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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Limin Liu, Xiaoxuan Ning, Lei Wei, Ying Zhou, Lijuan Zhao, Feng Ma, Ming Bai, Xiaoxia Yang, Di Wang, Shiren Sun
Summary: Twist1 regulates renal fibrosis by inhibiting fatty acid oxidation in proximal tubular cells, and targeted inhibition of Twist1 could be a potential strategy for the treatment of renal fibrosis.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiu-yan Zhang, Su-jing Xu, Jian-chang Qian, Li-bin Yang, Peng-qin Chen, Yi Wang, Xiang Hu, Ya-li Zhang, Wu Luo, Guang Liang
Summary: Evidence suggests that MyD88 plays a crucial role in diabetic nephropathy, with its inhibitor LM8 showing potential in reducing renal inflammation and fibrosis. Inhibition of MyD88 could be a therapeutic approach to mitigate diabetic nephropathy.
ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Shu Yang, Guangyan Yang, Xinyu Wang, Jiaqing Xiang, Lin Kang, Zhen Liang
Summary: This study demonstrates the anti-fibrotic role of SIRT2 in renal tubules and hepatocytes. SIRT2 inhibits fibrotic gene expression by reducing the activation of the TGF-beta signaling pathway. It interacts with and deacetylates SMAD2 and SMAD3 to promote their degradation and decrease the activation of SMAD3.
CELL DEATH & DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yanliang Wu, Lei Zhao, Lifei Gu, Akhtolkhyn Tilyek, Boyang Yu, Chengzhi Chai
Summary: The study demonstrated the anti-inflammatory effect of Ribes diacanthum Pall (RDP) against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity through in vivo and in vitro experiments. RDP reduced inflammatory mediators, improved kidney function and histopathology, and did not interfere with cisplatin chemotherapy.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
EunJin Bang, Cheol Park, Hyun Hwangbo, Jung-Hyun Shim, Sun-Hee Leem, Jin Won Hyun, Gi-Young Kim, Yung Hyun Choi
Summary: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a complex complication of diabetes characterized by vision loss, caused by the build-up of reactive oxygen species (ROS) due to hyperglycemia. In this study, spermidine, a natural polyamine with antioxidant effects, was investigated for its potential to inhibit high glucose-induced oxidative stress in human retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells. The results showed that spermidine effectively reduced cytotoxicity and apoptosis in high glucose-treated RPE cells by inhibiting mitochondrial ROS production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Xiaohong Sun, Haiming Xiao, Shanshan Li, Rui Chen, Zeyuan Lin, Yan Yang, Zhiquan Chen, Li Deng, Heqing Huang
Summary: This study reveals that Cx32 plays a protective role in diabetic renal tubulointerstitial fibrosis by suppressing EMT and ECM production, as well as inhibiting ROS generation in renal tubules. Mechanistically, Cx32 down-regulates PKCα expression to inhibit the formation of p22phox-NOX4 complex, leading to reduced NOX4 protein levels.
PHARMACOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jing Chen, Qi Li, Yifan Hong, Xiazhu Zhou, Chengjun Yu, Xiaomao Tian, Jie Zhao, Chunlan Long, Lianju Shen, Shengde Wu, Guanghui Wei
Summary: The mechanism of bladder fibrosis in neurogenic bladder remains unclear. This study found that the NF-kappa B signaling pathway and inflammation are have elevated levels in bladder fibrosis induced by spinal cord injury. Experiments with a urinary epithelial cell line further confirmed the involvement of NF-kappa B signaling pathway and pyroptosis in bladder fibrosis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Huahua Tu, Wei Wang, Yanqing Feng, Linfei Zhang, Huadong Zhou, Caitao Cheng, Lei Ji, Qinghe Cai, Yong Feng
Summary: Beta-patchoulene (beta-PAE) is a compound extracted from patchouli with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. This study found that beta-PAE can inhibit the growth, proliferation, migration, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition of hypoxia-induced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells, and promote apoptosis.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sugyeong Ha, Yejin Yang, Jeong Won Kim, Minjung Son, Doyeon Kim, Mi-Jeong Kim, Dong-Soon Im, Hae Young Chung, Ki Wung Chung
Summary: Aging kidneys exhibit increased vulnerability to folic acid-induced renal fibrosis. The diminished expression of farnesoid X receptor (FXR) in the epithelial cells of renal tubules exacerbates the fibrotic response and inflammation. FXR activation reduces NF-kappa B activation and chemokine production, while FXR knockdown enhances inflammation and fibrosis.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Yoshinori Aoki, Hongmei Dai, Fumika Furuta, Tomohisa Akamatsu, Takuya Oshima, Naoto Takahashi, Yu-ichi Goto, Akira Oka, Masayuki Itoh
Summary: Microglial cells have an important role in the brain's immune system. LOX-1 expression was confirmed in microglial cells in the neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy model brain. LOX-1 activates cytokines and chemokines through intracellular pathways. This study investigated the role and molecular mechanism of LOX-1 gene transcription in microglial cells under hypoxic and ischemic conditions.
CELL COMMUNICATION AND SIGNALING
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sabrina Bossio, Anna Perri, Rocco Malivindi, Francesca Giordano, Vittoria Rago, Maria Mirabelli, Alessandro Salatino, Antonio Brunetti, Emanuela Alessandra Greco, Antonio Aversa
Summary: Recent studies have shown that oleuropein (OLE) found in olive leaf extract can inhibit tumor cell proliferation and reduce the invasiveness of cancer cells. It achieves this by modulating cell-cycle regulators, promoting apoptosis, and inhibiting cell migration and motility. However, further research is needed to understand the specific mechanisms involved, especially in seminoma cells.
Article
Cell Biology
Bohan Chen, Pei Wang, Xianhui Liang, Chunming Jiang, Yan Ge, Lance D. Dworkin, Rujun Gong
Summary: Renal tubular epithelial cells play a crucial role in renal fibrogenesis, with GSK3β regulating the profibrogenic plasticity of TECs by affecting the activity of cAMP response element-binding protein and the TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway. Inhibiting GSK3β can attenuate the fibrotic phenotype of TECs and improve renal fibrosis.
CELL DEATH & DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Di Yin, Jing-Yuan Cao, Yan Yang, Zhong-Tang Li, Hong Liu, Tao-Tao Tang, Wei-Jie Ni, Yi-Lin Zhang, Wei Jiang, Yi Wen, Zuo-Lin Li, Jing Zhao, Lin-Li Lv, Bi-Cheng Liu, Bin Wang
Summary: In this study, quercetin was found to attenuate tubulointerstitial inflammation and renal fibrosis by inhibiting exosomes-mediated crosstalk between tubules and macrophages. Quercetin down-regulated the expression of heat shock proteins 70 and 90, leading to a significant reduction in exosomes release.
INFLAMMATION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ziyan Lin, Ai Chen, Hongwang Cui, Ruihua Shang, Tian Su, Xiaoyan Li, Kekun Wang, Jing Yang, Keli Gao, Jie Lv, Jie Shen, Shanzhi Wang, Yonghui Qi, Minghao Guo, Yongjun Zhu
Summary: This study identified the occurrence of renal tubular epithelial cell necroptosis in CKD patients, especially in stages 2 and 3a CKD. Renal tubular epithelial cell necroptosis mediates renal tubulointerstitial fibrosis in patients with chronic kidney disease, which is related to the TGF-beta 1/Smad3 signaling pathway.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
So-Hyeon Bok, Kang Min Han, Hee-Ock Boo, Seung-Sik Cho, Dae-Hun Park
Summary: Asthma is a serious pulmonary disease with increasing numbers of patients worldwide. Current drugs have adverse effects, so researchers have been exploring natural products like Codonopsis laceolata for anti-asthmatic properties. The study found that Codonopsis laceolata effectively suppressed asthmatic changes in the respiratory system and down-regulated Th2-related factors through stimulated apoptosis, suggesting its potential as a promising anti-asthmatic drug.
Article
Cell Biology
Yurika Saitoh, Akio Kamijo, Junji Yamauchi, Takeharu Sakamoto, Nobuo Terada
HISTOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Hitomi Terada, Yurika Saitoh, Kiyokazu Kametani, Masahiko Sakaguchi, Takeharu Sakamoto, Akio Kamijo, Nobuo Terada
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2019)
Article
Cell Biology
Akio Kamijo, Yurika Saitoh, Takeharu Sakamoto, Hiroshi Kubota, Junji Yamauchi, Nobuo Terada
HISTOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Seiko Yoshino, Yusuke Matsui, Yuya Fukui, Masahide Seki, Kiyoshi Yamaguchi, Akane Kanamori, Yurika Saitoh, Teppei Shimamura, Yutaka Suzuki, Yoichi Furukawa, Shuichi Kaneko, Motoharu Seiki, Yoshinori Murakami, Jun-ichiro Inoue, Takeharu Sakamoto
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Cell Biology
Satotaka Omori, Teh-Wei Wang, Yoshikazu Johmura, Tomomi Kanai, Yasuhiro Nakano, Taketomo Kido, Etsuo A. Susaki, Takuya Nakajima, Shigeyuki Shichino, Satoshi Ueha, Manabu Ozawa, Kisho Yokote, Soichiro Kumamoto, Atsuya Nishiyama, Takeharu Sakamoto, Kiyoshi Yamaguchi, Seira Hatakeyama, Eigo Shimizu, Kotoe Katayama, Yasuhiro Yamada, Satoshi Yamazaki, Kanako Iwasaki, Chika Miyoshi, Hiromasa Funato, Masashi Yanagisawa, Hiroo Ueno, Seiya Imoto, Yoichi Furukawa, Nobuaki Yoshida, Kouji Matsushima, Hiroki R. Ueda, Atsushi Miyajima, Makoto Nakanishi
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Akane Kanamori, Daisuke Matsubara, Yurika Saitoh, Yuya Fukui, Noriko Gotoh, Shuichi Kaneko, Motoharu Seiki, Yoshinori Murakami, Jun-ichiro Inoue, Takeharu Sakamoto
Article
Cell Biology
Takayuki Uematsu, Kohsuke Tsuchiya, Noritada Kobayashi, Motoharu Seiki, Jun-ichiro Inoue, Shuichi Kaneko, Takeharu Sakamoto
Summary: The absence of Mint3 can increase resistance to Listeria monocytogenes infection and promote pyroptosis in host macrophages. Mint3 depletion affects inflammasome assembly, glycolysis, and reactive oxygen species production, influencing cell death mechanisms.
CELL DEATH & DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Biology
Fumie Nakasuka, Sho Tabata, Takeharu Sakamoto, Akiyoshi Hirayama, Hiromichi Ebi, Tadaaki Yamada, Ko Umetsu, Maki Ohishi, Ayano Ueno, Hisatsugu Goto, Masahiro Sugimoto, Yasuhiko Nishioka, Yasuhiro Yamada, Masaru Tomita, Atsuo T. Sasaki, Seiji Yano, Tomoyoshi Soga
Summary: Through metabolome and transcriptome analyses, Nakasuka et al find that TGF-beta-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in non-small cell lung cancer cells is associated with reprogramming of amino acid metabolism. They also identify P4HA3 as a key enzyme involved in these changes altogether providing insights into potential mechanisms of metastasis.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Nobuo Terada, Yurika Saitoh, Masaki Saito, Tomoki Yamada, Akio Kamijo, Takahiro Yoshizawa, Takeharu Sakamoto
Summary: The protein 4.1 and membrane palmitoylated protein (MPP) families play important roles in cellular and tissue dynamics by interacting with intramembranous proteins. Our previous studies on genetically modified animal models, particularly on 4.1G, MPP6, and MPP2, have provided insights into their functional roles in various systems. Understanding the molecular interrelationships of these membrane skeletal proteins can broaden our knowledge of cell and tissue functions.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yoohwa Chung, Yurika Saitoh, Tetsuro Hayashi, Yuya Fukui, Nobuo Terada, Motoharu Seiki, Yoshinori Murakami, Takeharu Sakamoto
BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS REPORTS
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Yuki Kumagai, Takeshi Ito, Masayoshi Nagata, Taketo Kawai, Takeharu Sakamoto, Daisuke Matsubara, Motoi Ohba, Yoshinori Murakami
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Takeharu Sakamoto, Tetsuro Hayashi, Motoharu Seiki, Yoshinori Murakami
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Masaki Nishitani, Taro Yamashita, Hikari Okada, Kouki Nio, Tsuyoshi Suda, Hajime Takatori, Masao Honda, Takeharu Sakamoto, Shuichi Kaneko
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Takeharu Sakamoto