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Multi-omics and experimental validation reveal the mechanism of DanxiaTiaoban decoction in treating atherosclerosis.

BACKGROUND: Atherosclerosis (AS) is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases globally, characterised by the accumulation of lipids and cholesterol in arterial walls, causing vascular narrowing and sclerosis along with chronic inflammation; this leads to increased risk of heart disease and stroke, significantly impacting patients' health. Danxia Tiaoban Decoction (DXTB), a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula, has demonstrated positive clinical effects in treating AS; however, its mechanisms of action remain unclear. OBJECTIVE: To explore the potential mechanisms of action of DX

[Relationship between serum levels of osteoproteins, inflammatory cytokines and coronary heart disease and disease severity].

OBJECTIVE: To explore the relationship between serum levels of osteoprotein (OPG), soluble nuclear factor-κB receptor activator ligand (sRANKL), inflammatory factors and coronary heart disease (CHD) and its severity. METHODS: The patients who underwent coronary angiography (CAG) due to chest pain admitted to department of cardiology of Tianjin Chest Hospital from April 2017 to December 2018 were enrolled, and they were divided into CHD group and non-CHD group according to the CAG results. The gender, age, history of hypertension, smoking history, diabetes, the levels of cholesterol (TC), high

[Exploring the mechanism of action of Synotis solidaginea in treating acute eczema based on ultra performance liquid chromatography-linear trap quadrupole-Orbitrap mass spectrometry， network pharmacology and animal experiments].

This study employed an integrated strategy combining ultra performance liquid chromatography-linear trap quadrupole-Orbitrap mass spectrometry （UPLC-LTQ-Orbitrap-MS）， network pharmacology， molecular docking simulations， and in vivo animal experimentation to systematically analyze the active components of Synotissolidaginea （S. solidaginea） and to elucidate its underlying therapeutic mechanism in the treatment of acute eczema. Initially， the UPLC-LTQ-Orbitrap-MS method was utilized to perform a comprehensive chemical profiling of S. solidaginea extract. Based on accurate mass， multistage fragme

Elevated expression of Wnt antagonists is a common event in hepatoblastomas.

Hepatoblastomas are the most frequent malignant liver tumors of childhood. A high frequency of activating beta-catenin mutations in hepatoblastomas indicates that the Wnt signaling pathway plays an important role in the development of this embryonic neoplasm. Stabilization of beta-catenin leads to an increased formation of nuclear beta-catenin-T-cell factor complexes and altered expression of Wnt-inducible target genes. In this study, we analyzed the mRNA expression levels of nine Wnt genes, including c-JUN, c-MYC, CYCLIN D1, FRA-1, NKD-1, ITF-2, MMP-7, uPAR, and beta-TRCP, by competitive reve

Cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitor celecoxib abrogates TNF-induced NF-kappa B activation through inhibition of activation of I kappa B alpha kinase and Akt in human non-small cell lung carcinoma: correlation with suppression of COX-2 synthesis.

The cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitor celecoxib (also called celebrex), approved for the treatment of colon carcinogenesis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory diseases, has been shown to induce apoptosis and inhibit angiogenesis. Because NF-kappa B plays a major role in regulation of apoptosis, angiogenesis, carcinogenesis, and inflammation, we postulated that celecoxib modulates NF-kappa B. In the present study, we investigated the effect of this drug on the activation of NF-kappa B by a wide variety of agents. We found that celecoxib suppressed NF-kappa B activation induced by var

The roles of microRNA families in hepatic fibrosis.

The Japan-China Joint Medical Workshop on Drug Discoveries and Therapeutics 2008 (JCMWDDT 2008) was held from September 29 to October 1, 2008 at The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. JCMWDDT is an international workshop that is mainly organized by Asian editorial members of Drug Discoveries & Therapeutics (<a href="http://www.ddtjournal.com/home" class="blue">http://www.ddtjournal.com/home</a>) for the purpose of promoting research exchanges in the field of drug discovery and therapeutic. This year's JCMWDDT is the second workshop and focused particularly on novel development and technologica

Talar Arthroscopic Reduction and Internal Fixation (TARIF): A Novel All-Inside Soft-Tissue-Preserving Technique.

BACKGROUND: Talar arthroscopic reduction and internal fixation (TARIF) is an alternative approach for the operative fixation of talar fractures that may be utilized instead of more traditional open approaches such as medial, lateral, or even dual anterolateral. The TARIF approach allows for nearly anatomic fracture reduction and fixation of talar neck, body, and posterior dome fractures while minimizing the soft-tissue stripping and vascular injury associated with the standard anterolateral approach. DESCRIPTION: Following initial closed fracture reduction and any associated procedures, we re

Breast cancer metastasis to the bone: mechanisms of bone loss.

Breast cancer frequently metastasizes to the skeleton, interrupting the normal bone remodeling process and causing bone degradation. Osteolytic lesions are the end result of osteoclast activity; however, osteoclast differentiation and activation are mediated by osteoblast production of RANKL (receptor activator for NFκB ligand) and several osteoclastogenic cytokines. Osteoblasts themselves are negatively affected by cancer cells as evidenced by an increase in apoptosis and a decrease in proteins required for new bone formation. Thus, bone loss is due to both increased activation of osteoclasts

Targeting the CD47-TSP1 Axis in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Novel Immunotherapeutic Approach.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a life-threatening vascular disorder characterized by progressive dilation and weakening of the abdominal aortic wall. Despite advances in surgical repair, rupture remains associated with mortality rates exceeding 65%, and no effective pharmacological therapy exists to prevent disease progression. Increasing evidence highlights chronic inflammation, extracellular matrix degradation, and immune dysregulation as central drivers of AAA pathogenesis. Among these mechanisms, the thrombospondin-1 (TSP1)-CD47 signaling axis has emerged as a critical upstream regulat

Current Status and Perspectives of Protease Inhibitors and Their Combination with Nanosized Drug Delivery Systems for Targeted Cancer Therapy.

In cancer treatments, many natural and synthetic products have been examined; among them, protease inhibitors are promising candidates for anti-cancer agents. Since dysregulated proteolytic activities can contribute to tumor development and metastasis, antagonization of proteases with tailored inhibitors is an encouraging approach. Although adverse effects of early designs of these inhibitors disappeared after the introduction of next-generation agents, most of the proposed inhibitors did not pass the early stages of clinical trials due to their nonspecific toxicity and lack of pharmacological

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… Dilating the degradome: matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP-2) cuts to the heart of the matter. Biochem J . 2004;383(Pt. 3):e5–e7. 41. Parks WC, Wilson CL, López-Boado YS. Matrix metalloproteinases as modulators of inflammation and innate immunity. Nat Rev Immunol . 2004;4(8):617–629. 42. …

Roles of Microvesicles in Tumor Progression and Clinical Applications.

Microvesicles are extracellular vesicles with diameter ranging from 100 to 1000 nm that are secreted by tumor cells or other cells in the tumor microenvironment. A growing number of studies demonstrate that tumor-derived microvesicles are involved in tumor initiation and progression, as well as drug resistance. In addition, tumor-derived microvesicles carry a variety of immunogenic molecules and inhibit tumor response to immunotherapy; therefore, they can be exploited for use in tumor vaccines. Moreover, because of their high stability, tumor-derived microvesicles extracted from body fluids ca

A REVIEW OF SALIVARY BIOMARKERS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE.

BackgroundPeriodontal disease is a complex multifactorial disease resulting from the interplay amongst microbiota, host immune response (influenced by genetic make-up) and lifestyle factors. The chronic inflammatory nature of the disease results in the destruction of the component of the periodontium. The process of the disease is associated with inflammation, collagen degradation and, bone loss which correlate with clinical features of periodontal disease. The clinical diagnosis of periodontal disease entails clinical examination involving the evaluation of probing depth, bleeding on probing,

Nanotechnology and Matrix Metalloproteinases in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment.

Cancer is still one of the leading causes of death worldwide. This great mortality is due to its late diagnosis when the disease is already at advanced stages. Although the efforts made to develop more effective treatments, around 90% of cancer deaths are due to metastasis that confers a systemic character to the disease. Likewise, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are endopeptidases that participate in all the events of the metastatic process. MMPs' augmented concentrations and an increased enzymatic activity have been considered bad prognosis markers of the disease. Therefore, synthetic inhib

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… Stromal Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 Regulates Collagen Expression and Promotes the Outgrowth of Experimental Metastases . J. Pathol. 235 , 773 – 783 . 10.1002/path.4493 25469981 PMC4357558 Bayda S. Adeel M. Tuccinardi T. Cordani M. Rizzolio F. ( 2019 ). … Development of Upconversion Nanoparticle-Conjugated Indium Phosphide Quantum Dot for Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 Cancer Transformation Sensing . Nanomedicine 14 , 1791 – 1804 . 10.2217/nnm-2018-0524 31305218 Chemi F. Mohan S. Guevara T. Clipson A. Rothwell D. G. Dive C. ( 2021 ). …

Suppression of CD81 promotes bladder cancer cell invasion through increased matrix metalloproteinase expression via extracellular signal-regulated kinase phosphorylation.

PurposeCD81 is a prognostic biomarker for high-grade bladder cancer (BC). In this study, we aimed to determine the functional mechanisms underlying the role of CD81 in BC progression.Materials and methodsIn two invasive BC cell lines (T24, J82), CD81 expression was suppressed by the transfection of lentiviral vectors including CD81-specific shRNAs, and then the migration and invasion of BC cells was analyzed. Enzymatic activity of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) was also analyzed by collagen-zymography. The expression of MMPs was confirmed by western blotting using culture supernatants from e

Megakaryocyte Contribution to Bone Marrow Fibrosis: many Arrows in the Quiver.

In Primary Myelofibrosis (PMF), megakaryocyte dysplasia/hyperplasia determines the release of inflammatory cytokines that, in turn, stimulate stromal cells and induce bone marrow fibrosis. The pathogenic mechanism and the cells responsible for progression to bone marrow fibrosis in PMF are not completely understood. This review article aims to provide an overview of the crucial role of megakaryocytes in myelofibrosis by discussing the role and the altered secretion of megakaryocyte-derived soluble factors, enzymes and extracellular matrices that are known to induce bone marrow fibrosis.

The Bone Extracellular Matrix as an Ideal Milieu for Cancer Cell Metastases.

Bone is a preferential site for cancer metastases, including multiple myeloma, prostate, and breast cancers.The composition of bone, especially the extracellular matrix (ECM), make it an attractive site for cancer cell colonization and survival. The bone ECM is composed of living cells embedded within a matrix composed of both organic and inorganic components. Among the organic components, type I collagen provides the tensile strength of bone. Inorganic components, including hydroxyapatite crystals, are an integral component of bone and provide bone with its rigidity. Under normal circumstance

Targeting mast cells tryptase in tumor microenvironment: a potential antiangiogenetic strategy.

Angiogenesis is a complex process finely regulated by the balance between angiogenesis stimulators and inhibitors. As a result of proangiogenic factors overexpression, it plays a crucial role in cancer development. Although initially mast cells (MCs) role has been defined in hypersensitivity reactions and in immunity, it has been discovered that MCs have a crucial interplay on the regulatory function between inflammatory and tumor cells through the release of classical proangiogenic factors (e.g., vascular endothelial growth factor) and nonclassical proangiogenic mediators granule-associated (

Связанный с Ро белком GTP белок RhoE (RND3) регулирует множественные заболевания костей миэломы.

Множественное заболевание костей миеломы (ММБД) широко распространено среди многих пациентов, страдающих миеломой (ММ). Используя профиль выражения генов, мы идентифицировали Rho Family GTPase 3 (RND3) как ген, чье выражение в MM негативно связано с остротой MMBD. Используя биопсии MM пациентов, мы подтвердили, что пациенты с MMBD уменьшили экспрессию RND3 по сравнению с пациентами без MMBD. Для изучения функции RND3 в MMBD мы создали RND3 снос клеток MM (RN-KD), а также контроль (CT-KD). В человеческой модели MM xenograft мыши RN-KD MM вызвала MMBD сильнее, чем CT-KD. RN-KD MM поощряла диффер

Extracellular matrix dysregulation in aging, calcification, and cancer diseases: insights into cellular senescence, inflammation, and novel therapeutic strategies.

This review underscores the dynamic role of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in regulating cellular behavior and maintaining tissue homeostasis, highlighting its pivotal involvement in aging, calcification, and cancer diseases. In healthy tissues, controlled ECM remodeling provides essential biochemical and mechanical cues, but dysregulation (driven by chronic inflammation, cellular senescence, and altered intercellular communication) leads to fibrosis, calcification, and the creation of a pro-tumorigenic microenvironment. Senescent cells contribute to these changes through senescence-associated

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… It also acts as a suppressor in cancer, blocking NF-κB-mediated expression of matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2), which limits tumor aggressiveness 255 . …

MicroRNA-150-5p inhibits the proliferation and invasion of human larynx epidermiod cancer cells though regulating peptidyl-prolyl cis/trans isomerase.

ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the molecular mechanism of miR-150-5p regulating the malignant biological behavior of Human Epidermoid cancer cell (HEp-2) by targeting peptidyl-prolyl cis/trans isomerase NIMA-Interacting-1 (PIN1).MethodsFirstly, qRT-PCR and Western blot were adopted to detect the expression levels of miR-150-5p and PIN1 in cancer tissue and paracancerous tissues of patients with LSCC, and those in human bronchial epithelial cells (16 HBE) and HEp-2. Next, the targeted relationship between miR-150-5p and PIN1 was assessed by bioinformatics website and dual-luciferase r