Inhibition of TLR4 protects rat islets against lipopolysaccharide-induced dysfunction.

abstract：:Hypoxemia and hypercarbia resulting from a lack of surfactant is considered to be the primary mechanism underlying neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS). Surfactant replacement therapy may mitigate the symptoms of the disease by decreasing the surface tension of alveoli and facilitating inflation. However, sur...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Mei H,Zhang Y,Liu C,Zhang Y,Liu C,Song D,Xin C,Wang J,Josephs-Spaulding J,Zhu Y,Tang F

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The multipotent and easily accessible characteristics of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) make them a promising target for bone tissue engineering. Long non‑coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have an important role in the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. Nevertheless, whether lncRNAs are involved in the osteogen...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Tao R,Li YX,Liu YK,Liu F,Zhou ZY

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paeonol (Pae) is an herbal extract that has attracted extensive attention for its anti‑cancer effects demonstrated by a number of studies, which have predominantly demonstrated inhibition of cell proliferation and induction of apoptosis. The influence of Pae on cancer cell metastasis has been less widely reported. The...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lyu ZK,Li CL,Jin Y,Liu YZ,Zhang X,Zhang F,Ning LN,Liang ES,Ma M,Gao W,Zhang MX,Liu DS

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long non‑coding RNAs (lncRNAs) affect atherosclerosis by regulating the physiological and pathological processes of endothelial cells; however, the role of lncRNA WEE2 antisense RNA 1 (WEE2‑AS1) in arteriosclerosis obliterans (ASO) is not completely understood. The present study aimed to explore the function of lncRNA...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Jiang B,Wang R,Lin Z,Ma J,Cui J,Wang M,Liu R,Wu W,Zhang C,Li W,Wang S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNA‑133a (miR‑133a) is downregulated in various types of human malignancy, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), renal cell carcinoma, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, bladder cancer, ileal carcinoid and rhabdomyosarcoma. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of miR‑133a on HCC cell proli...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Chen X,Bo L,Zhao X,Chen Q

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidized low-density lipoprotein (Ox-LDL), as a strong oxidant, results in renal injury through multiple mechanisms. The aim of the present study was to determine the injury effects of Ox‑LDL and the potential protective effects of the antioxidant reagent probucol on epithelial‑mesenchymal transition (EMT) in human re...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhu BB,Wang H,Chi YF,Wang YM,Yao XM,Liu S,Qiu H,Fang J,Yin PH,Zhang XM,Peng W

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been confirmed that bone morphogenetic protein-9 (BMP-9) promotes the differentiation of osteoblasts. However, the ways in which BMP‑9 exerts its effects on the differentiation of osteoclasts and bone resorption remain to be elucidated. The present study was designed to investigate the roles and the molecular m...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li H,Zhao D,Wang S,Ding J,Zhao L

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is endemic in the southern provinces of China and Southeast Asia. It has been reported that microRNA‑122 (miR‑122) and tripartite motif‑containing protein 29 (TRIM29) serve important roles in many types of tumor. The present study aimed to evaluate the expression of miR‑122 and TRIM29, a...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yang Y,Li Q,Guo L

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by chronic anovulation, hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries. To date, the molecular mechanisms underlying PCOS have remained to be fully elucidated. As recent studies have revealed a positive association between mitochondrial dysfunction and PCOS, current investi...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Ding Y,Zhuo G,Zhang C,Leng J

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metabolic syndrome based on insulin resistance (IR) and hypertension is a risk factor for advanced liver disease and cardiovascular disease in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The present study investigated the effects of severe hypertension induced by a high‑salt (HS) diet and antihypertensive thera...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Kozono M,Uto H,Ibusuki R,Arima S,Oda K,Taguchi H,Sasaki F,Nasu Y,Hashimoto S,Setoyama H,Kanmura S,Numata M,Tsubouchi H,Ido A

更新日期：2016-12-01 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：:Wound healing impairment is increasingly recognized to be a consequence of hyperglycemia‑induced dysfunction of endothelial precursor cells (EPCs) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Metformin exhibits potential for the improvement of endothelial function and the wound healing process. However, the underlying mechanis...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Han X,Tao Y,Deng Y,Yu J,Sun Y,Jiang G

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:β-crystallin B2 (CRYBB2) knockout mice exhibit morphological and functional abnormalities in the ovary. Long non‑coding RNAs (lncRNAs) regulate gene transcription and translation, and epigenetic modification of genomic DNA. The present study investigated the role of lncRNAs in mediating the effects of CRYBB2 in the re...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Gao Q,Ren H,Chen M,Niu Z,Tao H,Jia Y,Zhang J,Li W

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet‑rich plasma (PRP) is a promising strategy for intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD). However, the short half‑life of growth factors released from PRP cannot continuously stimulate the degenerated discs. Thus, the present study hypothesized that the combined use of PRP and bone marrow‑derived mesenchymal stem...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wang SZ,Jin JY,Guo YD,Ma LY,Chang Q,Peng XG,Guo FF,Zhang HX,Hu XF,Wang C

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various studies have investigated hepatic carcinoma cachexia, however, there is little published information regarding the effect of Chinese Medicine carcinoma cachexia. The present study was performed to investigate the effect of modified Chinese herbal compound jianpijiedu (MJPJD) on a mouse model of ascites‑induced...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Sun B,Luo H,Deng L,Zhang S,Chen Z

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atorvastatin (Lipitor™) is a lipid‑lowering agent that is widely used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Previous research has largely focused on its cholesterol‑lowering effects; however, a limited number of studies have investigated the actions of atorvastatin on vascular endothelial cells. In the present ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhao WB,Fu H,Chang F,Liu J,Wang J,Li F,Zhao J

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Salicylate is widely used to produce animal models of tinnitus in mice and/or rats. The side effects on auditory function, including hearing loss and tinnitus, are considered the results of the auditory nerve dysfunction. A recent study indicated that chronic treatment with salicylate for several weeks reduces compres...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Cui W,Wang H,Cheng Y,Ma X,Lei Y,Ruan X,Shi L,Lv M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipids extracted from Halocynthia roretzi contain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, as well as carotenoids. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of H. roretzi lipids on white adipose tissue (WAT) weight and high blood glucose levels in diabetic/o...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Mikami N,Hosokawa M,Miyashita K

更新日期：2010-05-01 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：: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：:Hypertension affects one billion people worldwide and is an independent risk factor for death after acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and medical treatment of hypertension among 1,301 ACS patients enrolled into the Chinese registry of acute coronary events (CRACE) trial...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lin Y,Pan W,Ning S,Song X,Jin Z,Lv S

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The expression of microRNA‑206 (miR‑206) is aberrantly induced in steroid‑induced avascular necrosis of femoral head (SANFH). Therefore, investigating the function of miR‑206 in SANFH and uncovering the functional mechanism associated with the condition will promote the understanding and treatment of the disease. The ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang Z,Jin A,Yan D

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biliary atresia (BA) is an infantile disease resulting from a severe cholangiopathy, which can obstruct extrahepatic bile ducts, disrupt bile flow and lead to end‑stage cirrhosis. The current study aimed to develop a genetic method to investigate the pathogenesis of BA. The gene expression profile of BA (GSE46967) was...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： You Z,Wen J,Cheng L,Ye H,Li B

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serious diabetic complications affect millions of patients worldwide. Skeletal muscle represents the largest insulin-regulated glucose sink in the body, making insulin resistance and abnormal glucose disposal in muscle fibres a critical aspect of diabetes mellitus. Advances in the biomedical analysis of the molecular ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Mulvey C,Mullen E,Ohlendieck K

更新日期：2008-05-01 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：:Inflammation contributes to acute pulmonary embolism (APE). However, the contributions of the extracellular signal‑regulated protein kinases (ERK) and phosphoinositide 3 kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt) signaling pathways have not yet been elucidated. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of aspirin on ER...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wang L,Wu J,Zhang W,Zhi Y,Wu Y,Jiang R,Yang R

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to identify potential key genes associated with the progression and prognosis of colorectal cancer (CRC). Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between CRC and normal samples were screened by integrated analysis of gene expression profile datasets, including the Gene Expression Omnibus...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yu C,Chen F,Jiang J,Zhang H,Zhou M

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The von Hippel‑Lindau (VHL) gene is a tumor suppressor gene, which is widely expressed in the kidney, lung, breast, eye, ovary and cervix. Mutations of the VHL gene are able to induce VHL disease and tumorigenesis. However, it has yet to be evaluated whether the VHL gene is expressed in the human endometrium. The obje...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lu YY,Zhu WJ,Xie BG

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate the changes of retinal microvascular network in patients with central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR). A total of fifteen patients (right eye) with CSCR and 15 normal controls (right eye) were recruited. We used optical coherence tomography angiography to scan 6x6 mm mac...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yu L,Shao Y,Chai Y,Ye LH,Yang QC,Ye L,Yuan Q,Jiang N,Yi JL

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:microRNA 21 (miRNA‑21) promotes the development of cardiac fibrosis, hypertrophy and heart failure. However, whether it can be used as a biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of heart failure remains unclear. The current study assessed circulating miRNA‑21 as a viable indicator for diagnosis and prognosis of heart...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang J,Xing Q,Zhou X,Li J,Li Y,Zhang L,Zhou Q,Tang B

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00