Cobalt-protoporphyrin enhances heme oxygenase 1 expression and attenuates liver ischemia/reperfusion injury by inhibiting apoptosis.

abstract：:Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is the third leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity worldwide, after coronary artery disease and stroke. As endogenous regulators of gene expression, microRNAs (miRs) are implicated in the development and progression of various diseases, including types of cancer, autoimmune diseas...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Shi Y,Xu X,Luan P,Kou W,Li M,Yu Q,Zhuang J,Xu Y,Peng W,Jian W

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Daikenchuto (TU‑100) is a traditional Japanese medicine that is widely used to treat intestinal symptoms. The mechanisms underlying it effects on the circulating levels of adrenomedullin (ADM) are of interest. In addition, the effect of TU‑100 in the treatment of Crohn's disease (CD) in humans remains to be elucidated...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Kominato K,Yamasaki H,Mitsuyama K,Takedatsu H,Yoshioka S,Kuwaki K,Kobayashi T,Yamauchi R,Fukunaga S,Tsuruta O,Torimura T

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The existence of cancer stem cells (CSCs) is considered to be the main reason for chemoresistance, metastasis and the ultimate failure of treatment in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, there are a few chemical agents that may inhibit CSCs. The present study identified that 4,4'‑bond secalonic acid D (4,4'‑SAD),...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Chen L,Cheng MM,Li YP,Lin SF,Zheng QH,Liu QY

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An increasing amount of evidence indicates that the inhibition of β adrenergic signaling can result in the inhibition of tumor growth. However, the role of propranolol in liver cancer and the underlying mechanism remain to be elucidated. The present study aimed to investigate the role of propranolol in liver cancer ce...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wang F,Liu H,Wang F,Xu R,Wang P,Tang F,Zhang X,Zhu Z,Lv H,Han T

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress is known to play a key role in the progression of liver disease, including non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which is often accompanied by hyperglycemia. This study examined the influence of high glucose on oxidative stress-induced hepatic cell death. Hc cells, a normal human hepatocyte-derived ce...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Shibata H,Ichikawa T,Nakao K,Miyaaki H,Takeshita S,Akiyama M,Fujimoto M,Miuma S,Kanda S,Yamasaki H,Eguchi K

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ribavirin (RBV)-induced anemia is a serious side effect of pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) plus RBV therapy which is the standard care most effective for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. In the present study, we investigated the association of inosine triphosphate pyrophosphatase (ITPA) genotypes with RBV-induced hem...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Nishimura T,Osaki R,Shioya M,Imaeda H,Aomatsu T,Takeuchi T,Okumura Y,Fujiyama Y,Andoh A

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Toll-like receptor (TLR) family members are pattern recognition receptors that are essential in the activation of innate and adaptive immune responses. Submandibular gland epithelial cells (SMGCs) may recognize microbial components through TLRs and be involved in the development of inflammatory reactions in the subman...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Ohta K,Ishida Y,Fukui A,Mizuta K,Nishi H,Takechi M,Kamata N

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vacquinol‑1 (Vacq), a quinolone derivative, has recently been reported to display potent antitumor effects in glioblastomas by inducing cellular massive vacuolization and cell death. However, whether Vacq induces cytotoxicities in other types of cancers, and the potential underlying mechanism, remain to be investigate...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Sun SL,Li X,Su N,Chen S,Gao X,Zhang G,Piao H

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of hepatitis B virus X protein (HBx) on the expression of DNA methyltransferase (DNMT)3A/3B and suppressors of cytokine signaling‑1 (SOCS‑1), as well as promoter CpG island methylation of the SOCS‑1 gene. Stable hepatocyte cell lines expressing the HBx gene (p...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Fu X,Song X,Li Y,Tan D,Liu G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OLIG1 is an oligodendrocyte (OL) transcription factor, which can contribute to the proliferation and differentiation of OLs, and the maturation of myelin. The aim of this study was to clarify the role of OLIG1 in neonatal Sprague Dawley rats with periventricular leukomalacia (PVL), induced by hypoxia‑ischemia (HI). Ne...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Cheng T,Xue X,Fu J

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) is a newborn colorectal disease characterized by an absence of ganglia in the distal gut. Hedgehog (Hh) and endothelin signaling serve important roles in gastrointestinal tract formation. Alterations in the signaling pathways disrupt the development of enteric neural crest cells (ENCCs). It...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu W,Pan J,Gao J,Shuai X,Tang S,Wang G,Tao K,Wu C

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is commonly considered to occur as a result of disturbance of the immune system. T-box expressed in T cells (T-bet) is an essential transcription factor for T helper (Th) cell differentiation and function. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of T-bet overexpres...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu X,Tang Z,Zhang Y,Hu J,Li D,Zang G,Yu Y

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glaucoma is a group of progressive optic neuropathies that have in common characteristic optic nerve head changes, loss of retinal ganglion cells and visual field defects. Among the large family of glaucomas, primary open‑angle glaucoma (POAG) is the most common type, a complex and heterogeneous disorder with environm...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Trivli A,Zervou MI,Goulielmos GN,Spandidos DA,Detorakis ET

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the resident macrophages of the brain's innate immune system, microglial cells are key modulators in the neurodegenerative disease Alzheimer's disease (AD). In particular, the activation and accumulation of microglial cells around amyloid plaques is considered to result in chronic neuroinflammation. Although the pa...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Chen PL,Wang WJ,Rao YQ,Li J,Cheng MJ

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality and disability worldwide. However, there is a current lack of effective therapies available. As the resident macrophages of the brain, microglia can monitor the microenvironment and initiate immune responses. In response to various brain injuries, such as ische...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Jiang CT,Wu WF,Deng YH,Ge JW

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Keloids are benign fibrous overgrowths that occur as a result of abnormal wound healing following cutaneous injury. MicroRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) are short non‑coding RNAs that serve critical roles in numerous important biological processes, such as cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. However, their role in k...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Jian X,Qu L,Wang Y,Zou Q,Zhao Q,Chen S,Gao X,Chen H,He C

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proliferation and differentiation of cardiac fibroblasts (CFs) is central to cardiac fibrosis. Betulinic acid (BA) is an active compound isolated from the bark of the birch tree Betula spp. (Betulaceae) and has been shown to attenuate hepatic fibrosis. However, the effect of BA on the high glucose‑induced fibrosis...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Jiang L,Chen FX,Zang ST,Yang QF

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excessive accumulation of β-amyloid (Aβ) has been proposed as a pivotal event in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Possible mechanisms underlying Aβ-induced neuronal cytotoxicity include oxidative stress and apoptosis. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been proposed to be involved in the apoptotic mechanism of...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Xie X,Wang HT,Li CL,Gao XH,Ding JL,Zhao HH,Lu YL

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of surgical repair of extensive muscle tissue defects are still of primary concern, leaving patients with residual cosmetic and functional impairments. Therefore, skeletal muscle tissue engineering attempts to grow functional neo‑tissue from human stem cells to promote tissue regeneration and support defec...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Mueller CE,Birk R,Kramer B,Wenzel A,Sommer JU,Hörmann K,Stern-Straeter J,Weilbach C

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection induces not only chronic liver disease, but also extrahepatic manifestations such as thyroid disease and oral cancer. Thyroid dysfunction is also a complication known to be associated with interferon (IFN) therapy for HCV infection. We report on a 69-year-old Japanese man who develope...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Nagao Y,Hiromatsu Y,Nakashima T,Sata M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resistin, an adipocytokine secreted by fat tissues, has been shown to be associated with increased local and systemic complications in acute pancreatitis (AP). However, the mechanism underlying the effect of resistin in the aggravation of AP remains to be elucidated. The aim of the present study was to investigate the...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Jiang CY,Wang W

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aldosterone has an important role in the progression of renal fibrosis. In the present study, the concentration of aldosterone and klotho (KL) in the serum of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) were analyzed. A negative correlation was observed between aldosterone and KL, suggesting that KL may serve a protect...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lai L,Cheng P,Yan M,Gu Y,Xue J

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purple sweet potato color (PSPC) is a natural anthocyanin pigment that is derived from purple sweet potato storage roots. PSPC possesses a variety of biological activities, including antioxidant, anti‑inflammatory and neuroprotective effects; however, the detailed effects of PSPC on high‑fat diet (HFD)‑induced neuroin...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li J,Shi Z,Mi Y

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung fibrosis is associated with inflammation, apoptosis and oxidative damage. The transcription factor nuclear factor erythroid 2‑related factor‑2 (Nrf2) prevents damage to cells from oxidative stress by regulating the expression of antioxidant proteins. Sulforaphane (SFN), an Nrf2 activator, additionally regulates e...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yan B,Ma Z,Shi S,Hu Y,Ma T,Rong G,Yang J

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cellular prion protein (PrPC) can replace other pivotal molecules due to its interaction with several partners in performing a variety of important biological functions that may differ between embryonic and mature stem cells. Recent studies have revealed major advances in elucidating the putative role of PrPC in the r...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yun SP,Han YS,Lee JH,Yoon YM,Yun CW,Rhee P,Lee SH

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Butylphthalide, a component extracted from seeds of Chinese celery, is an effective neuroprotective agent used for the treatment of ischemic stroke and dementia. Diabetes may cause central nervous system damage, and diabetes is closely associated with dementia. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effec...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Tian Z,Wang J,Wang Y,Zhang M,Zhou Y

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxyresveratrol (ORES) is a natural phenolic compound with multiple biological functions including antioxidation, anti‑inflammation and neuroprotection; however, the inhibitory effect of ORES on osteosarcoma remains largely unknown. The present study aimed to determine the effects of ORES on osteosarcoma cell Saos‑2. C...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lv T,Jian Z,Li D,Ao R,Zhang X,Yu B

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervical cancer is a prevalent disease that may lead to mortality in women. In spite of the development of common therapeutic agents to treat cancer, there are several limitations of their use owing to side effects and drug resistance, which may induce cancer recurrence. The anticancer effects of the new herbal mixtur...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lee KM,Lee K,Choi YK,Choi YJ,Seo HS,Ko SG

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human mucin 1 (MUC1) is a target for immunotherapy. The major problem associated with MUC1‑based cancer vaccines is the weakness of the immunogenicity of MUC1. The present study aimed to develop an efficient cancer vaccine through generating a recombinant fusion protein consisting of MUC1 and maltose‑binding protein (...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Fang F,Ma J,Ni W,Wang F,Sun X,Li Y,Li Q,Xie F,Wang J,Zhai R,Liu Z,Gao S,Tai G

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Branchio‑otic (BO) syndrome is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous disorder that presents with variable branchial arch and otic anomalies. Dominant mutations in the human homologues of the Drosophila eyes absent (EYA1) gene, and the Drosophila sine oculis homeobox 1 and 5 (SIX1 and SIX5, respectively) genes hav...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Kause F,Reutter H,Marsch F,Thiele H,Altmüller J,Ludwig M,Zhang R

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00