Sodium valproate enhances efficacy of NKG2D CAR-T cells against glioblastoma by Junchen Liu, Junchen Liu, Kun Dai, Kun Dai, Muhammad Auwal Saliu, Muhammad Auwal Saliu, Mansur Dabai Salisu, Mansur Dabai Salisu, Jiangyu Gan, Lukman Olalekan Afolabi, Dehong Yan, Guizhong Zhang, Maoxuan Liu, Maoxuan Liu, Xiaochun Wan, Xiaochun Wan

“…Mechanistically, VPA upregulated NKG2D ligands expression via the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Additionally, VPA treatment augmented the antitumor activity of NKG2D CAR-T cells in a glioblastoma xenograft model in vivo. …”
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Integrative single-cell and bulk RNA-seq analyses identify CD4+ T-cell subpopulation infiltration and biomarkers of regulatory T cells involved in mediating the progression of athe... by Yifeng Zhang, Yifeng Zhang, Shuxian Lu, Shuxian Lu, Liang Qiu, Liang Qiu, Manman Qin, Manman Qin, Dan Shan, Lianhua Xie, Yao Yi, Yao Yi, Jun Yu

“…Moreover, we also found that the changes of the function and the number of Tregs could modulate endothelial cell and smooth muscle cell functions to counteract AS through ligand–receptor pairs such as the MIF signaling pathway. Finally, we validated that two of the five transcription factors were also upregulated in mice atherosclerotic plaque through AS model using Ldlr−/− mice. …”
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ZC3H15 suppression ameliorates bone cancer pain through inhibiting neuronal oxidative stress and microglial inflammation by Li-Quan Huang, Ting-Xuan Yan, Bao-Sheng Wang, Hao Li, Nai-Bao Zhou

“…Additionally, microglial activation and inflammatory response in spinal cord tissues of BCP mice were also attenuated by AAV-shZC3H15, which was verified in LPS-treated microglial cells in vitro by blocking the inhibitory protein κBα (IκBα)/nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway. Conclusions: Our results provide evidence that suppressing ZC3H15 can alleviate BCP by restricting neuronal oxidative stress and microglial activation, contributing to the improvement of nociceptive behaviors. …”
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The microenvironment cell index is a novel indicator for the prognosis and therapeutic regimen selection of cancers by Xian-Yan Yang, Nian Chen, Qian Wen, Yu Zhou, Tao Zhang, Ji Zhou, Cheng-Hui Liang, Li-Ping Han, Xiao-Ya Wang, Qing-Mei Kang, Xiao-Xia Zheng, Xue-Jia Zhai, Hong-Ying Jiang, Tian-Hua Shen, Jin-Wei Xiao, Yu-Xin Zou, Yun Deng, Shuang Lin, Jiang-Jie Duan, Jun Wang, Shi-Cang Yu

“…More importantly, inhibition of the insulin signaling pathway activated in the cancer cells of the MCIhigh the TNBC patients significantly prolonged the survival time of tumor-bearing mice. …”
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The analysis of gene co-expression network and immune infiltration revealed biomarkers between triple-negative and non-triple negative breast cancer by Yao Yi, Yao Yi, Yu Zhong, Yu Zhong, Lianhua Xie, Lianhua Xie, Shuxian Lu, Shuxian Lu, Yifeng Zhang, Yifeng Zhang

“…Notably, module 11 showed significant enrichment in the WNT signaling pathway, while module 12 demonstrated enrichment in lipid/fatty acid metabolism pathways. …”
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Dietary Se-enrich Cardamine violifolia supplementation decreases lipid deposition and improves antioxidant status in the liver of aging laying hens by Mengke Yan, Xin Cong, Hui Wang, Kun Qin, Yuhui Tang, Xiao Xu, Dan Wang, Shuiyuan Cheng, Yulan Liu, Huiling Zhu

“…In conclusion, dietary SEC (0.3 mg/kg Se) or SEC (0.3 mg/kg Se) + SEY (0.3 mg/kg Se) improved the antioxidant capacity and the lipid metabolism in the liver of aged laying hens, which might be associated with regulating Nrf2/Keap1 signaling pathway.…”
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Inhibition of platelet activation alleviates diabetes-associated cognitive dysfunction via attenuating blood-brain barrier injury by Fuxing Xu, Juan Hu, Xuying Li, Lan Yang, Shiqiu Jiang, Tao Jiang, Bo Cheng, Hailiang Du, Ruiduo Wang, Yingying Deng, Wei Gao, Yansong Li, Yaomin Zhu

“…Hence, inhibition of platelet activation ameliorates DACD via alleviating BBB injury, which involving the regulation of CD40L-CD40-HIF1α signaling pathway. Our study may demonstrate a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of DACD.…”
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3D bioprinting lobule-like hepatorganoids with induced vascularization for orthotopic implantation by Jianing Yan, Zhichao Ye, Yiwei Lu, Yuyang Yuan, Xiaofeng Wang, Tingting Yan, Jun Yin, Yifan Wang

“…We identified GAS6/AXL and LAMB3/ITGA3 signaling pathway up-regulated in VLH, which was conducive to vascularization and proliferation. …”
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PreS1 deletions in genotype C HBV leads to severe hepatic inflammation and hepatocarcinogenesis via the IRE1-JNK axis by Yu-Min Choi, Junghwa Jang, Dong Hyun Kim, Ziyun Kim, Eunseo Kim, Won Hyeok Choe, Bum-Joon Kim

“…This leads to enhanced HBV replication and production of tumor-promoting inflammatory cytokines and IL6 and COX2 via the IRE1-JNK signaling pathway. Furthermore, in vivo data showed that the activation of IRE1-JNK signaling consequently leads to lipid accumulation and apoptosis within 21Del-HBV-infected hepatocytes, collectively driving severe tumorigenesis in the liver. …”
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Ethyl Lactate Ameliorates Hepatic Steatosis and Acute‐on‐Chronic Liver Injury in Alcohol‐Associated Liver Disease by Inducing Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 by Yang Jiang, Shuang Wei, Shiming Shen, Yuxiao Liu, Weitong Su, Dong Ding, Zengpeng Zheng, Haokai Yu, Tingting Zhang, Qiuli Yang, Jiuxiang Zhao, Yi Shen, Xia Fang, Liangcai Lin, Dongguang Xiao, Aoyuan Cui, Qin Wan, Yadong Zhang, Yu Li, Cuiying Zhang

“…In response to chronic‐plus‐binge ethanol feeding or fasting, ethyl lactate mimics lipogenesis lowering effects by stimulating FGF21 production through the NAD+‐dependent deacetylase sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) signaling pathway. These ethyl lactate‐mediated beneficial effects are abolished by inhibition of SIRT1 through injection of EX527. …”
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Periostin-mediated NOTCH1 activation between tumor cells and HSCs crosstalk promotes liver metastasis of small cell lung cancer by Linlin Lou, Keren Peng, Shumin Ouyang, Wen Ding, Jianshan Mo, Jiayu Yan, Xiaoxiao Gong, Guopin Liu, Jinjian Lu, Peibin Yue, Kai Zhang, Jian Zhang, Yan-dong Wang, Xiao-lei Zhang

“…RNA sequencing analysis was utilized to identify the key signaling pathway regulated by POSTN. Immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence and co-culture system were used to clarify the mechanism of POSTN-NOTCH1 axis in tumor cells-hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) crosstalk. …”
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Transcriptomic and proteomic analysis of the jejunum revealed the effects and mechanism of protocatechuic acid on alleviating Salmonella typhimurium infection in chickens by Sheng Zhang, Qin Wang, Xiangtian Yao, Jingjing Dong, Guanhuo Li, Yingan Zang, Shouqun Jiang, Yibing Wang

“…Results of proteomic showed that protocatechuic acid inhibited the positive regulation of dendritic cell cytokine production and I-κB kinase/NF-κB signaling, as well as cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction and MAPK signaling pathways, and activated the mTOR signaling pathways. …”
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An integrative analysis reveals cancer risk associated with artificial sweeteners by Jumin Xie, Ying Zhu, Zixuan Yang, Zhang Yu, Mingzhi Yang, Qingzhi Wang

“…KEGG enrichment analysis of these core targets revealed associations with several cancer types and the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway. Molecular docking and dynamics simulations confirmed interactions between AS and these core targets. …”
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CD38 deficiency leads to a defective short-lived transcriptomic response to chronic graft-versus-host disease induction, involving purinergic signaling-related genes and distinct t... by Mercedes Zubiaur, Laura C. Terrón-Camero, Fernando Gordillo-González, Eduardo Andrés-León, Alicia Barroso-del Jesús, Luz María Canet-Antequera, María M. Pérez Sánchez-Cañete, África Martínez-Blanco, Marilú Domínguez-Pantoja, María Botia-Sánchez, Sonia Pérez-Cabrera, Nerea Bello-Iglesias, Antonio Alcina, Ana-Clara Abadía-Molina, Fuencisla Matesanz, Esther Zumaquero, Ramón Merino, Jaime Sancho

“…These analyses revealed a sustained upregulation of a transcriptional profile of purinergic receptors and ectonucleotidases in cGVHD WT PECs, which displayed a coordinated expression with several type I interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) and with key molecules involved in the cyclic GMP-AMP synthase-stimulator of interferon genes (cGAS-STING) signaling pathway, two hallmarks in the lupus pathology. …”
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Eupalinolide B inhibits periodontitis development by targeting ubiquitin conjugating enzyme UBE2D3 by Wenhua Kuang, Ruishen Zhuge, Ping Song, Letai Yi, Shujie Zhang, Ying Zhang, Yin Kwan Wong, Ruixing Chen, Junzhe Zhang, Yuanbo Wang, Dandan Liu, Zipeng Gong, Peili Wang, Xiangying Ouyang, Jigang Wang

“…Taken together, EB ameliorates periodontitis by targeting UBE2D3 to suppress the ubiquitination degradation of IκBα, leading to inactivation of nuclear transcription factor‐κB signaling pathway. And this was confirmed by siRNA‐mediated gene knockdown in inflammatory macrophages. …”
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MiR-216a-3p inhibits the cytotoxicity of primary natural killer cells by Rowan Abdelbary, Rowan Abdelbary, Manon Ragheb, Manon Ragheb, Shereen A. El Sobky, Nagwa El-Badri, Nourhan Aboud, Ahmed Tawheed, Asmaa Gomaa, Mona Zidan, Ramy K. Aziz, Abd Elrahman Abouzid, Radwa Ayman Salah, Mohamed El-Kassas, Imam Waked, Ahmed Moustafa, Ahmed Moustafa, Injie Omar Fawzy, Nada El-Ekiaby, Ahmed Ihab Abdelaziz

“…Our in silico analysis revealed that the predicted downstream targets of miR-216a-3p are enriched in the FOXO-signaling pathway. Among those targets is FOXO-1, which has been reported to play a role in NK cell maturation. …”
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Gut bacteria Prevotellaceae related lithocholic acid metabolism promotes colonic inflammation by Liping Chen, Zhenghao Ye, Junhua Li, Lijia Wang, Yu Chen, Meiping Yu, Jian Han, Jiangeng Huang, Dongyan Li, Yongling Lv, Kai Xiong, De’an Tian, Jiazhi Liao, Ursula Seidler, Fang Xiao

“…Histological analysis, quantitative PCR (qPCR) and Western Blotting were conducted on colonic samples from DSS-induced colitis mice to assess colonic inflammation, mucosal barrier integrity, and associated signaling pathways. The multivariate analysis of bile acids was conducted using Soft Independent Modelling of Class Analogy (SIMCA, Umetrics, Sweden). …”
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Brucea javanica oil inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion of oral squamous carcinoma by regulated the MTFR2 pathway by Yihan Lai, Yihan Lai, Mingkang Li, Mingkang Li, Juan Zhan, Juan Zhan, Lin Jiang, Lin Jiang, Yuan Wu, Zhiyi Fang, Jianhan Zhou, Jianhan Zhou, Yujie Ma, Yisen Shao, Yisen Shao, Wei Wang, Wei Wang

“…At the same time, the expression of oxidative phosphorylation markers increased, the expression of glycolytic markers decreased, and glycolysis-mediated decomposition of reactive oxygen species decreased, and H2O2 and oxygen levels decreased.In addition, when MTFR2 expression increased or decreased, SOD2/H2O2 expression also increased or decreased.DiscussionIn this study, we concluded through in vitro and in vivo experiments that BJO may affect the SOD2/H2O2 signaling pathway by down-regulating MTFR2-mediated aerobic glycolysis, thereby inhibiting cell proliferation, Migration, and Invasion. …”
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Mesenchymal stem cells from perinatal tissues promote diabetic wound healing via PI3K/AKT activation by Jiawei Huang, Qingwen Deng, Lai Ling Tsang, Guozhu Chang, Jinghui Guo, Ye Chun Ruan, Chi Chiu Wang, Gang Li, Hon Fai Chan, Xiaohu Zhang, Xiaohua Jiang

“…Mass spectrometry revealed a conserved set of proteins including THBS1 (thrombospondin 1), SERPINE1 (serpin family E member 1), ANXA1 (annexin A1), LOX (lysyl oxidase), and ITGB1 (integrin beta-1) which are involved in extracellular matrix (ECM) organization and wound healing, with the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway playing a central role. The PEGDA/SA/Col-I hydrogel demonstrated a unique balance of mechanical and biological properties and an optimal environment for MSC viability and function. …”
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Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells derived cytokines associated with AKT/IAPs signaling ameliorate Alzheimer’s disease development by Yalan Lu, Yanfeng Xu, Li Zhou, Siyuan Wang, Yunlin Han, Kewei Wang, Chuan Qin

“…Results Our results demonstrated that BMMSCs significantly improved cognitive function, reduced beta-amyloid plaque deposition, and decreased apoptotic neurons through the activation of the AKT signaling pathway. Using a cytokine antibody array, we identified three highly expressed AKT pathway regulated neuroprotective factors in BMMSCs: IGF1, VEGF, and Periostin2. …”
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