Expression of HOX homeobox genes in the adult human colonic mucosa (and colorectal cancer?).

abstract：:Motility is a requirement for a number of biological processes, including embryonic development, neuronal development, immune responses, cancer progression and wound healing. Specific to wound healing is the migration of endothelial cells, fibroblasts and other key cellular players into the wound space. Aberrations in...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Bosanquet DC,Ye L,Harding KG,Jiang WG

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The elevation of natural killer cell activity (NKCA) by laughter was not confirmed due to incomplete methodology of previous studies although positive emotion is believed to be favorable for health. To verify NKCA elevation by laughter in a crossover design, we measured NKCA before and after watching films, presenting...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Takahashi K,Iwase M,Yamashita K,Tatsumoto Y,Ue H,Kuratsune H,Shimizu A,Takeda M

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Molecular analysis are useful for diagnosis, prognosis and follow-up of the patients, as well as for addressing therapeutic choices. Most of the molecular methods are based on the analysis of nucleic acids. The DNA and RNA methodologies of routine applicability include Southern and Northern hybridizations and polymera...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Scarpa A,Tognon M

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adrenomedullin (ADM) is a hypotensive peptide, that derives from the proteolytic cleavage of pro(p)ADM and acts through two subtypes of receptors, called L1-receptor (L1-R) and calcitonin receptor-like receptor (CRLR). CRLR may function as a calcitonin gene-related peptide or a selective ADM receptor depending on the ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Rebuffat P,Forneris ML,Aragona F,Ziolkowska A,Malendowicz LK,Nussdorfer GG

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New drugs are continuously being developed for the treatment of patients with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Thymoquinone is one of the drugs that exhibits anticancer characteristics based on in vivo and in vitro models. This study further investigates the effects of thymoquinone on human gene expression us...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Motaghed M,Al-Hassan FM,Hamid SS

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory genes serve a crucial role in the pathogenesis of inflammation‑associated tumors. However, as recent studies have mainly focused on the effects of single inflammatory genes on colorectal cancer (CRC), but not on the global interactions between genes, the underlying mechanisms between inflammatory genes and...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Jiang H,Dong L,Gong F,Gu Y,Zhang H,Fan D,Sun Z

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:p63, a recently identified member of the p53 gene family, plays an important role in human tissue functions. We examined the pattern of p63 expression in human esophageal squamous cell carcinomas including early-stage cancers, and its clinicopathological significance. Immunoreactivity for p63 was detected in 96.9% (63...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Hara T,Kijima H,Yamamoto S,Kenmochi T,Kise Y,Tanaka H,Chino O,Shimada H,Takazawa K,Tanaka M,Inokuchi S,Makuuchi H

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Substantial evidence has indicated that osteoblastic differentiation may be regulated by mechanical loads or bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2). BMP-2-induced in vivo osteogenesis can be significantly enhanced in the presence of mechanical stimuli, revealing the therapeutic potential of the combined application of B...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Zeng Z,Yin X,Zhang X,Jing D,Feng X

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) epidemic in Brazil is spreading to small municipalities as well as the innermost parts of the country and scarce information has been reported on the frequency of HIV-1 resistance-associated mutations in these areas. To determine the frequency and diversity of the HIV-1 ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Figueiredo Saad F,Kaminami Morimoto H,Wiechmann SL,Bonametti AM,Ueda LT,Matsuo T,Reiche EM

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Periodontitis is the main cause of tooth or tissue loss. Human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs), which have high proliferative, self‑renewal and multi‑differentiation abilities, are vital for the restoration of periodontitis‑induced injuries. The anti‑inflammatory and anti‑apoptotic agent, tetramethylpyrazine...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Duan Y,An W,Wu Y,Wang J

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:15-Deoxy-∆(12,14)-prostaglandin J(2) (15d-PGJ(2)), a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ ligand, has been reported to have antiproliferative activity in certain types of cancer. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the effect of 15d-PGJ(2) on endometrial cancer cells, as well as the mechanism of action....

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Li H,Narahara H

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous melanoma is very aggressive and results in high mortality rates for cancer patients. Determining molecular targets is important for developing novel therapies for cutaneous melanoma. Cell division cycle associated 8 (CDCA8) is a putative oncogene that is upregulated in multiple types of cancer. The present s...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Ci C,Tang B,Lyu D,Liu W,Qiang D,Ji X,Qiu X,Chen L,Ding W

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies have shown that an overproduction of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) is an initiating cause in the pathogenesis of diabetic complications. However, uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) can protect retinal vascular endothelial cells from damage by inhibiting the overproduction of mitochondrial ROS, although ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： He Y,Wang N,Shen Y,Zheng Z,Xu X

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bladder cancer (BC) is one of the most common malignant tumors in males globally. Its progression imposes a heavy burden on patients; however, the expression profile of circular (circ)RNAs in BC progression remains unclear. This study explored changes in circRNA expression during BC progression by sequencing different...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Li W,Li Y,Sun Z,Zhou J,Cao Y,Ma W,Xie K,Yan X

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiological and experimental carcinogenesis studies provide evidence that certain components of garlic have anti-cancer activity. Although the biotransformed garlic derivative S-allylmercapto-L-cysteine (SAMC) has been reported to show an inhibitory effect on tumorigenesis, the mechanisms are poorly understood. Th...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Lee Y

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although efavirenz (EFV) is efficacious as an antiretroviral therapy when combined with other antiretroviral drugs, it may cause adverse clinical effects, including skin and mucosal eruptions, central nervous system complications, hepatotoxicity, renal failure and pulmonary complications. The present study investigate...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Dong Q,Oh JE,Yi JK,Kim RH,Shin KH,Mitsuyasu R,Park NH,Kang MK

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The activation of the classical angiotensin (Ang)-converting enzyme (ACE)/Ang II/Ang II type 1 receptor (AT1R) axis of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) has been associated with islet dysfunction and insulin resistance. Hyperglycaemia, hypertension and obesity, major components of metabolic syndrome, are all associat...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Härdtner C,Mörke C,Walther R,Wolke C,Lendeckel U

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fatty liver is one of the local morphological manifestations of metabolic syndrome and is frequently associated with insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is also common in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Hyperinsulinemia is an independent risk factor for hypertension and cardiovascular mortality. The aim of this ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Enjoji M,Kotoh K,Kato M,Higuchi N,Kohjima M,Nakashima M,Nakamuta M

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Estrogen receptors (ER) are present in various reproductive tissues as well as in other tissues not considered classical targets for estrogen. A variety of alternatively spliced ER variants which co-exist with the wild-type receptor has also been described in many tissues. We analyzed the presence of both wild-type an...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Yang J,Liu A,Chiou SK,Guzman R,Nandi S

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by areas of inflammation, demyelination and axonal damage. The etiology of MS is multifactorial with an interaction between genetic, environmental and geographical factors. The objective of this study was to review the physiopathology and the genetic polym...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Kallaur AP,Kaimen-Maciel DR,Morimoto HK,Watanabe MA,Georgeto SM,Reiche EM

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polysialic acid (PSA) is highly expressed during embryonic development, but barely expressed during postnatal development, and may be 're-expressed' in cancer tissues. In this study, motility and migration assays were performed to compare the changes in cell behavior between non-malignant and maligant cells. Next, the...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Wang X,Li X,Zeng YN,He F,Yang XM,Guan F

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although recent reports indicate an increasing incidence of patients with reflux esophagitis, its pathomechanism remains unclear. Cytokines and neutrophils, the latter of which produce reactive oxygen species (ROS), have been implicated in the formation of gastrointestinal diseases. This study investigated the roles o...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Yamaguchi T,Yoshida N,Tomatsuri N,Takayama R,Katada K,Takagi T,Ichikawa H,Naito Y,Okanoue T,Yoshikawa T

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) participates in cancer invasion and metastasis by decreasing the expression of E-cadherin. However, the molecular mechanisms through which COX-2 regulates E-cadherin expression and function have not yet been fully elucidated. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible molecular mech...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Chen Z,Liu M,Liu X,Huang S,Li L,Song B,Li H,Ren Q,Hu Z,Zhou Y,Qiao L

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a DNA repair protein, flap endonuclease 1 (FEN1), a structure-specific 5' nuclease, plays pivotal roles in the maturation of Okazaki fragments, long-patch base excision repair, restarting of stalled replication forks and telomere maintenance. FEN1 possesses 5' endonuclease, 5' exonuclease and gap-endonuclease activ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Wang K,Xie C,Chen D

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy by UFT using the primary tumor amputation-pulmonary metastasis model. When Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC) primary tumors on the hind foot pad grew palpable, they were amputated on two different days. In experiment (A) (earlier amputation model), micrometastases were det...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Uchida J,Sato K,Okabe H,Saito H,Nakano K,Fujioka A,Takechi T,Takeda S,Unemi N,Fukushima M

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) is a naturally occurring anti-angiogenic compound that induces apoptosis of endothelial and cancer cells via its receptor CD36. The objectives of our study were to investigate the in vitro effects of TSP-1 on the apoptosis of primary human leukemia cells as well as leukemia cell lines and the ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Li K,Yang M,Yuen PM,Chik KW,Li CK,Shing MM,Lam HK,Fok TF

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and progressive interstitial lung disease with unknown etiology and undefined treatment modality. Fibroblasts are regarded as the major cell type that mediates the onset and progression of lung fibrosis by secreting large amounts of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Zhang L,Li Y,Liang C,Yang W

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease is a hereditary tumor syndrome caused by mutations or deletions within the VHL tumor-suppressor gene, but VHL germline mutations in the Chinese have rarely been studied. To investigate the genetic profile of VHL mutations in the Chinese population, we evaluated the clinical characterist...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Huang Y,Zhou D,Liu J,Zhou P,Li X,Wang Z

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ghrelin is an endogenous ligand of the growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R), which was originally isolated from rat stomach. Ghrelin and GHS-R are also expressed in several peripheral tissues, including adrenal glands, and this prompted us to study ghrelin expression and ghrelin-binding site localization in th...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Tortorella C,Macchi C,Spinazzi R,Malendowicz LK,Trejter M,Nussdorfer GG

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuropathic pain is a condition characterized by unpleasant sensory and emotional experiences associated with a number of diseases or injuries affecting the sensory system through various mechanisms. In this study, we focused on the impact of chronic neuropathic pain on the microglial state and hippocampal neurogenesi...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Tyrtyshnaia A,Manzhulo I,Kipryushina Y,Ermolenko E

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00