Gene expression profiling to examine the thyroid hormone-disrupting activity of hydroxylated polychlorinated biphenyls in metamorphosing amphibian tadpole.

abstract：:Here, we aimed to investigate the carcinogenic effects of apolipoprotein C1 (APOC1) in prostate cancer (PCa). APOC1 expression was evaluated in PCa and normal prostate specimens, and lentivirus-mediated RNA interference was used to knockdown APOC1 in DU145 cells. The effects of APOC1 silencing on cell proliferation, c...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Su WP,Sun LN,Yang SL,Zhao H,Zeng TY,Wu WZ,Wang D

更新日期：2018-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effects of chrysin (CHR) on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in mice. The NAFLD mouse model was established using a diet deficient in methionine and choline (MCD). CHR was shown to attenuate MCD-induced hepatic fat accumulation, increase very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) secretion, and de...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Song Y,Wu W,Sheng L,Jiang B,Li X,Cai K

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitrofurantoin (N-(5-nitro-2-furfurylidine) 1-amino-hydantoine; NIT) is mainly used for the treatment of acute urinary tract infections. However, its administration can be associated with liver failure or cirrhosis. The aim of this study was to determine whether NIT is a mitochondrial toxicant, if so, what mechanism(s...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Omidi M,Niknahad H,Mohammadi-Bardbori A

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase is an essential enzyme in all organisms and functions in the heme biosynthetic pathway, catalyzing the decarboxylation of the four acetate groups of uroporphyrinogen to form coproporphyrinogen. This work examines whether the four sequential decarboxylations occur at the same active site,...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Chaufan G,Corvi MM,San Martín de Viale LC,Cárdenas ML,Ríos de Molina Mdel C

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemolysis is the red blood cell abnormality most often associated with adverse effect of drug therapy. Drug-induced or drug-associated hyperglycemia could decrease the activity of hexokinase. The aim of this study was to investigate the inhibitory effects of some commonly used drugs that have hyperglycemic side effect...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Aljamal JA,Badawneh M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Troxerutin, a natural flavonoid guards against oxidative stress and apoptosis with a high capability of passing through the blood-brain barrier. Our aim was to investigate the role of troxerutin in experimentally induced retinal neurodegeneration by modulating the interferon-gamma (IFNγ)-extracellular signal-regulated...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Ibrahim RR,El-Esawy RO,El-Sakaa MH

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aldose reductase (AR) is the key enzyme for the polyol pathway and responsible for sorbitol accumulation during the hyperglycemia. The present article focuses on the role of phenol, pyrogallol, hydroquinone, resorcinol, catechol, and phloroglucinol in in vitro inhibition of AR. For this purpose, AR was purified from t...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Demir Y,Işık M,Gülçin İ,Beydemir Ş

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, the effects of astaxanthin (AST) that belongs to carotenoid family and cadmium (Cd), which is an important heavy metal, on rat erythrocyte G6PD, 6PGD, GR, and TrxR enzyme activities in vivo and on rat erythrocyte 6PGD enzyme activity in vitro were studied. In in vitro studies, 6PGD enzyme was purified f...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Bayramoğlu Akkoyun M,Bengü AŞ,Temel Y,Akkoyun HT,Ekin S,Ciftci M

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been recently postulated from our laboratory that Arabic gum (AG) offers a protective effect in the kidney of rats against nephrotoxicity induced by gentamicin via inhibiting lipid peroxidation. It has also recently shown a powerful antioxidant effect through scavenging superoxide anions. In this study we utili...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Al-Majed AA,Abd-Allah AR,Al-Rikabi AC,Al-Shabanah OA,Mostafa AM

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was aimed to predict bisphenol-A (BPA)-responsive miRNA's using an in silico approach and to study their expression in granulosa cells of animals exposed prenatally to BPA. Pregnant Wistar rats were exposed to BPA through water (25 μg/L, 250 μg/L, and 2.5 mg/L) during gestation. The expression of miRNA-133b...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Lite C,Ahmed SSSJ,Santosh W,Seetharaman B

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cisplatin is a highly cytotoxic anticarcinogenic drug used to treat several kinds of solid tumors such as liver tumors. With the increase in the incidences associated with hepatic tumors and a lack of selectivity of cisplatin to cancer cells, it is important to explore new therapeutic strategies against them. The pres...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Hassanen EI,Korany RMS,Bakeer AM

更新日期：2021-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：:In the epidermis, keratinocytes are involved in physical and first-line immune protection of the host. In this study, we analyzed the molecular responses to certain contact sensitizers (2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene and NiSO(4)) and irritants (sodium dodecyl sulfate and benzalkonium chloride) in cultured human keratinocyte...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Yoshikawa Y,Sasahara Y,Kitano Y,Kanazawa N,Shima H,Hashimoto-Tamaoki T

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have shown that the antidepressive-like effect of tricyclic antidepressants is blocked by repeated treatments with adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). However, little is known about the neuroanatomy underlying the mechanism of the imipramine treatment-resistant depression model. In the present study, ...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Li B,Suemaru K,Kitamura Y,Gomita Y,Araki H,Cui R

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our earlier investigation demonstrated that methoxychlor treatment induced hepatic cytochrome P450 2B1/2B2 and 3A proteins in rats and enhanced their respective enzymatic activities. To determine the mechanism of the methoxychlor-mediated induction and whether methoxychlor acts as a frank inducer and not merely by cau...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Li HC,Kupfer D

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mitochondria play an important role in myocardial tissue homeostasis; therefore, deterioration in mitochondrial function will eventually lead to cardiomyocyte and endothelial cell death and consequently cardiovascular dysfunction. Lithium (Li+ ) is an effective drug for bipolar disorder with known cardiotoxic side eff...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Salimi A,Gholamifar E,Naserzadeh P,Hosseini MJ,Pourahmad J

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current work planned to assess the protecting properties of nimbolide against doxorubicin (DOX)-treated myocardial damage. Myocardial damage was produced with 2.5 mg/kg of DOX given on alternative days (14 days). Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) levels of a lipid peroxidative marker were elevated, w...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Li H,Xia B,Chen W,Zhang Y,Gao X,Chinnathambi A,Alharbi SA,Zhao Y

更新日期：2020-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Manganese is an essential trace element found in many enzymes. As it is the case of many essential trace elements, excessive level of manganese is toxic. It has been proven that excessive manganese could cause heart problems. In order to understand the mechanism of manganese toxicity in the heart, the effects of manga...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Yang H,Wang T,Li J,Gu L,Zheng X

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The early research found that the spiderlings of black widow spider (Latrodectus tredecimguttatus) exhibited obvious toxicity to animals. The present work performed a systematical analysis of the aqueous extract of newborn black widow spiderlings. The extract was shown to contain 69.42% of proteins varying in molecula...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Peng X,Zhang Y,Liu J,Yu H,Chen J,Lei Q,Wang X,Liang S

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previously reported results showed that the BmKK2's intron could be recognized and spliced in cultured HEK 293T cells. At the same time, a cryptic splicing site of BmKK2 gene was found in the second exon. Moreover, replacing BmKK2's intron with BmP03's intron (an artificial BmKK2-BmP03 mosaic gene) did not affect the ...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Zhijian C,Chao D,Dahe J,Wenxin L

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paroxetine, a representative of serotonin reuptake inhibitors, has recently gained attention due to its anti-inflammatory properties. However, underlying mechanisms responsible for its immunosuppressive effects remain to be unveiled. To understand the responsible signaling mechanisms, we examined paroxetine's effect o...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Kabiri M,Hemmatpour A,Zare F,Hadinedoushan H,Karimollah A

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enantiomers of cis,cis-decahydro-2-naphthyl-N-n-butylcarbamate show stereo-specific inhibition for acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase. For both inhibition reaction, (2S,4aR,8aS)-cis,cis-decahydro-2-naphthyl-N-n- butylcarbamate is more potent than (2R,4aS,8aR)-cis,cis-decahydro-2-naphthyl-N-n-butylcarbamate...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Lin MC,Yeh SJ,Chen IR,Lin G

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:β-Hydroxybutyrate (BHB), one of ketone body, has been traditionally regarded as an alternative carrier of energy, but recent studies found that BHB plays versatile roles in inflammation. It has been previously reported that the level BHB declined in mice with lipopolysaccharide (LPS)/d-galactosamine (d-Gal)-induced li...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Yang Y,Shao R,Jiang R,Zhu M,Tang L,Li L,Zhang L

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The genotoxic and cytotoxic potential of lambda-cyhalothrin (LCT), a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide, was investigated on human lymphocytes cultured in vitro. Utilizing the trypan blue dye exclusion technique assay, the LC50 of LCT was found to be 28 microM. Based on the LC50 value, it is seen that LCT was highly tox...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Naravaneni R,Jamil K

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug resistance is a large challenge for the treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Deoxyshikonin is the naphthoquinol compound with anticancer activity. However, the role and mechanism of deoxyshikonin in cisplatin resistance of NSCLC remain poorly understood. Cell viability was assessed using 3-(4,5-dimeth...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Zhang S,Wang Y

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Limited research has been performed on S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH) or homocysteine (Hcy)-evoked cell damage in hepatic and neuronal cells. In this study, we assessed effects of SAH or Hcy on cell cytotoxicity and DNA damage in hepatic and neuronal cells and attempted to find the underlying mechanism. Cell cytotoxicit...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Liu CC,Ho WY,Leu KL,Tsai HM,Yang TH

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimizing the adverse effects of chemotherapeutic agents remains a therapeutic challenge. Cisplatin (CP) induces hepatotoxicity through activation of oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis cascades which is considered a significant drawback. Thus, this study aimed to highlight the possible hepatoprotective rol...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Sherif IO

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The expression of glutathione S-transferase (GST) is a crucial factor in determining the sensitivity of cells and organs in response to a variety of toxicants. In this study, we cloned the core nucleotide of alpha, kappa, mu, mGST, pi, rho, and theta-like GST genes from bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis). Their deriv...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Li G,Xie P,Li H,Chen J,Hao L,Xiong Q

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The action of carbenoxolone on hepatic energy metabolism was investigated in the perfused rat liver and isolated mitochondria. In perfused livers, carbenoxolone (200-300 microM) increased oxygen consumption, glucose production and glycolysis from endogenous glycogen. Gluconeogenesis from lactate or fructose, an energy...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Pivato LS,Constantin RP,Ishii-Iwamoto EL,Kelmer-Bracht AM,Yamamoto NS,Constantin J,Bracht A

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effects of acute diazepam (DZP) administration on thiobarbituric acid-reactive substance (TBARS) levels, protein carbonyl content, and on the activities of the antioxidant enzymes catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase in the brain of rats. Additionally, we investigated the anti...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Eger GA,Ferreira VV,Batista CR,Bonde HL,de Lima DD,Rodrigues AF,da Cruz JG,Magro DD

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The health impacts of airborne particulate matter (PM) are of global concern, and the direct implications to the development/exacerbation of lung disease are immediately obvious. Most studies to date have sought to understand mechanisms associated with PM exposure in adults/adult animal models; however, infants are al...

journal_title：Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

authors： Saravia J,Lee GI,Lomnicki S,Dellinger B,Cormier SA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00