Effects of adenosine and epidermal growth factor on the growth of mouse mammary epithelial cells.

abstract：:Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is a positive regulator in proliferation and differentiation of skeletal muscle cells, while myostatin (MSTN) is a member of transforming growth factor beta superfamily that acts as a negative regulator of skeletal muscle mass. The present study was performed to detail whether a co...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Miyake M,Hayashi S,Sato T,Taketa Y,Watanabe K,Hayashi S,Tanaka S,Ohwada S,Aso H,Yamaguchi T

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human myometrial smooth muscle cells (SMCs) were used to evaluate the proliferative activity of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA). This study specifically focuses on the role of Ca(2+)/calmodulin-dependent protein (CaM) kinase and epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor tyrosine kinase. Myometrial SMCs were cultured from bio...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Nilsson UK,Svensson SP

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Expression of four major reprogramming transgenes, including Oct4, Sox2, Klf4 and c-myc, in somatic cells enables them to have pluripotency. These cells are iPSC (induced pluripotent stem cell) that currently show the greatest potential for differentiation into cells of the three germ lineages. One of the issues facin...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Shoae-Hassani A,Sharif S,Verdi J

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are precursor cells of vascular endothelial cells, which are widely involved in the pathological process of cardiovascular diseases. EPCs apoptosis could accelerate the process of cardiovascular diseases. 14-3-3-η protein has been proved to be a potent antiapoptosis molecule. Howeve...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Li Y,Sun X,Zhang X,Zhou H,Wang D,Xia Y,Li X

更新日期：2020-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In spite of certain clinical limitations, such as teratoma formation, the use of stem cells is considered as an appropriate source in cell therapy and tissue engineering. This study shows human endometrial stem cells (hEnSCs) has exceptional differentiation ability in hepatocyte formation. hEnSCs have high purificatio...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Khademi F,Soleimani M,Verdi J,Tavangar SM,Sadroddiny E,Massumi M,Ai J

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method based on the measurement at room temperature of tryptophan phosphorescence (RTTP) gives the unique possibility to investigate the dynamic structure of membrane proteins without their isolation from cells. This method was used to study the influence of tert- butyl hydroperoxide (t -BHP) on Chinese hamster fibr...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Mazhul V,Shcherbin D,Zavodnik I,Rekawiecka K,Bryszewska M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pioneering single gene study documents pre-mRNA processing proteins participation in the cell-cycle regulation of multi-cellular animals (Andersen and Tapon, 2008, J Biol Chem 283: 31256-67). Whole-genome RNAi screen in Drosophila tissue-culture cell lines demonstrates that 17 genes involved in RNA-processing are requ...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Dubatolova TD,Volkova EI,Omelyanchuk LV

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:microRNAs (miRNAs) have recently been recognized as playing an important role in bone-associated diseases. This study investigated whether the reduced miR-155-5p in steroid-associated osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) attenuated osteogenic differentiation and cell proliferation by targeting GSK3B. Bone marrow w...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Wu F,Huang W,Yang Y,Liu F,Chen J,Wang G,Sun Z

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resistance to radiotherapy and chemotherapy has been a major problem of conventional cancer therapies, which consequently leads to cancer relapse and cancer-related death. It is known that cancer stem cells (CSCs) play a key role in therapy resistance and CSC-based targeted therapies have been considered as a powerful...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Johari B,Rahmati M,Nasehi L,Mortazavi Y,Faghfoori MH,Rezaeejam H

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since contractility of the uterus appears to be the major source of pain during dysmenorrhoea, alleviation of the contractions is believed to be a possible treatment strategy. Bak Foong Pills, a traditional Chinese formulation for use in gynaecological disorders, has long been thought as effective in the treatment of ...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Rowlands DK,Cui YG,Wong HY,Gou YL,Chan HC

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adipose tissue is a potential site of retinoic acid (RA) action, but its physiological significance remains to be clarified. We have examined the effect of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) on growth and differentiation of preadipocytes, and on adipokine gene expression in mature adipocytes using human preadipocyte cell ...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Morikawa K,Hanada H,Hirota K,Nonaka M,Ikeda C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) play important roles in postnatal neovascularization. However, the interaction of these two pathways is not fully understood. The present study utilized CoCl(2) treated-endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) (EPCs exposure to CoCl(2) are under mimic ...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Yu F,Lin Y,Zhan T,Chen L,Guo S

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metallothioneins (MTs) are thought to participate in a wide variety of physiological roles, but the mechanisms involved are still unclear. The study was designed to examine the possible factors related to these mechanisms. Methods, including transfection, MTT assay and flow cytometry, were used to investigate the effe...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Li J,Liu Y,Ru B

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several synthetic decapeptides containing an HAV tripeptide motif were tested for their ability to modulate the enzymatic activity of rat extracellular SOD, an enzyme which also contains an HAV motif. Out of nine decapeptides that were tested, only a FGF-receptor derived peptide was active as a negative modulator of e...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Willems J,Noppe W,Slegers H

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adipocyte lines are a useful tool for adipocyte research. Recently, a new preadipocyte line designated AP-18 was established from subcutaneous tissue of the C3H/He mouse. In this study, we further characterized AP-18 cells. Adipocyte differentiation was assessed by accumulation of fat droplets stained by Oil Red O. Th...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Chen C,Takahashi K,Yoshida A,Takizawa Y,Lee Y,Nakui M,Doi H,Takebayashi Y,Fukumoto M,Yamada T,Katagiri H,Oka Y,Satoh J

更新日期：2010-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that results in the destruction of periodontal soft tissue and the resorption of alveolar bone. Evidence indicates that in diabetic patients, hyperglycemia suppresses periodontal ligament stem cell (PDLSC) functions and leads to difficulties in periodontal repair. The pr...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Luo H,Zhu W,Mo W,Liang M

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Menstrual blood is easily accessible, renewable, and inexpensive source of stem cells that have been interested for cell therapy of neurodegenerative diseases. In this study, we showed conversion of menstrual blood stem cells (MenSCs) into clonogenic neurosphere- like cells (NSCs), which can be differentiated into gli...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Azedi F,Kazemnejad S,Zarnani AH,Behzadi G,Vasei M,Khanmohammadi M,Khanjani S,Edalatkhah H,Lakpour N

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phosphoserine has potential effectiveness as a simple substrate in preparing bone replacement materials, which could enhance bone forming ability. However, there is a need to investigate the independent effect of phosphoserine on osteogenic differentiation of human adipose stem cells (hADSCs). hADSCs were cultured in ...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Ying X,Chen X,Cheng S,Guo X,Chen H,Xu HZ

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have investigated oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) induced senescence in hematopoietic stem cells (HCs). Mouse Sca-1+ HCs were separated and purified using the magnetic activated cell sorting technique. Ox-LDL induced significant senescence in HCs measured by SA-β-Gal staining, and reduced CFU-Mix colony-f...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Zhang XP,Zhang GH,Wang YY,Liu J,Wei Q,Xu CY,Wang JW,Wang YP

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein (alpha(2)MR/LRP) is a cell surface receptor which is present on most cells and tissues. We show that the 85 kDa subunit, containing the transmembrane region and cytoplasmic domain is phosphorylated in vivo. Comparison of the phosphorylation of the low density lipopr...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Djordjevic JT,Waterkeyn JG,Hennessy KL,Stanley KK

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genistein is one of the naturally occurring isoflavones present in plants such as soybeans and is commonly found in a variety of human foods. A number of studies indicated that this class of compounds exerts anticancerogenic and antimutagenic effects in various in vitro systems and in vivo animal models. We studied th...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Rucinska A,Roszczyk M,Gabryelak T

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stem cell therapy in recent years has gained much attention as the modern therapeutic approach to treat diseases. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are seen as the most reliable cells applied in therapy over other stem cells because of their versatility. Bone and cartilage diseases (osteo-diseases) are the major target of...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Ghasroldasht MM,Irfan-Maqsood M,Matin MM,Bidkhori HR,Naderi-Meshkin H,Moradi A,Bahrami AR

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent progenitor cells that represent a promising approach in the field of regenerative medicine; however, this potential diminishes with senescence. Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) gives some protection by reducing oxidative stress, which is known to accelerate cellula...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Cao Y,Yang T,Gu C,Yi D

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mitogen activated protein kinases (MAPK) signaling cascade plays an important role in cell life. We proved that small interfering RNAs targeting MAPK1 (siRNA-2) could inhibit HeLa cell growth, but the effects of siRNA-2 on gene expression profile were unclear. Using Affymetrix GeneChip HG-U133A 2.0, we identified ...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Huang C,Liu LY,Li ZF,Wang P,Ni L,Song LP,Xu DH,Song TS

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transforming growth factor β1 (TGFβ1) is a negative regulator of hematopoiesis, and yet, it is frequently found at the active sites of hematopoiesis. Here, we show for the first time that bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells (BM MNCs) secrete TGFβ1 in response to erythropoietin (EPO). We further show that human bone ...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Kale VP

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracellular nucleotides cause neutrophil degranulation by activating the purinergic receptor subtype P2Y. However, the molecular mechanism involved in the signal pathway remains unknown. A hypothetical scheme suggesting that leukotriene(s) and leukotriene receptor(s) activation is required for extracellular nucleoti...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Kannan S

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical forces play a critical role in cell integrity and development, but little is known how cells convert mechanical signals into biochemical responses. This mini-review examines potential molecular mediators like integrins, focal adhesion proteins, and the cytoskeleton in the context of a complex cell structure. ...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Goldmann WH

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type I diabetes is characterized by the deficiency of endocrine beta cells in the pancreatic islets of Langerhans and transplantation of islet cells can be an effective therapeutic approach. Embryonic stem cells can be differentiated into any cell type, and therefore represent an unlimited source of islet cells for th...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Chen C,Zhang Y,Sheng X,Huang C,Zang YQ

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nuclear co-repressor (NCoR) regulates peripheral insulin sensitivity; however, its role in modulating insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle remains elusive. Present study investigated protein expression and effect of NCoR on insulin sensitivity in murine skeletal muscle cell line C2 C12 . Myotubes as compared to myob...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Choudhary AK,Dey CS

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are molecular chaperones involved in protein folding, assembly and transport, and which play critical roles in the regulation of cell growth, survival and differentiation. We set out to test the hypothesis that HSP27 protein is expressed in the human testes and its expression varies with the...

journal_title：Cell biology international

authors： Adly MA,Assaf HA,Hussein MR

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00