Costunolide induces apoptosis in human endometriotic cells through inhibition of the prosurvival Akt and nuclear factor kappa B signaling pathway.

abstract：:The blood clearance, tissue uptake and antitumor efficacy against liver metastasis of M5076 reticulosarcoma in mice and against primary liver cancer in rats of doxorubicin (DOX) encapsulated in two types of liposomes, with and without a soYbean-derived sterylglucoside mixture (SG), were examined. Liposomes entrapping ...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Shimizu K,Qi XR,Maitani Y,Yoshii M,Kawano K,Takayama K,Nagai T

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To enhance tumor magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signals via the selective accumulation of contrast agents, we prepared folate-modified gadolinium-lipid-based nanoparticles as MRI contrast agents. Folate-modified nanoparticles were comprised of polyethylene glycol (PEG)-lipid, gadolinium diethylenetriamine pentaaceti...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Nakamura T,Kawano K,Shiraishi K,Yokoyama M,Maitani Y

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously reported that INHAT (inhibitor of acetyltransferases) complex subunits, TAF (template activating factor)-Ialpha, TAF-Ibeta and pp32 can inhibit histone acetylation and HAT (histone acetyltransferase)-dependent transcription by binding to histones. Evidences are accumulating that INHAT complex subuni...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Lee IS,Oh SM,Kim SM,Lee DS,Seo SB

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The object of this study was to investigate the binding affinity of a newly synthesized 5-HT2 antagonist, (N-[2-[4-(5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-piperidino]ethyl]-1-formyl-4-piperidinecarboxamide monohydrochloride monohydrate) (AT-1015), in the rabbit platelet membrane using [3H]-ketanserin by radioligand bin...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Rashid M,Watanabe M,Nakazawa M,Nagatomo T

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The bioavailability of morphine after rectal administration using three types of suppositories containing morphine hydrochloride (10 mg) in different added forms was evaluated in rabbits. Three types of suppositories were constructed with a base material (Witepsol H-15): a conventional suppository containing morphine ...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Matsumoto Y,Watanabe Y,Yamamoto I,Matsumoto M

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aromatase is a cytochrome P-450 enzyme complex that catalyzes the conversion of androst-4-ene-3,17-dione (AD) to estrone through three sequential oxygenations of the 19-methyl group. To gain insight into the ability of AD isomers, 4-en-6-one 1a, 5-en-4-one 2a, and 5-en-7-one 3a, competitive inhibitors of aromatase wit...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Numazawa M,Yamada K,Nagaoka M

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies show that the combined method using thrombolytic drugs and ultrasonic irradiation enhances the effect of thrombolysis in in vitro and in vivo experiments. However, the mechanism of the clot lysis was unclear. In previous studies the evaluation of the clot lysis effect was determined by the rate of dec...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Kimura M,Iijima S,Kobayashi K,Furuhata H

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Novel delivery technology using cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) have recently shown their potential and are emerging as promising candidates for an oral protein and peptide delivery systems. As with for the development of any absorption enhancer that is meant to function across an epithelial layer covering a surface ...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Nielsen EJ,Kamei N,Takeda-Morishita M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of aged garlic extract (AGE) on longevity and learning and memory performances were studied in the senescence accelerated mouse (SAM). A solid diet containing 2% (w/w) AGE was given to SAM from 2 months of age. The survival ratio of SAM P8, senescence accelerated animals, treated with AGE was significantly...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Moriguchi T,Takashina K,Chu PJ,Saito H,Nishiyama N

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A DNA fragment responsible for resistance to antimicrobial agents was cloned from chromosomal DNA of Enterococcus faecium FN-1, a clinically isolated strain. Escherichia coli KAM32, a drug-hypersusceptible mutant, was used as a host for gene cloning. Cells of E. coli KAM32 harboring a recombinant plasmid (pTFM8) carry...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Nishioka T,Ogawa W,Kuroda T,Katsu T,Tsuchiya T

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The weights of prostate and seminal vesicle were decreased by treatment with 3,6-dimethylpyrazine-2-thiol(3,6-DMP-SH) but the weights of testes and the plasma testosterone levels were not changed. The recovery of the weight of prostate and seminal vesicles of testosterone-treated orchidectomized rats were inhibited by...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Yamada K,Komatsu H,Ohta A

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nicotine-withdrawal symptoms have been indicated as a possible risk factor for neuropsychiatric events, such as depression and suicide, during use of smoking-cessation drugs. We aimed to investigate whether the results of the metabolomic analysis of the rat brain reflect nicotine-withdrawal symptoms. We also aimed to ...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Akimoto H,Oshima S,Michiyama Y,Negishi A,Nemoto T,Kobayashi D

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet activating factor (PAF)-acetylhydrolase (PAF-AH) is an enzyme that hydrolyzes the acetyl ester at the sn-2 position of PAF, and converts it to the inactive metabolite, lyso PAF. This enzyme is distributed widely in the intracellular as well as the extracellular matrix and is believed to be a defense mechanism...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Lee E,Lee SJ,Lee TY,Chang HW

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study revealed that high molecular polyvinyl sulfate (PVP) or sulfonate (PVS), and low molecular alkyldisulfonates (NaO3S(CH2)nSO3Na, n = 2--5: EDS, TDS, BDS and PDS) can alleviate acute toxicity of the herbicide, paraquat dichloride (PQ) in mice. Their activity as antidotes and the mode of the action varied depen...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Tsuchiya T,Yoshida T,Imaeda A,Kiho T,Ukai S

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidation of low density lipoprotein (LDL) is strongly implicated as a key process in the onset of atherosclerosis. In this study, nine alkylated (C10-C5) flavonoids from Sophora flavescens were examined for their inhibitory effects on copper-induced LDL oxidation. Of the flavonoids tested, sophoraflavanone G (1), kur...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Jeong TS,Ryu YB,Kim HY,Curtis-Long MJ,An S,Lee JH,Lee WS,Park KH

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vesicular glutamate transporter (VGLUT) is responsible for the active transport of L-glutamate into synaptic vesicles and, thus, plays an essential role in the glutamatergic chemical transmission in the central and peripheral nervous systems. Recent studies indicated that VGLUT is also expressed and localized in vario...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Moriyama Y,Omote H

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nine alkaloid constituents in the root of Aconitum yesoense var. macroyesoense, as well as three acetylated derivatives, were examined for their peripheral vaso-activities by measuring laser-flowmetrically the cutaneous blood flow in the hind foot of mice after intravenous administration. The major constitutive delcos...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Wada K,Ishizuki S,Mori T,Bando H,Murayama M,Kawahara N

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the expression in Pseudomonas aeruginosa of an erythromycin-resistance (EMr) determinant that included the mphA gene for macrolide 2'-phosphotransferase I and originated in Escherichia coli. A recombinant plasmid, pTZ3609, that consisted of the EMr determinant and a broad-host-range vector RSF1010, endowed ...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Noguchi N,Katayama J

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electrets are polymeric discs that carry semi permanent electrostatic charge. These provide electrostatic potentials in the range of 500 to 3,000 V. In the current work, the effect of electret exposure on the skin permeability was investigated. Transdermal transport studies were carried out across porcine epidermis in...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Narasimha Sathyanarayana Murthy NS,Boguda VA,Payasada K

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well established that vesicular nucleotide transporter (VNUT) is responsible for vesicular storage of nucleotides such as ATP, and that VNUT-expressing cells can secrete nucleotides upon exocytosis, playing an important role in purinergic chemical transmission. In the present study, we show that VNUT is expresse...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Harada Y,Hiasa M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, with progressive memory impairment. Recently, neprilysin, a β-amyloid (Aβ)-degrading enzyme has become featured as a drug target for AD. Previously, we identified nobiletin from citrus peels as a natural compound possessing anti-dementia activity. In addit...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Kimura J,Shimizu K,Kajima K,Yokosuka A,Mimaki Y,Oku N,Ohizumi Y

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatoprotective effect of celosian, an acidic polysaccharide isolated from the water extract of the seed of Celosia argentea, was investigated using chemical and immunological liver injury models. Celosian inhibited the elevation of serum enzyme (GPT, GOT, LDH) and bilirubin levels on carbon tetrachloride (CC1(4))-in...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Hase K,Kadota S,Basnet P,Takahashi T,Namba T

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adult T-cell leukemia (ATL) is a severe chemotherapy-resistant malignancy associated with prolonged infection by the human T cell-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1). One approach to prevent the onset of ATL is to inhibit the growth/transmission of HTLV-1 infected cells using arsenic trioxide (As(2)O(3)). However, there are...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Nabeshi H,Yoshikawa T,Kamada H,Shibata H,Sugita T,Abe Y,Nagano K,Nomura T,Minowa K,Yamashita T,Itoh N,Yoshioka Y,Tsunoda S,Tsutsumi Y

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cardiac toxicity of amitriptyline and the effect of the light schedule on it were studied in chick embryos. Fertilized eggs of White Leghorns were incubated under dark conditions and investigated, on two occasions, in the light phase and in the dark phase. Amitriptyline was injected into the air sac of fertilized ...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Yoshiyama Y,Sugiyama T,Kanke M

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The possible role of quercetin, a naturally occurring plant flavonoid, in protecting against oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD)-, excitotoxins-, and free radical-induced neuronal injury in mouse cortical cell cultures was investigated. Pre- and co-treatment with quercetin (100 microM) inhibited 50 min OGD-, 20 microM N-...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Ha HJ,Kwon YS,Park SM,Shin T,Park JH,Kim HC,Kwon MS,Wie MB

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of leukotriene B4 (LTB4) in leukocyte infiltration in zymosan-induced rat pleurisy was investigated by studying the effects of 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors, T-0757 and AA-861, and a cyclooxygenase inhibitor, indomethacin, on leukocyte infiltration and LTB4 levels in the inflammatory exudate of rat pleurisy induc...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Kikuchi M,Tsuzurahara K,Naito K

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of grifolan (GRN), a gel-forming (1-->6)-branched (1-->3)-beta-D-glucan, on antibody production were examined. Sera from mice that were injected with GRN and trinitrophenyl ovalbumin (TNP-OVA) intraperitoneally showed a significantly increased level of anti-TNP IgG. However, injection of TNP-OVA alone show...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Adachi Y,Suzuki Y,Ohno N,Yadomae T

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The enhanced effect of urethane anesthesia on the serum creatine kinase (CPK) level following administration of hypolipidemic agents was examined to develop a convenient experimental screening method for drug-induced myopathy. After oral administration of a hypolipidemic agent to rats, 25% urethane solution was infuse...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Nakai A,Nishikata M,Uchida T,Ichikawa M,Matsuyama K

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endogenously produced reactive oxygen species reportedly stimulate insulin secretion from islet β-cells. However, the molecular machinery that governs the oxidant-induced insulin secretion has yet to be determined. The present study demonstrates, using rat islet β-cell-derived RINm5F cells, the involvement of the tran...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Numazawa S,Takase M,Ahiko T,Ishii M,Shimizu S,Yoshida T

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:N-acetyl-seryl-aspartyl-lysyl-proline (AcSDKP) is an endogenous peptide released from its precursor (thymosin-β4) by prolyl oligopeptidase. AcSDKP is a natural inhibitor of pluripotent hematopoietic stem cell proliferation and is normally found in human plasma. AcSDKP has been shown to be a potent angiogenic factor an...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Suzuki Y,Katagiri F,Sato F,Fujioka K,Sato Y,Fujioka T,Sato Y,Mimata H,Itoh H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00