Cerebellin in the rat adrenal gland: gene expression and effects of CER and [des-Ser1]CER on the secretion and growth of cultured adrenocortical cells.

abstract：:A variety of microRNAs (miRNAs) have been reported to be significantly be involved in the regulation of vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) proliferation, which is an essential process for the formation of atherosclerotic plaque. The objective of the present study was to explore the role of microRNA-155 (miR-155) in th...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Zhang J,Zhao F,Yu X,Lu X,Zheng G

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trichostatin A (TSA), a histone deacetylase inhibitor, is widely used as an anticancer drug. Recently, TSA has been shown to exert a protective effect on ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Forkhead box O3a (FoxO3a), a unique FoxO family member, has been shown to atten...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Guo Y,Li Z,Shi C,Li J,Yao M,Chen X

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Smoking has deleterious effects on osteoporosis and periodontitis both characterized by bone loss. Smoking also interferes with the protective effect that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has on bone loss. Our study investigated two mechanisms by which smoking may affect bone metabolism: nicotine-induced proliferatio...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Kamer AR,El-Ghorab N,Marzec N,Margarone JE 3rd,Dziak R

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension impairs the morphological and functional integrity of circulation. Previous research has shown that the loss of endothelial cells (ECs) is a common event in many cardiovascular diseases. p120 catenin (p120ctn) plays an important role in the regulation of inflammatory responses in ECs. However, the functio...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Zhang Y,Zou C,Yang S,Fu J

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite recent advances in the management of thyroid cancer, the survival rate of this tumor may still be improved. Therefore, the identification of biological and molecular features of indolent and aggressive disease would be critical to define clinically useful predictors of high-...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Leonardi GC,Candido S,Carbone M,Colaianni V,Garozzo SF,Cinà D,Libra M

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most aggressive human malignancies, anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC), has an extremely poor prognosis that may be explained by its genomic instability. We hypothesized that the very rapid cell turnover observed in ATC might accelerate telomere shortening and chromosomal instability associated with tumor c...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Kammori M,Onoda N,Nakamura K,Izumiyama N,Ogisawa K,Kurabayashi R,Ogawa T,Kaminishi M,Poon SS,Takubo K

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Musk has been traditionally used in East Asia to alleviate the symptoms of angina pectoris. However, it remains unclear as to whether muscone, the main active ingredient of musk, has any beneficial effects on persistent myocardial ischemia in vivo. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether muscone can im...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Wang X,Meng H,Chen P,Yang N,Lu X,Wang ZM,Gao W,Zhou N,Zhang M,Xu Z,Chen B,Tao Z,Wang L,Yang Z,Zhu T

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is considered as one of the most common endocrine and reproductive dysfunctional diseases. Recent research for genetic variants has identified genetic influences between the polymorphisms of the adiponectin gene and the metabolic syndromes. The aim of our study was to investigate t...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Li L,Yun JH,Lee JH,Song S,Choi BC,Baek KH

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The spindle checkpoint proteins (SCPs), which sense the existence of misaligned sister chromatids during mitosis and meiosis, are essential for cell proliferation and differentiation. Therefore, the role of SCPs in carcinogenesis is gaining increased attention. In this study, we ana...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Liao S,Deng D,Hu X,Wang W,Li L,Li W,Zhou J,Xu G,Meng L,Wang S,Ma D

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apelin, the endogenous ligand of APJ which is a member of G protein-coupled receptors, has been shown to be expressed in a variety of tissues in vivo and to exert significant biological effects. Studies have indicated that the apelin/APJ system is involved in the regulation of a variety of physiological functions and ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Zhou Q,Cao J,Chen L

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glioblastoma is one of the most radioresistant tumors. Exposure of cells to ionizing radiation leads to formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that are associated with radiation-induced cytotoxicity. ROS scavengers, therefore, are one of the important factors in protecting cells against ROS injury during ionizing ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Lee HC,Kim DW,Jung KY,Park IC,Park MJ,Kim MS,Woo SH,Rhee CH,Yoo H,Lee SH,Hong SI

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is an atherogenic and prothrombotic molecule formed by the covalent binding of the highly polymorphic apolipoprotein(a) [apo(a)] to apoprotein B-100 of LDL. High Lp(a) concentrations are a recognized genetic risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD) and have been shown to be related with a fa...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Peros E,Geroldi D,D'Angelo A,Falcone C,Montagna L,Carabela M,Emanuele E

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) is a naturally occurring redox co‑factor that functions as an essential nutrient and antioxidant, and has been reported to exert potent anti‑inflammatory effects. However, the therapeutic potential of PQQ for isoproterenol hydrochloride (Iso)‑induced cardiac hypertrophy has not yet been ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Wen J,Shen J,Zhou Y,Zhao X,Dai Z,Jin Y

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although various environmental factors, such as a high-salt diet, a smoking habit, excessive alcohol intake, and physical inactivity, influence the development of hypertension, genetic variation also contributes to an individual's susceptibility to this condition. The purpose of the present study was to identify gene ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Yamada Y,Kato K,Yoshida T,Yokoi K,Matsuo H,Watanabe S,Ichihara S,Metoki N,Yoshida H,Satoh K,Aoyagi Y,Yasunaga A,Park H,Tanaka M,Nozawa Y

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory response has been shown to play a critical role in brain damage after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury, which is tightly regulated by the Toll-like receptor (TLR)4/nuclear factor (NF)-κB pathway; therefore, suppression of TLR4/NF-κB signaling has become a prom...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Lan L,Tao J,Chen A,Xie G,Huang J,Lin J,Peng J,Chen L

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a lethal disease due to its high aggressiveness. The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of xeroderma pigmentosum complementation group D (XPD) in the growth and invasion of ESCC and to elucidate the potential underlying molecular mechanisms. Western blot a...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Jian J,Li S,Liu LZ,Zhen L,Yao L,Gan LH,Huang YQ,Fang N

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A wide range of therapeutic options exists for the treatment of keloids, all of which have their own strengths; however, a high risk of side‑effects and frequent recurrence remains. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify improved therapeutic approaches or drugs for the treatment of keloids. Ginsenoside Rg3 (Rg...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Tang M,Bian W,Cheng L,Zhang L,Jin R,Wang W,Zhang Y

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously demonstrated the possible growth inhibitory activity of both first generation of the effective microorganism fermentation extract (EM-X) as well as the second generation (EM-X2) on cancer cell lines in vitro. The possible anti-angiogenic potential of EM-X has not been reported. Herein we show that u...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Chui CH,Gambari R,Lau FY,Hau DK,Wong RS,Cheng GY,Kok SH,Higa T,Ke B,Chan AS,Fong DW,Tang JC

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tubular atrophy and dysfunction is a critical process underlying diabetic nephropathy (DN). Understanding the mechanisms underlying renal tubular epithelial cell survival is important for the prevention of kidney failure associated with glucotoxicity. Autophagy is a cellular pathway involved in protein and organelle d...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Zhao X,Liu G,Shen H,Gao B,Li X,Fu J,Zhou J,Ji Q

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gap junctions are intercellular channels made of connexin proteins, mediating both electrical and biochemical signals between cells. The ability of gap junction proteins to regulate immune responses, cell proliferation, migration, apoptosis and carcinogenesis makes them attractive therapeutic targets for treating infl...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Wong P,Laxton V,Srivastava S,Chan YW,Tse G

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Catamenial epilepsy is a common phenomenon in female epileptic patients that is, in part, influenced by the 17-β-estradiol level during the menstrual cycle, which modulates the strength of the epileptic seizures. However, the underlying mechanism(s) for catamenial epilepsy remains unknown. In the present study, the ef...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Zhang Y,Huang Y,Liu X,Wang G,Wang X,Wang Y

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemia/reperfusion (I/R)‑induced inflammatory reaction is one of the most important elements in myocardial I/R injury. In addition, autophagy serves an important role in normal cardiac homeostasis, and obstructions to the autophagy process lead to severe consequences for the heart. Hydrogen exerts an effective thera...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Yao L,Chen H,Wu Q,Xie K

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Baicalin, extracted and purified from the Chinese medicinal plant, Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang qin in Chinese), exhibits potent anti-inflammatory activity against asthma. However, it remains unknown whether baicalin inhibits the activity of CC chemokine receptor 7 (CCR7) and its ligands, which are crucial fo...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Liu J,Wei Y,Luo Q,Xu F,Zhao Z,Zhang H,Lu L,Sun J,Liu F,Du X,Li M,Wei K,Dong J

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resveratrol is a representative polyphenol of diet‑derived putative cancer chemopreventive agents, which have attracted increasing interest in the cancer chemoprevention community. The inhibition of the action of human papillomavirus (HPV) E6 and E7 has been considered a key approach for cervical cancer therapy. Resve...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Sun X,Fu P,Xie L,Chai S,Xu Q,Zeng L,Wang X,Jiang N,Sang M

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied an age-related impairment in angiogenesis and evaluated the effect of overexpressing VEGF in this situation. Polyvinyl alcohol sponges were implanted subcutaneously into aged (24-month), adult (12-month), and young (2-month) rats. Blood vessel ingrowth and proliferative activity in the sponges were ass...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Wang H,Keiser JA,Olszewski B,Rosebury W,Robertson A,Kovesdi I,Gordon D

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver ischemia represents a common clinical problem. In the present study, using an in vitro model of hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury, we evaluated the potential cytoprotective effect of the purine metabolites, such as adenosine and inosine, and studied the mode of their pharmacological actions. The human hepatoce...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Módis K,Gerő D,Stangl R,Rosero O,Szijártó A,Lotz G,Mohácsik P,Szoleczky P,Coletta C,Szabó C

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Altered D-glucose metabolism prevails in the soleus muscle of rats depleted in long-chain polyunsaturated omega3 fatty acids (omega3). In these animals, the prior intravenous injection of an omega3-rich medium-chain triglyceride:fish oil emulsion (omega3-FO rats), as compared to that of an omega3-poor medium-chain tri...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Malaisse WJ,Portois L,Sener A,Carpentier YA

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dideoxypetrosynol A, a polyacetylene from the sponge Petrosia sp., is known to exhibit significant selective cytotoxicity against several human tumor cell lines. In the present study, we investigated the possible mechanisms by which dideoxypetrosynol A exerts its anti-proliferative action in cultured human SK-MEL-2 sk...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Choi HJ,Bae SJ,Kim ND,Jung JH,Choi YH

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gefitinib, an epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has been frequently used in targeted therapy for lung cancer. However, the widespread use of gefitinib in targeted therapy for patients with lung cancer is hampered by its common skin toxicities. The present study aimed to investigate the mechan...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Fang H,Wang Y,Xu L,Zhou S,Bai J,Wu Y,Qiao J,Jiang X,Zhu D,Ding Y

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Down syndrome (DS) patients, after the fourth decade of life, display some neurophatological features of the Alzheimer's disease (AD). Several hypotheses suggested that apoE4 protein, an AD risk factor, might promote amyloid formation by stabilizing an aggregated conformation of the beta amyloid protein (Abeta). This ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Folin M,Baiguera S,Conconi MT,Pati T,Grandi C,Parnigotto PP,Nussdorfer GG

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00