Hyperosmotic stress stimulates autophagy via the NFAT5/mTOR pathway in cardiomyocytes.

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：:Human bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex (BEEC) comprises a spectrum of urogenital anomalies in which part or all of the distal urinary tract fails to close. Several lines of evidence implicate genetic factors in the formation of BEEC. Among them a murine p63+/+ knockout model showed the full picture of classic exst...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Ching BJ,Wittler L,Proske J,Yagnik G,Qi L,Draaken M,Reutter H,Gearhart JP,Ludwig M,Boyadjiev SA

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The complement system participates in the local immune system of the lung. In this study, we investigated the secretion of complement components of the alternative pathway (C3 and factor B) in the alveolar type II epithelial cell line A549. The levels of C3 and factor B protein in the culture medium were determined by...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Zhao YX,Andoh A,Shimada M,Takaya H,Hata K,Fujiyama Y,Bamda T

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:(-)-Epigallocatechin gallate [(-)-EGCG] has been implicated in cancer chemoprevention and has been shown as an inhibitor of tumor proteasomal chymotrypsin-like activity in vitro and in vivo. However, EGCG is subjected to rapid biotransforming modifications such as methylation by catechol-Omicron-methyltransferase (COM...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Kanwar J,Mohammad I,Yang H,Huo C,Chan TH,Dou QP

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bel1, a transactivator of the prototype foamy virus (PFV), plays pivotal roles in the replication of PFV. Previous studies have demonstrated that Bel1 bears a nuclear localization signal (NLS); however, its amino acid sequence remains unclear and the corresponding adaptor importins have not yet been identified. In thi...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Duan J,Tang Z,Mu H,Zhang G

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is not clear whether pseudoallergic reactions are caused by similar mechanisms as type I allergic reactions. 3‑Caffeoylquinic acid (chlorogenic acid) is an active ingredient in traditional Chinese medicines used for antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and cholagogic purposes. It is assumed to be the reason for the hig...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Li Q,Zhao Y,Zheng X,Chen Q,Zhang X

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to explore the anti-inflammatory effects of total alkaloids inRubus alceifolius Poir [corrected]. (TARAP) on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and to investigate the possible molecular mechanisms. A rodent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) model was established by administration of a modified high-fa...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Zhao J,Zheng H,Liu Y,Lin J,Zhong X,Xu W,Hong Z,Peng J

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trichostatin A (TSA), a histone deacetylase inhibitor, is widely used as an anticancer drug. Recently, TSA has been shown to exert a protective effect on ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Forkhead box O3a (FoxO3a), a unique FoxO family member, has been shown to atten...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Guo Y,Li Z,Shi C,Li J,Yao M,Chen X

更新日期：2017-10-01 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：:Abnormal gap junction communication (GJC) has been associated with carcinogenesis. We investigated the role of endothelial cell GJC and connexin 43 (Cx43), the main gap junction protein in these cells, during tumour cell extravasation. GJC was determined by the ability of cells to transfer Lucifer yellow, to neighbour...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Cai J,Jiang WG,Mansel RE

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the absence of antibodies specific for lymphatic vessels, analysis of lymphatic vessels within different tissues has been widely performed with light microscopic and, most importantly, electron microscopic techniques. In regard to lymphatic vessels in the ocular globe and the periocular structures, controversy rema...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Fogt F,Zimmerman RL,Daly T,Gausas RE

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current therapy for glioma is suboptimal. The transfer of apoptosis genes to tumors constitutes one of the most promising strategies for cancer gene therapy. We have previously shown that massive apoptosis occurs when wild-type p53 or E2F-1 expression is induced in glioma. However, the mechanism of action and the effi...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Gomez-Manzano C,Fueyo J,Alameda F,Kyritsis AP,Yung WK

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glioblastoma is one of the most radioresistant tumors. Exposure of cells to ionizing radiation leads to formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that are associated with radiation-induced cytotoxicity. ROS scavengers, therefore, are one of the important factors in protecting cells against ROS injury during ionizing ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Lee HC,Kim DW,Jung KY,Park IC,Park MJ,Kim MS,Woo SH,Rhee CH,Yoo H,Lee SH,Hong SI

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously reported that the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) plays an important role in modulating lipid metabolism under low calcium conditions. The aim of this study was to identify possible regulators of CaSR and the mechanisms of action of CaSR in obese individuals. Subcutaneous fat samples were obtained f...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： He Y,Perry B,Bi M,Sun H,Zhao T,Li Y,Sun C

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A long non‑coding RNA (lncRNA) called prostate cancer‑associated non‑coding RNA 1 (PRNCR1) serves crucial roles in the aggressive phenotypes of colorectal cancer and non‑small cell lung cancer. However, there is little research on the expression profile, clinical value and detailed functions of PRNCR1 in tongue squamo...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Lin C,Zou Y,Li R,Liu D

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, α2-adrenoceptors (α2-AR) agonists have been shown to have anti-nociceptive effects and thus may become a promising therapeutic strategy for neuropathic pain. tizanidine is a highly selective α2-AR agonist, but the effect mechanism of tizanidine in neuropathic pain remains largely unknown. The present study i...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Pei W,Zou Y,Wang W,Wei L,Zhao Y,Li L

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To date, Korean hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa), has been widely used for household and commercial purposes. Although the medicinal efficacy of hinoki cypress essential oil has been observed, that of the essential oil‑derived terpenes, which exhibit a mechanism that acts against lung inflammation, remains to be ...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Raha S,Kim SM,Lee HJ,Lee SJ,Heo JD,Venkatarame Gowda Saralamma V,Ha SE,Kim EH,Mun SP,Kim GS

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：:After the publication of the above paper, the authors noted that the names of a couple of the authors listed on the paper were associated with the wrong affliation: Specifically, the eighth and ninth listed authors, Francesca Antonaros and Allison Piovesan, are located at DIMES at the University of Florence (fourth af...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Salvi A,Vezzoli M,Busatto S,Paolini L,Faranda T,Abeni E,Caracausi M,Antonaros F,Piovesan A,Locatelli C,Cocchi G,Alvisi G,De Petro G,Ricotta D,Bergese P,Radeghieri A

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aberrant methylation of promoter CpG islands is known to be responsible for the alteration and silencing of genes in cancer. The data presented here describes that the CpG methylations of ERalpha and ERbeta are found in breast cancer tissues, and methylation exerts a considerable effect on gene silencing, investigated...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Kim SJ,Kim TW,Lee SY,Park SJ,Kim HS,Chung KW,Lee ES,Kang HS

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Second generation n3-PUFA-depleted rats represent a good animal model of metabolic syndrome as they display several features of the disease such as liver steatosis, visceral obesity and insulin resistance. The goal of our study was to investigate the influence of n3-PUFA deficiency on hepatic glycerol metabolism. Aqua...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Portois L,Zhang Y,Ladrière L,Perret J,Louchami K,Gaspard N,Hupkens E,Bolaky N,Delforge V,Beauwens R,Malaisse WJ,Sener A,Carpentier YA,Delporte C

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy by UFT using the primary tumor amputation-pulmonary metastasis model. When Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC) primary tumors on the hind foot pad grew palpable, they were amputated on two different days. In experiment (A) (earlier amputation model), micrometastases were det...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Uchida J,Sato K,Okabe H,Saito H,Nakano K,Fujioka A,Takechi T,Takeda S,Unemi N,Fukushima M

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although gender influences T-cell, macrophage and organ functions following trauma-hemorrhage and resuscitation (T-H), it remains unknown whether it also influences polymorphonuclear cell (PMN) activity under such conditions. To study this, proestrus female and male Sprague-Dawley rats underwent trauma-hemorrhage foll...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Toth B,Schwacha MG,Kuebler JF,Bland KI,Wang P,Chaudrya IH

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elucidation of the molecular mechanisms governing the osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) is of great importance for improving the treatment of bone-related diseases. MicroRNAs (miRNAs or miRs), a class of small non-coding RNAs, are critical in a number of biological processes, including...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Cao Y,LV Q,LV C

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of psoriasis is increasing, and poses a serious risk to human health and quality of life. Psoriasis, a chronic immune‑mediated skin disease with epidermal hyperkeratosis and parakeratosis, is associated with numerous complications, including metabolic syndromes that are regulated by sirtuins (SIRTs) via...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Fan X,Yan K,Meng Q,Sun R,Yang X,Yuan D,Li F,Deng H

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The interaction between prostate cancer cells and bone marrow stromal cells (BMSC) is critical for survival and proliferation of metastatic cancer cells in the bone microenvironment. In order to study molecular mechanisms of prostate cancer bone metastasis, we established a novel heterotypic co-culture system, in whic...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Wang J,Levenson AS,Satcher RL Jr

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To gain a better understanding of the mechanisms that underpin aortic calcification, rodent models have been previously utilised. Regions of calcium and phosphate deposition are commonly visualised using labor-intensive two-dimensional histomorphometric techniques. In this study, we developed a novel micro-computed to...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Huesa C,Millán JL,van 't Hof RJ,MacRae VE

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is much interest in precise functions of amino acids on mammalian growth and development. Some of amino acids play important roles in the control of gene expression by controlling the initiation phase of mRNA translation. The signal induced by leucine or arginine may stimulate cell growth. On the other hand, the...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Naomoto Y,Yamatsuji T,Shigemitsu K,Ban H,Nakajo T,Shirakawa Y,Motok T,Kobayashi M,Gunduz M,Tanaka N

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biologic abnormalities in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) may perform a crucial role in the pathogenesis of diabetic vascular disease. The principal aim of this study was to determine the effects of zipper-interacting protein kinase (ZIPK) on human aortic smooth muscle cells (HASMCs) stimulated by high glucose (HG...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Ye Z,Wu W,He M,Leong M,Hu R,Li Y,Zhang S

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac hypertrophy is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) signaling has been considered as a trigger causally contributing to pathological cardiac hypertrophy. Asiatic acid (AA) is a triterpenoid compound extracted from Centella asiatica and exhibits a variety of...

journal_title：International journal of molecular medicine

authors： Si L,Xu J,Yi C,Xu X,Wang F,Gu W,Zhang Y,Wang X

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00