Autophagy flux inhibition mediated by celastrol sensitized lung cancer cells to TRAIL‑induced apoptosis via regulation of mitochondrial transmembrane potential and reactive oxygen species.

abstract：:Adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a principal regulator of metabolism and the conservation of energy in cells, and protects them from exposure to various stressors. AMPK activators may exhibit therapeutic potential as suppressors of cell growth; however, the molecular mechanism underlying this...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zou YF,Xie CW,Yang SX,Xiong JP

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevated plasma homocysteine (Hcy), known as hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy), is an independent risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases. Hcy, even at a low concentration, can promote free radical formation and increase oxidative stress, leading to neuronal death, which may be an important mechanism underlying the patho...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Tian X,Gong L,Jin A,Wang Y,Zhou X,Tan Y

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to investigate the protective effects of ghrelin against oxidative stress, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and inflammation in a mouse model of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MIRI). In addition, the study aimed to determine its underlying mechanisms. A mouse model of MIRI was us...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Sun N,Wang H,Wang L

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early reports suggest that nuclear factor IA (NFIA) is important in the pathogenesis of glioma. Our previous study demonstrated that the long non‑coding RNA (lncRNA), RP5‑833A20.1, suppressed the expression of NFIA in THP‑1 macrophage-derived foam cells. However, the effect and possible mechanism of RP5‑833A20.1 on gl...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Kang CM,Hu YW,Nie Y,Zhao JY,Li SF,Chu S,Li HX,Huang QS,Qiu YR

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glioma is one of the most common malignant tumors affecting the central nervous system. We screened active drugs from 12 classes to provide experimental data for the study of human glioma. Serum-free suspension clone formation was used to induce the formation of glioma stem‑like cel...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Feng X,Zhou Q,Liu C,Tao ML

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a rare but devastating malignancy. Up to 90% of patients presenting with CCA have no identifiable risk factors. The base excision repair (BER) pathway has a principal role in the repair of mutations caused by oxidized or reduced bases. The MutY homolog (MUTYH, MYH) is one of the key protein...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： You SH,Wang X,Huang S,Wang M,Ji GZ,Xia JR,Fan ZN

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although Frey syndrome is not life-threatening, it is identified as the most serious and widely recognized sequela of parotidectomy and has significant potential negative social and psychological implications. Several studies have investigated whether AlloDerm® implants prevent Frey syndrome effectively and safely, ho...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zeng XT,Tang XJ,Wang XJ,Li MZ,Guo Y,Huang W,Niu YM,Leng WD

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Micro (mi)RNAs are short non‑coding RNA molecules, which post‑transcriptionally regulate gene expression and exert key roles in cell growth, differentiation and apoptosis. In the present study, the mechanism and the function of miR‑1915‑3p in the apoptotic regulation of lung cancer cell lines (NCI‑H441 and NCI‑H1650) ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Xu C,Li H,Zhang L,Jia T,Duan L,Lu C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heng-Gu-Gu-Shang-Yu-He-Ji, also known as OsteoKing, is used as a herbal Traditional Chinese Medicine for the treatment of bone disease, including femoral head necrosis and osteoarthritis. However, whether OsteoKing has anti-osteoporotic properties has remained to be elucidated. The purpose of the present study was the...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Dai L,Wu H,Yu S,Zhao H,Xue L,Xu M,Shen Z,Hu M

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to determine the intracellular localization of Cpn0425 in Chlamydophila pneumoniae-infected cells. The recombinant plasmid pGEX-6p/Cpn0425 was transformed into E.coli Bl21 cells to express the fusion protein. Following purification with glutathione S-transfer...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu L,You X,Chen L,Zeng Y,Tang S,Yu M,Wu Y,Xhen X

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), especially in mitochondrial 12S rRNA and transfer RNA(tRNA)Ser(UCN) genes, are important causes of non‑syndromic hearing loss. However, the molecular mechanism underlying mt‑tRNA mutations in clinical hearing impairment are not fully understood. The present study assessed the mo...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Peng W,Zhong Y,Zhao X,Yuan J

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subsequently to the publication of the above article, the authors have realized that the bar charts shown for Fig. 3A and B, as they appeared in the paper, were the same as the bar charts shown for Fig. 4B and D. Fig. 3, as it should have appeared, is shown below. All the authors agree to this Corrigendum. Note that t...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang L,Dai F,Chen G,Wang Y,Liu S,Zhang L,Xian S,Yuan M,Yang D,Zheng Y,Deng Z,Cheng Y,Yang X

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberous sclerosis (TS) is caused by mutation of the tumor suppressor genes, tuberous sclerosis complex 1 (TSC1) or 2 (TSC2). The aim of the present study was to compare the frequency and types of TSC1 and TSC2 mutations in American, British, Polish and Taiwanese populations. A meta‑analysis of 380 TS patients was per...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Jóźwiak J,Sontowska I,Płoski R

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to investigate the effects of neuropeptide Y (NPY) on the α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA) receptor glutamate receptor 2 (GluR2) subunit in epileptiform discharge hippocampal neurons. Hippocampal neurons were harvested from neonatal Sprague‑Dawley rats aged <24 h and ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Bu W,Zhao WQ,Li WL,Dong CZ,Zhang Z,Li QJ

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitiligo is a polygenic autoimmune disorder characterized by loss of pigmentation due to melanocyte destruction. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is an effective immunosuppressant widely used in the treatment of autoimmune disorders. As generalized vitiligo (GV) is commonly considered to be a T cell and autoantibody-induced i...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li DG,Hu WZ,Ma HJ,Liu W,Yang QQ,Zhao G

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory response is a major defense mechanism against pathogens and chemical or mechanical injury. Rhus verniciflua Stokes (RVS) has traditionally been used as an ingredient in East Asian medicine for the treatment of gastritis, stomach cancer and atherosclerosis. The aim of the current study was to analyze the e...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Choi HS,Seo HS,Kim SR,Choi YK,Jang BH,Shin YC,Ko SG

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ginsenosides exhibit various neuroprotective effects against oxidative stress. However, which ginsenoside provides optimal effects for the treatment of neurological disorders as a potent antioxidant remains to be elucidated. Therefore, the present study investigated and compared the neuroprotective effects of the Rb1,...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Ye J,Yao JP,Wang X,Zheng M,Li P,He C,Wan JB,Yao X,Su H

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are non-coding RNAs forming closed-loop structures, and their aberrant expression may lead to disease. However, the potential network of circRNA‑associated competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) involved in nonvalvular persistent atrial fibrillation (NPAF) has not been previously reported. In the pr...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang Y,Ke X,Liu J,Ma X,Liu Y,Liang D,Wang L,Guo C,Luo Y

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deoxyribonuclease I (DNase I) is an endonuclease responsible for the destruction of chromatin during apoptosis. However, its role in diabetes remains unclear. The aim of the current study was to investigate the role of DNase I combined with high glucose levels in β‑cell apoptosis. Human samples were collected and the ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhu B,Zhang L,Zhang YY,Wang L,Li XG,Liu T,Fu YK,Zheng YF,Li P,Zhao ZG

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate the possible role of cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) and mononuclear macrophages in the pathogenic processes of experimental animals. To construct a chronic experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE) model, an artificially synthesized myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhou X,Li X,Feng M,Zhang Q,Yang Z

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin (IL)-33, is a novel member of the IL-1 superfamily, and act as a dual-function molecule as a nuclear factor and cytokine. The expression of IL-33 can be detected in several tissues and cells in humans and in mice. In addition to the conventional secretion approach for cytokines, full-length IL-33 can also ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yang F,Zhu P,Duan L,Yang L,Wang J

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:The aim of the present study was to examine the protective effects and mechanism of sika deer (Cervus nippon Temminck) velvet antler polypeptides (VAPs) against MPP+ exposure in the SH‑SY5Y human neuroblastoma cell line. MPP+ cytotoxicity and the protective effects of VAPs on the SH‑SY5Y cells were determined using an...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Xin JL,Zhang Y,Li Y,Zhang LZ,Lin Y,Zheng LW

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protein 4.1N (4.1N) is a member of the protein 4.1 family and is essential for the regulation of cell adhesion, motility and signaling. Previous studies have suggested that 4.1N may serve a tumor suppressor role. However, the molecular mechanisms remain unclear. In the current study, the role of 4.1N in the downregula...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang L,Hu A,Li M,Zhang H,Ren C,An X,Liu C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity has a negative effect on ovarian functions, which is reported to increase the risk of infertility. The mechanism underlying obesity‑induced infertility is not yet clear. The present study established a high‑fat diet (HFD)‑induced obesity mouse model to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the effect of HFD‑indu...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wu Y,Zhang Z,Liao X,Qi L,Liu Y,Wang Z

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory responses are vital in lung injury diseases, particularly acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide (rhBNP) has been shown to exhibit anti‑inflammatory effects in vivo in our previous studies. The present study aimed to investigate the mechanisms underlying th...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Song Z,Zhao X,Liu M,Jin H,Cui Y,Hou M,Gao Y

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to detect class Ⅰ, II and III integrons using multiplex PCR, and to analyze the role that these integrons play in mediating multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (SA). The sensitivity of SA to 20 types of antibiotics was examined using the K-B method. A...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Ren C,Zhao Y,Shen Y

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are single‑stranded RNA species that constitute a class of non‑coding RNAs, and are emerging as key regulators of gene expression. Since each miRNA is capable of regulating multiple genes, miRNAs are attractive markers for studies of coordinated gene expression. In this study, we investigated miRNA ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lee HY,Han SS,Rhee H,Park JH,Lee JS,Oh YM,Choi SS,Shin SH,Kim WJ

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mossy fiber sprouting (MFS) is a pathological phenomenon that is commonly observed in temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). However, the molecular mechanisms underlying MFS remain unclear. It has been demonstrated that the tau protein is important in the progression of MFS by the regulation of microtubule dynamics and axonal ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Huang WJ,Tian FF,Chen JM,Guo TH,Ma YF,Fang J,Dang J,Song MY

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The thioredoxin (Trx) and peroxiredoxin (Prx) redox system is associated with neuronal damage and neuroprotective effects via the regulation of oxidative stress in brain ischemia. In the present study, ischemia-induced changes in the protein expression levels of Trx2 and Prx3 in the stratum pyramidale (SP) of the hipp...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Lee CH,Park JH,Cho JH,Ahn JH,Bae EJ,Won MH

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00