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Mendes DA, Matos BBD, Rubino G, Goncalves EJ, Goncalves C. Autoimmune hepatitis and Influenza A - a possible association. Pediatric Oncall 2024;21. [DOI: 10.7199/ped.oncall.2024.29] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Pasanta D, Puts NA. Functional spectroscopy. Reference Module in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Psychology 2024. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-820480-1.00003-6] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Cruise M. Gastrointestinal Lymphoma. Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology 2024. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-52794-1.00019-5] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Allende DS, Yerian LM, Patil DT. Pathology of Liver, Small Bowel, and Pancreas Transplantation. Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology 2024. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-52794-1.00020-1] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Freitas RM, Felipe SMS, Ribeiro JKC, Araújo VR, Martin CPS, Oliveira MAF, Martins SD, Pontes JPA, Alves JO, Soares PM, Ceccatto VM. Evaluation of miRNAs regulation of BDNF and IGF1 genes in T2DM insulin resistance in experimental models: bioinformatics based approach. BRAZ J BIOL 2024;84:e256691. [DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.256691] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Abstract microRNAs (miRNAs) are recognized as diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) biomarkers useful for disease metabolism comprehension and have great potential as therapeutics targets. BDNF and IGF1 increased expression are highly involved in the benefits of insulin and glucose paths, however, they are down-regulated in insulin resistance conditions, while their expression increase is correlated to the improvement of glucose and insulin metabolism. Studies suggest the microRNA regulation of these genes in several different contexts, providing a novel investigation approach for comprehending T2DM metabolism and revealing potential therapeutic targets. In the present study, we investigate in different animal models (human, rat, and mouse) miRNAs that target BDNF and IGF1 in skeletal muscle tissue with T2DM physiological conditions. Bioinformatics tools and databases were used to miRNA prediction, molecular homology, experimental validation of interactions, expression in the studied physiological condition, and network interaction. The findings showed three miRNAs candidates for IGF1(miR-29a, miR-29b, and miR-29c) and one for BDNF (miR-206). The experimental evaluations and the search for the expression in skeletal muscle from T2DM subjects confirmed the predicted interaction between miRNA-mRNA for miR-29b and miR-206 through human, rat, and mouse models. This interaction was reaffirmed in multiple network analyses. In conclusion, our results show the regulation relationship between miR-29b and miR-206 with the investigated genes, in several tissues, suggesting an inhibition pattern. Nevertheless, these data show a large number of possible interaction physiological processes, for future biotechnological prospects.
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Pai RK. Non-neoplastic Disorders of the Colon. Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology 2024. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-52794-1.00010-9] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Allende DS, Yerian LM. Non-Neoplastic Disorders of the Liver. Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology 2024. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-52794-1.00017-1] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Allende DS, Srivastava A. Molecular Testing of Gastrointestinal Neoplasms. Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology 2024. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-52794-1.00013-4] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Gordon IO. Non-Neoplastic Disorders of the Esophagus. Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology 2024. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-52794-1.00001-8] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Panarelli NC. Infectious Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract. Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology 2024. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-52794-1.00009-2] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Bilal M, Bashir H, Ameen R, Sumrin A, Hussain M, Manzoor S. Anti HCV activity and expression inhibition of HCC markers by protein extract from Iberis gibraltarica. BRAZ J BIOL 2024;84. [DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.252676] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Abstract Hepatitis C virus infection (HCV) is the foremost reason of progressive hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis, with an elevated risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development. Medicinal plants have been used for human health benefits for several years, but their therapeutic potential needs to be explored. The main objective of this study was to figure out the in vitro antiviral and anticancer characteristics of total crude protein of Iberis gibraltarica against HCV and HCC. Total crude protein of Iberis gibraltarica was isolated and quantified. The level of cytotoxicity was measured against the HepG2 cell line and it shows no significant cytotoxicity at the concentration of 504µg/ml. The anti-HCV effect was determined by absolute quantification via real time RT-PCR method and viral titer was reduced up to 66% in a dose dependent manner against the total protein of Iberis gibraltarica. The anticancer potential of Iberis gibraltarica was also examined through mRNA expression studies of AFP and GPC3 genes against the total protein of Iberis gibraltarica-treated HepG2 cells. The results show up to 90% of the down-regulation expression of AFP and GPC3. The obtained results indicate the therapeutic potential of total protein of Iberis gibraltarica against HCV and hepatocellular carcinoma in vitro.
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Papke D, Doyle L. Gastrointestinal Mesenchymal Tumors. Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology 2024. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-52794-1.00007-9] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Awan UA, Khattak AA, Haq M, Saadia Z, Marwat M, Khalid S, Kamran S, Haseeb A, Ahmed B, Irfani MA, Nadeem MF, Javed F. Frequency, distribution and determinants of Helicobacter pylori infection in adults and adolescents with gastric symptoms: cross-sectional epidemiological inquiry in district Haripur, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2024;84. [DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.248913] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Abstract Helicobacter pylori (HP) is a vital element in the etiology of peptic ulcers and gastric cancer. This research aimed to determine the frequency, distribution, and determinants of HP infection in adults and adolescents with gastric symptoms in district Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This cross-sectional study was performed from June 2018 to June 2020 at the Medical Laboratory Technology Department, The University of Haripur, Pakistan. Presence of HP was a research variable, while sex, age groups, education status, overcrowding, dining habits, milk intake, drinking water source and animal contact were grouping variables. Immuno-chromatographic technique (ICT) was used to for serological detection of HP antibodies. All variables were represented by frequency and percentage with 95%CI. Prevalence of HP and its distribution by eight socio-demographic variables was testified by the chi-square goodness-of-fit test while association was testified by chi-square test of association. Out of total 1160 cases, 557 (48%) were positive for HP. Population prevalence was higher in men, in the age group 20-40 years, illiterate, family size ≤ 10 persons, taking restaurant food, using tetra pack, using municipal water, and having animal contact. The observed prevalence of HP was similar to its expected prevalence in the population. The observed distribution of HP in the sample was different from its expected distribution in population by eight socio-demographic variables. Presence of HP was associated with all eight socio-demographic variables besides age groups.
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Khan A, Jahan F, Zahoor M, Ullah R, Albadrani GM, Mohamed HRH, Khisroon M. Association of genetic polymorphism of glutathione S-transferases with colorectal cancer susceptibility in snuff (Naswar) addicts. BRAZ J BIOL 2024;84:e261509. [DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.261509] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Abstract The current study aimed to investigate the relationship between polymorphisms in detoxifying (GSTM1, GSTT1, and GSTP1) genes and their association with colorectal cancer (CRC) in tobacco addicts of Pashtun ethnicity. Polymorphisms in the selected genes were genotyped in a case-control study consisting of 100 histologically confirmed male CRC patients and 100 birth-year and gender-matched healthy controls using the PCR−RFLP method. The GSTM1 null, and GSTT1 null genotypes were significantly contributed to the risk of CRC in the cases (OR= 3.131, 95% CI: 1.451−6.758, P = 0.004, and OR= 3.541, 95% CI: 1.716−7.306, P = 0.001, respectively), whereas the association observed for GSTP1 Val/Val (1.139, 95% CI: 0.356−3.644, P = 0.826) did not show statistical significance. The combined GSTM1 null and GSTT1 null showed a 41-fold increased risk (95% CI: 4.945−351.950, P = 0.001), while, the combined GSTM1 null and GSTP1 Ile/Val or Val/Val variant genotypes exhibited about 3-fold (95% CI: 1.196−7.414, P = 0.019) increased risk to CRC. Similarly, the combined GSTT1 null and GSTP1 Ile/Val or Val/Val variant genotypes showed about a 3-fold (95% CI: 1.285−8.101, P = 0.013) increased risk of CRC. In the combination of three GST genotypes, the GSTM1 null, GSTT1 null, and GSTP1 Ile/Val or Val/Val variant genotypes demonstrated a more than a 22-fold (95% CI: 2.441−212.106, P = 0.006) increased risk of CRC. Our findings suggest that GSTM1 and GSTT1 polymorphism and its combination with GSTP1 may be associated with CRC susceptibility in the Naswar addicted Pashtun population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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Manga M, Muoghalu CC, Acheng PO. Inactivation of faecal pathogens during faecal sludge composting: a systematic review. Environmental Technology Reviews 2023;12:150-174. [DOI: 10.1080/21622515.2023.2182719] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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Alqahtani AS. A Review of the Scope, Future, and Effectiveness of Using Artificial Intelligence in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Call to Action for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Appl Artif Intell 2023;37. [DOI: 10.1080/08839514.2023.2175111] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Abou-raya A, Rizk M, Abdelghani E, Abdelmegid N. Identification of serum micro-RNAs of early knee osteoarthritis in a cohort of Egyptian patients. Alexandria Journal of Medicine 2023;59:1-14. [DOI: 10.1080/20905068.2022.2140987] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Wu X, Yang F, Sun L. Computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging of patients with left ventricular hypertrophy in hypertension: A retrospective study. Clin Exp Hypertens 2023;45:2159426. [PMID: 36594488 DOI: 10.1080/10641963.2022.2159426] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a strong predictor of adverse cardiovascular outcomes including heart failure. This study evaluated characteristics and the influencing factors of computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (CT-MPI) of patients with LVH in hypertension. METHODS A total of 65 patients with stable chest pain and confirmed coronary stenosis <50% by coronary computed tomography angiography (cCTA) from September 2019 to February 2021 were recruited. According to the results of echocardiography, patients were divided into the LVH group (n = 33) and control group (patients without LVH, n = 32). The general data of all study subjects were collected, and the body mass index (BMI) and body surface area (BSA) were calculated. Myocardial blood flow (MBF), myocardial blood volume (MBV), and echocardiographic parameters were recorded. Spearman correlation analyses were conducted to analyze the relationship between MBF, MBV, and echocardiographic parameters. RESULTS The LVH group had significantly higher left ventricular end diastolic distance (LVEDd), septal wall thickness diastole (SWTd), and post wall thickness diastole (PWTd) than the control group, resulting in higher left ventricular mass index (LVMI) (P < .05). The LVH group showed significantly lower MBF than the control group (P < .05), but there was no significant difference in MBV between two groups (P > .05). Spearman correlation analysis demonstrated that MBF was negatively correlated with SWTd and LVMI (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS CT-MPI, as a new noninvasive modality to evaluate myocardial perfusion in hypertensive patients, revealed that MBF is reduced in patients with LVH, while MBV remains unchanged. In hypertensive patients, decreased MBF is significantly correlated with increased LVMI.
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Gravina AG, Pellegrino R, Palladino G, Mazzarella C, Federico P, Arboretto G, D’onofrio R, Olivieri S, Zagaria G, Durante T, Federico A. Targeting the gut-brain axis for therapeutic adherence in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a review on the role of psychotherapy. Brain-Apparatus Communication: A Journal of Bacomics 2023;2. [DOI: 10.1080/27706710.2023.2181101] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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Wang X, Huang Y, Song X, Guo L, Chen G, Yang L, Chen C, Gong X. A Pilot Study of Aptamer-Conjugated Silk Ligament with MSCs Recruitment Ability for ACL Reconstruction. J NAT FIBERS 2023;20. [DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2022.2153194] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Liu J, Hermon T, Gao X, Dixon D, Xiao H. Arsenic and diabetes mellitus: a putative role for the immune system. All Life 2023;16. [DOI: 10.1080/26895293.2023.2167869] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Li C, Fu Y, He Y, Huang N, Yue J, Miao Y, Lv J, Xiao Y, Deng R, Zhang C, Huang M. Knockdown of LINC00511 enhances radiosensitivity of lung adenocarcinoma via regulating miR-497-5p/SMAD3. Cancer Biol Ther 2023;24:2165896. [PMID: 36861928 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2023.2165896] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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As the most common histological subtype of primary lung cancer, lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) causes enormous cancer deaths worldwide. Radiotherapy has been frequently used in LUAD cases, and radiosensitivity is vital for LUAD therapy. This research sought to explore the genetic factors affecting radiosensitivity in LUAD and inner mechanisms. LINC00511, miR-497-5p, and SMAD3 expression in LUAD cells were detected via qRT-PCR and western blot. CCK-8 assays, colony formation, and flow cytometry assays were employed to explore the cell viability, apoptosis, and radiosensitivity in PC-9 and A549 cells. The targeting relationship between LINC00511, miR-497-5p, and SMAD3 was verified by dual luciferase reporter assay. Furthermore, xenograft experiments were performed for the in vivo verification. In conclusion, LINC00511 was overexpressed in LUAD cells, which downregulated downstream miR-497-5p expression and mediately led to SMAD3 activation. LINC00511 downregulation suppressed cell viability while enhanced apoptosis rate in LUAD cells. Also, LINC00511 and SMAD3 were overexpressed, while miR-497-5p was downregulated in LUAD cells exposed to 4Gy irradiation treatment. Moreover, LINC00511 inhibition could block SMAD3 expression and promoted the radiosensitivity both in vitro and in vivo. These findings uncover LINC00511 knockdown promoted miR-497-5p expression and subsequently led to lower SMAD3 level, which enhanced radiosensitivity in LUAD cells. LINC00511/miR-497-5p/SMAD3 axis could be of considerable potential to enhance radiosensitivity in LUAD.
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Liu A, Sun J, Tiwari S, Wong J, Wang H, Tang D, Han Z. Effect of Chinese herbal formulae (BU-SHEN-YI-QI granule) treatment on thrombin expression after ischemia/reperfusion. All Life 2023;16. [DOI: 10.1080/26895293.2023.2173311] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Ejeh S, Uzairu A, Shallangwa GA, Abechi SE, Ibrahim MT. Pharmacoinformatics-based strategy in designing and profiling of some Pyrazole analogues as novel hepatitis C virus inhibitors with pharmacokinetic analysis. Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 2023;10:240-254. [DOI: 10.1080/2314808x.2023.2185994] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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Batra S, Bamrah PK, Choudhary M. Sodium-glucose transporter (SGLT2) inhibition: A potential target for treatment of type-2 Diabetes Mellitus with Natural and Synthetic compounds. Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 2023;10:69-82. [DOI: 10.1080/2314808x.2022.2145734] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Wang Y, Shen R, Liu M, Zhou Q, Zhai Y, Fan L, Lan Y, Zhu X. Metagenomic analysis of Tongxie Yaofang therapy for rat models of ulcerative colitis with liver depression and spleen deficiency syndrome. All Life 2023;16:1-12. [DOI: 10.1080/26895293.2022.2147221] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Basharat Z, Afzaal M, Saeed F, Islam F, Hussain M, Ikram A, Pervaiz MU, Awuchi CG. Nutritional and functional profile of carob bean (Ceratonia siliqua): a comprehensive review. INT J FOOD PROP 2023;26:389-413. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2022.2164590] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Khalid W, Iqra, Afzal F, Rahim MA, Abdul Rehman A, Faiz ul Rasul H, Arshad MS, Ambreen S, Zubair M, Safdar S, Al-farga A, Refai M. Industrial applications of kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica) as a functional ingredient: a review. INT J FOOD PROP 2023;26:489-501. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2023.2168011] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Jaber S, Nemska V, Iliev I, Ivanova E, Foteva T, Georgieva N, Givechev I, Tanev D, Naydenova E, Danalev D. Synthesis, antiproliferative and antimicrobial activities of (KLAKLAK)2-NH2 analogue containing nor-Leu and its conjugates with a second pharmacophore. BIOTECHNOL BIOTEC EQ 2023;37:151-158. [DOI: 10.1080/13102818.2022.2162965] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Camilleri E, Blundell R, Cuschieri A. Deciphering the anti-constipation characteristics of palm dates (Phoenix dactylifera): a review. INT J FOOD PROP 2023;26:65-80. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2022.2153865] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Li H, Liang C, Kuang D, Huang G, Zhang M, Chen P, Zheng Q, Xu W, Ren J, Han X, Duan X. The impact of drug-eluting bead (vs. conventional) transarterial chemoembolization on hepatic fibrosis in treating intermediate or advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. Cancer Biol Ther 2023;24:2166335. [PMID: 36751709 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2023.2166335] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Limited studies have reported the impact of drug-eluting bead transarterial chemoembolization (DEB-TACE) on hepatic fibrosis in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study evaluated multiple hepatic fibrosis indicators, aiming to comprehensively compare the influence of DEB-TACE and conventional transarterial chemoembolization (cTACE) on hepatic fibrosis in treating HCC patients. METHODS Intermediate/advanced HCC patients (N = 121) were divided into the DEB-TACE group (n = 62) and the cTACE group (n = 59) based on their chosen treatment. Serum hyaluronic acid (HA), pro-collagen type-III (PC-III), collagen type-IV (IV-C), and laminin (LN) were detected; aminotransferase to platelet ratio index (APRI) and fibrosis index based on the four factors (FIB-4) were calculated; liver stiffness measurement (LSM) was assessed by real-time shear wave elastography. RESULTS HA, PC-III, IV-C, and LN at 1 month after the second TACE and at 12 months after the first TACE were all decreased in DEB-TACE group compared with cTACE group (all P < .050). Then, APRI, FIB-4, and LSM were further assessed, which also showed a decreasing trend at aforementioned timepoints in DEB-TACE group compared with cTACE group (all P < .050). Additionally, the multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that DEB-TACE (vs. cTACE) was independently associated with reduced occurrence of severe hepatic fibrosis at 12 months (OR = 0.215, 95%CI: 0.058-0.802, P = .022). Concerning the liver function indexes, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and total bilirubin after treatment were not different between the two groups (all P > .050). CONCLUSION DEB-TACE displays attenuated hepatic fibrosis progression and noninferior tolerance compared to cTACE in treating intermediate- or advanced-stage HCC patients.
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Rilwan HB, Adebisi SS, Timbuak JA, Oladele SB, Muhammad A, Makena W, Sadeeq AA. Attenuation of streptozotocin induced high fat diet exacerbated dyslipidemia mediated hepatic and aortic injuries in male pigs by camel milk. Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 2023;10:107-122. [DOI: 10.1080/2314808x.2022.2155902] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Ige AO, Agbo EO, Brown DJ, Mebude OO, Adewoye EO. Effect of sleep deprivation and daylight restriction on the immune response to Escherichia coli-induced septicemia in Wistar rats. Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 2023;10:83-94. [DOI: 10.1080/2314808x.2022.2152204] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Zhang Y, Zhang J, Zhu L, Hao J, He F, Xu T, Wang R, Zhuang W, Wang M. A Narrative Review of Nutritional Therapy for Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients Underwent Surgery. J INVEST SURG 2023;36. [DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2022.2150337] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Howie EK, Lamm C, Shreve MD, Caldwell AR, Ganio MS. Beyond weight: associations between 24-hour movement behaviors, cardiometabolic and cognitive health in adolescents with and without obesity. Child and Adolescent Obesity 2023;6:1-20. [DOI: 10.1080/2574254x.2023.2189875] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Elshafey BG, Elfadadny A, Metwally S, Saleh AG, Ragab RF, Hamada R, Mandour AS, Hendawy AO, Alkazmi L, Ogaly HA, Batiha GE. Association between biochemical parameters and ultrasonographic measurement for the assessment of hepatic lipidosis in dairy cows. ITAL J ANIM SCI 2023;22:136-147. [DOI: 10.1080/1828051x.2023.2170284] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Göncz L. Psychological explanations and possible management of consequences regarding language use and educational practice caused by the decrease of ethnic diversity in heterogeneous settings in Central-Eastern Europe. Cogent Education 2023;10. [DOI: 10.1080/2331186x.2023.2167301] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Riad DM, Mowafy WK, Saleh HH, El Sawy EM, Abou El-khier NT. BK virus in kidney transplant recipients with graft dysfunction. Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 2023;10:195-203. [DOI: 10.1080/2314808x.2023.2171580] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Velev V, Pavlova M, Alexandrova E, Popov М, Lutakov I, Tcherveniakova T, Angelova A, Hristozova E, Kalchev Y, Ivanov I. Study on patients with Clostridioides difficile infection during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria. BIOTECHNOL BIOTEC EQ 2023;37:188-193. [DOI: 10.1080/13102818.2023.2169194] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Li L, Jia Q, Wang X, Wang Y, Wu C, Cong J, Ling J. Chaihu Shugan San promotes gastric motility in rats with functional dyspepsia by regulating Drp-1-mediated ICC mitophagy. Pharm Biol 2023;61:249-58. [PMID: 36655341 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2023.2166966] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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CONTEXT Chaihu Shugan San (CHSGS) was effective in the treatment of functional dyspepsia (FD). OBJECTIVE To investigate the mechanism of CHSGS in FD through dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp-1)-mediated interstitial cells of cajal (ICC) mitophagy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into control, model, mdivi-1, mdivi-1 + CHSGS and CHSGS groups. Tail-clamping stimulation was used to establish the FD model. Mdivi-1 + CHSGS and CHSGS groups were given CHSGS aqueous solution (4.8 g/kg) by gavage twice a day. Mdivi-1 (25 mg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally once every other week for 4 w. Mitochondrial damage was observed by corresponding kits and related protein expressions were assessed by Immunofluorescence and (or) Western Blot. RESULTS Compared with the mean value of the control group, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and citrate synthase (CS) in the model group were decreased by 11% and 35%; malondialdehyde (MDA) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) were increased by 1.2- and 2.8-times; ckit fluorescence and protein expressions were decreased by 85% and 51%, co-localization expression of LC3 and voltage dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1), Drp-1 and translocase of the outer mitochondrial membrane 20 (Tom20) were increased by 10.1- and 5.4-times; protein expressions of Drp-1, Beclin-1, and LC3 were increased by 0.5-, 1.4-, and 2.5-times whereas p62 was decreased by 43%. After mdivi-1 and (or) CHSGS intervention, the above situation has been improved. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION CHSGS could improve mitochondrial damage and promote gastric motility in FD rats by regulating Drp-1-mediated ICC mitophagy.
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Han B, Wang L, Zhang Y, Gu L, Yuan W, Cao W. Baseline anxiety disorders are associated with progression of diabetic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes. Ren Fail 2023;45:2159431. [PMID: 36632821 DOI: 10.1080/0886022X.2022.2159431] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a leading cause of kidney failure worldwide. Anxiety has been associated with disease progression in non-diabetes patients. We aimed to examine the prospective association between anxiety and progression of DKD in type 2 diabetes. METHODS We conducted a prospective cohort study of 2040 participants with type 2 diabetes at the Diabetes Center of Shanghai General Hospital between May 2017 and June 2020. Anxiety disorders at baseline were diagnosed by a structured clinical interview based on the 10th Revision of International Classification of Disease (ICD). Progression of DKD was identified as the transition from one urinary albumin excretion rate (AER) stage to the next or the development of kidney failure during the follow-up period. RESULTS At baseline, 403 (19.8%) had a diagnosis of anxiety disorders, of whom 107 (26.6%) also received a depression diagnosis. During a median follow-up time of 3.2 years, deterioration of the kidney status occurred in 340 (16.7%) individuals. After adjustment for potential confounders including depression or an anxiety × depression interaction term, anxiety disorders were independently related to an increased risk of progression of DKD (HR 1.539, 95% CI 1.130-2.095, p = 0.006; HR 1.536, 95% CI 1.111-2.122, p = 0.009, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Anxiety disorders at baseline, independent of possible confounders, were associated with the progression of DKD in type 2 diabetes. Whether therapeutic interventions for anxiety reduce the risk needs to be investigated.
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Heo JE, Kim DG, Yoo JW, Lee KS. Metabolic syndrome-related factors as possible targets for lower urinary tract symptoms in Korean males. AGING MALE 2023;26:6-12. [PMID: 36633207 DOI: 10.1080/13685538.2023.2166920] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION A positive association between benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)/lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) was reported in several studies, but studies from Asia often showed conflicting results. MATERIALS AND METHODS Medical records were obtained from a health promotion center database between 2021 and 2022. Men without a history of treatment for LUTS were evaluated using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS), transrectal ultrasonography. RESULTS Of 1345 individuals, 603 (44.8%) had MetS. Older age, higher IPSS values, higher prevalence rates of BPH and overactive bladder, higher triiodothyronine, and lower testosterone and sex-hormone binding globulin were observed in individuals with MetS than in individuals without MetS. The severity of LUTS significantly increased in the individuals with MetS (p = .002). In individuals with MetS, age, HbA1c, and cerebrovascular disease (CVD) were associated with IPSS. For OABSS, age, HbA1c, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), coronary artery occlusive disease, and CVD were identified as predictors. CONCLUSIONS We confirmed the positive correlation between MetS and BPH/LUTS in Korean. Factors including TSH and atherosclerosis affected LUTS in individuals with MetS. These findings suggested a potential role of thyroid hormones and atherosclerosis in the etiology and treatment of BPH/LUTS in patients with MetS.
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Yadav B, Soni R, Biswal M, Suri V, Rohilla M. Clinical profile and outcomes of Scrub typhus in pregnant women presenting to a tertiary care hospital of North India. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2023;43:2141617. [PMID: 36428288 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2022.2141617] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Scrub typhus, caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, is a re-emerging endemic zoonosis in the Asia Pacific region. It is a febrile condition ranging in severity from mild to severe, with fatality rates as high as 30%. The present study aims towards analysing the clinical profile and pregnancy outcomes in 27 cases of scrub typhus admitted to a tertiary care centre in North India. The medical records of 27 pregnant women who had scrub typhus were analysed. The IgM ELISA was used to look for IgM antibodies to Orientia tsutsugamushi in the patient's serum sample. An optical density of more than or equal to 0.468 was considered as positive. Majority of the pregnant females delivered healthy and live babies. However, poor foetal outcomes were observed in four (14.8%) cases with intrauterine deaths occurring in two (7.4%) cases and still birth in one (3.7%) case, while one (3.7%) patient had spontaneous abortion. Maternal mortality was reported in one patient (3.7%) due to a delay in diagnosis. In endemic settings, a strong index of suspicion for scrub typhus is necessary in pregnant females presenting with fever. The key to reducing morbidity in both the mother and foetus is early diagnosis and treatment.Impact StatementWhat is already known on this subject? Scrub typhus is a febrile condition ranging in severity from mild to severe, with 30% mortality in untreated patients.What do the results of this study add? Majority of the pregnant females delivered healthy and live babies. However, poor foetal outcomes were observed in four (14.8%) cases with intrauterine deaths occurring in two (7.4%) cases and still birth in one (3.7%) case, while one (3.7%) patient had spontaneous abortion. Maternal mortality was reported in one patient (3.7%) due to a delay in diagnosis.What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? In endemic settings, a strong index of suspicion for scrub typhus is necessary for pregnant females presenting with fever. The key to reducing morbidity in both the mother and foetus is early diagnosis and treatment.
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Yang W, Guo H, Niu J, Liu J, Su R, Bai Y, Zhang S, Liu Q, Sun N. Phloroglucinol inhibits oxytocin-induced contraction in rat gastric circular muscle and uterine smooth muscle. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2023;43:2130208. [PMID: 36227618 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2022.2130208] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Phloroglucinol is commonly used to alleviate dysmenorrhoea and stomach cramps. However, there is little evidence of phloroglucinol in the mechanism of primary dysmenorrhoea (PD) development. In this study, a PD rat model was established. The effects of phloroglucinol on the contraction of rat gastric circular muscle and uterine smooth muscle induced by oxytocin (OT) were investigated. The writhing response, and levels of oestradiol (E2), prostaglandin e2 (PGE2), and prostaglandin f2α (PGF2α) were determined. The protein and mRNA levels of OT receptor (OTR) were detected. OT showed a significant promoting effect on gastric circular muscle and uterine smooth muscle contraction. However, phloroglucinol strongly inhibited the contraction induced by 10-6 mol/L of OT. We also found that phloroglucinol reduced writhing response and attenuated uterine damage. Compared to the blank group, E2 and PGF2α were significantly increased, but PGE2 was significantly decreased in the PD model group. Phloroglucinol was found to reverse the changes of E2, PGF2α and PGE2. Moreover, phloroglucinol reduced the protein and mRNA levels of OTR. In conclusion, phloroglucinol could attenuate PD and inhibit the contraction of rat gastric circular muscle and uterine smooth muscle induced by OT. The mechanism might be related with the regulation of OTR expression.IMPACT STATEMENTWhat is already known on this subject? Phloroglucinol is commonly used to alleviate dysmenorrhoea and stomach cramps. However, there is little evidence of phloroglucinol in the mechanism of primary dysmenorrhoea (PD) development.What do the results of this study add? Phloroglucinol could attenuate PD and inhibit the contraction of rat gastric circular muscle and uterine smooth muscle induced by OT. The underlying mechanisms of phloroglucinol for PD treatment may be associated with OTR.What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? These findings provide novel ideas for the role of phloroglucinol in PD development.
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Yang B, Quan Y, Zhao W, Ji Y, Yang X, Li J, Li Y, Liu X, Wang Y, Li Y. Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of 2-((4-sulfamoylphenyl)amino)-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives as CDK inhibitors. J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem 2023;38:2169282. [PMID: 36656085 DOI: 10.1080/14756366.2023.2169282] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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To explore the potential use of CDK inhibitors in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) therapy, a series of novel 2-((4-sulfamoylphenyl)amino)-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives was designed, synthesised, and investigated for inhibition on both CDK kinase activity and cellular proliferation of pancreatic cancer. Most of new sulphonamide-containing derivatives demonstrated strong inhibitory activity on CDK9 and obvious anti-proliferative activity in cell culture. Moreover, two new compounds suppressed cell proliferation of multiple human pancreatic cancer cell lines. The most potent compound 2g inhibited cancer cell proliferation by blocking Rb phosphorylation and induced apoptosis via downregulation of CDK9 downstream proteins Mcl-1 and c-Myc in MIA PaCa-2 cells. CDK9 knockdown experiment suggests its anti-proliferative activity is mainly mediated by CDK9. Additionally, 2g displayed moderate tumour inhibition effect in AsPC-1 derived xenograft mice model. Altogether, this study provided a new start for further optimisation to develop potential CDK inhibitor candidates for PDAC treatment by alone or combination use.
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Chao-shun W, Xiao-li W. The impacts of SphK1 on inflammatory response and oxidative stress in LPS-induced ALI/ARDS. EUR J INFLAMM 2023;21:1721727X2311583. [DOI: 10.1177/1721727x231158310] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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As severe conditions, acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) threaten human health. Inflammation and oxidative stress play a vital role in the pathogenesis of ALI/ARDS. Sphingosine kinase 1 (SphK1) significantly contributes to mediating inflammatory responses. Nevertheless, the impact of SphK1 on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-triggered ALI/ARDS remains largely undetermined. In our current work, we explored the impact of SphK1 on ALI/ARDS using a mouse model. We studied whether it could reduce LPS-triggered inflammatory response and oxidative stress by suppressing SphK1 in ALI/ARDS. The mice were treated with the inhibitor of SphK1 (N,N-dimethylsphingosine, DMS) before intraperitoneal injection of LPS. Moreover, we assessed the survival rate, and several parameters, such as the lung wet/dry (W/D) ratio, myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and the release of inflammatory cytokines. Western blotting analysis was adopted to evaluate the levels of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/serine/threonine kinase (AKT) pathways. We showed that the inhibitor of SphK1 not only ameliorated LPS-stimulated lung histopathological changes and W/D ratio of lung tissue but also elevated the survival rate, the SOD activity and decreased the MDA content, MPO activity, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-ɑ (TNF-ɑ) production by regulating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in lung tissue. Taken together, SphK1 played an essential role in inflammatory responses and oxidative stress. The underlying mechanism might be linked to the activation and up-regulation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in LPS-triggered ALI/ARDS.
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Ma X, Ma J, Leng T, Yuan Z, Hu T, Liu Q, Shen T. Advances in oxidative stress in pathogenesis of diabetic kidney disease and efficacy of TCM intervention. Ren Fail 2023;45:2146512. [PMID: 36762989 DOI: 10.1080/0886022X.2022.2146512] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a common complication of diabetes and has become the leading cause of end-stage kidney disease. The pathogenesis of DKD is complicated, and oxidative stress is considered as a core of DKD onset. High glucose can lead to increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) via the polyol, PKC, AGE/RAGE and hexosamine pathways, resulting in enhanced oxidative stress response. In this way, pathways such as PI3K/Akt, TGF-β1/p38-MAPK and NF-κB are activated, inducing endothelial cell apoptosis, inflammation, autophagy and fibrosis that cause histologic and functional abnormalities of the kidney and finally result in kidney injury. Presently, the treatment for DKD remains an unresolved issue. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has unique advantages for DKD prevention and treatment attributed to its multi-target, multi-component, and multi-pathway characteristics. Numerous studies have proved that Chinese herbs (e.g., Golden Thread, Kudzuvine Root, Tripterygium glycosides, and Ginseng) and patent medicines (e.g., Shenshuaining Tablet, Compound Rhizoma Coptidis Capsule, and Zishen Tongluo Granule) are effective for DKD treatment. The present review described the role of oxidative stress in DKD pathogenesis and the effect of TCM intervention for DKD prevention and treatment, in an attempt to provide evidence for clinical practice.
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Governa P, Romagnoli G, Albanese P, Rossi F, Manetti F, Biagi M. Effect of in vitro simulated digestion on the anti-Helicobacter Pylori activity of different Propolis extracts. J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem 2023;38:2183810. [PMID: 36916299 DOI: 10.1080/14756366.2023.2183810] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
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Helicobacter pylori (HP) is among the most common pathogens causing infection in humans worldwide. Oxidative stress and gastric inflammation are involved in the progression of HP-related gastric diseases, and they can be targeted by integrating conventional antibiotic treatment with polyphenol-enriched natural products. In this work, we characterised three different propolis extracts and evaluated their stability under in vitro simulated gastric digestion, compared to their main constituents alone. The extract with the highest stability to digestion (namely, the dark propolis extract, DPE) showed a minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) lower than 1 mg/mL on HP strains with different virulence factors. Finally, since urease is one of the virulence factors contributing to the establishment of a microenvironment that promotes HP infection, we evaluated the possible inhibition of this enzyme by using molecular docking simulations and in vitro colorimetric assay, showing that galangin and pinocembrin may be involved in this activity.
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Awad A, Hollis E, Goyanes A, Orlu M, Gaisford S, Basit AW. 3D printed multi-drug-loaded suppositories for acute severe ulcerative colitis. Int J Pharm X 2023;5:100165. [PMID: 36876053 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpx.2023.100165] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC) is a growing health burden that often requires treatment with multiple therapeutic agents. As inflammation is localised in the rectum and colon, local drug delivery using suppositories could improve therapeutic outcomes. Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a novel manufacturing tool that permits the combination of multiple drugs in personalised dosage forms, created based on each patient's disease condition. This study, for the first time, demonstrates the feasibility of producing 3D printed suppositories with two anti-inflammatory agents, budesonide and tofacitinib citrate, for the treatment of ASUC. As both drugs are poorly water-soluble, the suppositories' ability to self-emulsify was exploited to improve their performance. The suppositories were fabricated via semi-solid extrusion (SSE) 3D printing and contained tofacitinib citrate and budesonide in varying doses (10 or 5 mg; 4 or 2 mg, respectively). The suppositories displayed similar dissolution and disintegration behaviours irrespective of their drug content, demonstrating the flexibility of the technology. Overall, this study demonstrates the feasibility of using SSE 3D printing to create multi-drug suppositories for the treatment of ASUC, with the possibility of titrating the drug doses based on the disease progression.
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Aydin N, Gundogdu E. Evaluation of the relationship of the T and M stage with the erector spinae muscle area in male lung cancer patients. AGING MALE 2023;26:2154336. [PMID: 36869781 DOI: 10.1080/13685538.2022.2154336] [Cited by in Crossref: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Sarcopenia is very common due to cachexia and presents with a decrease in skeletal muscle mass. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between the T, M category and the erector spinae muscle area (ESMa). MATERIAL AND METHODS The initial first thorax and high-resolution computed tomography (CT) of patients with lung cancer between 2015 and 2019 were retrospectively screened. After exclusion criterias remaining 226 male patients constituted the study group. ESMa was measured manually in the section taken from the T12 vertebra spinous process level as previously described in the literature and its relationship with the T and M stage were evaluated. RESULTS The mean ages of patients were 70 ± 9.57 years. The T stage was T1 in 34 (15%) patients, T2 in 46 (20.4%), T3 in 59 (26.1%), and T4 in 87 (38.5%). Metastasis was detected in 83 (36.7%) patients. The mean ESMa of the patients was 34.15 ± 7.21 mm2 and did not differ according to the T stage (p = .39). ESMa was lower in the metastatic group (mean 30.42 ± 6.38 mm2) than the non-metastatic group (mean 36.32 ± 6.78 mm2) (p = .0001). CONCLUSIONS ESMa, one of the indicators of sarcopenia, is lower in patients with metastatic lung cancer than in nonmetastatic.
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