Protective effect of geranylgeranylacetone on trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid-induced colitis in mice.

abstract：:Tree shrews, one of the closest relatives of primates, have attracted increasing attention as a model of human diseases, particularly for viral infections. As the first line of defense against microbial pathogens, the innate immune system is crucial in tree shrews. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is important in the pathophysiol...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Han Y,Sun X,Kuang D,Tong P,Lu C,Wang W,Li N,Chen Y,Wang X,Dai J,Zhang H

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been reported that the degeneration of cochlear hair cells is the typical cause of presbycusis (or age-related hearing loss). However, the molecular mechanisms that mediate cochlear hair cell apoptosis are not yet fully understood and there is no effective treatment for this disorder. MicroRNAs (miRNAs or miRs)...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Xue T,Wei L,Zha DJ,Qiu JH,Chen FQ,Qiao L,Qiu Y

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) has been used clinically as a marker for the diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer due to its specific expression in prostate epithelial cells. In addition to its medical importance, its complex hormonal and tissue-specific regulation makes it an attractive model to study gene regula...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Willis RA,Wei C,Turner MJ,Callahan BP,Pugh AE,Barth RK,Lord EM,Frelinger JG

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the present study was to investigate whether bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) modified by CXC‑chemokine receptor type 3 (CXCR3) and heme oxygenase‑1 (HO‑1) genes can repair damaged intestinal epithelial cells in vitro, and the role of the p38 mitogen‑activated protein kinase (p38‑MAPK) pathwa...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Yin M,Shen Z,Yang L,Zheng W,Song H

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Annexin A9 (ANXA9), a member of annexin family, has been reported be associated with colorectal cancer (CRC) carcinogenesis. However, the clinical significance of ANXA9 in CRC, particularly its correlation to invasion and metastasis remains ambiguous. The aim of the present study was to investigate the significance of...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Yu S,Bian H,Gao X,Gui L

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In hypercholesterolemia increased lipid and lipoprotein peroxidation occurs. The renin-angiotensin system plays an important role in atherogenesis. Angiotensin II induces smooth muscle cells proliferation and stimulates oxidation of LDL particles and foam cell accumulation. Inhibition of ang II production leads to dec...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Wojakowski W,Gminski J,Siemianowicz K,Goss M,Machalski M

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)2-angiotensin‑(Ang)-(1-7)-Mas axis in the pathogenesis of pancreatitis and the association between this axis and the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK)/nuclear factor (NF-κB) signaling pathway in pancreatic ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Yu X,Cui L,Hou F,Liu X,Wang Y,Wen Y,Chi C,Li C,Liu R,Yin C

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human vitiligo is an acquired depigmenting skin disorder characterized by milk-white skin macules resulting from a chronic and progressive loss of melanocytes. It has been suggested that autoimmune mechanisms are involved in this disorder. We undertook this project to obtain an MCHR1-C linear peptide containing four m...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Zhou M,Guan C,Lin F,Xu W,Fu L,Hong W,Wan Y,Xu A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solute carrier family 26, member 3 (Slc26a3), also termed downregulated-in-adenoma (DRA) is a member of the Slc26 family of anion transporters and is mutated in congenital chloride diarrhea. Our previous study demonstrated that DRA deficiency is associated with severely reduced colonic HCO3‑ secretion, a loss of colon...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Ding X,Li D,Li M,Tian D,Yu H,Yu Q

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subsequently to the publication of this article, the authors have realized that the address affiliation for the corresponding author, Chengheng Hu, and the authors Longyun Peng and Xinxue Liao appeared incorrectly. These authors' affiliation information should have appeared as follows (the corrected address affiliatio...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Ke X,Chen J,Peng L,Zhang W,Yang Y,Liao X,Mo L,Guo R,Feng J,Hu C,Nie R

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The antioxidant 6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylchroman-2-carboxylic acid (Trolox) is implicated in migration and invasion of metastatic tumors. However, the molecular mechanism underlying the effect of Trolox on metastatic cancer cells is not known. We found that a non-cytotoxic dose ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Sung HJ,Kim Y,Kang H,Sull JW,Kim YS,Jang SW,Ko J

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) are a major cause of hearing loss. In this study, we performed a systematic mutational screening of the 12S rRNA, tRNA Ser(UCN), tRNA Lys and tRNA Leu(UUR) genes in 227 unrelated patients with nonsyndromic hearing impairment for the first time in a Korean population. We found two...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Bae JW,Lee KY,Choi SY,Lee SH,Park HJ,Kim UK

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytochrome P450 epoxygenase-derived epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs) have multiple biological functions in cardiovascular homeostasis. The antiinflammatory, anti-migratory and pro-proliferative effects of EETs suggest a possible beneficial role for EETs in the apoptosis, proliferation and migration of pulmonary vascular...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Feng W,Xu X,Zhao G,Li G,Liu T,Zhao J,Dong R,Wang DW,Tu L

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thermal balneotherapy with Comano's spa water (CW; Trentino, Italy) is used for psoriasis and other skin disorders but its mechanisms of action are mostly unknown. Previously, we showed that CW can interfere with the expression and secretion of various VEGF-A isoforms by cultured human psoriatic epidermal keratinocyte...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Chiarini A,Dal Pra I,Pacchiana R,Zumiani G,Zanoni M,Armato U

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that is associated with psychological stress. However, the full landscape of IBS‑related epigenetic factors remains unveiled and needs to be elucidated. The water‑avoidance stress (WAS) method was used to induce a rat IBS model. Each rat was monitore...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Zhu S,Min L,Guo Q,Li H,Yu Y,Zong Y,Wang L,Li P,Gu J,Zhang S

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study, human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUMSCs) were investigated for their potential to be induced to differentiate in vitro into neuron-like cells by monosialoteterahexosyl ganglioside (GM1). Mononuclear cells obtained from umbilical cords from women with full-term pregnancies whos...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Nan C,Shi Y,Zhao Z,Ma S,Liu J,Yan D,Song G,Liu H

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angioplasty is a principal treatment for occlusive vascular disease but 30-50% of patients show a restenosis of the vessel. There is no clinical effective therapy for this disease. It has been demonstrated, in animal models, that various drugs such as NO-donor, plasminogen inhibitor tranexamic acid and MMP (matrix met...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Indolfi C,Stabile E,Perrino C,Chiariello M

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The existence of at least two distinct alpha 1,2fucosyltransferases has been postulated for many years, and recently confirmed in humans with the cloning of the human and rabbit secretor type alpha 1,2fucosyltransferase. We now describe the cloning and analysis of PFUT2, the pig secretor type alpha 1,2fucosyltransfera...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Cohney S,Mouhtouris E,McKenzie IF,Sandrin MS

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ovarian cancer is the main cause of gynecological cancer‑associated mortality around the world. Despite initial responses to chemotherapy, frequent relapse occurs. Daidzein is an important flavonoid and has been shown to exhibit a diversity of pharmacological properties, including antimicrobial and anticancer activiti...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Hua F,Li CH,Chen XG,Liu XP

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apoptosis induced by docetaxel that interferes with microtubule polymerization dynamics and is used clinically to treat advanced cancers, has not been fully defined in squamous cell carcinoma. In this study, apoptotic events involved in docetaxel treatment were investigated. When the human oral squamous cell carcinoma...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Taniguchi T,Takahashi M,Shinohara F,Sato T,Echigo S,Rikiishi H

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a critical step and key factor during renal fibrosis. Preventing renal tubular EMT is important for delaying the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). P311, a highly conserved 8-kDa intracellular protein, has been indicated as an important factor in myofibroblast trans...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Qi FH,Cai PP,Liu X,Si GM

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) is known to be an important regulator for feeding and energy balance. MCH was recently reported to stimulate water intake independent of food intake. The purpose of the present study is to examine the dipsogenic response of MCH with special emphasis on sweetened beverages, the prefe...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Sakamaki R,Uemoto M,Inui A,Asakawa A,Ueno N,Ishibashi C,Hirono S,Yukioka H,Kato A,Shinfuku N,Kasuga M,Katsuura G

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute myocardial infarction is the leading cause of cardiovascular‑related mortality and chronic heart failure worldwide. As regards treatment, the reperfusion of ischemic tissue generates irreversible damage to the myocardium, which is termed 'cardiac ischemia‑reperfusion (IR) injury'. Due to the large number of mito...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Marin W,Marin D,Ao X,Liu Y

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selenium is an essential trace element and has shown chemopreventive or therapeutic activities on human solid cancers; however, whether it has anticancer effects on leukemia has not yet been elucidated. The present study was designed to determine the role of selenium on HL-60 human promyelocytic leukemia cells. We fou...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Wu S,Bao Y,Ma D,Zi Y,Yang C,Yang M,Xing M,Yang W

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

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：: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 adenomatous polyposis coli gene (APC gene) originally was identified as a tumor suppressor gene in colon cancer. We reported previously that APC is mutated and/or deleted in primary oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) tissues and suggested that loss of APC function contributes to carcinogenesis in the oral region....

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Uesugi H,Uzawa K,Kawasaki K,Shimada K,Moriya T,Tada A,Shiiba M,Tanzawa H

更新日期：2005-04-01 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：: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：: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