Targeting aldose reductase using natural African compounds as promising agents for managing diabetic complications by Miriam E. L. Gakpey, Shadrack A. Aidoo, Toheeb A. Jumah, George Hanson, Siyabonga Msipa, Florence N. Mbaoji, Omonijo Bukola, Palesa C. Tjale, Mamadou Sangare, Hedia Tebourbi, Olaitan I. Awe

“…Molecular dynamics simulations and MM-PBSA analysis confirmed that the compounds bound to AR exhibited high stability and less conformational change to the AR-inhibitor complex.ConclusionThis study highlighted the potential inhibitory activity of 5 compounds that belong to the African region: (+)-Pipoxide, Zinc000095485961, Naamidine A, (−)-Pipoxide, and 1,6-di-o-p-hydroxybenzoyl-beta-d-glucopyranoside. These molecules inhibiting the aldose reductase, the key enzyme of the polyol pathway, can be developed as therapeutic agents to manage diabetic complications. …”
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Epithelial NSD2 maintains FMO‐mediated taurine biosynthesis to prevent intestinal barrier disruption by Yue Xu, Xiuying Xiao, Chunxiao Ma, Ziyi Wang, Wenxin Feng, Hanyu Rao, Wei Zhang, Ningyuan Liu, Rebiguli Aji, Xiangjun Meng, Wei‐Qiang Gao, Li Li

“…The IECs were isolated for RNA sequencing and chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing to identify molecular signalling pathways and key molecules leading to IBD in mice. Molecular and cellular experiments were conducted to analyse and validate the role of NSD2 in the development of IBD. …”
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Evolution of human genes encoding cell surface receptors involved in the regulation of appetite: an analysis based on the phylostratigraphic age and divergence indexes by E. V. Ignatieva, S. A. Lashin, Z. S. Mustafin, N. A. Kolchanov

“…Cell surface receptors are transmembrane proteins that interact with molecules (ligands) located outside the cell. This interaction activates signal transduction pathways in the cell. …”
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The Multifaceted Roles of Myrrha in the Treatment of Breast Cancer: Potential Therapeutic Targets and Promises by Anwar Shams MD, MSc, PhD, Abdullah Ahmed Alzahrani, Taghreed A Ayash MSc, PhD, Shadi Tamur MD, FRCPC, FAAP, Majed AL-Mourgi MD, FRCS, FCCP, FACS

“…Purpose: Herein, we use a network pharmacology platform to identify the potential genes targeted by myrrh-active molecules in breast cancer. Method: The identified targets’ expression profiles were determined at the mRNA and protein levels using The Breast Cancer Gene-Expression Miner v5.0 (bcGen-ExMiner v5.0) and The Human Protein Atlas datasets, respectively. …”
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TGF-β induces cholesterol accumulation to regulate the secretion of tumor-derived extracellular vesicles by Dorival Mendes Rodrigues-Junior, Chrysoula Tsirigoti, Konstantina Psatha, Dimitris Kletsas, Michalis Aivaliotis, Carl-Henrik Heldin, Aristidis Moustakas

“…Among these, latent-TGF-β1 present in the EVs was not affected by TGF-β signaling, while TGF-β pathway-related molecules (e.g., matrix metalloproteinases, including MMP9) were either uniquely enriched on EVs or strongly enhanced after TGF-β stimulation. …”
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MicroRNA-132, Delivered by Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes, Promote Angiogenesis in Myocardial Infarction by Teng Ma, Yueqiu Chen, Yihuan Chen, Qingyou Meng, Jiacheng Sun, Lianbo Shao, Yunsheng Yu, Haoyue Huang, Yanqiu Hu, Ziying Yang, Junjie Yang, Zhenya Shen

“…As a natural carrier of biological molecules, exosomes are more and more developed as an ideal vehicle for miRNA transfer. …”
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Engineered T cells secreting αB7-H3-αCD3 bispecific engagers for enhanced anti-tumor activity against B7-H3 positive multiple myeloma: a novel therapeutic approach by Punchita Rujirachaivej, Teerapong Siriboonpiputtana, Kornkan Choomee, Kamonlapat Supimon, Thanich Sangsuwannukul, Pucharee Songprakhon, Krissada Natungnuy, Piriya Luangwattananun, Pornpimon Yuti, Mutita Junking, Pa-thai Yenchitsomanus

“…Methods To address these issues, we developed a lentiviral system to engineer T cells that secrete αB7-H3-αCD3 bispecific engager molecules (αB7-H3-αCD3 ENG-T cells). We evaluated their effectiveness against MM cells with varying B7-H3 expression levels, from B7-H3neg to B7-H3high. …”
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CAR-CIK vs. CAR-T: benchmarking novel cytokine-induced killer cells as solid tumor immunotherapy in ErbB2+ rhabdomyosarcoma by Laura M. Moser, Laura M. Moser, Laura M. Moser, Laura M. Moser, Laura M. Moser, Catrin Heim, Sebastian E. Koschade, Sebastian E. Koschade, Sebastian E. Koschade, Sebastian E. Koschade, Sebastian E. Koschade, Philipp Wendel, Philipp Wendel, Philipp Wendel, Philipp Wendel, Süleyman Bozkurt, Sabine Harenkamp, Hermann Kreyenberg, Hermann Kreyenberg, Michael Merker, Michael Merker, Christian Münch, Christian Münch, Christian Münch, Elise Gradhand, Meike Vogler, Meike Vogler, Meike Vogler, Evelyn Ullrich, Evelyn Ullrich, Evelyn Ullrich, Evelyn Ullrich, Evelyn Ullrich, Halvard Bönig, Halvard Bönig, Jan-Henning Klusmann, Jan-Henning Klusmann, Jan-Henning Klusmann, Jan-Henning Klusmann, Peter Bader, Peter Bader, Peter Bader, Peter Bader, Peter Bader, Winfried S. Wels, Winfried S. Wels, Winfried S. Wels, Eva Rettinger, Eva Rettinger, Eva Rettinger, Eva Rettinger, Eva Rettinger

“…CAR-CIK cell cytokine signature showed significantly increased secretion of effector molecules like interferon-γ, perforin and granulysin, and lower secretion of Th2 cytokines IL-2, IL-4 and IL-10. …”
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Effet de l'illumination proche infra-rouge intracérébrale chez des primates MPTP by Fannie Darlot, Cécile Moro, Napoléon Torres‑Martinez, Claude Chabrol, Florian Reinhart, Diane Agay, Thomas Costecalde, John Mitrofanis, Alim‑Louis Benabid

“…Des études antérieures ont montré que des molécules, dont CoQ10 et la mélatonine, ont un effet neuroprotecteur sur les cellules DA de la SNc contre la dégénérescence induite dans des modèles animaux de la MP qui induisent un dysfonctionnement mitochondrial. …”
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Self-propelled ferroptosis nanoinducer for enhanced cancer therapy by Wenxin Xu, Hao Tian, Yanzhen Song, Hanfeng Qin, Junbin Gao, Yichi Chen, Weichang Huang, Lin Lin, Haixin Tan, Yicheng Ye, Xiaoting Zhang, Daniela A Wilson, Guang Yang, Fei Peng, Yingfeng Tu

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Chemical Composition and Larvicidal Activity of Flower Extracts from Clitoria ternatea against Aedes (Diptera: Culicidae) by Darvin R. Ravindran, Madhuri Bharathithasan, Patmani Ramaiah, Mohd Sukhairi Mat Rasat, Dinesh Rajendran, Shakila Srikumar, Intan H. Ishak, Abd Rahman Said, Rajiv Ravi, Mohamad Faiz Mohd Amin

“…Our findings showed that the crude extract of Clitoria ternatea flower bioactive molecules is effective and may be developed as biolarvicide for Aedes mosquito vector control. …”
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Ginger-Derived Exosome-Like Nanoparticles Loaded With Indocyanine Green Enhances Phototherapy Efficacy for Breast Cancer by Guo Z, Li G, Shen L, Pan J, Dou D, Gong Y, Shi W, Sun Y, Zhang Y, Ma K, Cui C, Li W, Liu Q, Zhu X

“…However, it has several disadvantages such as poor stability in aqueous solutions, easy aggregation of molecules, and short plasma half-life. This study aimed to develop an efficient nanoplatform to enhance the effects of photo-mediated therapy.Methods: We developed a novel bio-nanoplatform by integrating edible ginger-derived exosome-like nanoparticles (GDNPs) and the photosensitizer, ICG (GDNPs@ICG). …”
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Fu Tu Sheng Jin Rehabilitation Formula Mitigate Airway Inflammation, Mucus Secretion and Immune Dysfunction Induced by SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein by Wang BH, Yu KY, Zhang XN, Sun XH, Tang LL, Shi XL

“…The D10 group of mice displayed increased levels of IL-4, TNF-α, IL-33 and mucin genes such as MUC1, MUC4, etc, and FTSJRF inhibited the expression of these molecules, mucus secretion and lung damage in SARS-CoV-2 spike protein-induced mouse model. …”
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Progress of research on aviation kerosene preparation using bioethanol by Pan LI, Yu ZHAO, Xingguo WU, Lulu ZHANG, Junhao HU, Wei CHEN, Jing BAI, Chun CHANG, Shuqi FANG

“…The catalyst, with its satisfactory water resistance, can retain its activity and selectivity for high-carbon alcohols even in the presence of water and effectively inhibit the interference of water molecules, thereby increasing the efficiency and stability of the catalytic reaction. …”
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Evaluation of in-vitro and in-silico antidiabetic potential, glucose metabolism, antioxidant, cytotoxicity and phytochemical content of Ipomoea bolusiana Schinz and Ipomoea crassip... by Garland Kgosi More, Nolitha Nkobole, Charmy Twala, Sechaba Machedi, Tebogo Amos Moswetsa, Ramakwala Christinah Chokwe

“…Conclusions: This study presents various important phytoconstituents and broad-spectrum activities, including α-amylase inhibitory activity, reduction of oxidative stress, less toxicity, and increased glucose metabolism of methanol extracts of I. bolusiana and I. crassipes as a promising source for the isolation of molecules responsible for antidiabetes activities. …”
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SERT-Deficient Mice Fed Western Diet Reveal Altered Metabolic and Pro-Inflammatory Responses of the Liver: A Link to Abnormal Behaviors by Raymond Cespuglio, Anna Gorlova, Konstantin Zabegalov, Kirill Chaprov, Evgeniy Svirin, Kseniia Sitdikova, Alisa Burova, Boris Shulgin, Ksenia Lebedeva, Alexei V. Deikin, Sergey Morozov, Tatyana Strekalova

“…The two genotypes displayed distinct gene expression patterns of nitric oxide (NO)-related molecules inducible NO synthase (iNos) and arginase (Arg2), insulin receptor-related signaling factors: cluster of differentiation 36 (Cd36), ecto-nucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase (Enpp), protein tyrosine phosphatase N1 (Ptpn1), cytochrome P450 omega-hydroxylase 4A14 (Cyp4a14), acyl-CoA synthetase 1 (Acsl1) and phosphatase and tensin homolog (Pten). …”
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Annexin A8 deficiency delays atherosclerosis progression by Carmen Gutiérrez‐Muñoz, Rafael Blázquez‐Serra, Irene San Sebastian‐Jaraba, Sandra Sanz‐Andrea, Maria J. Fernández‐Gómez, Gonzalo Nuñez‐Moreno, Pablo Mínguez, Joan Carles Escolá‐Gil, Paula Nogales, Veronique Ollivier, Jose L. Martín‐Ventura, Benoit Ho‐Tin Noe, Ursula Rescher, Nerea Méndez‐Barbero, Luis M. Blanco‐Colio

“…AnxA8 regulates oxLDL‐induced adhesion molecules expression in aortic endothelial cells. Our data strongly suggest that AnxA8 promotes disease progression through regulation of adhesion and influx of immune cells to the intima. …”
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HIF-1α and VEGF Immunophenotypes as Potential Biomarkers in the Prognosis and Evaluation of Treatment Efficacy of Atherosclerosis: A Systematic Review of the Literature by Dimitra P. Vageli, Panagiotis G. Doukas, Dimitrios Georgiou, Michailangelos P. Prokopiou, Nefeli E. Ladaki, Androniki Papadopoulou, Sotirios G. Doukas, Konstantina Zacharouli, Konstantinos P. Makaritsis, Maria Ioannou

“…Increased HIF-1α in vascular smooth muscle cells, macrophages, or endothelial cells, under hypoxia, chronic loss of nitric oxide (NO), or reduced micro ribonucleic acid (miRNA)-17 and miR-20, is associated with the upregulation of pro-inflammatory molecules, such as interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) or tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), increased migration inhibitory factor of macrophages, glycolytic flux, lipid accumulation, necroptosis via miR-383, and adverse effects in atherosclerosis and plaque vulnerability. …”
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The Combined Effect of Garlic (Allium sativum) and Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Extracts to Reduce the Adverse Effects of Aflatoxin B1 in Rats by Hadi Sarir, Saeedeh Zakerian, masood didarkhah

“…Mycotoxins are small molecules that are produced as secondary metabolites by filamentous fungi and yeasts. …”
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Accessible moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea screening tool using multidimensional obesity indicators as compact representations by Xiaoyue Zhu, Chenyang Li, Xiaoting Wang, Zhipeng Yang, Yupu Liu, Lei Zhao, Xiaoman Zhang, Yu Peng, Xinyi Li, Hongliang Yi, Jian Guan, Shankai Yin, Huajun Xu

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