Oncostatin M and TLR-4 Ligand Synergize to Induce MCP-1, IL-6, and VEGF in Human Aortic Adventitial Fibroblasts and Smooth Muscle Cells by David Schnittker, Karen Kwofie, Ali Ashkar, Bernardo Trigatti, Carl D. Richards

“…When combined, LPS and OSM synergized to increase MCP-1, IL-6, VEGF protein, and mRNA expression as assessed by qRT-PCR, in both HAoAFs and HAoSMCs, while LPS-induced IL-8 levels were reduced. …”
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CircSPG21 ameliorates oxidative stress-induced senescence in nucleus pulposus-derived mesenchymal stem cells and mitigates intervertebral disc degeneration through the miR-217/SIRT... by Yongbo Zhang, Sheng Yang, Xuan You, Zhengguang Li, Liuyang chen, Rui Dai, Hua Sun, Liang Zhang

“…Interactions among circSPG21, miR-217, and the NAD-dependent protein deacetylase sirtuin-1 (SIRT1) were validated through dual-luciferase assays, RNA fluorescence in situ hybridization and RNA immune precipitation. β-Gal staining, EdU staining, Western blotting, JC-1 assays, cell cycle analysis, and quantitative reverse transcription PCR (RT‒qPCR) were used to examine the functions of these molecules in TBHP-induced senescent NPMSCs. …”
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The Iron-Klotho-VDR Axis Is a Major Determinant of Proximal Convoluted Tubule Injury in Haptoglobin 2-2 Genotype Diabetic Nephropathy Patients and Mice by Inbal Dahan, Nadia Thawho, Evgeny Farber, Nakhoul Nakhoul, Rabea Asleh, Andrew P. Levy, Yan Chun Li, Ofer Ben-Izhak, Farid Nakhoul

“…In the kidney, 1,25(OH)2D3 suppresses the inflammatory response to renal tubular injury and requires normal renal expression of the α-klotho protein. In this study, we set out to test the hypothesis that the increased renal iron deposits in the PCT of Hp 2-2 DN affect the α-klotho-vitamin D receptor (VDR) axis and thereby exacerbates the PCT injury generated by the iron deposits. …”
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Bee Venom—A Potential Complementary Medicine Candidate for SARS-CoV-2 Infections by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Simon Peter, Musinguzi

“…Melittin is associated with the underexpression of proinflammatory cytokines, including nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kB), extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERK1/2), and protein kinase Akt. BV therapy also involves group III secretory phospholipase A2 in the management of respiratory and neurological diseases. …”
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DCAF13-mediated K63-linked ubiquitination of RNA polymerase I promotes uncontrolled proliferation in Breast Cancer by Zhi-Zhi Yang, Bing Yang, Haiyan Yan, Xingyu Ma, Bin Tian, Bingqi Zheng, Yong-Xian Chen, Yi-Ming Dong, Jinsi Deng, Ziling Zhan, Yanmei Shi, Jing Yuan Zhang, Daning Lu, Jie-Hua He, Yin Zhang, KaiShun Hu, Shuang Zhu, Keda Zhou, Yu-Chan Zhang, Yiqing Zheng, Dong Yin, Jian-You Liao

“…Abstract Hyperactivation of ribosome biogenesis (RiBi) drives cancer progression, yet the role of RiBi-associated proteins (RiBPs) in breast cancer (BC) is underexplored. …”
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Evaluation of the Chemical Properties and Absorption Capacity of Different Manganese Sources using Everted Gut Sacs Technique and Their Effects on the Performance and Immune Respon... by Farogh Kargar, Hasan Kermanshahi, Ali Javadmanesh, Reza Majidzadeh Heravi

“…It is involved in carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism, as well as in vital biochemical reactions (Hassan et al., 2020). …”
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RETRACTED: A Synthetic Peptide Designed to Neutralize Lipopolysaccharides Attenuates Metaflammation and Diet-Induced Metabolic Derangements in Mice by Shireen Mohammad, Sura Al Zoubi, Sura Al Zoubi, Debora Collotta, Nadine Krieg, Nadine Krieg, Bianka Wissuwa, Bianka Wissuwa, Gustavo Ferreira Alves, Gareth S. D. Purvis, Gareth S. D. Purvis, Giuseppe Danilo Norata, Giuseppe Danilo Norata, Giuseppe Danilo Norata, Andrea Baragetti, Andrea Baragetti, Alberico Luigi Catapano, Alberico Luigi Catapano, Alberico Luigi Catapano, Egle Solito, Egle Solito, Elisabeth Zechendorf, Tobias Schürholz, Wilmar Correa-Vargas, Klaus Brandenburg, Sina M. Coldewey, Sina M. Coldewey, Massimo Collino, Muhammad M. Yaqoob, Lukas Martin, Lukas Martin, Christoph Thiemermann

“…The liver steatosis caused by feeding mice a HFD resulted in the activation of nuclear factor kappa light chain enhancer of activated B cells (NF-ĸB) (phosphorylation of inhibitor of kappa beta kinase (IKK)α/β, IκBα, translocation of p65 to the nucleus), expression of NF-ĸB-dependent protein inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and activation of the NOD-, LRR- and pyrin domain-containing protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome, all of which were reduced by Peptide 19-2.5. …”
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Application of molecular approach in combination with providing treatment and control measures for combating Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina infections in small scale livestock... by Nutsuda Klinkaew, Pairpailin Jhaiaun, Giang Thi Nguyen, Ruttayaporn Ngasaman, Domechai Keawnoi, Niorn Rattanapob, Pipat Arunvipas, Meyanee Kanjanaphan, Nuttapon Manojai, Suwitcha Panchakhan, Julaluk Jaiboon, Piyavadee Numnual, Prattana Tong-in, Thongphanchang Khanthong, Paween Srirarai, Chutima Chantarakot, Pattarakitti Noenchat, Jaroonwit Napornram, Somtat Yangsuk, Tanakrit Cham-iam, Phuncharat Nilsuwan, Supicha Jindarut, Kanokrat Boonyok, Nipa Thammasonthijarern, Wissanuwat Chimnoi, Tawin Inpankaew, Burin Nimsuphan, Jumnongjit Phasuk, Ketsarin Kamyingkird

“…Nested PCR targeting B. bovis spherical binding protein 4 (SBP4) and B. bigemina rhoptries associating protein 1a (Rap1a) genes were performed and direct sequencing and phylogenetic analysis were conducted. …”
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Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network of Growth Differentiation-Related lncRNAs and mRNAs in Plectropomus leopardus by Jin GAO, Jinye LIU, Fuxiao CHEN, Yongbo WANG, Shuyuan FU

“…At131 (Atp13a1) plays a crucial role in stabilizing the MAVS virus protein in mice. At131 knockout in mice resulted in issues such as growth retardation and embryonic lethality. …”
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Endo 180 participates in collagen remodeling of the periodontal ligament during orthodontic tooth movement by Liyuan Chen, Danqing He, Zixin Li, Shengjie Cui, Min Yu, Zimo Zhao, Yuetong Chen, Jiayi Song, Nan Jiang, Huajie Yu, Yan Liu

“…Endo180, an urokinase plasminogen activator receptor-associated protein, is a transmembrane receptor regulated collagen remodeling. …”
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A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of the BTK inhibitor zanubrutinib in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 respiratory distress: immune biomarker and clinical findings by Steven P. Treon, Camille N. Kotton, David J. Park, Giorgia Moranzoni, Camilla K. Lemvigh, Joseph C. Gathe, Tilly A. Varughese, Christopher F. Barnett, Johnny M. Belenchia, Nina M. Clark, Charles M. Farber, Muhammad Bilal Abid, Gulrayz Ahmed, Christopher J. Patterson, Maria L. Guerrera, Jacob D. Soumerai, Vipheaviny A. Chea, Isabel P. Carulli, Jackson Southard, Shuqiang Li, Catherine J. Wu, Kenneth J. Livak, Eric Holmgren, Pil Kim, Carrie Shi, Holly Lin, Vanitha Ramakrishnan, Ying Ou, Scott Olszewski, Lars Rønn Olsen, Derin B. Keskin, Derin B. Keskin, Zachary R. Hunter, Christopher Tankersley, Todd Zimmerman, Binod Dhakal

“…Lower levels of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, interleukin (IL)-10, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, IL-4, and IL-13 were observed in zanubrutinib-treated patients. …”
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Evaluation of Head and Neck Lymphadenopathies in Childhood by Elif Sinem Yazıcı, Arzu Okur, Özge Vural, Faruk Güçlü Pınarlı, Ceyda Karadeniz

“…Lymph node diameter over 3 cm, accompanying fever and weight loss, supraclavicular region involvement, fixed, firm, and rubbery lymph nodes, leukocytosis, elevation of C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and uric acid levels, accompanying hepatomegaly, weakness, itching, and hearing loss were significant malignancies. …”
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Isolation and Identification of Functional Bacillus Strain from Cupei of Sichuan Bran Vinegar and Evaluation of Its Fermentation Characteristics by Yuwei WU, Yu TIE, Zhixing TANG, Haiyan ZHU, Yuwei LI, Wenyou ZHU, Xinhui WANG, Liguo YIN

“…Some of the Bacillus strains had a strong ability to hydrolyze protein (proteolytic ring of B. velezensis BA-9: 3.7±0.3) and starch (starch hydrolysis ring of P. cookie BA-6: 3.8±0.5). …”
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<i>shp-2</i> gene knockout upregulates CAR-driven cytotoxicity of YT NK cells by V. G. Subrakova, S. V. Kulemzin, T. N. Belovezhets, A. N. Chikaev, N. A. Chikaev, O. A. Koval, A. A. Gorchakov, A. V. Taranin

“…We demonstrate that the combination of shp-2 gene knockout and CAR expression increases the cytotoxicity of effector NK-like YT cells against human prostate cancer cell line Du-145 with ectopic expression of PSMA protein, which is specifically targeted by the CAR.…”
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miR-24-3p/FGFR3 Signaling as a Novel Axis Is Involved in Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition and Regulates Lung Adenocarcinoma Progression by Pengyu Jing, Nan Zhao, Nianlin Xie, Mingxiang Ye, Yong Zhang, Zhipei Zhang, Mengyang Li, Xiaofeng Lai, Jian Zhang, Zhongping Gu

“…Owing to the direct regulation towards FGFR3, miR-24-3p could interfere with the potential of proliferation, migration, and invasion in lung adenocarcinoma, following variations of EMT-related protein expression. As a significant marker of EMT, E-cadherin was negatively correlated with FGFR3, of which ectopic overexpression could neutralize the antitumour effects of miR-24-3p and reverse its regulatory effects on EMT markers. …”
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The storage quality and transcriptome analysis of fresh-cut taro by L-ascorbic acid combined with ultrasonic treatment by Lin Chen, Bingzhi Chen, Lulu Chu, Lili Chen, Luyu Xie, Youjin Deng, Yuji Jiang

“…Notably, both groups exhibited significant enrichment in processes related to photosynthesis, protein processing in the endoplasmic reticulum, and isoflavone biosynthesis. …”
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Total synthesis and target identification of marine cyclopiane diterpenes by Tian Li, Shan Jiang, Yuanhao Dai, Xia Wu, Huihui Guo, Liang Shi, Xueli Sang, Li Ren, Jie Wang, Lili Shi, Wenming Zhou, Houhua Li, Hong-Dong Hao

“…Herein, we report our synthetic and chemical proteomics studies of cyclopiane diterpenes which culminate in the asymmetric total synthesis of conidiogenones C, K and 12β-hydroxy conidiogenone C, and identification of Immunity-related GTPase family M protein 1 (IRGM1) as a cellular target. Our asymmetric synthesis commences from Wieland-Miescher ketone and features a sequential intramolecular Pauson-Khand reaction and gold-catalyzed Nazarov cyclization to rapidly construct the 6-5-5-5 tetracyclic skeleton. …”
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Effects of Compressive and Tensile Strain on Macrophages during Simulated Orthodontic Tooth Movement by Agnes Schröder, Paul Käppler, Ute Nazet, Jonathan Jantsch, Peter Proff, Fabian Cieplik, James Deschner, Christian Kirschneck

“…We determined cell number, cytotoxicity, and gene/protein expression of Vegf-a/VEGF-A (macrophage-mediated angiogenesis), Mmp-8/9 (extracellular matrix reorganization), and Cox-2/PG-E2, Il-6/IL-6, and Tnf-α/TNF-α (proinflammatory mediators) by RT-qPCR and ELISA. …”
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Lactobacillus acidophilus alleviate Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium-induced murine inflammatory/oxidative responses via the p62-Keap1-Nrf2 signaling pathway and cecal micro... by Haihua Li, Xinyi Ma, Zhiyuan Shang, Xuejiao Liu, Jiayun Qiao

“…We found that the early intervention of LA alleviated the pathological injury and reversed the down-regulation of the duodenal and hepatic tight junction protein mRNA levels caused by S. Typhimurium infection. …”
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Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (AhR) Modulates Cockroach Allergen-Induced Immune Responses through Active TGFβ1 Release by Yufeng Zhou, Sarah Mirza, Ting Xu, Priya Tripathi, Beverly Plunkett, Allen Myers, Peisong Gao

“…The role of latent TGFβ1 binding protein-1 (LTBP1) in mediating TCDD induced active TGFβ1 release was also examined. …”
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