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Environmental Sciences
Chang-Fang Chiu, Shih-Jiuan Chiu, Li-Yuan Bai, Chia-Hsien Feng, Jing-Lan Hu, Wei-Yu Lin, Hao-Yu Huang, Jing-Ru Weng
Summary: The study showed that JBIR-100 could inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis in breast cancer cells by modulating the Akt/NF-kappa B signaling pathway and Bcl-2 family members. Additionally, JBIR-100 also inhibited autophagy in MCF-7 cells.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
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Oncology
Shady I. Tantawy, Aloke Sarkar, Stefan Hubner, Zhi Tan, William G. Wierda, Abdelraouf Eldeib, Shuxing Zhang, Steven Kornblau, Varsha Gandhi
Summary: This study aims to investigate the mechanism of MCL-1i-induced Mcl-1 protein stability. Both in vivo and in vitro experiments demonstrate that MCL-1i-induced Mcl-1 protein stability is mainly associated with defective Mcl-1 ubiquitination and concurrent apoptosis induction. Additionally, MCL-1i also enhances Mcl-1Thr163 phosphorylation via ERK pathway, contributing to Mcl-1 stability.
CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xuelian Gong, Ling Jiang, Wei Li, Qingbin Liang, Zhen Li
Summary: The study showed that curcumin effectively inhibited cell viability of renal cell carcinoma, induced apoptosis and autophagy by suppressing the AKT/mTOR pathway. Using curcumin to target the AKT/mTOR pathway could be a promising alternative treatment for RCC.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marlen Michalski, Magdalena Bauer, Franziska Walz, Deniz Tuemen, Philipp Heumann, Petra Stoeckert, Manuela Gunckel, Claudia Kunst, Arne Kandulski, Stephan Schmid, Martina Mueller, Karsten Guelow
Summary: Despite recent advances in therapy, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) prognosis remains poor. This study presents the potential of combining BH3-mimetics as a new treatment option for HCC. BH3-mimetics inhibit anti-apoptotic proteins, triggering the intrinsic apoptosis pathway. The combination of two BH3-mimetic inhibitors showed enhanced efficacy in inducing the apoptosis pathway in HCC cell lines, suggesting the potential of this approach as a new therapeutic option for HCC.
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Cell Biology
Ming Li, Feng Gao, Xiaoying Li, Yu Gan, Shuangze Han, Xinfang Yu, Haidan Liu, Wei Li
Summary: The E3 ligase TRAF4 is closely related to radioresistance in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) by stabilizing MCL-1 through Akt signaling. Targeting TRAF4 may be a promising strategy to overcome radioresistance in OSCC.
CELL DEATH & DISEASE
(2022)
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Oncology
Leyi Yao, Qian Zhao, Ding Yan, Ziying Lei, Yali Hao, Jinghong Chen, Qian Xue, Xiaofen Li, Qingtian Huang, Daolin Tang, Q. Ping Dou, Xin Chen, Jinbao Liu
Summary: This study reveals the antagonistic effect of bilirubin on the anticancer activity of sorafenib in HCC. Bilirubin can predict the efficacy of sorafenib treatment by interfering with its inhibitory effects on cell proliferation and induction of apoptosis.
CANCER BIOLOGY & MEDICINE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Marthandam Asokan Shibu, Yi-Ju Chen, Hong-Siang Yang, Yen-Hua He, Yun-Hsin Lo, Wan-Teng Lin
Summary: This study found that ethanol extract from pine needles has anti-tumor activity against liver cancer cells. A fraction containing pinocembrin, chrysin, and tiliroside can reduce autophagy and increase apoptosis.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
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Cell Biology
Flore Sneyers, Martijn Kerkhofs, Femke Speelman-Rooms, Kirsten Welkenhuyzen, Rita La Rovere, Ahmed Shemy, Arnout Voet, Guy Eelen, Mieke Dewerchin, Stephen W. G. Tait, Bart Ghesquiere, Martin D. Bootman, Geert Bultynck
Summary: Intracellular Ca2+ signals play a crucial role in various cellular processes. Research has shown that BAPTAi can induce apoptosis in cancer cells by inhibiting mTORC1 activity and impairing glycolysis, independent of Ca2+ signaling. Additionally, direct inhibition of PFKFB3 emerges as a potential therapeutic target in MCL-1-dependent cancers.
CELL DEATH & DISEASE
(2023)
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Dermatology
Shu-Hao Chang, Chun-Ying Wu, Kai-Cheng Chuang, Shi-Wei Huang, Zheng-Yi Li, Sin-Ting Wang, Zi-Lun Lai, Cheng-Chung Chang, Yi-Ju Chen, Tak-Wah Wong, Jun-Kai Kao, Jeng-Jer Shieh
Summary: This study found that IMQ induced lysosomal membrane permeabilization and dysfunction, as well as increased lysosome biogenesis for lysosomal adaptation in cancer cells. The induction of lysosomal adaptation by IMQ occurred through lysosomal calcium ion release and activation of the calcineurin/TFEB axis to promote lysosome biogenesis.
JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emilio Garcia-Mouronte, Emilio Berna-Rico, Belen de Nicolas-Ruanes, Carlos Azcarraga-Llobet, Luis Alonso-Martinez de Salinas, Sonia Bea-Ardebol
Summary: Due to the increasing incidence of cutaneous cancers worldwide and the aging population, non-invasive treatments that offer good clinical response, benefit-risk ratio, and cosmetic results are becoming crucial. Imiquimod, a topically applied immunomodulator, is widely used for managing various premalignant and malignant cutaneous disorders. This review explores its mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic effects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yi-Hsien Hsieh, Fang-Jung Yu, Yasser Nassef, Chung-Jung Liu, Yong-Syuan Chen, Ching-Yi Lin, Jia-Liang Feng, Min-Hua Wu
Summary: This study demonstrates for the first time that miRNA-3614-5p exerts anti-growth effects in human prostate cancer cells through downregulating Mcl-1 expression.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Microbiology
Jinlong Tan, Yinju Liu, Weike Li, Yongzhi Zhang, Guohua Chen, Yongxiang Fang, Xiaobing He, Zhizhong Jing
Summary: This study found that LSDV infection causes abnormal ultrastructure of the ER lumen in primary BEF cells, and an ER imbalance occurs in LSDV-infected BEF cells. Additionally, ER stress-related apoptosis is involved in the late apoptosis of LSDV-infected BEF cells through the activation of the CHOP-Caspase-12 signal. Furthermore, LSDV can also activate autophagy in BEF cells, providing new insights into the causes of LSDV-induced BEF cell death.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Lucian G. Scurtu, Marian Petrica, Mariana Grigore, Alina Avram, Ionel Popescu, Olga Simionescu
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of a combined, conservative, non-surgical treatment for BCC and compared it to standard surgical excision. The results showed that the conservative treatment was as effective as surgery in terms of clearance and recurrence, and had superior cosmetic outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pooja Mittal, Sujata Singh, Rajesh Sinha, Anju Shrivastava, Archana Singh, Indrakant Kumar Singh
Summary: MCL-1 plays a crucial role in cancer cells and its overexpression is associated with drug resistance. Advancements in selective MCL-1 inhibitors offer new therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yaxin Sun, Beibei Sha, Wenjing Huang, Miaomiao Li, Shan Zhao, Yuan Zhang, Jie Yan, Zheng Li, Jingwen Tang, Peiyan Duan, Jianxiang Shi, Pei Li, Tao Hu, Ping Chen
Summary: This study demonstrates the cytotoxic effect of ML323 on esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) cells and elucidates its underlying mechanisms. ML323 inhibits the growth of ESCC cells by blocking the cell cycle, inducing DNA damage, and triggering apoptosis through the p53-Noxa pathway. Additionally, ML323 stimulates autophagy in cells, and co-treatment with autophagy inhibitors enhances its cytotoxicity.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Min-Yung Kuo, Wei-Ting Yang, Yann-Jen Ho, Ge-Man Chang, Hsiung-Hao Chang, Chao-Yu Hsu, Chia-Che Chang, Yi-Hsin Chen
Summary: Bladder cancer is a common malignancy worldwide. STAT3 is a transcription factor commonly hyperactivated in cancers, including bladder cancer. HME, a compound derived from a medicinal mushroom, was found to be cytotoxic to bladder cancer cells by blocking STAT3 activation and suppressing the downstream survivin signaling pathway.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hira Umbreen, Xiang Zhang, Kuo-Tung Tang, Chi-Chien Lin
Summary: Different subsets of dendritic cells (DCs) have been found to play important roles in the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), particularly myeloid DCs. Synthetic and natural compounds have been identified as potential therapeutic options for RA by regulating the function of myeloid DCs, including inhibiting their maturation and secretion of inflammatory cytokines. These compounds have shown to suppress the Th1 and Th17 responses while promoting the Treg response. Most synthetic compounds are already approved for RA treatment, highlighting the significance of DCs in the pathogenesis of RA. Natural compounds derived from plants have also demonstrated the ability to modulate DC function both in vitro and in vivo, and show promise as therapeutics for RA in humans.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Yu-Wen Chen, Yi-Ling Chang, Chun-Ying Wu, Yi-Ju Chen
JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Ching-Chi Chi, Yen-Wen Wu, Ting-Hsing Chao, Chih-Chiang Chen, Yi-Ju Chen, Hao-Min Cheng, Hsien-Yi Chiu, Yu-Wei Chiu, Wen-Hung Chung, Tsu-Yi Hsieh, Po-Hsun Huang, Yu-Huei Huang, Shang-Hung Lin, Tsung-Hsien Lin, Kwo-Chang Ueng, Chun-Chieh Wang, Yu-Chen Wang, Nan-Lin Wu, Charles Jia-Yin Hou, Tsen-Fang Tsai
Summary: Psoriatic disease, a chronic inflammatory disorder with skin and joint manifestations, is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases due to the shared pathogenic mechanisms between psoriatic and CV diseases. Therefore, attention to cardiovascular comorbidities is crucial in the management of psoriasis, particularly in screening, primary prevention, and treatment selection. The collaboration between dermatology, cardiology, and rheumatology experts has led to consensus expert recommendations for the management of patients with psoriatic disease with a focus on CV comorbidities.
JOURNAL OF THE FORMOSAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chung-Wei Fu, You-Cheng Lin, Shu-Fen Chiou, Shu-Li Chen, Chi-Chien Lin, Hui-Chun Wang, Chang-Feng Dai, Jyh-Horng Sheu
Summary: An investigation of the chemical composition of a Formosan soft coral Cespitularia sp. led to the discovery of new verticillene-type diterpenoid, eudesmane sesquiterpenoid, and hydroperoxysteroids along with known analogous metabolites. A new derivative was prepared from one of the compounds. The structures were determined by spectroscopic analyses, and the biological activities of the compounds were evaluated.
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Hsiao-Tien Liu, Chia-Yu Lai, Jian-Jhou Liao, Yi-Ju Chen, Shao-Bin Cheng, Cheng-Chung Wu
Summary: This retrospective study aimed to investigate the benefit of postoperative parenteral anticoagulation in patients with acute mesenteric ischemia and bowel gangrene who underwent intestinal resection. The results showed that immediate postoperative parenteral anticoagulant therapy was associated with lower 30-day mortality and higher 2-year survival rate.
BMC GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2023)
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Dermatology
T-L Lin, C-M Kuo, Y-L Chang, H. J. J. Ho, Y-J Chen, C-Y Wu
Summary: This study aimed to assess the psychiatric hazards in psoriasis patients prescribed acitretin compared with those prescribed disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). The study found that acitretin was associated with higher risks of psychiatric disorders compared to DMARDs.
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Pediatrics
Chun-Ying Wu, Li -Lin Liang, Hsiu J. Ho, Chen-Te Hsu, Hsiu-Tao Hsu, Chon-Kit Ao, Chen-Yi Wu, Yi-Hsian Lin, Yi-Fang Chuang, Yao-Chun Hsu, Yi-Ju Chen, Siew C. Ng
Summary: This study investigated the association between physical fitness and the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) among children and adolescents in Taiwan. The results showed that better cardiorespiratory endurance was inversely associated with IBD risk, while other measures of physical fitness were not independently associated with IBD risk.
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Allergy
Tsai-Ling Liao, Chi-Chien Lin, Yi-Hsing Chen, Kuo-Tung Tang
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chao-Yu Hsu, Wei-Ting Yang, Ju-Hwa Lin, Chien-Hsing Lu, Kai-Cheng Hu, Tsuo-Hung Lan, Chia-Che Chang
Summary: Sertindole has been found to have antiproliferative effects on bladder cancer cells by inhibiting the STAT3/BCL-xL signaling pathway, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic strategy for bladder cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chih-Pin Liao, Ya-Chu Hsieh, Chien-Hsing Lu, Wen-Chi Dai, Wei-Ting Yang, Kur-Ta Cheng, Modukuri V. Ramani, Gottumukkala V. Subbaraju, Chia-Che Chang
Summary: This study presents the first report on the anti-TNBC effect and action mechanism of Methoxyhispolon Methyl Ether (MHME). It was found that MHME induces apoptosis in TNBC cells by inhibiting the activation of STAT3 and downregulating BCL-2 expression. Additionally, MHME suppresses SRC activation. These findings suggest the potential of MHME as a TNBC chemotherapy agent.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Teng-Yu Lee, Yao-Chun Hsu, Hsiu J. Ho, Jaw-Town Lin, Yi-Ju Chen, Chun-Ying Wu
Summary: Aspirin therapy is significantly associated with a reduced risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients.
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Pediatrics
Chun-Ying Wu, Li-Lin Liang, Hsiu J. Ho, Chen-Te Hsu, Hsiu-Tao Hsu, Chon-Kit Ao, Chen-Yi Wu, Yi-Hsian Lin, Yi-Fang Chuang, Yao-Chun Hsu, Yi-Ju Chen, Siew C. Ng
Summary: This study investigated the association between physical fitness and the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) among children and adolescents in Taiwan. The results showed that better cardiorespiratory endurance (CE) was inversely associated with IBD risk, while musculoskeletal endurance (ME), musculoskeletal power (MP), and flexibility fitness (FF) were not independently associated with IBD risk. This study provides valuable insights for further exploring the mechanisms underlying this relationship.
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Dermatology
Po-Chien Wu, Chun-Ying Wu, Ying-Syuan Lyu, Yun-Ting Chang, Chen-Yi Wu
Summary: This population-based case-control study investigated the association between bullous pemphigoid (BP) and atopic dermatitis (AD) in Taiwan. The study found that AD was independently associated with BP, increasing the risk of developing BP by 76%. Other significant risk factors for BP included psoriasis, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, neuropsychiatric diseases, and autoimmune connective tissue disease.
ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)