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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Muhammad Imran, Ghulam Hussain, Arruje Hameed, Iqra Iftikhar, Muhammad Ibrahim, Rahat Asghar, Izzat Nisar, Tahir Farooq, Tanzila Khalid, Kanwal Rehman, Mohammed A. Assiri
Summary: This study screened the functional metabolites of Moringa oleifera and found that they play an important role in accelerated functional recovery after peripheral nerve injury. The extracts from Moringa showed potential in promoting the recovery of sensory and motor functions, as well as controlling oxidative stress and facilitating nerve regeneration. This study highlights the significance of Moringa as a sustainable source of nutritive metabolites and a valuable target for drug development.
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Biology
R. Kongsui, S. Surapinit, T. Promsrisuk, S. Thongrong
Summary: Oxidative stress delays peripheral nerve regeneration, but treatment with Pinostrobin (PB) can reduce oxidative stress, promote nerve regeneration, and improve functional recovery after injury.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Cell Biology
Jie Yang, Chia-Chen Hsu, Ting-Ting Cao, Hua Ye, Jing Chen, Yun-Qing Li
Summary: A hyaluronic acid granular hydrogel was found to promote neuronal and astrocyte colony formation and axonal extension in vitro, mimicking an extracellular matrix structure for neural regeneration. Transplantation of the hydrogel nerve guidance conduit successfully repaired a 10-mm long sciatic nerve gap, showing similar regeneration of axons and myelin sheath, as well as recovery of electrophysiological and motor functions. The conduit outperformed bulk hydrogel or silicone tube transplant. These findings suggest that tissue-engineered nerve conduits with hyaluronic acid granular hydrogels effectively promote the morphological and functional recovery of injured peripheral nerves.
NEURAL REGENERATION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sevin Ferdowsi, Arash Abdolmaleki, Asadollah Asadi, Saber Zahri
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of glibenclamide on nerve regeneration and functional improvement in a rat model of sciatic nerve injury. The results suggest that glibenclamide treatment promotes the recovery of motor and sensory function, possibly through increased neurotrophic factors and myelinated fiber formation.
FUNDAMENTAL & CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bin Bin Wang, Chao Guo, Sheng Qiao Sun, Xing Nan Zhang, Zhen Li, Wei Jie Li, De Zhi Li, Michael Schumacher, Song Liu
Summary: This study compared the effect of different peripheral nerve injury models on nerve regeneration through animal experiments. It was found that the regeneration speed was faster in the crush injury model, while it was slower in the transection injury model. This provides some reference for the selection of clinical research models.
BIOMEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Chen Liu, Fangzhen Shan, Feng Gao, Qingjie Ji, Yunfeng Chen, Changying Wang, Zihao Wang, Pengcheng Gao, Zhanyun Lv, Yuzhong Wang
Summary: The expression of DAP12 in Schwann cells and its roles in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) were investigated. DAP12-deficiency mice showed age-related motor deficits and thinner myelin, but faster clinical recovery after sciatic nerve crush injury. Proteomic analysis revealed differentially expressed proteins related to myelin loss and macrophage accumulation in DAP12 KO mice. DAP12 deletion promoted the phenotype conversion of macrophages from M1 to M2, suggesting dual roles of DAP12 in the PNS.
EXPERIMENTAL NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mozhdeh Azimpour, Fariba Mahmoudi, Arash Abdolmaleki, Abolfazl Bayrami
Summary: The study found that thyroxine treatment significantly improved motor function and sensory restoration in male rats with a crushed sciatic nerve. This suggests that the neuroprotective effects of thyroxine may be due to its stimulatory effects on myelin sheath formation and the expression of the SCG10 protein.
TURKISH NEUROSURGERY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ivana Jukic, Nikolina Kolobaric, Ana Stupin, Anita Matic, Natasa Kozina, Zrinka Mihaljevic, Martina Mihalj, Petar Susnjara, Marko Stupin, Zeljka Breskic Curic, Kristina Selthofer-Relatic, Aleksandar Kibel, Anamarija Lukinac, Luka Kolar, Gordana Kralik, Zlata Kralik, Aleksandar Szechenyi, Marija Jozanovic, Olivera Galovic, Martina Medvidovic-Kosanovic, Ines Drenjancevic
Summary: Carnosine is a dipeptide synthesized in the body with beneficial antioxidant properties, mainly found in the brain, muscle, and gastrointestinal tissues. Its component beta-alanine can serve as a dietary supplement to increase muscle carnosine and improve exercise effectiveness. While widely used among athletes, carnosine is less commonly utilized in cardiovascular or diabetic patients.
Article
Neurosciences
Ming-yue Tian, Yi-duo Yang, Wan-ting Qin, Bao-nian Liu, Fang-fang Mou, Jing Zhu, Hai-dong Guo, Shui-jin Shao
Summary: Although the benefits of electroacupuncture (EA) for peripheral nerve injury (PNI) are well accepted in clinical practice, the underlying mechanism remains incompletely elucidated. In our study, we observed that EA intervention led to a reduction in the expression of the long non-coding RNA growth-arrest-specific transcript 5 (GAS5) and an increased in miR-21 levels within the injured nerve, effectively promoting functional recovery and nerve regeneration following sciatic nerve injury (SNI). Consequently, the targeting of GAS5 by miR-21 represents a potential mechanism through which EA enhances reinnervation and functional restoration following SNI. Mechanistically, the GAS5/miR-21 axis can modulate the proliferation, migration, and apoptosis of SCs while potentially influencing the neurite growth of neurons.
MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Jung Il Lee, Ji Hun Park, Yeong-Rim Kim, Kihak Gwon, Hae Won Hwang, Gayoung Jung, Joo-Yup Lee, Jeong-Yun Sun, Jong Woong Park, Jae Ho Shin, Myoung-Ryul Ok
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of NO-releasing silica nanoparticles to enhance revascularization and improve nerve regeneration in a rat model of peripheral nerve injury, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for promoting functional recovery after nerve damage.
NEURAL REGENERATION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Mikhail Gurevich, Kari Iocolano, Justice U. Achonu, Marie A. Badalamente, Lawrence C. Hurst, David E. Komatsu
Summary: This study aimed to compare the outcomes of transection and crush injuries in terms of their response to leupeptin treatment. It was found that leupeptin aided in the recovery of electromyographic activity after transection but not after crush injuries, suggesting differences in pathology and recovery between the two types of peripheral nerve injury.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kyung Hoon Sun, Cheol Hee Choi, Gwang-Won Cho, Chul Ho Jang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of metformin administration on the recovery of the rat facial nerve following crush injury. The results showed that metformin accelerated the functional recovery in both diabetic and nondiabetic rats with facial nerve injury. Metformin also significantly lowered the mean threshold of action potential after 4 weeks of injury. Diabetic condition delayed the facial nerve regeneration, but metformin could promote the recovery in this condition. Further studies are planned to understand the pharmacologic mechanism of metformin using morphometric or molecular approaches.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Shuai Wei, Qian Hu, Jianxiong Ma, Xiu Dai, Yu Sun, Gonghai Han, Haoye Meng, Wenjing Xu, Lei Zhang, Xinlong Ma, Jiang Peng, Yu Wang
Summary: Compared to conventional artificial nerve guide conduits, acellular nerve grafts derived from natural nerves have natural advantages. In this study, a composite technology based on supercritical carbon dioxide was used to process the peripheral nerve of a large mammal and obtain acellular nerve xenografts. The extracted grafts showed improved cell adhesion and proliferation, reduced inflammatory response, and promoted nerve regeneration.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
Tianshu Wang, Akira Ito, Shixuan Xu, Hideki Kawai, Hiroshi Kuroki, Tomoki Aoyama
Summary: This study demonstrated that low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) can promote functional and histologic improvements in sciatic nerve crush injury in a rat model, with upregulation of BDNF expression.
ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Bruno Henrique de Melo Lima, Andre Luis Bombeiro, Luciana Politti Cartarozzi, Alexandre Leite Rodrigues De Oliveira
Summary: The expression of MHC-I and other related molecules following peripheral nerve injury is associated with the recovery of neurons, glial cells, sensorimotor function, gait, and nociceptive threshold in mice. Different strains of mice exhibit varying recovery capacities.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mehran Mesgari-Abbasi, Hadi Valizadeh, Navideh Mirzakhani, Tohid Vahdatpour
Summary: This study investigates the effects of small peptides, including di- and tri-peptides containing proline, glycine, and leucine, on enzymes and histopathology of the liver in mice with diabetes. The results suggest that the dipeptides Ala-His, Leu-Gly, and Pro-Gly-Pro have stronger protective effects against diabetes-induced changes in liver enzymes and histology.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Soraya Mahmoudi, Amir Abbas Farshid, Esmaeal Tamaddonfard, Mehdi Imani, Farahnaz Noroozinia
Summary: This study investigated the separate and combined effects of cinnamaldehyde and naloxone on the behavioral and histological outcomes induced by long-term morphine use. The results showed that cinnamaldehyde, naloxone, and their combination treatments improved the adverse effects of morphine, suggesting a neuroprotective effect through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, apoptotic, and opioid receptor interaction mechanisms.
DRUG AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Samira Charkhizadeh, Mehdi Imani, Nematollah Gheibi, Fateme Shabaani, Akbar Nikpajouh, Mohammad R. Rezvany
ANTI-CANCER AGENTS IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Toxicology
F. Shabani, M. Mahdavi, M. Imani, M. A. Hosseinpour-Feizi, N. Gheibi
HUMAN & EXPERIMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Parasitology
Leila Kianifard, Mohammad Yakhchali, Mehdi Imani
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Laleh Mehryar, Mohsen Esmaiili, Fariba Zeynali, Mehdi Imani, Rohollah Sadeghi
Summary: The research investigated the effects of ethanol and methanol as desolvating agents at different temperatures on the fabrication of sunflower protein isolate (SnPI) nanoparticles, as well as the encapsulation efficiency of curcumin. Ethanol produced smaller and more uniform nanoparticles compared to methanol, with encapsulation efficiencies ranging from 39.1% to 95.4%. The release of curcumin from the nanoparticles exhibited a biphasic trend, with over 50% released in the first 2 hours due to the burst effect of the protein matrix.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Yaser Jafari-Khataylou, Seyyed Jamal Emami, Navideh Mirzakhani
Summary: The study demonstrated that Troxerutin has anti-inflammatory effects in LPS-induced sepsis, inhibiting inflammatory responses, enhancing antioxidant defense system, reducing tissue damage, and increasing survival rate.
RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biology
Hasan Izanloo, Ali Soleimanzadeh, Mustafa Numan Bucak, Mehdi Imani, Mahdi Zhandi
Summary: The study investigated the effects of glutathione and trehalose on turkey semen quality during storage. Results showed that the 2 mM concentration of glutathione improved plasma membrane functionality and DNA integrity after storage for 72 h at 5 degrees C. Additionally, concentrations of 1 and 2 mM of glutathione increased spermatozoa motility and motion parameters in comparison to the control group.
Article
Reproductive Biology
H. Izanloo, A. Soleimanzadeh, M. N. Bucak, M. Imani, M. Zhandi
Summary: This study investigated the effect of adding glutathione to turkey semen extenders on post-thawed semen quality and fertility. Results showed that 2, 1, and 0.5 mM of GSH in extenders improved motility, membrane integrity, and antioxidant capacity, with 2 mM GSH significantly increasing fertility in post-thawed turkey semen.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Fatemeh Jokar, Somayeh Rahaiee, Mahboobeh Zare, Mehrab Nasiri Kenari, Navideh Mirzakhani
Summary: In this study, a bioactive wound dressing was developed by immobilizing pomegranate peel extract (PPE) on bacterial cellulose (BC)-dextran (DEX) biopolymers, which exhibited excellent antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria and promoted wound healing in mice models. Therefore, the BC-DEX-PPE bioactive dressing holds great potential for combating biofilm-associated infections in biomedical and public health fields.
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Vali Abdoli, Roya Sarkhosh-Inanlou, Nowruz Delirezh, Safiyeh Aghazadeh, Nima Shaykh-Baygloo, Mehdi Imani
Summary: The novel protein toxin FraC demonstrated dose- and time-dependent cytotoxicity against K562 cells, with a complete destruction of cancer cells at a concentration of 35.00 μg mL(-1) after 72 hours. Furthermore, flow cytometry analysis revealed that FraC toxin induced necrosis and apoptosis in K562 cells in a dose-dependent manner.
VETERINARY RESEARCH FORUM
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Leila Kianifard, Mohammad Yakhchali, Mehdi Imani
Summary: The study investigated the serine proteases activities in miracidia of Fasciola hepatica, with optimum activity at alkaline pH. Chemical and herbal inhibitors were found to decrease the proteases activities in the miracidia extract.
VETERINARY RESEARCH FORUM
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Saman Bahrambeigi, Mahsa Khatamnezhad, Siamak Asri-Rezaei, Bahram Dalir-Naghadeh, Shahram Javadi, Navideh Mirzakhani
Summary: The study demonstrated that haloperidol can induce oxidative stress and cell degeneration while attenuating inflammation through SIRT1 up-regulation and inhibition of p-NF-κB induction. The effects of haloperidol on oxidative stress, degeneration, and inflammation are dose-dependent. Further research is needed to investigate the impact of haloperidol on the immune system, particularly in patients with immune system dysfunctions.
VETERINARY RESEARCH FORUM
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Yaser Jafari Khataylou, Somayyeh Ahmadi Afshar, Navideh Mirzakhani
Summary: Research has shown that betulinic acid can improve blood sugar levels and kidney lesions in diabetic mice, and exert positive effects by reducing inflammatory cytokines.
VETERINARY RESEARCH FORUM
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Farshad Safaei, Esmaeal Tamaddonfard, Mehdi Imani, Saeed Nafisi
Summary: This study investigated the effects of cinnamaldehyde and yohimbine on blood glucose and serum insulin levels in acute hyperglycemia induced by ketamine/xylazine. The results suggest that cinnamaldehyde has anti-hyperglycemic and antihypoinsulinemic effects, with peripheral and central alpha(2)-adrenergic receptors possibly playing a role. The systemic effects of these compounds were found to be more significant than the central effects.
VETERINARY RESEARCH FORUM
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Yuwen Zhu, Yan Guo, Yujia Xue, Anqi Zhou, Ying Chen, Yifei Chen, Xiulian Miao, Fangqiao Lv
Summary: BRG1 plays an important role in HSC-myofibroblast transition and targeting it could be a reasonable strategy for liver fibrosis intervention.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Liu Ye, Beibei Liu, Jingling Huang, Xiaolin Zhao, Yuan Wang, Yungen Xu, Shuping Wang
Summary: Doublecortin-like kinase 1 (DCLK1) is a significant prooncogenic factor that is strongly associated with the malignant progression and clinical prognosis of various cancers. DCLK1 plays important roles in stem cell marker regulation, tumor cell reprogramming, and immune evasion. However, the exact biological functions of DCLK1, especially the disparities between its alpha- and beta-form transcripts in cancer progression, remain ambiguous.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jiahui Yang, Xiaoyu Chen, Tianjing Liu, Yongyan Shi
Summary: This article reviews the role of bile acids in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and their potential therapeutic value. The dysregulation of bile acids is associated with intestinal injury, and inflammatory factors in the liver also play a crucial role in regulating bile acid transport. The bile acid metabolic pathway is important for regulating intestinal microbiota, cell proliferation, and barrier protection.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Zhenzheng Zhu, Yuemiao Xu, Yuwei Xia, Xinru Jia, Yixin Chen, Yuyue Liu, Leyin Zhang, Hui Chai, Leitao Sun
Summary: Bile acid, as the final product of cholesterol breakdown, plays a complex regulatory and signaling role in human metabolism. Research suggests that it has the potential to enhance metabolism and regulate chronic metabolic diseases through various pathways. The interaction between bile acid and gut microbiota is also of great significance.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Xin He, Hong-Xu Zhou, Xian Fu, Kai-Di Ni, Ai-Zhi Lin, Ling-Tong Zhang, Hou-Hua Yin, Qing Jiang, Xue Zhou, Yi-Wen Meng, Jun-Yan Liu
Summary: DON exposure causes an increase in deoxycholic acid (DCA), which contributes to intestinal injury. DCA may be a potential therapeutic target for DON enterotoxicity.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Zhitao Wang, Heng Ma, Abdul Nasir, Sufang Liu, Zhisong Li, Feng Tao, Qian Bai
Summary: This study reveals the involvement of TET1-mediated epigenetic regulation in chronic TMJ pain through trigeminal TNF alpha signaling.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Lu Yu, Hao Ran, Yaru Lu, Qian Ma, Huan Huang, Weibin Liu
Summary: This study found that the HIF-1 alpha inhibitor BAY 87-2243 can alleviate the symptoms of the Experimental Autoimmune Myasthenia Gravis (EAMG) inflammation model. BAY 87-2243 can restore the balance of CD4(+)T cell subsets, reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and act as both an immune imbalance regulator and anti-inflammatory.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Alex Peralvarez-Marin, Montse Sole, Judith Serrano, Alice Taddeucci, Belen Perez, Clara Penas, Gemma Manich, Marcel Jimenez, Pilar D'Ocon, Francesc Jimenez-Altayo
Summary: This study provides the first evidence that TRPV2 channels may modulate vascular tone by balancing opposing inputs from the endothelium and smooth muscle, leading to net vasodilation. The amplification of TRPV2 channel-induced activity by NO emphasizes the pathophysiological relevance of these findings.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Amin Ullah, Jing Zhao, Jiakun Li, Rajeev K. Singla, Bairong Shen
Summary: Gastric cancer is the fifth-most prevalent and second-most deadly cancer worldwide. Late onset of symptoms makes early detection important. CXC chemokines play an important role in the pathological process of gastric cancer, but their exact role in diagnosis and prognosis is not fully understood. Inhibiting CXC chemokines shows promise as a targeted therapy.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Menna S. Zeyada, Salma M. Eraky, Mamdouh M. El-Shishtawy
Summary: The current study demonstrates the prophylactic and antifibrotic effects of Trig against BLM-induced PF by targeting multiple signaling pathways. The combination of Trig and Pirf may be a promising approach to enhance Pirf's anti-fibrotic effect.