX2‑regulated genes in human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) remain to be fully elucidated. In the present study, chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP)-on-chip analysis of RUNX2 in hMSCs...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Xiong J,Hu Z,Wang T,Xu X,Liu J,Wu P,Che X,Li W

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease is one of the most common age‑associated diseases that frequently leads to memory disorders, cognitive decline and dementia. Evidence suggests that nicergoline serves an important role in the apoptosis of hippocampal cells, memory recovery, cognitive function and neuronal survival. However, the sig...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zang G,Fang L,Chen L,Wang C

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that inhibit the expression of target protein-coding genes, most often at the post-transcriptional level. miRNAs are often found to be misregulated in human cancer and they can act as potent oncogenes or tumor suppressor genes. In this study, we found that a germline mutati...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Shang H,Wang T,Shang F,Huang KM,Li YQ

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cellular prion protein (PrPC) can replace other pivotal molecules due to its interaction with several partners in performing a variety of important biological functions that may differ between embryonic and mature stem cells. Recent studies have revealed major advances in elucidating the putative role of PrPC in the r...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yun SP,Han YS,Lee JH,Yoon YM,Yun CW,Rhee P,Lee SH

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde (vanillin), contained in a number of species of plant, has been reported to display beneficial effects against brain injuries. In the present study, the impact of vanillin on scopolamine‑induced alterations in cognition and the expression of DNA binding protein inhibitor ID‑1 (ID1), one...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lee JC,Kim IH,Cho JH,Lee TK,Park JH,Ahn JH,Shin BN,Yan BC,Kim JD,Jeon YH,Lee YJ,Won MH,Kang IJ

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical application of 18-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) imaging for the detection of malignant lesions. A total of 132 patients with increased levels of blood tumor markers but without a prior history of malignancy were examined. The results of FDG...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhan HW,Xu W,Ye XJ,Zhao CL,Zhang H,Li J,Yao Q,Zhang LJ

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benign thyroid nodules are among the most common endocrine disorders. Recent advances in diagnostic imaging and pathology have significantly contributed to better risk stratification of thyroid nodules. However, current treatment options, beyond surgical approaches are limited. The following placebo-controlled study p...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Stancioiu F,Mihai D,Papadakis GZ,Tsatsakis A,Spandidos DA,Badiu C

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung cancer is one of the primary causes of mortality worldwide and drug resistance is the key contributing factor which results in the failure of lung cancer chemotherapy. Previous studies have shown that microRNA (miR)‑10a was involved in the reversal of cisplatin (DDP) resistance in numerous types of tumors; howeve...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Sun W,Ma Y,Chen P,Wang D

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) has a structure similar to heparan sulfate, which exerts anti‑inflammatory effects via inhibiting elastase (Ela) activity. Release of Ela along the glomerular capillary wall may induce glomerular injury and proteinuria. The present study aimed to investigate the influence of LMWH on...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhai S,Hu L,Zhong L,Tao Y,Wang Z

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic cancer (PC) is associated with high mortality rates and poor prognoses. Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is the most common type of PC, and almost all cases of pancreatic adenocarcinoma are pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The aim of the current study was to reveal the genes involved in the prognosis of PD...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zheng B,Peng J,Mollayup A,Bakri A,Guo L,Zheng J,Xu H

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metabolic syndrome arises from a combination of disorders that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In previous studies, it was observed that overexpression of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1) induced obesity and the insulin resistance that accompanies metabolic syndrome in roden...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Jung EM,An BS,Kim YK,Jeong YH,Hwang WS,Jeung EB

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs (miRs) are considered to be effective, post‑transcriptional regulators in the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and promising treatment targets. However, the function of miR‑141 remains to be elucidated. In the present study, upregulation of miR‑141 was demonstrated in diabetic mice and elderly diabet...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yu X,Zhong L

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non‑coding RNAs of ~22 nucleotides in length, which serve an important role in numerous diseases. Asthma is a chronic airway inflammatory disease, which is the most common chronic disease among children. The role of miRNA (miR)‑16 in asthma is unclear. The objective of the present study was to e...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yu B,Yao L,Liu C,Tang L,Xing T

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Promoter hypermethylation is a marginal approach to inactivating tumor suppressor genes in cancer. DNA hypermethylation is a well-recognized epigenetic malfunction observed in several malignancies, most predominantly in prostate cancer. Aberrant DNA methylation patterns are considered to be the earliest somatic genome...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Syeed N,Syed Sameer A,Hamid A,Shah ZA,Afroze D,Rasool R,Siddiqi MA

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Millions of infants and children are exposed to anesthesia every year during medical care. Sevoflurane is a volatile anesthetic that is frequently used for pediatric anesthesia. However, previous reports have suggested that the administration of sevoflurane promotes neurodegeneration, raising concerns regarding the sa...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wang LY,Tang ZJ,Han YZ

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00