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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tomasz Jasinski, Lukasz Zdrojkowski, Graca Ferreira-Dias, Ewa Kautz, Edyta Juszczuk-Kubiak, Malgorzata Domino
Summary: Endometrosis, a common disease that affects mares' fertility, is associated with alterations in epithelial and stromal cells, as well as degeneration and fibrosis of the endometrium. The study reveals a potential involvement of the NF-kappa B pathway in the pathogenesis of endometrosis, showing differential transcription of profibrotic genes between different phases of the estrous cycle. Additionally, the transcription of estrogen and progesterone receptors is found to be decreased with the severity of fibrosis and degeneration of the endometrium in horses.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Antonio Mercorio, Pierluigi Giampaolino, Andrea Romano, Patrick Dallenbach, Nicola Pluchino
Summary: This article reviews the endocrine issues and related enzymatic pathways in endometriosis. The clinical role of these enzymes is still controversial and lacks sufficient clinical data. Research on new drug targets is ongoing, but there are challenges, such as evaluating enzyme expression.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Kun Yu, Zheng-Yuan Huang, Xue-Ling Xu, Jun Li, Xiang-Wei Fu, Shou-Long Deng
Summary: This article discusses the role of estrogen in the female endometrium and its regulatory role through nuclear and membrane-associated receptors. The importance of ERs in maintaining endometrial function is emphasized, and references for treating endometrial diseases are provided.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Hui-Hui Shen, Tao Zhang, Hui-Li Yang, Zhen-Zhen Lai, Wen-Jie Zhou, Jie Mei, Jia-Wei Shi, Rui Zhu, Feng-Yuan Xu, Jin Li, Jiang-Feng Ye, Ming-Qing Li
Summary: Menstruation is a cyclic physiological phenomenon controlled by ovarian hormones, and a proper understanding of normal endometrial physiology is crucial for regulating menstrual disorders. Autophagy in the endometrium, regulated by ovarian hormones, plays a key role in immune cell infiltration, tissue repair, and infection prevention during menstruation. Abnormal autophagy levels and dysregulated immune system function are associated with the pathogenesis and progression of endometriosis, suggesting the potential value of autophagy as a target for the treatment of menstrual-related and endometrium-related disorders.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Essam R. Othman, Ahmad Abo Markeb, Maha Y. Khashbah, Ibrahim I. Abdelaal, Tarek T. ElMelegy, Ahmed N. Fetih, Lisette E. Van der Houwen, Cornelis B. Lambalk, Velja Mijatovic
Summary: The study found that endometriosis patients' eutopic endometrial tissue contained higher levels of certain estrogen metabolites, and the concentration of one metabolite was also higher in urine. This suggests that endometriosis patients preferentially metabolize estrogen through specific pathways.
REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES
(2021)
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Cell Biology
Yuri Park, Yeon Jean Cho, Nuri Sung, Mi Jin Park, Xiaoming Guan, William E. Gibbons, Bert W. O'Malley, Sang Jun Han
Summary: In this study, researchers identified a natural product called oleuropein that selectively inhibits ER beta activity without affecting ER alpha activity, thus suppressing the progression of endometriosis and improving fertility in patients.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Catherine Cerutti, Ling Zhang, Violaine Tribollet, Jing-Ru Shi, Riwan Brillet, Benjamin Gillet, Sandrine Hughes, Christelle Forcet, Tie-Liu Shi, Jean-Marc Vanacker
Summary: This paper discusses the involvement of estrogen related receptors in cancer progression, particularly in breast cancer. The authors propose a new approach to identify potential co-activators for ERR alpha and identify several transcriptional regulators associated with ERR alpha. They also demonstrate the cooperative interaction between ERR alpha and the co-activator SET7.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yunseon Yang, Min-Jong Seok, Ye Eun Kim, Yunjung Choi, Jae-Jin Song, Yanuar Alan Sulistio, Seong-hoon Kim, Mi-Yoon Chang, Soo-Jin Oh, Min-Ho Nam, Yun Kyung Kim, Tae-Gyun Kim, Heh-In Im, Seong-Ho Koh, Sang-Hun Lee
Summary: There is a need to develop disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and gene therapy has been suggested as a potential treatment option. In this study, the researchers tested the therapeutic potential of delivering Nurr1 and Foxa2 genes to treat AD symptoms and pathologies. The results showed that the combined expression of Nurr1 and Foxa2 improved AD-associated amyloid beta and Tau proteinopathy, cell senescence, synaptic loss, and neuro-inflammation in multiple AD models. Intra-cranial delivery of these genes also improved memory and cognitive function in AD model mice. These findings suggest that AAV9-mediated Nurr1 and Foxa2 gene transfer could be an effective disease-modifying therapy for AD.
MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hui Qin, Yiwen Zhang, Yutao Lou, Zongfu Pan, Feifeng Song, Yujia Liu, Tong Xu, Xiaowei Zheng, Xiaoping Hu, Ping Huang
Summary: ERs play a crucial role in endocrine diseases, but traditional therapies often face acquired resistance. PROTACs, such as ARV-471, show promising potential in overcoming this resistance. This review focuses on the development of ER-targeting PROTACs for the treatment of endocrine diseases.
CURRENT MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Akiko Inujima, Keiichi Koizumi, Naotoshi Shibahara
Summary: Research on bioactive components of herbal medicines has traditionally focused on secondary metabolites of herbal plants, with limited information on primary metabolites. This study highlights the immunostimulatory effects of heat-resistant RNA in a decoction of Glycyrrhizae Radix, suggesting nucleic acids as a new research field in the bioactive components of herbal medicines. By activating specific pathways and inducing cytokine production, the RNA demonstrated potential for therapeutic applications.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shokouh Arjmand, Dirk Bender, Steen Jakobsen, Gregers Wegener, Anne M. Landau
Summary: This article discusses the role of estrogen receptors in brain function and disorders, as well as the limitations of using PET tracers for imaging ERs in the brain. The authors propose avenues for developing efficient PET tracers to study the dynamics of ERs and neuropsychiatric diseases associated with their malfunction.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marco Gasparella, Carola Cenzi, Monica Piccione, Valentina Noemi Madia, Roberto Di Santo, Valeria Tudino, Marco Artico, Samanta Taurone, Chiara De Ponte, Roberta Costi, Rosa Di Liddo
Summary: This study investigated the effects of a derivative of glucosamine called DCF001 on the proliferation and chondrogenic induction of stem cells under inflammatory stimuli. The results showed that DCF001 could regulate the expression of CD39, CD73, and TNF receptors, modulate the release of growth factors, and enhance the chondrogenic potential of stem cells. These findings suggest that DCF001 could be a valuable supplement for improving the outcome of cartilage repair using stem cells under inflammatory conditions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Li-Ting Wang, Li-Ru Chen, Kuo-Hu Chen
Summary: Osteoporosis, caused by an imbalance of bone turnover, is a significant global health issue. Estrogen deficiency is the main cause of hormone-related osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, while glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is the most common drug-induced type. This review discusses the mechanisms of bone turnover, the pathophysiology of osteoporosis, and its treatment options.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Cell Biology
Karolina Nowak, Ewa Jablonska, Marzena Garley, Piotr Radziwon, Wioletta Ratajczak-Wrona
Summary: The study found that MeP modulated the expression of ER alpha, activated the NF-kappa B pathway while being inhibited by ERs, decreased NO production, and did not influence IL-8 secretion.
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Harmit S. Ranhotra
Summary: In this article, we review the latest research on the influence of ERR alpha on host metabolism and biology, particularly cancer. This receptor plays a crucial role in energy metabolism and gene regulation, interacts with numerous transcription factors and signaling pathways, and has significant regulatory effects on health and disease.
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)