Knockdown of biglycan expression by RNA interference inhibits the proliferation and invasion of, and induces apoptosis in, the HCT116 colon cancer cell line.

abstract：:Cobalt nanoparticles (CoNPs) released from metal‑on‑metal implants have caused considerable concern. Oxidative stress is associated with the mechanism underlying cobalt‑induced cytotoxicity and genotoxicity. The indolamine melatonin exhibits protective effects against damage induced by metals. The present study invest...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu Y,Yang X,Wang W,Wu X,Zhu H,Liu F

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minoxidil and finasteride have been approved to treat hair loss by the Food and Drug Administration. However, the further elucidation of treatments for hair loss, including those using Chinese herbal medicine, remains important clinically. BeauTop (BT) is a health food supplement which contains Ginseng radix, Astragal...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lee CY,Yang CY,Lin CC,Yu MC,Sheu SJ,Kuan YH

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：:Adipocytes have been demonstrated to promote the progression of various tumors through modulation of cancer cell metabolism. However, their role in lung cancer progression remains undetermined. In the present study, adipocytes and lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells were cultured in a Transwell co‑culture system. Cancer ce...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li FF,Zhang H,Li JJ,Cao YN,Dong X,Gao C

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Astronauts are inevitably exposed to two major risks during space flight, microgravity and radiation. Exposure to microgravity has been discovered to lead to rapid and vigorous bone loss due to elevated osteoclastic activity. In addition, long‑term exposure to low‑dose‑rate space radiation was identified to promote DN...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Furusawa Y,Yamamoto T,Hattori A,Suzuki N,Hirayama J,Sekiguchi T,Tabuchi Y

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ectomesenchymal stem cells (EMSCs) represent a type of adult stem cells derived from the cranial neural crest. These cells are capable of self‑renewal and have the potential for multidirectional differentiation. Tissue transglutaminase type 2 (TG2) is a ubiquitously expressed member of the transglutaminase family of C...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Shi W,Que Y,Lv D,Bi S,Xu Z,Wang D,Zhang Z

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been investigated in the treatment of numerous autoimmune diseases. However, the immune properties of MSCs on the development of asthma have remained to be fully elucidated. Airway dendritic cells (DCs) have an important role in the pathogenesis of allergic asthma, and disrupting the...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zeng SL,Wang LH,Li P,Wang W,Yang J

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have confirmed that exposure to particulate matter with a diameter of ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5) is associated with inflammation. PM2.5 decreases cardiac cell viability and increases apoptosis through overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS). In the present study, the role of PM2.5 in ECs was investigated...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Chen S,Wu X,Hu J,Dai G,Rong A,Guo G

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study investigated the effect of certain 1,3,5‑triazine derivatives on epidermal growth factor receptor‑tyrosine kinase (EGFR‑TK). The results suggested that 1,3,5‑triazine derivatives exhibited optimal drug likeness via molinspiration and proved to be effective drug candidates as potential anticancer agen...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yan W,Zhao Y,He J

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone injury following radiotherapy has been confirmed by epidemiological and animal studies. However, the underlying mechanism remains to be elucidated and no preventive or curative solution has been identified for this bone loss. The present study aimed to investigate the irradiation‑altered osteogenesis and adipogen...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wang Y,Zhu G,Wang J,Chen J

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:In recent years, accumulating evidence has demonstrated that microRNAs (miRs, miRNAs) may serve an important role in the occurrence and development of tumors. miR‑23a‑5p has been confirmed as an oncogene in numerous diseases through gene chip analysis. However, as the most common type of renal tumor, the expression an...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Quan J,Jin L,Pan X,He T,Lai Y,Chen P,Lin C,Yang S,Zeng H,Lai Y

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostaglandin E2 has exhibited pleiotropic effects in the regulation of glomerulosclerosis progression through its four receptors. The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of prostaglandin receptor EP4 on mesangial cell proliferation. In vivo, 5/6 nephrectomy was introduced into EP4+/‑ and wild‑type (WT) mice. C...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Cao Y,Pan T,Chen X,Wu J,Guo N,Wang B

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been suggested that survivin, a member of the inhibitor of apoptosis protein (IAP) family, is an attractive novel target for anticancer therapy. The present study investigated the expression of survivin during the early stages of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and associated hepatitis, and attempted to elucidat...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Mamori S,Matsushima M,Matsuura T,Tajiri H

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to explore the effect of bisphenol A (BPA) on the EGFR-STAT3 pathway in breast cancer. We applied 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) cytotoxicity assay to the analysis of the responsiveness of MCF-7 cells to BPA. Gene expression was assayed at the transcription...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang W,Fang Y,Shi X,Zhang M,Wang X,Tan Y

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) signaling pathway exhibits an important role in cancer invasion and metastasis. Excessive expression of TGF-β activates Smad4, leading to the upregulation of downstream metastasis-associated genes. Thus, the inhibition of the TGF-β/Smad4 signaling pathway may be a novel strateg...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Chen F,Zhuang M,Peng J,Wang X,Huang T,Li S,Lin M,Lin H,Xu Y,Li J,Chen Z,Huang Y

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been reported that sevoflurane induces neurotoxicity in the developing brain. Dexmedetomidine is an α2 adrenoceptor agonist used for the prevention of sevoflurane‑induced agitation in children in clinical practice. The aim of the present study was to determine whether dexmedetomidine could prevent sevoflurane‑i...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang Y,Li M,Cui E,Zhang H,Zhu X,Zhou J,Yan M,Sun J

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transgelin 2 (TAGLN2) is a cytoskeletal protein of the calponin family. Abnormal expression of TAGLN2 was observed in various types of cancer. Our previous study reported that TAGLN2 expression was reduced in lymph node‑positive breast cancer patients; however, the role of TAGLN2 in breast cancer metastasis remains un...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yang L,Hong Q,Xu SG,Kuang XY,Di GH,Liu GY,Wu J,Shao ZM,Yu SJ

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Derivatives of caffeoylquinic acid (CQA) have been studied and reported as potent bioactive molecules possessing various health benefits including antioxidant and anti‑inflammatory activities. In the present study, the protective effect of 3,5‑dicaffeoyl‑epi‑quinic acid (DCEQA) isolated from Atriplex gmelinii on UVB‑i...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Oh JH,Karadeniz F,Lee JI,Seo Y,Kong CS

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Placental mesenchymal stem cells (PMSCs) have important biological properties and the potential for application in numerous clinical fields, including hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and myocardial repair. There are two types of MSCs in the placenta, amniotic mesenchymal stem cells (AMSCs) and chorion mesenchy...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li F,Xu Y,Xu X,Xu B,Zhao J,Zhang X

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Graft‑vs.‑host disease (GvHD) is a major and lethal complication of allogeneic bone marrow transplantation (allo‑BMT). Although great development has been made, the treatment progress of this disorder is slow. Research has illustrated that STAT3 was critical for T cell alloactivation in GvHD. In the present study, the...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Jia H,Cui J,Jia X,Zhao J,Feng Y,Zhao P,Zang D,Yu J,Zhao T,Wang H,Xu K

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gemcitabine is a first‑line chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer; however resistance of the disease to the drug often develops over time. Agents that can either enhance the effects of gemcitabine, or help to overcome the chemoresistance to the drug are needed for the successful treatment o...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu DL,Bu HQ,Jin HM,Zhao JF,Li Y,Huang H

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite advances in the treatment of T‑cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T‑ALL), the outcome of T‑ALL treatment remains unsatisfactory, therefore, more effective treatment is urgently required. The present study examined the cytotoxicities of bortezomib in combination with daunorubicin against human Jurkat and Molt‑4...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Du X,Tong J,Lu H,He C,Du S,Jia P,Zhao W,Xu H,Li J,Shen Z,Wu Y,Tong J,Zhou L

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To explore the restraining effect of baicalein and the mitogen-activation protein kinase kinase inhibitor, U0126, on human cervical cell line HeLa proliferation, apoptosis and migration. HeLa cells were treated by different concentrations of baicalein or U0126. A Cell Counting Kit (CCK)‑8 assay was applied to examine ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Ye H,Zhang Y,Wang Y,Xia J,Mao X,Yu X

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1,2-Dimethylthdrazine (DMH) has been known to induce vascular neoplasms, such as malignant endothelioma, in animal experiments through the induction of abnormal proliferation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). We studied the effect of protein kinase C (PKC) isoforms...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Nam S,Choi S,Lee J,Kim J,Song J,Bae Y

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality and disability worldwide. However, there is a current lack of effective therapies available. As the resident macrophages of the brain, microglia can monitor the microenvironment and initiate immune responses. In response to various brain injuries, such as ische...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Jiang CT,Wu WF,Deng YH,Ge JW

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：:A disintegrin and metalloproteinases (ADAMs), a family of transmembrane glycoproteins, are expressed in numerous tissues and organs, and have been implicated in a variety of physiological and pathological processes. ADAM15 is unique among the ADAMs in having an Arg-Gly-Asp motif in its disintegrin domain. In the prese...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Hou Y,Chu M,Cai Y,Lei J,Chen Y,Zhu R,Gong X,Ma X,Jin J

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate cancer (PCa) poses a high risk to older men and it is the second most common type of male malignant tumor in western developed countries. Additionally, there is a lack of effective therapies for PCa at advanced stages. Novel treatment strategies such as adenovirus‑mediated gene therapy and virotherapy involve...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Cai Z,Lv H,Cao W,Zhou C,Liu Q,Li H,Zhou F

更新日期：2017-11-01 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