Transforming growth factor-β1 induces fibrosis in rat meningeal mesothelial cells via the p38 signaling pathway.

abstract：:Electroacupuncture (EA), a traditional Chinese therapeutic technique, is considered an effective method for treating certain painful neuropathies induced by various neuropathological damage. The current study investigated the effect of EA on intrathecal (IT) morphine‑induced hyperalgesia (MIH) and examined the hypothe...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zheng Y,Yu Y,Xie K,Yuan Y,Chen Y,Wang C,Wang G,Yu Y

更新日期：2019-08-01 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：:In recent years hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has demonstrated vasculoprotective effects against cell death, which suggests its promising therapeutic potential for numerous types of disease. Additionally, a protective effect of exogenous H2S in HG‑induced injuries in HUVECs was demonstrated, suggesting a potential protective...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lin J,Li X,Lin Y,Huang Z,Wu W

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac stem cells (CSCs) can differentiate into cardiac muscle‑like cells; however, it remains unknown whether CSCs may possess the ability to differentiate into pacemaker cells. The aim of the present study was to determine whether angiotensin II (Ang II) could promote the specialization of CSCs into pacemaker‑like ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Xue C,Zhang J,Lv Z,Liu H,Huang C,Yang J,Wang T

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-tumor therapies based on anti-inflammatory effects have been considered in cancer treatment. Survival, proliferation and, resultantly, invasion and metastasis of tumor cells are regulated by local inflammatory mediators. Primary inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF), are targets for anticanc...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Dexheimer GM,Becker Delving LKO,de Oliveira HS,Biolchi V,Goettert MI,Pozzobon A

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cip1-interacting zinc finger protein 1 (CIZ1) is a nuclear protein that was observed to bind to p21Cip1/Waf1. p21Cip1/Waf1 regulates the cell cycle and is associated with colorectal cancer (CRC) progression. However, the effect of CIZ1 on CRC cells remains unclear. In the present study, CIZ1 was observed to be highly ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yin J,Wang C,Tang X,Sun H,Shao Q,Yang X,Qu X

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) E prostanoid (EP)1 receptor shown to be associated with lung cancer cell invasion. However, the mechanism of EP1 receptor-mediated cell migration remains to be elucidated. β1 integrin is an essential regulator of the tumorigenic properties of non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) cells. To ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Bai X,Yang Q,Shu W,Wang J,Zhang L,Ma J,Xia S,Zhang M,Cheng S,Wang Y,Leng J

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many studies have reported that lutein may exert its biological activities, including anti‑inflammation, anti‑oxidase and anti‑apoptosis, through effects on reactive oxygen species (ROS). Thus, lutein may prevent the damaging activities of ROS in cells. The current study investigated the effect of lutein against sever...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Tan D,Yu X,Chen M,Chen J,Xu J

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methyl‑CpG‑binding protein 2 (MeCP2) is a transcriptional repressor that has been implicated in tumor onset and progression. Compared with normal and other tumorous tissue, MeCP2 is highly expressed in well‑differentiated adenocarcinoma and mucinous adenocarcinoma tissues, particularly at the invasion site of colorect...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Song N,Li K,Wang Y,Chen Z,Shi L

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroinflammation and microglial activation are two important hallmarks of neurodegenerative diseases. Continuous microglial activation may cause the release of several cytotoxic molecules, including many cytokines that are involved in the inflammatory process. Therefore, attenuating inflammation caused by activated m...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Mendonca P,Taka E,Soliman KFA

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monitoring minimal residue disease (MRD) is an effective approach to evaluate the response to chemotherapy, and it is used to select the ideal therapeutic strategy and to predict the recurrence during therapy for hematological disorders. The Wilm's tumor 1 (WT1) gene, which is highly expressed in >80% of patients with...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu H,Wang X,Zhang H,Wang J,Chen Y,Ma T,Shi J,Kang Y,Xi J,Wang M,Zhang M

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP) is a persistent infection of the prostate characterized by poor quality of life mainly due to frequent relapse episodes caused by incomplete eradication of causative pathogens. Aggressive antibacterial therapy is required to attenuate the severe symptoms of CBP and to achieve a perm...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Perletti G,Skerk V,Magri V,Markotic A,Mazzoli S,Parnham MJ,Wagenlehner FM,Naber KG

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastric cancer (GC) has one of the highest mortality rates among all types of cancer in the world. At present, an efficient treatment for GC remains elusive. Studies have demonstrated that microRNAs (miRs) are abnormally expressed in cancer, and that these serve important roles in the development and metastasis of var...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yin Y,Li X,Guo Z,Zhou F

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past decade, a group of cases with persisting haemocytopenia were separated from those with idiopathic cytopenia of undetermined significance due to the optimal response of these patients to immunosuppression therapy and due to the detection of autoantibodies in the bone marrow of haemopoietic cells. This condi...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

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

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mortality rate of ovarian cancer is the highest of all gynecological malignancies. Telmisartan is a commonly used clinical angiotensin receptor blocker, which has antihypertensive, anti‑inflammatory and antithrombotic effects. In the present study, it was investigated whether telmisartan could exert anticancer eff...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Pu Z,Zhu M,Kong F

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antimycin A (AMA) is an inhibitor of the electron transport chain in mitochondria. In this study, we investigated the anti-apoptotic effects of pan-caspase inhibitor (Z-VAD), superoxide dismutase (SOD) or catalase on AMA-induced HeLa cell death in relation to the cell cycle. Treatment with Z-VAD, SOD or catalase rescu...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Han YH,Kim SH,Kim SZ,Park WH

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radix Dipsaci total saponins (RTS) are primary active components of Radix Dipsaci, which is administered orally for the treatment of osteoporosis according to Chinese Medicine. RTS have also been shown to reduce the risk of bone fractures in rats. However, the detailed molecular mechanisms underlying their action rema...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Niu YB,Kong XH,Li YH,Fan L,Pan YL,Li CR,Wu XL,Lu TL,Mei QB

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of the eukaryotic initiation factor 6 (eIF6) gene on the secretion of M2 macrophage fibrosis‑associated factors and the expression levels of key proteases during scar repair. Male eIF6 wild‑type (eIF6+/+) and knockout (eIF6+/‑) C57BL/6 mice were intraperitoneall...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Bai YQ,Feng JK,Zhang QF,Wu HZ,Du YR,Wei W

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to investigate the effect of Dickkopf-related protein 3 (DKK3) on osteogenic differentiation of rat dental follicle cells (DFCs). A PCR array analysis of Wnt pathway activation in DFCs identified genes dysregulated by mineral induction. Among them, DKK3expression levels were decreased, and furt...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang X,Du Y,Ling J,Li W,Liao Y,Wei X

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Emerging evidence has suggested that intermedin (IMD), a novel member of the calcitonin gene‑related peptide (CGRP) family, has a wide range of cardioprotective effects. The present study investigated the effects of long‑term administration of IMD on cardiac function and sympathetic neural remodeling in heart failure ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Xu B,Xu H,Cao H,Liu X,Qin C,Zhao Y,Han X,Li H

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mechanical allodynia, which develops in patients of diabetes mellitus as a neuropathic manifestation, remains without an effective treatment. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects and potential mechanisms underlying resveratrol (RES) in a rat model of streptozocin (STZ)‑induced diabetic mechanica...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Cui Y,Li Y,Ning J,Mi Y,Wang X,Qiu Z,Li L,Gou X

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) is one of the most common causes for failed retinal detachment surgeries. The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of insulin‑like growth factor‑binding protein‑6 (IGFBP‑6) in PVR using rat models and its effects on retinal pigment epithelial‑J (RPE‑J) cells. PVR W...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhu W,Wu Y,Cui C,Zhao HM,Ba J,Chen H,Yu J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In adults, bone hematopoietic cells are responsible for the lifelong production of all blood cells. It is affected in aging, with progressive loss of physiological integrity leading to impaired function by cellular intrinsic and extrinsic factors. However, intervention measures, which directly inhibit the aging of hem...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhou Y,Liu J,Cai S,Liu D,Jiang R,Wang Y

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bladder cancer (BCa) is the most common tumor of the urinary system. Chronic inflammation in the papillary urothelial neoplasm of low malignant potential (PUNLMP)may contribute to carcinogenesis, including that of BCa, via poorly understood mechanisms. In this study, we show that the lymphotoxin β receptor (LTβR) is u...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Shen M,Duan X,Zhou P,Zhou W,Wu X,Xu S,Chen Y,Tao Z

更新日期：2015-02-01 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：:Cardiac fibrosis is a deleterious effect of many cardiovascular diseases. Previous studies have shown that curcumin has exhibited protective effects on cardiovascular diseases. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of curcumin on the activity of human cardiac fibroblasts (CFs) and to elucidate the u...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Fang G,Chen S,Huang Q,Chen L,Liao D

更新日期：2018-08-01 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：:Cryoinjury, or injury caused by extremely low temperatures, can occur in corneal endothelial cells (CECs) and lead to visual impairment. However, the mechanism of cryoinjury in CECs is not clear. The Stk11‑p53 signaling pathway regulates the proliferation and division of cells. Activity of the Stk11‑p53 signaling path...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhao S,Fei X,Liu T,Liu Y

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a type of chronic inflammatory disturbance that affects a number of individuals worldwide; the precise mechanism is unclear and treatment is frequently insufficient to maintain patients in remission. Saccharomyces boulardii is a thermophilic, non‑pathogenic yeast that may be adminis...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhou H,Zhang HJ,Guan L,Zhang YN,Li Y,Sun MJ

更新日期：2018-12-01 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