Puerarin promotes the viability and differentiation of MC3T3‑E1 cells by miR‑204‑regulated Runx2 upregulation.

abstract：:Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases. For decades, the unilateral 6‑hydroxydopamine (6‑OHDA) rat model has been employed to investigate the pathogenesis and therapy of PD. However, the behavior and associated pathological features of the model long term have not previously been...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Su RJ,Zhen JL,Wang W,Zhang JL,Zheng Y,Wang XM

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trichohepatoenteric syndrome (THES) is a rare autosomal, recessively inherited disorder. Mutations in the tetratricopeptide repeat domain 37 (TTC37) gene and the superkiller viralicidic activity 2‑like (SKIV2L) gene have been identified to cause THES. The present study reported a case of a Chinese boy, who presented c...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zheng B,Pan J,Jin Y,Wang C,Liu Z

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：:Acupuncture has been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for various diseases. However, little attention has been paid to its physiological influences, especially on the changes in protein and mRNA levels following acupuncture treatment under normal conditions. In this study, we investigated the gene expression ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yin LM,Wang Y,Wang Y,Xu YD,Liu YY,Jin WR,Zhang QH,Yang YQ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) and collagen type I (Col-1) serve a critical role in the development and progression of hypertrophic scarring (HS). The present study hypothesized that a post‑translational mechanism of microRNAs (miR) regulated the expression of TGF‑β1 and Col‑1 in HS fibroblasts (HSFBs). A coll...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Xiao K,Luo X,Wang X,Gao Z

更新日期：2017-04-01 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：:Radix Polygalae is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been used as a sedative and to improve memory for a number of years. The impact of Radix Polygalae in patients with Alzheimer's disease has been investigated. However the mechanisms underlying its effects remain unclear. In the current study, the toxicity of v...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhao H,Wang ZC,Wang KF,Chen XY

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Semaphorin 6B is a member of the semaphorin family of signaling proteins, which is implicated in a variety of biological processes, such as axon guidance and muscle regeneration. PPARα is known to be a regulator of semaphorin 6B in human cancer cell lines. In this study, we examined the effect of fenofibrate as a PPAR...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Murad H,Kasies F,Azroony R,Alya G,Madania A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The endogenously activated rheumatoid arthritis (RA) synovial fibroblasts (RSFs) are likely to be the key to curing the disease. RSFs express Toll‑like receptors (TLRs) rendering them prone to activation by exogenous and endogenous TLR ligands, resulting in the production of chemokines and cytokines Germline deletion ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Shi C,Wang Y,Zhuang G,Qi Z,Li Y,Yin P

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin (IL)-1β-induced chondrocyte apoptosis is associated with the pathogenesis of arthritis. Platelet‑rich plasma (PRP), which is derived from the patient's own blood and contains numerous growth factors, has the potential for arthritis treatment. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the effects of P...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yang J,Lu Y,Guo A

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adrenomedullin (ADM), initially identified in human pheochromocytoma, participates in a wide range of physiological and pathological processes, including vasorelaxation, angiogenesis and apoptosis. Recent studies have reported that ADM protected tumor cells against apoptotic cell de...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Kim JY,Park WD,Lee S,Park JH

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common multifactorial disorder characterized by hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance and chronic oligoanovulation. In addition, a number of females with PCOS have ovaries with multiple cysts, an irregular or no menstrual cycle and an imbalance of female hormones compared with norm...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Park JH,Li L,Baek KH

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the rising abuse of ketamine usage in recent years, ketamine‑induced urinary tract syndrome has received increasing attention. The present study aimed to investigate the molecular mechanism underlying ketamine‑associated cystitis in a mouse model. Female C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into two groups: One g...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Shen CH,Wang ST,Wang SC,Lin SM,Lin LC,Dai YC,Liu YW

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to identify potentially important biomarkers associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by integrating DNA methylation with transcriptome profiling. The transcription (E‑MTAB‑3768) and methylation (E‑MTAB‑3777) datasets were retrieved from ArrayExpress. Paired transcription and methylatio...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu L,He D,Wang Y,Sheng M

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are critical in the induction of the immune response in tumor development. TLR7 has previously been demonstrated to be associated with the development of pancreatic cancer, and the release of cytokines and chemokines from other types of cancer cell; however, the specific expression induced b...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wang F,Jin R,Zou BB,Li L,Cheng FW,Luo X,Geng X,Zhang SQ

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chlorotoxin (CTX) is an established blocker of small‑conductance Cl‑ channels and has previously been demonstrated to inhibit the invasion of glioma cells. Buthus martensii Karsch chlorotoxin‑like toxin (BmK CT) is the first chlorotoxin-like peptide. The present study aimed to determine the inhibitory effect of BmK CT...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Sun N,Zhao L,Qiao W,Xing Y,Zhao J

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nerve growth factor (NGF) is expressed in the human corneal epithelium and stroma. It is an efficient therapy for human corneal ulcers caused by neurotropic disease. However, little is known about the molecular mechanism of NGF in healing human corneal epithelial diseases. Numerous microRNAs (miRNAs) are expressed in ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wu D,Qian T,Hong J,Li G,Shi W,Xu J

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to reveal the potential genes associated with the pathogenesis of intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) by analyzing microarray data using bioinformatics. Gene expression profiles of two regions of the intervertebral disc were compared between patients with IDD and controls. GSE70362 containin...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Guo W,Zhang B,Li Y,Duan HQ,Sun C,Xu YQ,Feng SQ

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate the protective effects of camel milk on hepatic pathogenicity induced by experimental infection with Escherichia (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in Wistar rats. The rats were divided into six groups: The control and camel milk groups received water and ca...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Soliman MM,Hassan MY,Mostafa SA,Ali HA,Saleh OM

更新日期：2015-12-01 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：:It is well known that the occupational exposure to contaminants and carcinogens leads to the development of cancer in exposed workers. In the 18th century, Percivall Pott was the first to hypothesize that chronic exposure to dust in the London chimney sweeps was associated with an increased risk of developing cancer. ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Falzone L,Marconi A,Loreto C,Franco S,Spandidos DA,Libra M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paraquat is a highly toxic pesticide, which often causes pulmonary interstitial fibrosis after poisoning, and there is no specific antidote. At present, limited studies have reported that tacrolimus, as an immunosuppressant, can inhibit pulmonary fibrosis, but the specific mechanism remains unknown. The aim of the pre...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Ren Y,Jian X,Zhang Z,Ning Q,Kan B,Kong L

更新日期：2020-11-01 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 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：:Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a life‑threatening disease induced by the excessive proliferation and reduced apoptosis of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs). Formononetin (FMN) is a natural isoflavone with numerous cardioprotective properties, which can inhibit the proliferation and induce the apo...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Cai C,Xiang Y,Wu Y,Zhu N,Zhao H,Xu J,Lin W,Zeng C

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocyte apoptosis and oxidative stress key critical roles in the process of doxorubicin (DOX)‑induced cardiotoxicity. However, how apoptosis and oxidative stress arise in DOX‑induced heart injury remains largely unknown. Cathepsin B (CTSB) is a typical lysosomal cysteine protease that is associated with apoptosis, inf...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu C,Cai Z,Hu T,Yao Q,Zhang L

更新日期：2020-12-01 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：:Tubeimoside-1 (TBMS1), a triterpenoid saponin isolated from the tuber of Bolbostemma paniculatum (Maxim) Franquet, serves an universal suppressive role in multiple cancer types, including lung cancer. However, the mechanism involved in non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells by which TBMS1 elicits its antitumor effec...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Shi H,Bi H,Sun X,Dong H,Jiang Y,Mu H,Liu G,Kong W,Gao R,Su J

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apoptosis serves a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA). Increasing evidence has demonstrated that paeoniflorin exerts key properties (including anticancer, anti-inflammation and neuroprotective) for clinical applications. However, the precise role of paeoniflorin in articular cartilage apoptosis re...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Hu PF,Chen WP,Bao JP,Wu LD

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) have significantly improved the local control rate; however, distant metastasis remains a principal cause of mortality. Previous studies have demonstrated that the expression levels of amyloid β precursor protein (APP) are increased in NPC. The present study ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Xu J,Ying Y,Xiong G,Lai L,Wang Q,Yang Y

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00