Roles of SEA-expressing Staphylococcus aureus, isolated from an atopic dermatitis patient, on expressions of human beta-defensin-2 and inflammatory cytokines in HaCaT cells.

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：:The heat shock proteins (hsps) are induced by a variety of stressful stimuli and their overexpression has been shown to protect cells both in vitro and in vivo against such stimuli, as well as against stimuli-inducing apoptosis. The potential therapeutic benefit of elevating hsp levels in individuals with, for example...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Latchman DS

更新日期：1998-10-01 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：:p57 (Kip2) belongs to the Cip/Kip family and is one of the universal negative regulators of the cell cycle. In this study, we investigated the p57 expression of various types of thyroid neoplasm. p57 overexpression was observed in only 4.2% of normal thyroid tissues. In follicular adenoma and minimally invasive follic...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Ito Y,Yoshida H,Nakano K,Kobayashi K,Yokozawa T,Hirai K,Matsuzuka F,Matsuura N,Kuma K,Miyauchi A

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The polyacetate esters of certain non-nutrient monosaccharides, such as L-glucose and 2-deoxy-D-glucose, were recently reported to display positive insulinotropic action and, hence, proposed as possible tools for stimulation of insulin release in non-insulin-dependent diabetes. In the present study, the secretory resp...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Malaisse WJ,Kadiata MM

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to elucidate the importance of three tumor markers, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), Lens culinaris agglutinin A-reactive fraction of AFP (AFP-L3), and des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin (DCP), for detecting and predicting the recurrence of hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs). A total of 108 patients with in...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Beppu T,Sugimoto K,Shiraki K,Tameda M,Kusagawa S,Nojiri K,Tanaka J,Yamamoto N,Takei Y,Takaki H,Uraki J,Nakatsuka A,Yamakado K,Takeda K

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：:Trastuzumab has efficacy to improve the effect of cytotoxic drugs, such as paclitaxel and anthracyclin, against HER2-overexpressing breast cancer cells. Sodium butyrate (NaB), a histone deacetylase inhibitor, is known to have antitumoral properties. However, whether and how trastuzumab possesses the potential to syner...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Chen W,Wei F,Xu J,Wang Y,Chen L,Wang J,Guan X

更新日期：2011-12-01 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：:The cooperation of liver X receptors (LXRs) alpha and beta, and retinoic X receptor (RXR) modulate the expression of several genes involved in lipid metabolism in hepatocyte and macrophages. Using cDNA microarray technology, we have shown previously that several of these genes are also expressed in endothelial cells. ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Norata GD,Ongari M,Uboldi P,Pellegatta F,Catapano AL

更新日期：2005-10-01 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

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of blocking the Rho kinase pathway on non-perfused regions and angiogenesis in the retina of rats using a rat model of oxygen-induced retinopathy (OIR) by observing the sequential expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), hypoxia-inducible factor...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Wang H,Chen X

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human-induced pluripotent (iPS) cells can be induced to differentiate into osteoblasts, but the process is inefficient and time-consuming. Previous studies indicated a close association between the expression of Runx2 and osteoblast differentiation, and established that the transcriptional activation of the Runx2 gene...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Liu T,Hou L,Zhao Y,Huang Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Astrocytes are major components of the adult neurogenic niche and play a crucial role in regulating neural stem cell proliferation and differentiation. Following brain injury, astrocytes become reactive and release high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), which plays a crucial role in the inflammatory process. However, alth...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Li M,Sun L,Luo Y,Xie C,Pang Y,Li Y

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The family of chromosomal high mobility group I/Y consists of proteins involved in gene regulation and chromatin organization. A common feature of these proteins is the presence of multiple copies of DNA binding domains (DBD), the so-called AT-hooks. Bi- or tridendate interaction of two or three DBDs with appropriatel...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Wisniewski JR,Schwanbeck R

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVM) are a common cause of stroke and cerebral hemorrage. Both are often discovered when they rupture, causing subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). SAH-induced vasospasm is mediated by enhanced vasoconstriction due to endothelin-1 (ET-1). We investigated whether endothelia...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Boscolo E,Pavesi G,Zampieri P,Conconi MT,Calore C,Scienza R,Parnigotto PP,Folin M

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxygen-related free radicals have been suggested as a cause of aging and various diseases, for example, various cancers and rheumatoid arthritis. Because of this a radical scavenger as an antioxidant has been sought in many foods. 'Nikogori' gelatin gel from cooked fish is a traditional food in Japan. Recently, 'Nikog...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Nagatsuka N,Harada K,Ando M,Nagao K

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The molecular mechanisms underlying entry of group B Streptococci (GBS) into human endothelial cells are not yet fully understood. This study is centered on the triggering of signaling cascade in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) during their interaction with different GBS serotypes/strains (type III: 803...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Santos GS,Lione VO,Costa E Silva Filho F,Nagao PE

更新日期：2005-05-01 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：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that often occurs at a slow pace yet deteriorates with time. MicroRNAs (miRs) have been demonstrated to offer novel therapeutic hope for disease treatment. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of miR‑98 on amyloid β (Aβ)‑protein prod...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Chen FZ,Zhao Y,Chen HZ

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are an independent factor predicting cardiovascular events. Visfatin plays an important role in the pathogenesis of various metabolic disorders. In this study, we examined the effects of visfatin on the apoptosis of EPCs and the mechanisms underlying these effects. Cultured EPCs pre...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Sun L,Chen S,Gao H,Ren L,Song G

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most frequent causes of abnormal liver dysfunction, and its prevalence has markedly increased. We previously evaluated the expression of fatty acid metabolism-related genes in NAFLD and reported changes in expression that could contribute to increased fatty acid s...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Kohjima M,Enjoji M,Higuchi N,Kato M,Kotoh K,Yoshimoto T,Fujino T,Yada M,Yada R,Harada N,Takayanagi R,Nakamuta M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) virus infection is caused by compromised host immunity, but the precise underlying mechanism remains unclear. Retinoic acid-inducible gene I (RIG-I) triggers antiviral immunity by inducing interferon-β (IFN-β) production following viral infection. To investigate the role of the RIG-I-IFN-β si...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Zhao G,An B,Zhou H,Wang H,Xu Y,Xiang X,Dong Z,An F,Yu D,Wang W,Bao S,Xie Q

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:White blood cell (WBC) count is considered a prognostic risk factor in acute myeloid leukemia. As density of leukemic cells increases, the cytotoxic activity of certain anticancer drugs, such as vincristine and doxorubicin, progressively decreases. In this study, we investigated the cell density-dependent induction of...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Navrátilová J,Jungová P,Vanhara P,Preisler J,Kanicky V,Smarda J

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The activation of the protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR-1) by thrombin has been shown to induce an activation of the MAP kinase cascade and to stimulate cell proliferation. To examine the mechanisms of signal transduction by PAR-1, we constructed several PAR-1 mutants which were stably expressed in CHO cells. When co...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Chen X,Berrou J,Vigneau C,Rondeau E

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuropathic pain is one of most intense types of chronic pain. Numerous studies investigating neuropathic pain have described the critical involvement of microglia in the spinal cord. Previous studies have indicated that activation of large conductance Ca2+‑activated K+ (BK) channels contributes to microglial activati...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Imari K,Harada Y,Zhang J,Mori Y,Hayashi Y

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Determination of CD34+ cells was performed in bone marrow and G-CSF mobilised peripheral blood samples. We adopted three different protocols of analysis: the Milan/Mulhouse protocol, the ISHAGE guidelines for CD34+ cell determination and our own protocol based upon the use of PAINT-A-GATEPRO software analysis program....

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Venditti A,Buccisano F,Del Poeta G,Battaglia A,Tamburini A,Bruno A,Adorno G,Caravita T,Santinelli S,Del Moro B,Epiceno AM,Ballatore G,Amadori S

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Synthetic biomaterials combined with cells and osteogenic factors represent a promising approach for the treatment of a number of orthopedic diseases, such as bone trauma and congenital malformations. To guarantee optimal biological properties, bone substitutes are prepared with a 3D structure and porosity grade funct...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Di Liddo R,Paganin P,Lora S,Dalzoppo D,Giraudo C,Miotto D,Tasso A,Barbon S,Artico M,Bianchi E,Parnigotto PP,Conconi MT,Grandi C

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remains unknown. It has been suggested that luminal factors such as the microflora, short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), food antigens and so on play important roles in the disease progression. Many reports have revealed alterations in the SCFA and organic acid concentr...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Araki Y,Andoh A,Fujiyama Y,Itoh A,Bamba T

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A preceding hypoxic insult can sensitize the cells or the organism to a subsequent, second insult. The aim of the present study was to investigate the molecular mechanism of this phenomenon (often termed 'two-hit' injury paradigm), in an in vitro model of hypoxia/oxidative stress injury in A549 epithelial cells, with ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Erdélyi K,Pacher P,Virág L,Szabó C

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00