abstract：:Subsequently to the publication of this article, the authors have realized that Fig. 4 contained some incorrectly incorporated data panels; specifically, the A‑d, B‑b and B‑c panels did not display the correct data. The revised version of Fig. 4 featuring the correct data for the A‑d, B‑b and B‑c panels is shown on th...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Cheng L,Song J,Li G,Liu Y,Wang Y,Meng X,Sun G,Sun X

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gout is a type of serious arthritis that is caused by hyperuricemia. Celery is an umbelliferous plant that was shown to exhibit anti‑inflammatory activity in rodent. The present study aimed to investigate the effects and potential preliminary mechanisms of celery seed aqueous extract (CSAE) and celery seed oil extract...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li S,Li L,Yan H,Jiang X,Hu W,Han N,Wang D

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During orthodontic treatment, mechanical force is applied to the teeth, and following a series of complex metabolism changes, the position of the teeth in the alveolar bone change. This process is closely associated with primitive bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), which may differentiate into osteoblasts precursor ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yu H,Yu W,Liu Y,Yuan X,Yuan R,Guo Q

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the protective effect and mechanism of Astragaloside IV (ASIV) on myocardial injury induced by type 2 diabetes, with a focus on energy metabolism. Blood glucose, the hemodynamic index, left ventricular weight/heart weight (LVW/HW), the left ventricular systolic pressure (LV...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang Z,Wang J,Zhu Y,Zhang H,Wang H

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysregulation of collagen type XII α1 chain (COL12A1) has been found in several cancer types and could be involved in tumor progression. However, its clinical significance in gastric cancer (GC) remains under exploration. Online databases (Gene Expression Omnibus and UALCAN), reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR and...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Jiang X,Wu M,Xu X,Zhang L,Huang Y,Xu Z,He K,Wang H,Wang H,Teng L

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormal expression of microRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) has been previously reported in various types of human cancer, such as retinoblastoma (RB). Dysregulated miRNAs have been demonstrated to be important epigenetic regulators of numerous biological events associated with RB. Therefore, improved understanding of the precise ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wang L,Wang L,Li L,Zhang H,Lyu X

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral ischemic injury is a major cause of death and long‑term disability worldwide that leads to neurological and behavioral deficits, and for which successful treatments are still lacking. Ras homolog family member A (RhoA) and Rho‑associated coiled‑coil containing protein kinase (ROCK) are associated with the gro...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li L,Liu B

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a group of endogenous small non‑coding RNAs that regulate target genes, and play a critical role in many biological processes. However, the underlying mechanism of specific miRNA, miR‑130a‑3p, in AS remains largely unknown....

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li F,Si D,Guo X,Guo N,Li D,Zhang L,Jian X,Ma J

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Icariin is a type of flavonoid derived from the Chinese herbal plant Epimedium sagittatum Maxim. Mounting evidence has confirmed the beneficial effects of icariin in neurological diseases, including spinal cord injury (SCI). The aim of the present study was to investigate the neuroprotective effects of icariin in SCI ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Jia G,Zhang Y,Li W,Dai H

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study, the expression of microRNA (miR)‑671‑3p in non‑small‑cell lung cancer (NSCLC) was detected via reverse transcription‑quantitative polymerase chain reaction analysis, and its role in cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration and invasion was investigated via Cell Counting Kit‑8, colony formation, f...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li ZY,Zhang ZZ,Bi H,Zhang QD,Zhang SJ,Zhou L,Zhu XQ,Zhou J

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to investigate genes and transcription factors (TFs) that may contribute to neuroblastoma (NB) development. The GSE78061 dataset that included 25 human NB cell lines and four retinal pigment epithelial cell lines was used to analyze differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between groups. Function...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu J,Li Y

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have demonstrated the effects of hyperuricemia on the damage to target organs, including the kidneys, joints and the heart. However, it is unclear whether hyperuricemia results in damage to the intestines. The aim of the present study was to investigate intestinal barrier dysfunction in a mouse model ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Guo Y,Li H,Liu Z,Li C,Chen Y,Jiang C,Yu Y,Tian Z

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long non‑coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been reported to serve a key role in a variety of cardiovascular diseases, including in cardiac fibrosis. The present study aimed to investigate the biological role and underlying mechanisms of the induction of cardiac fibroblasts by the lncRNA, RNA component of mitochondrial RNA pr...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang SY,Huang SH,Gao SX,Wang YB,Jin P,Lu FJ

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary human hepatocytes (PHHs) are the 'gold standard' for investigating hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and antiviral drugs. However, poor availability, variation between batches and ethical issues regarding PHHs limit their applications. The discovery of human sodium taurocholate co‑transporting polypeptide (hNT...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhou M,Qin B,Deng XS,Zeng XL,Lu Y,Huang ZG,Wu CC,Mou LS

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to visualize restricted diffusion, the present study developed a novel method called 'apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) subtraction method (ASM)' and compared it with diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI). The diffusion-weighted images of physiological saline, in addtion to bio-phatoms of low cell density and t...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yoshimura Y,Kuroda M,Sugianto I,Khasawneh A,Bamgbose BO,Hamada K,Barham M,Tekiki N,Kurozumi A,Matsushita T,Ohno S,Kanazawa S,Asaumi J

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory joint disease characterized by synovial inflammation. Fibroblast‑like synoviocytes (FLS) serve a vital role in the initiation and perpetuation of the immune response in patients with RA. The present study aimed to investigate the potential role of microRNA (miR)‑34a‑...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Hou C,Wang D,Zhang L

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complement factor H‑related 3 (CFHR3) belongs to the human factor H protein family and is associated with various human diseases, including nephropathy, age‑related macular degeneration and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome. However, to the best of our knowledge, the role of CFHR3 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) re...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu H,Zhang L,Wang P

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small‑cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a type of lung cancer with early metastasis, and high recurrence and mortality rates. The molecular mechanism is still unclear and further research is required. The aim of the present study was to examine the pathogenesis and potential molecular markers of SCLC by comparing the differe...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Mao Y,Xue P,Li L,Xu P,Cai Y,Chu X,Jiang P,Zhu S

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monitoring minimal residue disease (MRD) is an effective approach to evaluate the response to chemotherapy, and it is used to select the ideal therapeutic strategy and to predict the recurrence during therapy for hematological disorders. The Wilm's tumor 1 (WT1) gene, which is highly expressed in >80% of patients with...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Liu H,Wang X,Zhang H,Wang J,Chen Y,Ma T,Shi J,Kang Y,Xi J,Wang M,Zhang M

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colon cancer is a common malignancy worldwide and there is an urgent requirement to develop effective treatment strategies. In recent years, tumor immunotherapy has become a new method of effectively treating tumors. Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell technology combines the precise targeting specificity of monocl...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhou Y,Wen P,Li M,Li Y,Li XA

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of bufadienolides on the A‑375 melanoma cell line, and to delineate the underlying mechanism. A Cell Counting Kit‑8 assay was used to determine the viability of the cells, and flow cytometry was used to evaluate apoptosis. Western blot analysis was used to...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li H,Cao X,Chen X,Yi X,Xia J,Chen J,Yang L

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benign thyroid nodules are among the most common endocrine disorders. Recent advances in diagnostic imaging and pathology have significantly contributed to better risk stratification of thyroid nodules. However, current treatment options, beyond surgical approaches are limited. The following placebo-controlled study p...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Stancioiu F,Mihai D,Papadakis GZ,Tsatsakis A,Spandidos DA,Badiu C

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevated plasma homocysteine (Hcy), known as hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy), is an independent risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases. Hcy, even at a low concentration, can promote free radical formation and increase oxidative stress, leading to neuronal death, which may be an important mechanism underlying the patho...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Tian X,Gong L,Jin A,Wang Y,Zhou X,Tan Y

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long non‑coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play critical roles in the development and progression of cancers. The present study aimed to identify novel lncRNAs and associated microRNAs (miRNAs or miRs) and mRNAs in gastric cancer. Differentially expressed lncRNAs (DElncRNAs) and differentially expressed mRNAs (DEmRNAs) of 6 paire...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Gu W,Ren JH,Zheng X,Hu XY,Hu MJ

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ectomesenchymal stem cells (EMSCs) represent a type of adult stem cells derived from the cranial neural crest. These cells are capable of self‑renewal and have the potential for multidirectional differentiation. Tissue transglutaminase type 2 (TG2) is a ubiquitously expressed member of the transglutaminase family of C...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Shi W,Que Y,Lv D,Bi S,Xu Z,Wang D,Zhang Z

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electroacupuncture (EA) has been documented as a form of therapy for chronic sinusitis (CRS). The present study aimed to assess the effects of EA combined with interleukin‑10 (IL‑10) overexpression on CRS in mice, and to investigate the associated mechanisms. A mouse model of CRS was established by the administration ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhou L,Hong J,Wan Z,Lu X,Shao Y

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A limited number of studies have revealed that adding kidneys to liver perfusion may maintain an improved physiological balance; however, the underlying mechanism remains to be elucidated. The preset study confirmed the protective role of this new model and investigated the underlying mechanisms. Methods: A total of 1...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Li J,Jia J,He N,Jiang L,Yu H,Li H,Peng Y,Xie H,Zhou L,Zheng S

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to determine the profile of differentially expressed circular RNAs (circRNAs) in infertile patients treated with acupuncture and moxibustion and verify the role of acupuncture and moxibustion in altering endometrial receptivity (ER). High‑throughput RNA sequencing and bioinformatics analysis of...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Shen J,Chen L,Cheng J,Jin X,Mu Y,Li Q,Xia L,Gao Y,Xia Y

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Portal hypertension (PHT) is one of the most severe consequences of liver cirrhosis. Carvedilol is a first‑line pharmacological treatment of PHT. However, the antifibrogenic effects of carvedilol on liver cirrhosis and the intrinsic mechanisms underlying these effects have not been thoroughly investigated. The present...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Ling L,Li G,Wang G,Meng D,Li Z,Zhang C

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroinflammation and microglial activation are two important hallmarks of neurodegenerative diseases. Continuous microglial activation may cause the release of several cytotoxic molecules, including many cytokines that are involved in the inflammatory process. Therefore, attenuating inflammation caused by activated m...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Mendonca P,Taka E,Soliman KFA

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are tumor cells present in the bloodstream, which originate from tumor sites, and are ultimately responsible for metastasis or relapse in several types of cancer. However, to the best of our knowledge, only a few studies have investigated these extremely rare cells in esophageal squamous...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang Y,Li J,Wang L,Meng P,Zhao J,Han P,Xia J,Xu J,Wang L,Shen F,Zheng A,Zhou F,Fan R

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies have reported structural and functional abnormalities in multiple brain regions of classical trigeminal neuralgia (CTN) patients. Differences in spontaneous neuronal activity between CTN patients and healthy subjects, however, remain unknown. The aim of the present study was to investigate alterations i...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Chen Y,Xiang CQ,Liu WF,Jiang N,Zhu PW,Ye L,Li B,Lin Q,Min YL,Su T,He LC,Shao Y

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metastasis is the most lethal stage of cancer progression. The present study aimed to investigate the underlying molecular mechanisms of melanoma metastasis using bioinformatics. Using the microarray dataset GSE8401 from the Gene Expression Omnibus database, which included 52 biopsy specimens from patients with melano...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Chen J,Wu F,Shi Y,Yang D,Xu M,Lai Y,Liu Y

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non‑alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a common clinicopathological condition. Currently, the pathogenesis of NASH remains unknown, and no optimal therapy option currently exists. It has previously been demonstrated that diallyl disulfide (DADS) was capable of attenuating liver dysfunction, as DADS supplementation ha...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zhang N,Wang Y,Zhang J,Liu B,Li G,Xin S,Xu K

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electroacupuncture (EA), a traditional Chinese therapeutic technique, is considered an effective method for treating certain painful neuropathies induced by various neuropathological damage. The current study investigated the effect of EA on intrathecal (IT) morphine‑induced hyperalgesia (MIH) and examined the hypothe...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Zheng Y,Yu Y,Xie K,Yuan Y,Chen Y,Wang C,Wang G,Yu Y

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long non‑coding RNAs (lncRNAs) comprise a sizeable class of non‑coding RNAs with a length of over 200 base pairs. Little is known about their biological function, although over 20,000 lncRNAs have been annotated in the human genome. Through a diverse range of mechanisms, their primary function is in the regulation of ...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Kołat D,Hammouz R,Bednarek AK,Płuciennik E

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral ischemic stroke (IS) is a disease presenting high morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. Understanding of the pathogenesis underlying IS may facilitate the development of effective clinical therapeutic strategies and improve the prevention of this disease, decreasing its occurrence rate. Epigenetic alterati...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Wei Y,Sun Z,Wang Y,Xie Z,Xu S,Xu Y,Zhou X,Bi J,Zhu Z

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a major cause of mortality in patients with diabetes, particularly those with type 2 diabetes. Long non‑coding RNAs (lncRNAs), including terminal differentiation‑induced lncRNA (TINCR), myocardial infarction‑associated transcript (MIAT) and H19, serve a key role in the regulation of DC...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Chen K,Ma Y,Wu S,Zhuang Y,Liu X,Lv L,Zhang G

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to identify potential key genes associated with the progression and prognosis of colorectal cancer (CRC). Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between CRC and normal samples were screened by integrated analysis of gene expression profile datasets, including the Gene Expression Omnibus...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yu C,Chen F,Jiang J,Zhang H,Zhou M

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a member of the cysteine protease family, cathepsin S (CTSS) serves an important role in diseases such as cancer, arthritis and atherosclerosis. Nevertheless, its role in renal fibrosis is unknown. In the present study, the effects of CTSS on renal fibrosis in mild (group M) and severe (group S) hydronephrosis were...

journal_title：Molecular medicine reports

authors： Yao X,Cheng F,Yu W,Rao T,Li W,Zhao S,Zhou X,Ning J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00