Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Lan Wu, Zhizheng Li, Yifei Yao
Summary: Moderate reactive oxygen species (ROS) at reperfusion can trigger cardioprotection, while various antioxidants for pharmacological preconditioning fail to achieve cardioprotection. The precise role of ROS and its working model during cardiac ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) needs to be reevaluated. This study investigates the effects of different doses of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) on heart function and calcium dynamics during I/R, and establishes a mathematical model to describe the cardioprotective effects of H2O2 preconditioning (H2O2PC). The expression of redox enzymes and Ca2+ signaling toolkits is also examined to explain the biological mechanisms of H2O2PC.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Muriel Dresen, Josephine Schenk, Yenehiwot Berhanu Weldearegay, Desiree Voetsch, Wolfgang Baumgaertner, Peter Valentin-Weigand, Andreas Nerlich
Summary: The study analyzed the induction of COX-2 and the production of its metabolite PGE(2) in response to Streptococcus suis infections in pig lung cells, finding a gradual increase in COX-2 and subsequent rise in PGE(2) levels. It was further shown that infection with different S. suis serotypes led to COX-2 expression and PGE(2) production, with the pore-forming toxin suilysin playing a significant role in this process.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Neha Nanda, Devinder K. Dhawan
Summary: COX-2 is an inducible enzyme associated with the development and progression of colorectal cancer. Inhibitors of COX-2 can prevent carcinogenesis of CRC, but prolonged use may increase the risk of cardiovascular complications. Further research is needed to identify COX-2 inhibitors with lower risks of such complications.
FRONTIERS IN BIOSCIENCE-LANDMARK
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoling Liu, Chunyan Yao, Yan Tang, Xiaoyan Liu, Chenggang Duan, Chunmei Wang, Fei Han, Ying Xiang, Long Wu, Yafei Li, Ailing Ji, Tongjian Cai
Summary: Excessive exposure to manganese may lead to neuroinflammation, and it can inhibit the expression of p53 through DNA methylation, further inducing the expression of COX-2 in microglial cells.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Devesh Tewari, Pawan Gupta, Sweta Bawari, Archana N. Sah, Davide Barreca, Maryam Khayatkashani, Hamid Reza Khayat Kashani
Summary: The study demonstrated for the first time the significant analgesic activity of Ficus palmata L. fruit extract, and highlighted the potential of the plant chemicals rutin and psoralen in ameliorating painful conditions.
Article
Immunology
Kei-ichi Uchiya, Saki Isono, Misa Yoshimura, Takeaki Wajima, Toshiaki Nikai
Summary: This study revealed the relationship between fimbrial gene clusters in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium and COX-2 expression, and identified StcD as a pathogen-associated molecular pattern recognized by TLR4 that plays a significant role in the induction of COX-2 in macrophages.
JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY IMMUNOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jianrong Yang, Jingtao Zhong, Mi Zhou, Yinghong Zhou, Peng Xiu, Feng Liu, Fuhai Wang, Zelun Li, Yuntian Tang, Yuanyuan Chen, Siyang Yao, Tao Huang, Tianqi Liu, Xiaofeng Dong
Summary: T7 peptide inhibits endothelial cell proliferation, migration, and tube formation, and promotes apoptosis under different oxygen conditions via integrin α3β1 and αvβ3 pathways. The combination of T7 peptide and meloxicam enhances the anti-tumor effect against HCC tumors.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Yan Yang, Wei-wei Yu, Wen Yan, Qin Xia
Summary: This study confirmed that decorin can induce cardiac hypertrophy by regulating the CaMKII/MEF-2 signaling pathway in vivo, providing a new therapeutic approach for preventing cardiac hypertrophy.
CURRENT MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Avnish Verma, Ayse Orme Merve, Vytautas Remeskevicius, Pola Sobiecka, Luke Taylor, Scott Lawton, Ben P. Jones, Elena Polycarpou, Jason Bennett, Brian Rooney
Summary: Cocaine has been shown to enhance migration and adhesion of cardiac cells while having little effect on cell proliferation, with higher doses leading to increased cell death. Additionally, cocaine affects cellular morphology and intercellular contacts, influencing cardiomyocyte function and cytotoxicity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Gowhar Ali, Nazar Ul Islam, Muhammad Qaim, Rahim Ullah, Muhammad Saeed Jan, Khadija Shabbiri, Muhammad Shafique, Muhammad Ayaz
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of 2-hydroxybenzohydrazide (HBH) as a drug against pyrexia, inflammation, and nociception, as well as its therapeutic effects on oxidative stress and C-reactive proteins. The findings showed that HBH dose-dependently inhibited pain, inflammation, and pyrexia, and had significant anti-nociceptive, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic activities involving opioidergic mechanism. Computational studies also revealed HBH's affinity for the COX-I/II target receptors.
INFLAMMOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Koenraad Philippaert, Subha Kalyaanamoorthy, Mohammad Fatehi, Wentong Long, Shubham Soni, Nikole J. Byrne, Amy Barr, Jyoti Singh, Jordan Wong, Taylor Palechuk, Chloe Schneider, Ahmed M. Darwesh, Zaid H. Maayah, John M. Seubert, Khaled Barakat, Jason R. B. Dyck, Peter E. Light
Summary: SGLT2 inhibitors have cardioprotective effects against heart failure by inhibiting the late component of the cardiac sodium channel current.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Modi Wang, Riddhi Chaudhuri, Wilson W. S. Ong, Herman O. Sintim
Summary: This study investigated the promotion of COX-2 expression by bacterial derived cyclic dinucleotides, revealing that c-di-GMP, but not c-di-AMP or 2',3'-cGAMP, can induce COX-2 expression. The research showed that CDNs affect inflammation through proinflammatory pathways, which is independent of the STING-TBK1-IRF3 axis.
ACS CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wenxi Xia, Shuangzhe Zhang, Jiangli Fan, Yueqing Li, Xiaojun Peng
Summary: A novel highly selective and sensitive green-emitting probe (APLN) containing a fluorophore, a linker, and a COX-2 kinase inhibitor (aspirin) has been designed and evaluated. This probe successfully labels the COX-2 enzyme to identify tumors and significantly inhibits tumor growth in a xenotransplantation model of nude mice, showing potential for in situ imaging and fluorescent-visible cancer therapy.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Xiaodong Xun, Changkun Zhang, Siqi Wang, Shihua Hu, Xiao Xiang, Qian Cheng, Zhao Li, Yang Wang, Jiye Zhu
Summary: This study revealed the regulatory role of COX-2 on macrophage phenotypes and CD8(+) T cell immune response in HCC TIME. High COX-2 levels in HCC cells induced M2 TAMs polarization, resulting in exhausted CD8(+) T cell activation through the TGF beta pathway. COX-2 inhibitors may improve the prognosis of HCC patients by reducing the inhibitory effects on CD8(+) T cells through regulating TAMs in TIME.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bingzheng Yu, Yushu Wang, Tiejun Bing, Yujing Tang, Jia Huang, Haihua Xiao, Chaoyong Liu, Yingjie Yu
Summary: Pyroptosis is an emerging mechanism of programmed cell death that can trigger a robust antitumor immune response. In this study, an amphiphilic polymer responsive to glutathione (GSH) was developed to overcome chemoresistance and enhance cisplatin-induced pyroptosis in pancreatic cancer. The polymer self-assembled into nanoparticles and released an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) to inhibit COX-2 expression. In a pancreatic cancer mouse model, the nanoparticles significantly inhibited tumor growth and elicited adaptive immune responses. Furthermore, when combined with anti-programmed death ligand (alpha-PD-L1) treatment, the nanoparticles effectively suppressed metastatic tumors. Overall, this strategy holds great promise for enhancing the immune response and improving the effectiveness of platinum drugs in cancer immunotherapy.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sebastian Roth, Carolin Torregroza, Katharina Feige, Benedikt Preckel, Markus W. Hollmann, Nina C. Weber, Ragnar Huhn
Summary: Pharmacological conditioning aims to protect the heart from myocardial I/R injury, but there remains a gap between basic research and clinical practice. This review covers new developments in experimental research and clinical evidence, highlighting the challenges of applying pharmacological conditioning in a clinical setting.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Anesthesiology
Mathilde C. van Rossum, Lyan B. Vlaskamp, Linda M. Posthuma, Maarten J. Visscher, Martine J. M. Breteler, Hermie J. Hermens, Cor J. Kalkman, Benedikt Preckel
Summary: Continuous vital signs monitoring in post-surgical ward patients is essential for early detection of clinical deterioration, and adaptive alarm strategies have shown to improve sensitivity or reduce alarm rates compared to classical approaches. Further investigation into adaptive alarms for continuous vital signs monitoring in ward patients is warranted to enhance patient care.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MONITORING AND COMPUTING
(2022)
Letter
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Alain R. Viddeleer, Joost Raaphorst, Minoesch Min, Ludo F. M. Beenen, Maeke J. Scheerder, Alexander P. J. Vlaar, Martijn Beudel, Robert Hemke
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaoling Li, Gregor Romer, Raphaela P. Kerindongo, Jeroen Hermanides, Martin Albrecht, Markus W. Hollmann, Coert J. Zuurbier, Benedikt Preckel, Nina C. Weber
Summary: The study suggests that SGLT-2i can improve endothelial cell permeability under mechanical stretch through anti-oxidative effects, potentially mediated by scavenging of ROS.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Xiaoling Li, Nina C. Weber, Danny M. Cohn, Markus W. Hollmann, J. Hans DeVries, Jeroen Hermanides, Benedikt Preckel
Summary: Patients with diabetes are prone to a prothrombotic state due to metabolic disorders, which can be managed with appropriate anticoagulation therapies and metabolic optimizations. Current guidelines lack recommendations on the optimal antithrombotic treatment for these patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Laween Uthman, Xiaoling Li, Antonius Baartscheer, Cees A. Schumacher, Patricia Baumgart, Jeroen Hermanides, Benedikt Preckel, Markus W. Hollmann, Ruben Coronel, Coert J. Zuurbier, Nina C. Weber
Summary: Inflammation leading to oxidative stress in endothelial cells is linked to heart failure development. The study suggests that TNF-alpha can activate NHE to raise [Na+](c), triggering ROS production, and EMPA can reduce inflammation-induced ROS by inhibiting NHE activity.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Xiaoling Li, Benedikt Preckel, Jeroen Hermanides, Markus W. Hollmann, Coert J. Zuurbier, Nina C. Weber
Summary: SGLT-2is improve cardiovascular outcomes by directly affecting endothelial function through various pathways. These effects include reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions, restoring vasodilation, and regulating angiogenesis.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sha Chen, Ruben Coronel, Markus W. Hollmann, Nina C. Weber, Coert J. Zuurbier
Summary: SGLT2 inhibitors have direct effects on cardiac cells, affecting ion balance, reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, regulating metabolism, and improving cardiac function. The unified explanation for these effects is the inhibition of sodium-loaders that affect the heart, especially under pathological conditions.
CARDIOVASCULAR DIABETOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jason R. B. Dyck, Samuel Sossalla, Nazha Hamdani, Ruben Coronel, Nina C. Weber, Peter E. Light, Coert J. Zuurbier
Summary: SGLT2 inhibitors have promising effects in treating heart failure patients. This review summarizes the cardiac effects of SGLT2i, including their impact on inflammation, oxidative stress, ion transport, and metabolism. These mechanisms play a crucial role in the development of heart failure.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Cell Biology
Qian Wang, Coert J. Zuurbier, Ragnar Huhn, Carolin Torregroza, Markus W. Hollmann, Benedikt Preckel, Charissa E. van den Brom, Nina C. Weber
Summary: Pharmacological conditioning aims to protect the heart from myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury. This review updates the recent developments in pharmacological conditioning and summarizes the clinical evidence of these strategies in the perioperative setting. It discusses the cellular processes during ischemia and reperfusion that contribute to acute injury and explores promising interventions targeting these processes.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Henning Hermanns, Tim Alberts, Benedikt Preckel, Magnus Strypet, Susanne Eberl
Summary: Infective endocarditis is a challenging condition that requires collaboration among various medical professionals. Interdisciplinary teamwork is essential for the management of the disease. This narrative review provides a summary of the current knowledge on complications and their management in the perioperative period in patients with infective endocarditis.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Maartje van Haperen, Tom C. P. M. Kemper, Jeroen Hermanides, Susanne Eberl, Markus W. Hollmann, Jennifer S. Breel, Benedikt Preckel
Summary: Bronchoscopy simulator training improved fibreoptic intubation skills, but did not enhance performance in challenging airway instances.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Daan P. van den Brink, Derek J. B. Kleinveld, Annabel Bongers, Jael Vos, Joris T. H. Roelofs, Nina C. Weber, Jaap D. van Buul, Nicole P. Juffermans, Toshiaki Iba
Summary: In a rat pneumosepsis model, supplementing fluid resuscitation with heparan sulfate did not reduce organ or endothelial injury.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)