Neuroprotective effects of ginsenosides on neural progenitor cells against oxidative injury.

abstract：:Abnormal paired box 9 (PAX9) expression is associated with tumorigenesis, cancer development, invasion and metastasis. The present study investigated the prognostic significance of PAX9 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and its role in predicting radiation sensitivity. A total of 52.8% (121/229) ESCC tissue...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Tan B,Wang J,Song Q,Wang N,Jia Y,Wang C,Yao B,Liu Z,Zhang X,Cheng Y

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress injury and cell death in alveolar epithelial cells may lead to abnormal repair, further resulting in acute and chronic pulmonary diseases. Substance P (SP) has multiple biological activities. The Sonic hedgehog (SHH) pathway is important in lung development and decreasing epithelial injury. To investi...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu C,Yang L,Dang H,Fang F,Xu F

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deafness and hearing loss may have functional, economic, social and emotional impacts on humans, including the ability of an individual to communicate with others, feelings of isolation and frustration, and health sector costs. The World Health Organization reported that there are 32 million children worldwide with he...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang Z,Chen QD,Zhao LP,Ma J,Zhang TS,Pang JX,Li YF,Wang MF,Wang AP,Tang L,Li LJ,He WJ,Gu H

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hirschsprung's disease (HSCR) is a polygenic disease, of which the cause remains to be elucidated. It has been suggested that SRY-related HMG-box 9 (SOX9) is fundamental for the correct development of oligodendrocytes and astrocytes; however, not the development of neurons. There are currently no reports regarding SOX...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Mi J,Chen D,Wu M,Wang W,Gao H

更新日期：2014-05-01 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：:The aim of the present study was to compare the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3KCA)-AKT serine/threonine kinase (AKT) pathway in circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and corresponding cancerous tissues. Stemness‑like circulating tumor cells (slCTCs) and CTCs in epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) have been implicated...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Bredemeier M,Kasimir-Bauer S,Kolberg HC,Herold T,Synoracki S,Hauch S,Edimiris P,Bankfalvi A,Tewes M,Kimmig R,Aktas B

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Curcumin, which is an extract from a traditional Chinese medicine, has previously been demonstrated to exhibit an anti‑atherosclerotic effect, which is closely associated with an increase in cholesterol efflux. However, it is unclear as to whether the increased effect is mediated by heme oxygenase (HO)‑1. Macrophages ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhong Y,Feng J,Fan Z,Li J

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Artesunate is a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin that is used in the treatment of patients with malaria. Artesunate has also been reported to exert immune‑regulatory, antitumor, hepatoprotective, anti‑inflammatory and smooth muscle relaxing functions. The present study aimed to investigate the putative protect...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lu H,Wang B,Cui N,Zhang Y

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate the potential effect of hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether-sonodynamic therapy (HMME-SDT) on MG-63 osteosarcoma cells. The HMME concentration was kept constant at 20 µg/ml and the MG-63 osteosarcoma cell line was exposed to ultrasound with an intensity of 1.0 W/cm2 for 30 ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu X,Li W,Geng S,Meng QG,Bi ZG

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In contrast with mature brain‑derived neurotrophic factor (mBDNF), proBDNF induces cell apoptosis. However, the function of proBDNF in oligodendrocytes remains unclear. In the present study, the OLN‑93 oligodendroglia cell line was utilized as an in vitro model to analyse the functions of proBDNF in oligodendroglia. p...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu S,Guo W,Zhou H,Tang L,Feng S,Zhong JH,Zhou XF

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogues are likely to exert cardioprotective effects via balancing the energy metabolism in cardiomyocytes following ischemic or hypoxic insults. The present study aimed to explore the protective effects and mechanism of exendin-4, a GLP-1 analogue, on cardiomyocyte glucose uptake usi...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lu K,Chang G,Ye L,Zhang P,Li Y,Zhang D

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimally invasive aesthetic and cosmetic procedures have increased in popularity. Injectable dermal fillers provide soft tissue augmentation, improve facial rejuvenation and wrinkles, and correct tissue defects. To investigate the use of adipose‑derived stem cells integrated with a hyaluronic acid based gel as a derm...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Guo J,Guo S,Wang Y,Yu Y

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have suggested that the B‑cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl‑2) inhibitor, TW37, may induce apoptosis of the non‑small cell lung cancer cell line, H1975/epidermal growth factor receptor‑tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR‑TKI), which exhibits secondary resistance to EGFR‑TKI. However, the effects of TW37 on H1975/EGFR‑...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu J,Yao X,Wu D,Ye Y,Wu Q,Liu S,Wu H

更新日期：2018-02-01 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：:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are important regulators of a variety of biological processes and their dysregulation is closely related to cancer formation and progression. Therefore, examination of aberrantly expressed miRNAs in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) may provide important clues for the diagnosis and treatment of pa...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wang Q,Lv L,Li Y,Ji H

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study investigated the effect of microRNA (miR)‑15a‑3p on the proliferation, migration and apoptosis of lens epithelial cells and its potential mechanism, in order to further elucidate the pathogenesis of age‑related cataracts (ARCs). The HLE‑B3 human lens epithelial cell line was transfected with miR‑15a‑...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu SJ,Wang WT,Zhang FL,Yu YH,Yu HJ,Liang Y,Li N,Li YB

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Formononetin (Form), a phytoestrogen extracted from the roots of Astragalus membranaceus, is one of the fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine because of its protective effects against certain malignant tumors. However, its role in colon carcinoma cells and the underlying molecular mechanisms have not ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wang AL,Li Y,Zhao Q,Fan LQ

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral blood T lymphocytopenia has previously been identified in polymyositis/dermatomyositis (PM/DM) patients. Therefore, the present study aimed to examine the potential role of autophagy in peripheral blood T cell survival in PM/DM patients. Transmission electron microscopy was used to detect the formation of a...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Shu X,Chen F,Peng Q,Lu X,Tian X,Wang Y,Wang G

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common cancer amongst males worldwide. In the current study, microarray datasets GSE3325 and GSE6919 from the Gene Expression Omnibus database were screened to identify candidate genes that are associated with the progression of PCa. A total of 273 differentially expressed gene...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li S,Hou J,Xu W

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the etiology of intervertebral disc degeneration is poorly understood, one approach to prevent this process may be to inhibit apoptosis. In the current study, the anti‑apoptotic effects of carboxymethylated chitosan (CMCS) in nucleus pulposus (NP) cells were investigated with the aim to enhance disc cell surv...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： He B,Tao H,Liu S,Wei A

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study hypothesized that caffeic acid (3,4‑dihydroxycinnamic acid; CaA) may exert antidepressant‑like effects in rats with chronic unpredictable mild stress via epigenetic mechanisms, such as DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation. The chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) model was used to analyze the e...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Hu J,Cao S,Zhang Z,Wang L,Wang D,Wu Q,Li L

更新日期：2020-12-01 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：:Brain metabolism is closely associated with neuronal activity and enables the accurate synthesis and function of neurotransmitters. Although previous studies have demonstrated that chronic stress is associated with the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which leads to oxidative stress and the disruption ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Herbet M,Natorska-Chomicka D,Korga A,Ostrowska M,Izdebska M,Gawrońska-Grzywacz M,Piątkowska-Chmiel I,Pawłowski K,Ślaska B,Poleszak E,Dudka J

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to gain greater understanding of the mechanisms underlying the effect of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) on DNA methylation and its chemopreventative action in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), a genome‑wide methylation and mRNA expression screen was performed in the CAL‑27 cell line with and without EGC...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Chen LL,Han WF,Geng Y,Su JS

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a highly metastatic malignancy, which is highly prevalent in Southeast Asia and North Africa. Recent studies implicated the critical role of nemo‑like kinase (NLK) in tumor biology. However, the functional role of NLK in NPC has yet to be elucidated. In the present study, the signific...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Chen S,Ma Z,Chen X,Zhang J

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

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：:microRNAs (miRNAs) are small, highly conserved, non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression at the post‑transcriptional level. The expression of these small RNA genes is tightly regulated during development, differentiation and apoptosis of normal cells, however, they are often deregulated in various types of cancer...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liang G,Li G,Wang Y,Lei W,Xiao Z

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accumulated evidence has demonstrated that the microenvironment of a given tumor is important in determining its drug resistance, tumorigenesis, progression and metastasis. These microenvironments, like tumor cells, are vital targets for cancer therapy. The cross-talk between tumor cells and cancer-associated fibrobla...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zi F,He J,He D,Li Y,Yang L,Cai Z

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The chondrogenic differentiation of synovial mesenchymal stem cells (SMSCs) is regulated by essential transcription factors and signaling cascades. However, the precise mechanisms involved in this process remain unclear. MicroRNAs (miRs/miRNAs) are undersized non‑coding RNAs responsible for the post‑transcriptional re...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Cong R,Tao K,Fu P,Lou L,Zhu Y,Chen S,Cai X,Mao L

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) caused by malnutrition and certain intestinal diseases induces visual impairments, including night blindness and photoreceptor cell dysfunction as indicated by reduced a‑ and b‑waves in an electroretinogram (ERG). The effects of VAD on the inner retinal layer cells, including amacrine and ga...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Kakiuchi D,Uehara T,Shiotani M,Nakano-Ito K,Suganuma A,Aoki T,Tsukidate K,Sawada K

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00