Anti-fatigue activity and mechanism of crocetin loaded nanoliposome in acute exercise-treated mice by Jian Nan, Jinglei Li, Haishan Wu, Haoran Cheng, HyunJin Park, Qingsheng Zhao, Liu Yang

“…CLN activates the adenosine monophosphate-activated kinase (AMPK)/peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1α (PGC-1α) signaling pathway of fatigue mice, increases the mRNA expression of ATP synthase. …”
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circ_0001588 Induces the Malignant Progression of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Modulating miR-874/CDK4 Signaling by Xiaoyun Bin, Yichen Chen, Jiasheng Ma, Renchao Tang, Zhenrong Zhao, Kangxuan Wang, Jianchu Wang

“…In summary, our results indicate that circ_0001588 acts as a ceRNA and promotes HCC progression by targeting the miR-874/CDK4 signaling pathway. Hence, we propose that circ_0001588 may be a promising target for HCC treatment.…”
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Bifidobacterium breve BB05 alleviates depressive symptoms in mice via the AKT/mTOR pathway by Yanni Pan, Qingling Huang, Yuan Liang, Yuwuqi Xie, Fang Tan, Xingyao Long

“…Mechanistic analysis revealed that BB05 exerts antidepressant effects by activating the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway in the prefrontal cortex, promoting neuroprotection, neurogenesis, and synaptic plasticity.DiscussionThese findings suggest that BB05, particularly at higher doses, effectively alleviates CUMS-induced depressive behaviors and improves physiological outcomes, supporting the use of probiotics as a potential treatment for depression by targeting the AKT/mTOR pathway.…”
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Unraveling the function of TSC1-TSC2 complex: implications for stem cell fate by Shuang Wang, Ruishuang Ma, Chong Gao, Yu-Nong Tian, Rong-Gui Hu, Han Zhang, Lan Li, Yue Li

“…Results The TSC1-TSC2 complex plays a crucial role in various stem cells, such as neural, germline, nephron progenitor, intestinal, hematopoietic, and mesenchymal stem/stromal cells, primarily through the mTOR signaling pathway. Conclusions This review aims shed light on the role of the TSC1-TSC2 complex in stem cell fate, its impact on health and disease, and potential new treatments for tuberous sclerosis complex. …”
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Comprehensive Bioinformatics Method to Explore Immune-Related Genes in the Pathogenesis of Myocardial Infarction by Xin Zhang, Yiren Yao, Ying Ding, Wenting Yan, Yang Gu, Xiwen Zhang, Xiaojin Xu

“…Enrichment analyses highlighted their involvement in the response to lipopolysaccharide and the IL-17 signaling pathway. From the PPI network of these genes, four core genes were initially recognized, and WGCNA further identified 13 genes. …”
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Suppressive Effects of GSS on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Endothelial Cell Injury and ALI via TNF-α and IL-6 by Lei Yi, Zengding Zhou, Yijuan Zheng, Mengling Chang, Xiaoqin Huang, Feng Guo, Quanming Zhao, Jingning Huan

“…Importantly, we also found that GSS blocked LPS-induced TNF-α and IL-6 expression in ECs via the Myd88/NF-κB signaling pathway. Taken together, our results demonstrated that GSS might be a promising candidate for sepsis-induced ALI via its regulating effects on inflammatory response in lung ECs.…”
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Iron Overload Impairs Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stromal Cells from Higher-Risk MDS Patients by Regulating the ROS-Related Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway by Lei Huang, Zhaoyun Liu, Hui Liu, Kai Ding, Fu Mi, Chenhuan Xiang, Guanrou Wang, Yixuan Guo, Rong Fu

“…In conclusion, IO affects gene stability in higher-risk MDS patients and impairs MSCs by inducing ROS-related apoptosis and activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, which could be partially reversed by an antioxidant or an iron chelator.…”
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Fluorofenidone alleviates cigarette smoke exposure-induced chronic lung injury by targeting ferroptosis by Yuan Wu, Binbin Li, Yixuan Xuan, Yu Jiang, Jinping Chen, Hong Liao, Jihua Feng, Jianfeng Zhang

“…Furthermore, AKF suppressed the inflammatory response and ferroptosis in CSE-treated BEAS-2B cells via NF-κB signaling pathway. AKF can function as a novel ferroptosis inhibitor by inhibiting NF-κB to inhibit airway inflammation and fibrosis, providing a scientific basis for the use of AKF to prevent the progression of COPD and pulmonary fibrosis.…”
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Resveratrol-driven macrophage polarization: unveiling mechanisms and therapeutic potential by Panting Wang, Panting Wang, Zixi Li, Yixuan Song, Bowei Zhang, Chaofeng Fan, Chaofeng Fan

“…Conversely, it can promote M2 polarization or suppress M1 polarization by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway or activating the PI3K/Akt and AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) pathways, thus alleviating inflammatory responses. …”
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Preventive effect of kiwi berry (Actinidia arguta) on loperamide-induced constipation by Jiyue Zhang, Bin Li, Ningxuan Gao, Haikun Li, Xingyue Cui, Hanqian Jiang, Siyi Tang, Chenyu Jin, Jinlong Tian

“…By inf luencing the gut microbiota and VIP-cAMP-PKA-AQP3 signaling pathway, kiwi berries prevent constipation.…”
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Dipeptidyl-Peptidase 4 Inhibitor Sitagliptin Ameliorates Hepatic Insulin Resistance by Modulating Inflammation and Autophagy in ob/ob Mice by Wenbin Zheng, Jing Zhou, Shasha Song, Wen Kong, Wenfang Xia, Lulu Chen, Tianshu Zeng

“…This study indicates that sitagliptin significantly ameliorates the development of hepatic steatosis and insulin resistance in ob/ob mice by inhibiting inflammatory responses and activating autophagy via AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway.…”
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Delving into female breast cancer: Distinct disease-specific survival outcomes between invasive lobular and ductal carcinomas revealed by propensity score matching. by Wu Zhang, Yuquan Huang, Ye Zhou, Jiaojiao Xue, Shan Gao, Lin Kang, Jian Shi, Tao Zhou, Yalong Duan, Sihan Guo, Qingxia Li

“…However, further research is needed to investigate the biological mechanisms, gene expression, and signaling pathway disparities between IDC and ILC, aiming to provide more targeted guidance for clinical decision-making.…”
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Moringa oleifera Flower Extract Suppresses the Activation of Inflammatory Mediators in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Macrophages via NF-κB Pathway by Woan Sean Tan, Palanisamy Arulselvan, Govindarajan Karthivashan, Sharida Fakurazi

“…These results suggest that 80% hydroethanolic extract of M. oleifera flower has anti-inflammatory action related to its inhibition of NO, PGE2, proinflammatory cytokines, and inflammatory mediator’s production in LPS-stimulated macrophages through preventing degradation of IκB-α in NF-κB signaling pathway.…”
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Untargeted metabolomic and proteomic analysis implicates SIRT2 as a novel therapeutic target for diabetic nephropathy by Ruijing Zhang, Runze Chang, Heng Wang, Jinshan Chen, Chuanlong Lu, Keyi Fan, Yuhang Zhang, Lizheng Li, Sheng Yan, Honglin Dong

“…VEGFA plays a vital role in these two signaling pathways. The ability of SIRT2 to regulate VEGFA expression has been demonstrated. …”
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Dietary L-proline supplementation ameliorates autism-like behaviors and modulates gut microbiota in the valproic acid-induced mouse model of autism spectrum disorder by Jingjing Fang, Ruixuan Geng, Seong-Gook Kang, Kunlun Huang, Tao Tong

“…RNA sequencing demonstrated that Pro can also alter the PFC transcriptomic profile distinguished by the regulation of genes involved in Parkinson disease, neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction, oxidative phosphorylation, and mitogen activated protein kinase signaling pathway. Overall, dietary Pro supplementation may be a promising intervention strategy for ASD.…”
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Galectin-1 as an Emerging Mediator of Cardiovascular Inflammation: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities by Ignacio M. Seropian, Germán E. González, Sebastián M. Maller, Daniel H. Berrocal, Antonio Abbate, Gabriel A. Rabinovich

“…In addition, this lectin promotes angiogenesis by co-opting the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) 2 signaling pathway. Since a coordinated network of immunomodulatory and proangiogenic mediators controls cardiac homeostasis, this lectin has been proposed to play a key hierarchical role in cardiac pathophysiology via glycan-dependent regulation of inflammatory responses. …”
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Neuronal subset-specific Pten-deficient mice do not exhibit deficits in sensorimotor gating processes [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Matthew S. Binder, Joaquin N. Lugo, Suzanne O. Nolan

“…NS-Pten KO mice exhibit hyperactivity of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway which is implicated in the onset of autistic deficits. …”
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Carrageenan-Induced Colonic Inflammation Is Reduced in Bcl10 Null Mice and Increased in IL-10-Deficient Mice by Sumit Bhattacharyya, Liquan Xue, Suzanne Devkota, Eugene Chang, Stephan Morris, Joanne K. Tobacman

“…B-cell leukemia/lymphoma 10 (Bcl10) is a mediator of inflammatory signals from Toll-like receptor (TLR) 4 in myeloid and epithelial cells. Since the TLR4 signaling pathway is activated in diabetes and by carrageenan, we addressed systemic and intestinal inflammatory responses following carrageenan exposure in Bcl10 wild type, heterozygous, and null mice. …”
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Blockade of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 1 Prevents Inflammation and Vascular Leakage in Diabetic Retinopathy by Jianbo He, Hong Wang, Ying Liu, Wen Li, Dorothy Kim, Hu Huang

“…These results suggest that VEGFR1 mediates complications of DR and targeting this signaling pathway represents a potential therapeutic strategy for the prevention and treatment of DR.…”
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Exploring the mechanism of berberine treatment for atherosclerosis combined with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease based on bioinformatic and experimental study. by Shushu Wang, Kachun Lu, Liwen Lin, Gaijie Li, Yuxin Han, Zhichao Lin, Qingmin Chu, Kunsheng Wu, Peijian Liu, Guiting Zhou, Rui Peng, Chuanjin Luo

“…Function analysis revealed that the implicated genes were significantly involved in pathways like cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, chemokine signaling, and IL-17 signaling pathway, suggesting their role in inflammation and immune responses. …”
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