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Food Science & Technology
Xiaoyu Bao, Jianping Wu
Summary: Ovomucin hydrolysate has been shown to prevent pathogen adhesion to intestinal epithelial cells, and in this study, it was demonstrated to improve intestinal barrier integrity by inhibiting inflammatory responses induced by LPS.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yuan Chen, Miaomiao Chi, Xinyu Qiao, Jiabing Wang, Yong Jin
Summary: This study found that ginsenoside Rg1 can alleviate the damage and inflammatory responses of septic encephalopathy by inhibiting the activation of NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways.
CURRENT NEUROVASCULAR RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jin-Kyu Kang, You-Chul Chung, Chang-Gu Hyun
Summary: The study demonstrated that 6-MC reduced the levels of nitric oxide and prostaglandin E-2 without causing cytotoxicity, and also decreased the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines in a concentration-dependent manner in LPS-stimulated cells. Western blot results showed that 6-MC treatment decreased the protein levels of iNOS and COX-2 induced by LPS, while mechanistic studies revealed its inhibitory effects on the MAPK and NF-kappa B pathways.
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Veterinary Sciences
Manman Li, Guicong Lu, Xiao Ma, Ruihong Wang, Xihong Chen, Yongxiong Yu, Caode Jiang
Summary: Isoliquiritigenin (ISL) can inhibit oxidation and inflammation in bovine mammary epithelial cells. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidative activity of ISL involves the NF-kappa B and MAPK cascades.
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Honglin Xu, Min Liu, Guanghong Chen, Yuting Wu, Lingpeng Xie, Xin Han, Guoyong Zhang, Zhangbin Tan, Wenjun Ding, Huijie Fan, Hongmei Chen, Bin Liu, Yingchun Zhou
Summary: The study demonstrated that ginsenoside Rb3 (GRb3) attenuates LPS-mediated inflammation by inhibiting the TLR4 signaling pathway, exerting anti-inflammatory effects and suppressing the production of inflammatory mediators.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qiong Zhang
Summary: The study demonstrates that Rg1 exerts antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage by suppressing the NF-KB signaling pathway.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Xu Liu, Qi Tao, Youming Shen, Xiwang Liu, Yajun Yang, Ning Ma, Jianyong Li
Summary: This study found that aspirin eugenol ester (AEE) has significant anti-inflammatory effects by regulating arachidonic acid (AA) metabolism and lowering the levels of inflammatory mediators. This provides a theoretical foundation for the development of AEE as an anti-inflammatory drug.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wei Liu, Hao Zhang, Yun-yi Hou, Rui-yi Hu, Jun-jie Zhang, Xuan Chen, Shuang Wang, Jun-nan Hu, Zi Wang, Wei Li
Summary: This study evaluates the protective effects of arginyl-fructosyl-glucose (AFG), a major Maillard reaction product of red ginseng, against cisplatin-induced intestinal toxicity. The results showed that AFG can alleviate cisplatin-induced gastrointestinal damage and inhibit cell apoptosis by regulating the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway.
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Wenkan Zhang, Guangyao Jiang, Xiaozhong Zhou, Leyi Huang, Jiahong Meng, Bin He, Yiying Qi
Summary: The study found that alpha-mangostin can inhibit the formation and function of osteoclasts and prevent inflammatory osteolysis by inhibiting the activation of the NF-kappa B/mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathways. This has potential clinical applications for treating osteoclast-related diseases.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jin-Kyu Kang, Hyun-Kyu Kang, Chang-Gu Hyun
Summary: Spiramycin has anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory mediators and cytokines in macrophages, suggesting its potential as a candidate for topical anti-inflammatory agents.
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Plant Sciences
Dong Zhen, Tian-qi Xuan, Boqin Hu, Xue Bai, Dan-ni Fu, Yu Wang, Yun Wu, Jingfeng Yang, Qianqian Ma
Summary: Pteryxin has anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting NF-kappa B/MAPK signaling pathway and blocking NLRP3 activation, suggesting it as a potential treatment option for inflammatory-related diseases.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yifeng Shi, Jiaoxiang Chen, Sunlong Li, Yuhao Wu, Caiyu Yu, LiBin Ni, Jian Xiao, Zhenxuan Shao, Huanqing Zhu, Jianshun Wang, Xiangyang Wang, Xiaolei Zhang
Summary: Tangeretin, a natural flavonoid with anti-inflammatory properties, has been found to inhibit inflammation and extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation, effectively preventing the progression of osteoarthritis (OA). These effects are mediated through the Nrf2/NF-kappa B and MAPK/NF-kappa B pathways.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yingxue Yue, Yuqi Wang, Qinggang Xie, Xiuli Lv, Linyi Zhou, Etareri Evivie Smith, Ting Cao, Yifan Zhang, Bailiang Li, Guicheng Huo, Weiwei Ma
Summary: Changes in intestinal barrier functions during sepsis were evaluated by injecting lipopolysaccharide (LPS) into mice. The probiotic effect of Bifidobacterium strains (BB, BL, BB12, and BLBB) was studied. The BLBB group showed improved ileal villus length, increased immune cells, reduced serum levels of DAO and D-lactic acid, increased expression of tight junction proteins and mucin, decreased inflammatory cytokines, and altered gut microbiota composition. Bifidobacterium bifidum E3 combined with Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis E4 showed promise in protecting against LPS-induced intestinal injury.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Saeed Mohammadian Haftcheshmeh, Maliheh Abedi, Kazem Mashayekhi, Mohammad Javad Mousavi, Jamshid Gholizadeh Navashenaq, Asadollah Mohammadi, Amir Abbas Momtazi-Borojeni
Summary: This review discusses the modulatory effects of berberine (BBR) on various inflammatory signaling pathways in the immune system and explores its therapeutic efficacy and anti-inflammatory effects.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Siqi Tang, Chunying Li, Zongwu Suo, Yi Xu, Kaixin Wei, Lei Zhao, Hao Huang, Xiangqian Liu, Dongxu Liu, Xiaojun Li
Summary: According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, the traditional herb Eleutherococcus henryi Oliv. is commonly used to treat inflammatory conditions. This study aimed to determine whether the natural lignan savinin obtained from the roots of E. henryi can relieve LPS-induced neuroinflammation and the underlying mechanism. The results showed that savinin significantly decreased the levels of neuroinflammatory cytokines and improved the LPS-induced neuroinflammatory response in mice by modulating the MAPK/NF-kappa B and NLRP3 signaling pathways.
Article
Neurosciences
Xiaomei Lin, Tianyuyi Feng, Erheng Cui, Yunfei Li, Zhang Qin, Xiaohu Zhao
Summary: This study successfully established a rat model based on the genetic-environmental interaction, which exhibited phenotype characteristics similar to human AD in terms of cognitive function, brain microstructure, and immunohistochemistry. The genetic factor (APP mutation) and the environmental factor (acrolein exposure) accounted for 39.74% and 33.3% of the AD-like phenotypes in the model, respectively.
Article
Neurosciences
Gustavo Guimara Guerrero, Giovanna Bignoto Minhoto, Camilla dos Santos Tiburcio-Machado, Itza Amarisis Ribeiro Pinto, Claudio Antonio Federico, Marcia Carneiro Valera
Summary: The present study evaluated the influence of head and neck radiotherapy on the behavior and body weight gain in Wistar rats. The results demonstrated that different doses of radiation induced depressive behavior in the animals, and that the weight gain tended to be lower in the irradiated groups.
Article
Neurosciences
Ziwei Gao, Chao Lu, Yaping Zhu, Yuxin Liu, Yuesong Lin, Wenming Gao, Liyuan Tian, Lei Wu
Summary: This study reveals the underlying mechanisms of the rapid antidepressant effects of merazin hydrate (MH), which activates CaMKII to promote neuronal activities and proliferation in the hippocampus.
Article
Neurosciences
Kathleen E. Murray, Whitney A. Ratliff, Vedad Delic, Bruce A. Citron
Summary: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic disorder that affects approximately 30% of Veterans deployed to the Persian Gulf. This study found that exposure to toxicants during the Gulf War resulted in long-term changes in the morphology of dentate granule cells and that treatment with Nrf2 activator could improve neuronal health in the hippocampus.
Article
Neurosciences
Jing Li, Yan Zou, Xiangchuang Kong, Yangming Leng, Fan Yang, Guofeng Zhou, Bo Liu, Wenliang Fan
Summary: This study examines the functional connectivity changes in individuals with sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) at the integrity, network, and edge levels. The findings reveal reduced intranetwork connectivity strength and increased internetwork connectivity in SSNHL patients. These alterations are associated with the duration of SSNHL and Tinnitus Handicap Inventory scores. The study provides crucial insights into the neural mechanisms of SSNHL and the brain's network-level responses to sensory loss.
Review
Neurosciences
Didier Majou, Anne-Lise Dermenghem
Summary: In the early stages of SAD, memory impairment is strongly correlated with cortical levels of soluble amyloid-beta peptide oligomers. A beta disrupts glutamatergic synaptic function and leads to cognitive deficits. This article describes the pathogenic mechanisms underlying cerebral amyloidosis, involving amyloid precursor protein synthesis, A beta residue clearance processes, and the role of specific molecules.
Article
Neurosciences
Jing Li, Yi Shan, Xiaojing Zhao, Guixiang Shan, Peng-Hu Wei, Lin Liu, Changming Wang, Hang Wu, Weiqun Song, Yi Tang, Guo-Guang Zhao, Jie Lu
Summary: This study investigates changes in brain anatomical structures and functional network connectivity after chronic complete thoracic spinal cord injury (cctSCI) and their impact on clinical outcomes. The findings reveal alterations in gray matter volume and functional connectivity in specific brain regions, indicating potential therapeutic targets and methods for tracking treatment outcomes.
Article
Neurosciences
Anllely Fernandez, Katherine Corvalan, Octavia Santis, Maxs Mendez-Ruette, Ariel Caviedes, Matias Pizarro, Maria -Teresa Gomez, Luis Federico Batiz, Peter Landgraf, Thilo Kahne, Alejandro Rojas-Fernandez, Ursula Wyneken
Summary: This study reveals the importance of SUMOylation in modulating the protein cargo of astrocyte-derived small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) and its potential impact on neurons.
Article
Neurosciences
Anika Luettig, Stefanie Perl, Maria Zetsche, Franziska Richter, Denise Franz, Marco Heerdegen, Ruediger Koehling, Angelika Richter
Summary: This study found that changes in c-Fos activity during short-term stimulation of the entopeduncular nucleus (EPN) are associated with improvement in dystonia, and also discovered that the cerebellum may be involved in the antidystonic effects.
Article
Neurosciences
Yanlin Tao, Wei Shen, Houyuan Zhou, Zikang Li, Ting Pi, Hui Wu, Hailian Shi, Fei Huang, Xiaojun Wu
Summary: Depression has a higher incidence in women compared to men, and this study investigated the impact of sex on depressive behaviors and underlying mechanisms using a corticosterone-induced depression model in mice. The results showed sex-specific anxiety and depression behaviors in the model group, as well as differences in protein expression and neurotransmitter levels between male and female mice. These findings enhance our understanding of sex-specific differences in depression and support tailored interventions.
Review
Neurosciences
Dnyandev G. Gadhave, Vrashabh V. Sugandhi, Chandrakant R. Kokare
Summary: This article discusses the characteristics and importance of the tight junctions of endothelial cells in the CNS, which act as a biological barrier known as the blood-brain barrier (BBB). It focuses on overcoming the challenges of delivering therapeutic agents to the brain in neurodegenerative disorders, particularly multiple sclerosis, through the use of biomaterials. The article also highlights the current limitations of animal models for studying multiple sclerosis and suggests a potential future research direction.
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Neurosciences
Li-Min Mao, Khyathi Thallapureddy, John Q. Wang
Summary: Propofol can enhance synapsin phosphorylation and modulate synaptic transmission in the mouse brain. The study reveals the potential role of synapsin as a substrate of propofol and its effects on neurotransmitter release machinery.
Article
Neurosciences
Syed Maaz Ahmed Rizvi, Abdul Baseer Buriro, Irfan Ahmed, Abdul Aziz Memon
Summary: This study explores the effects of prolonged mask usage on the human brain by analyzing EEG and physiological parameters. The results show that the mean EEG spectral power in alpha, beta, and gamma sub-bands of individuals wearing masks is smaller than those without masks. The performances on cognitive tasks and oxygen saturation level differ between the two groups, while blood pressure, body temperature, and heart rate are similar. The analysis also reveals that the occipital and frontal lobes exhibit the greatest variability in channel measurements.
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Neurosciences
Rui-Fang Ma, Lu-Lu Xue, Jin-Xiang Liu, Li Chen, Liu-Lin Xiong, Ting-Hua Wang, Fei Liu
Summary: This study observed changes in brain infarction and blood vessels in rats during neonatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (NHIE) modeling using Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography (TCD). Longer duration of hypoxia was associated with more severe nerve damage. TCD can dynamically monitor cerebral infarction after NHIE modeling, which may serve as a useful auxiliary method for evaluating animal experimental models.
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Neurosciences
Yuxiang Dai, Chen Yu, Lu Zhou, Longyang Cheng, Hongbin Ni, Weibang Liang
Summary: Overexpression of CXCR4 in glioma is correlated with patient survival, and its inhibition can reduce invasion and migration of glioma cells. Inhibiting Nur77 also decreases cancer progression associated with CXCR4.