Taurine alleviates lipopolysaccharide‑induced liver injury by anti‑inflammation and antioxidants in rats.

abstract：:The overexpression and hypersecretion of mucus is a hallmark of chronic pulmonary inflammatory disease. Mucin5AC (MUC5AC) is a major component of airway gel‑forming mucin. Members of the Unc13 (Munc13) protein family act as important activators of granule exocytosis from various types of mammalian cells. The present s...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Xu R,Zhou J,Zhou XD,Li Q,Perelman JM,Kolosov VP

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ilexonin A is a compound isolated from the root of a plant commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. The aim of the present study was to investigate the possible protective mechanism of Ilexonin A in rats subjected to occlusion of the middle cerebral artery (MCAO). Transient focal cerebral ischemia was induced by...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Xu AL,Zheng GY,Wang ZJ,Chen XD,Jiang Q

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Macrophage cholesterol efflux is important in maintaining cellular lipid homeostasis and preventing the formation of lipid‑laden foam cells. Although radioactive [3H]‑cholesterol is widely used as a tracer in cholesterol efflux assays, the lengthy and labor‑intensive assay procedure, and the radioactivity disposal pro...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Song W,Wang W,Wang Y,Dou L,Chen L,Yan X

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ampelopsin (AMP), a plant flavonoid, has been reported to inhibit cell growth and/or induce apoptosis in various types of tumor. The aim of the present study was to assess the apoptosis-inducing activity of AMP in A549 human lung adenocarcinoma epithelial cells and the associated underlying mechanism. A549 cells were ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Chen XM,Xie XB,Zhao Q,Wang F,Bai Y,Yin JQ,Jiang H,Xie XL,Jia Q,Huang G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:microRNAs have been shown to be stable and detectable in circulating blood, and circulating microRNAs are specifically expressed in numerous diseases. However, to date, the association between microRNAs and osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) has remained elusive. It was hypothesized that specific microRNAs in th...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wang X,Qian W,Wu Z,Bian Y,Weng X

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung epithelium restoration subsequent to injury is of concern in association with the outcomes of diverse inflammatory lung diseases. Previous studies have demonstrated that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) may promote epithelial repair subsequent to inflammatory injury, however the mechanism that mediates this effect r...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li J,Huang S,Zhang J,Feng C,Gao D,Yao B,Wu X,Fu X

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a type of diabetes mellitus (DM) that occurs during pregnancy. The present study aimed to investigate the roles of microRNA (miR)‑195‑5p and enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) in GDM, and their potential association. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were collected ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liao X,Zhou Z,Zhang X

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to identify miRNAs that were differentially expressed in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by comparing normal and cancer tissue samples and to analyze the correlation of the target genes and HCC. The gene expression profile of GSE31383 was downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus data...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Han K,Li J,Zhao H,Liang P,Huang X,Zheng L,Li Y,Yang T,Wang L

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammation is a potent promoter of tumor metastasis. The aim of the present study was to explore the function of systemic inflammation in the formation of lung metastasis of breast cancer cells in a mouse model. BALB/c mice were injected intraperitoneally with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in order to establish an inflam...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li S,Xu X,Jiang M,Bi Y,Xu J,Han M

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is much interest in the potential application of vector-induced gene therapeutic approaches to several forms of hearing disorders due to the poor efficacy of existing treatments. The cochlea is an ideal site for local gene transfection due to its anatomical encapsulation and fluid flow within its ducts. However,...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Xia L,Yin S

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus is a connective tissue disease characterized by autoimmune inflammation, which leads to specific and nonspecific immune disorders with the formation of various autoantibodies by activated B cells. B‑cell‑activating factor (BAFF) is secreted by macrophages and activated T cells, and is resp...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Ge F,Wang F,Yan X,Li Z,Wang X

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：:Cardiac fibrosis is considered an important pathological mechanism in the progression of cardiac remodeling and heart failure. Astragaloside IV (AsIV) is a major active ingredient in Astragalus membranaceus. In a preliminary experiment, it was demonstrated that this naturally occurring substance exhibited cardioprotec...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Dai H,Jia G,Lu M,Liang C,Wang Y,Wang H

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a highly aggressive neoplasm, which is associated with asbestos exposure. The dysregulated phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)-AKT pathway plays an important role in cell proliferation, survival and motility in various cancers. In this study, we analyzed the activation status and underl...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Suzuki Y,Murakami H,Kawaguchi K,Tanigushi T,Fujii M,Shinjo K,Kondo Y,Osada H,Shimokata K,Horio Y,Hasegawa Y,Hida T,Sekido Y

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A limited number of studies have revealed that adding kidneys to liver perfusion may maintain an improved physiological balance; however, the underlying mechanism remains to be elucidated. The preset study confirmed the protective role of this new model and investigated the underlying mechanisms. Methods: A total of 1...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li J,Jia J,He N,Jiang L,Yu H,Li H,Peng Y,Xie H,Zhou L,Zheng S

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progressive cardiac conduction defect (PCCD) is an inherited autosomal dominant cardiac disorder characterized by an age‑dependent cardiac electrical conduction block. Several genes have been associated with the genetic pathogenesis of PCCD. The present study aimed to identify the causal mutation of PCCD and to invest...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Fan P,Zhang D,Yang KQ,Tian T,Luo F,Liu YX,Wang LP,Zhou XL

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypoxia may induce apoptosis and autophagy to promote cardiomyocyte injury. The present study investigated the effect of berberine, a natural extract of Rhizoma Coptidis, on hypoxia‑induced autophagy and apoptosis in the H9c2 rat myocardial cell line. Expression levels of apoptosis and autophagy markers were upregulat...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Jia Z,Lin L,Huang S,Zhu Z,Huang W,Huang Z

更新日期：2017-08-01 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：:Oxidative stress leads to dysfunction in pancreatic cells, causing a reduction in insulin secretion following exposure to glucose. Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) may be activated by exposure to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stress. TLR4 may mediate the initiation of inflammatory and immune defense responses; however, the impo...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wang X,Ge QM,Bian F,Dong Y,Huang CM

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoblasts produce various types of cytokines under pathological conditions and control osteoclast differentiation. Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) has been demonstrated to exert complex effects in osteoblasts under local inflammatory conditions, including in periodontal and periapical diseases. Interleukin-34 (IL-34...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yu Y,Yang D,Qiu L,Okamura H,Guo J,Haneji T

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common type of brain cancer; it usually recurs and patients have a short survival time. The present study aimed to construct a gene expression classifier and to screen key genes associated with GBM prognosis. GSE7696 microarray data set included samples from 10 recurrent GBM t...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yang H,Jin L,Sun X

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is highly prevalent worldwide, and the outcome of HNSCC is still difficult to predict due to the lack of appropriate prognostic markers. In the present study, a prognostic model based on a miRNA panel was established to better predict the survival of HNSCC patients. miRNA ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lu L,Wu Y,Feng M,Xue X,Fan Y

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radix Salviae miltiorrhizae (SM) and Lignum Dalbergiae odoriferae (DO) are traditional Chinese medicinal herbs used to treat ischemic heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases; however, to the best of our knowledge, there are currently few studies regarding their effects. The present study aimed to investigate t...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Mu F,Duan J,Bian H,Yin Y,Zhu Y,Wei G,Guan Y,Wang Y,Guo C,Wen A,Yang Y,Xi M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common cancer types, and chemotherapy plays an important role in treatment of HCC. However, long‑term treatment with chemotherapeutic drugs such as 5‑fluorouracil (5‑FU) often results in chemoresistance, and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, we s...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wang C,Guo Y,Wang J,Min Z

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) negatively regulate the expression of the target genes by binding to 'seed sequences' in the 3'‑untranslated region (3'‑UTR) mRNA transcripts, and the variants within or nearby 'seed sequences' may compromise or enhance miRNA/mRNA interaction leading to either 'loss‑of‑function' or 'gain‑of‑function...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhao Y,Li X,Zhu S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to investigate the role of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) in the pathogenesis of lung injury induced by trauma‑hemorrhagic shock (THS), and to examine the pulmonary protective effects of BTK inhibition. Male Sprague‑Dawley rats were divided into four groups (n=12/group): i) A Sham group, which ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu X,Zhang J,Han W,Wang Y,Liu Y,Zhang Y,Zhou D,Xiang L

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although imatinib has demonstrated a potent effect on advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) and has improved the survival of GIST patients, with its prolonged use imatinib resistance is becoming an increasing clinical problem. Mechanisms of secondary resistance are still under investigation. Our study aimed...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wang CM,Fu H,Zhao GF,Zhou XY,Du CY,Dong RZ,Zhou Y,Shi YQ

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last 30 years, the 5-year-survival rate of patients with osteosarcoma has not improved as a result of the low prevalence and large tumor heterogeneity. Therefore, the development of novel drugs for the treatment of osteosarcoma is urgently required. The present study aimed to identify potential novel drugs for ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zou Y,Yang J,Jiang D

更新日期：2015-11-01 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