Hydrogen sulfide attenuates cytokine production through the modulation of chromatin remodeling.

abstract：:Antigen presenting cells, especially the antigen presenting dendritic cells (DC) in the tissue, regulate the magnitude of antigen-specific immune response. A role of impaired and narrowly focused specific immune response has been implicated in the pathogenesis of chronic hepatitis due to hepatitis B virus and hepatiti...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Abe M,Kajino K,Akbar SM,Yamamura K,Onji M,Hino O

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chamomile has long been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of inflammation-related disorders. In this study we investigated the inhibitory effects of chamomile on nitric oxide (NO) production and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression, and explored its potential anti-inflammatory mechanisms usin...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Bhaskaran N,Shukla S,Srivastava JK,Gupta S

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The active fraction of the extract of Asiasari radix, the 60% methanol chromatographic fraction from the ethyl acetate layer (PPAR), was used to investigate the melanogenesis signal pathway in B16F10 melanoma cells. PPAR led to significantly decreased melanin synthesis and tyrosinase activity in a dose-dependent manne...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Jang JY,Lee JH,Shin HK,Choi YH,Lee JD,Choi BT

更新日期：2010-02-01 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：:The underground parts of Nardostachys chinensis (N. chinensis), which belongs the genus Valerianaceae, have been used as sedative and analgesic agents in traditional Korean medicine for centuries. The mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) are serine/threonine kinases involved in the regulation of various cellular ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Ju SM,Kang JG,Pae HO,Lee GS,Kim WS,Lyu YS,Jeon BH

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selenium reportedly contribute to the modulation process of protein phosphorylation to regulate various cellular functions including growth, differentiation, proliferation and development. The aim of this study was to investigate whether selenium and Selenoprotein M (SelM) affects the mechanism of Alzheimer's disease....

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Yim SY,Chae KR,Shim SB,Hong JT,Park JY,Lee CY,Son HJ,Sheen YY,Hwang DY

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mammalian cardiomyocytes may permanently lose their ability to proliferate after birth. Therefore, studying the proliferation and growth arrest of cardiomyocytes during the postnatal period may enhance the current understanding regarding this molecular mechanism. The present study identified the differentially express...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Wang R,Su C,Wang X,Fu Q,Gao X,Zhang C,Yang J,Yang X,Wei M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The skin, the conjunctivae, the airways and the digestive tract compose a huge vulnerable biological surface, which is exposed to the external environment. An allergen can often trigger an allergic reaction at a number of sites or result in an atopic march. However, the mechanism of atopic march remains unclear. Less ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Luo J,Li Y,Gong R

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To date, only a few studies have suggested that human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) might effectively immunize against colon and lung cancer. The purpose of this study was to investigate the therapeutic potential of hESCs as a vaccine to induce widespread antitumor effects in differe...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Zhang Z,Chen X,Chang X,Ye X,Li Y,Cui H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apelin, the endogenous ligand of APJ which is a member of G protein-coupled receptors, has been shown to be expressed in a variety of tissues in vivo and to exert significant biological effects. Studies have indicated that the apelin/APJ system is involved in the regulation of a variety of physiological functions and ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Zhou Q,Cao J,Chen L

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kelch‑like ECH‑associated protein 1 (Keap1)/nuclear factor erythroid 2‑related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling has a protective effect on normal cells. A number of previous studies demonstrated that Keap1/Nrf2 signaling is associated with drug resistance in numerous tumors. The aim of the present study was to investigate th...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Huang H,Wu Y,Fu W,Wang X,Zhou L,Xu X,Huang F,Wu Y

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) plays an important role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis by promoting vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) growth, migration, apoptosis, adhesion and the secretion of matrix components. The osteogenic differentiation of VSMCs is essential in the development of vascular calcif...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Huang J,Huang H,Wu M,Li J,Xie H,Zhou H,Liao E,Peng Y

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phellinus linteus is a well-known Oriental medicinal fungus that has various biological activities, including immunomodulatory and anti-tumor activities, the mechanisms of which are poorly understood. In the present study, we investigated the effects of mycelium extracts of P. linteus (MEPL) on the growth of human neu...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Choi YH,Huh MK,Ryu CH,Choi BT,Jeong YK

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic inflammation is associated with the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes and diabetic complications, and palmitate has been nominated as a candidate for the molecular link between these disorders. Recently, a crucial role of ceramide in inflammation and metabolic diseases has been reported. Therefore, in this study...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Kim MH,Ahn HK,Lee EJ,Kim SJ,Kim YR,Park JW,Park WJ

更新日期：2017-02-01 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：:High mobility group box-1 protein (HMGB1), primarily from the nucleus, is released into the extracellular milieu either passively from necrotic cells or actively through secretion by monocytes/macrophages. Extracellular HMGB1 acts as a potent inflammatory agent by promoting the release of cytokines such as tumor necro...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Kawahara K,Hashiguchi T,Masuda K,Saniabadi AR,Kikuchi K,Tancharoen S,Ito T,Miura N,Morimoto Y,Biswas KK,Nawa Y,Meng X,Oyama Y,Takenouchi K,Shrestha B,Sameshima H,Shimizu T,Adachi T,Adachi M,Maruyama I

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare bullous disease characterized by severe epidermal necrosis and sloughing. Soluble TNF-alpha(sTNF-alpha), soluble IL-6 (sIL-6) and their reactive soluble receptors (sTNF-Rp55 or-R1, sTNF-Rp75 or-R2, sIL-6R) were quantified in blister fluid and serum of 6 TEN patie...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Paquet P,Piérard GE

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a clustering of components, is closely associated with the development and prognosis of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) is a lysophospholipid with paracrine and autocrine effects, which is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, dyslipid...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Chen W,Lu H,Yang J,Xiang H,Peng H

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the rapid economic development in recent years, China is facing a great challenge due to heavy metal pollution. The heavy metals may enter the human body through ingestion of aqua products to cause great health risks. In the present study, the inhibitory effects of luteolin on the combined toxicity of multi-heavy...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Wang Y,Su H,Song X,Fiati Kenston SS,Zhao J,Gu Y

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：:We reviewed the effectiveness of commercial serological markers for the early detection of cancer and monitoring cancer patients. Parameters, such as specificity and variability of tumor markers were compared with a new approach for cancer detection which was recently developed in our laboratory. We demonstrate that t...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Zusman I,Ben-Hur H

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute renal failure (ARF) is a common disease with high morbidity and mortality. Recovery from ARF is dependent on the replacement of necrotic tubular cells with functional tubular epithelium. Recent advancement in developmental biology led to the discovery of immature mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in bone marrow and ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Herrera MB,Bussolati B,Bruno S,Fonsato V,Romanazzi GM,Camussi G

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical exercise has a neuroprotective effect and is an important treatment after ischemic stroke. Promoting neurogenesis and myelin repair in the penumbra is an important method for the treatment of ischemic stroke. However, the role and potential mechanism of exercise in neurogenesis and myelin repair still needs t...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Cheng J,Shen W,Jin L,Pan J,Zhou Y,Pan G,Xie Q,Hu Q,Wu S,Zhang H,Chen X

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) significantly affects quality of life. We recently cloned synoviolin, a RING-type E3 ubiquitin ligase implicated in the endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation (ERAD) pathway. Synoviolin is highly expressed in rheumatoid synovial cells and may be invol...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Yagishita N,Aratani S,Leach C,Amano T,Yamano Y,Nakatani K,Nishioka K,Nakajima T

更新日期：2012-12-01 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：:Malocclusion caused by abnormal jaw development or muscle overuse during mastication results in abnormal mechanical stress to the tissues surrounding the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Excessive mechanical stress against soft and hard tissues around the TMJ is involved in the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases, inc...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Yokota S,Chosa N,Kyakumoto S,Kimura H,Ibi M,Kamo M,Satoh K,Ishisaki A

更新日期：2017-04-01 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：:Post-operative pulmonary complications such as systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are strongly associated with morbidity and mortality after esophagectomy. Post-operative administration of sivelestat sodium hydrate (sivelestat), a sele...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Yamaguchi K,Sugasawa Y,Takeuchi K,Kugimiya T,Kumakura S,Iwanuma Y,Kajiyama Y,Tsurumaru M,Nagaoka I,Inada E

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When treating glaucoma, excessive scar tissue reactions reduce the postoperative survival rate of the filtering bleb. Accumulating evidence has demonstrated that the proliferation, migration and extracellular matrix (ECM) synthesis of fibroblasts are important molecular mechanisms underlying scar formation. Recent evi...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Sun L,Dong Y,Zhao J,Yin Y,Tong B,Zheng Y,Xin H

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently we have shown the antiproliferative activity of Gleditsia sinensis fruit extract (GSE) on various solid tumour and leukaemia cell lines as well as primary cultured bone marrow cells isolated from patients with acute and chronic myelogenous leukaemia. We further studied whether the growth inhibitory effect of ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Chui CH,Tang JC,Lau FY,Teo IT,Yau MY,Wong RS,Cheng GY,Ho SK,Leung TW,Hui KS,Wong MM,Fatima S,Cheng CH,Cheung F,Tan WQ,Chow LM,Guo D,Chan AS

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00