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International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Volume 23, Issue 7

April-1 2022 - 656 articles

Cover Story: Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) is a progressive inflammatory disorder characterized by valvular interstitial cell (VIC) osteodifferentiation, leading to valve leaflet calcification and impairment movement. Runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2), the master transcription factor involved in VIC osteodifferentiation, modulates the expression of other osteogenic molecules. We designed and obtained vascular cell adhesion molecule (VCAM)-1 targeted lipopolyplexes suitable for systemic administration and targeted delivery of shRNA-Runx2 to osteoblast-differentiated VIC. Our results identify these nanocarriers as a new directed vehicle that could be instrumental in developing novel strategies for blocking the progression of CAVD using a targeted nanomedicine approach. View this paper
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Articles (656)

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,005 Views
12 Pages

Released ATP Mediates Spermatozoa Chemotaxis Promoted by Uterus-Derived Factor (UDF) in Ascaris suum

  • Qiushi Wang,
  • Ruijun He,
  • Qi Zhang,
  • Jin Shan,
  • Yanmei Zhao and
  • Xia Wang

Fertilization requires sperm migration toward oocytes and subsequent fusion. Sperm chemotaxis, a process in which motile sperm are attracted by factors released from oocytes or associated structures, plays a key role in sperm migration to oocytes. He...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
3,134 Views
18 Pages

Circ003429 Regulates Unsaturated Fatty Acid Synthesis in the Dairy Goat Mammary Gland by Interacting with miR-199a-3p, Targeting the YAP1 Gene

  • Peixin Jiao,
  • Meimei Zhang,
  • Ziwei Wang,
  • Gege Liang,
  • Xiaolai Xie,
  • Yonggen Zhang,
  • Zhi Chen,
  • Qianming Jiang and
  • Juan J. Loor

Fatty acid composition is a key factor affecting the flavor and quality of goat milk. CircRNAs are now recognized as important regulators of transcription, and they play an important role in the control of fatty acid synthesis. Thus, understanding th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
26 Citations
4,355 Views
13 Pages

Microalgae are considered a promising source for biodiesel. The addition of plant hormone can exert a significant impact on the production of microalgae biomass and lipid accumulation. Nevertheless, the response of microalgae cells to hormones is spe...

  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
4,008 Views
16 Pages

Luteolin Causes 5′CpG Demethylation of the Promoters of TSGs and Modulates the Aberrant Histone Modifications, Restoring the Expression of TSGs in Human Cancer Cells

  • Sreepoorna Pramodh,
  • Ritu Raina,
  • Arif Hussain,
  • Sali Abubaker Bagabir,
  • Shafiul Haque,
  • Syed Tasleem Raza,
  • Mohammad Rehan Ajmal,
  • Shalini Behl and
  • Deepika Bhagavatula

Cancer progression is linked to abnormal epigenetic alterations such as DNA methylation and histone modifications. Since epigenetic alterations, unlike genetic changes, are heritable and reversible, they have been considered as interesting targets fo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
4,756 Views
24 Pages

In the eye, hyperosmolarity of the precorneal tear film triggers inflammation and the development of dry eye disease (DED), a highly prevalent condition that causes depression and disability in severe forms. A member of the insulin-like growth factor...

  • Review
  • Open Access
26 Citations
6,275 Views
28 Pages

Focal chondral defects of the knee occur commonly in the young, active population due to trauma. Damage can insidiously spread and lead to osteoarthritis with significant functional and socioeconomic consequences. Implants consisting of autologous ch...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
7,915 Views
16 Pages

Drug-Free Nasal Spray as a Barrier against SARS-CoV-2 and Its Delta Variant: In Vitro Study of Safety and Efficacy in Human Nasal Airway Epithelia

  • Fabio Fais,
  • Reda Juskeviciene,
  • Veronica Francardo,
  • Stéphanie Mateos,
  • Manuela Guyard,
  • Cécile Viollet,
  • Samuel Constant,
  • Massimo Borelli and
  • Ilja P. Hohenfeld

The nasal epithelium is a key portal for infection by respiratory viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and represents an important target for prophylactic and therapeutic interventions. In the present study, we test the safety and efficacy of a newly developed...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,579 Views
20 Pages

Time- and Spectrally-Resolved Photoluminescence Study of Alloyed CdxZn1−xSeyS1−y/ZnS Quantum Dots and Their Nanocomposites with SPIONs in Living Cells

  • Anna Matiushkina,
  • Ilia Litvinov,
  • Anastasia Bazhenova,
  • Tatiana Belyaeva,
  • Aliaksei Dubavik,
  • Andrei Veniaminov,
  • Vladimir Maslov,
  • Elena Kornilova and
  • Anna Orlova

Magnetic-luminescent composites based on semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) can serve as a platform combining visualization and therapy. Here, we report the construction of QD-SPION nanocomposites...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,796 Views
13 Pages

In Vitro SARS-CoV-2 Infection of Microvascular Endothelial Cells: Effect on Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine and Chemokine Release

  • Maria Dolci,
  • Lucia Signorini,
  • Sarah D’Alessandro,
  • Federica Perego,
  • Silvia Parapini,
  • Michele Sommariva,
  • Donatella Taramelli,
  • Pasquale Ferrante,
  • Nicoletta Basilico and
  • Serena Delbue

In the novel pandemic of Coronavirus Disease 2019, high levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines lead to endothelial activation and dysfunction, promoting a pro-coagulative state, thrombotic events, and microvasculature injuries. The aim of the present w...

  • Review
  • Open Access
17 Citations
5,351 Views
17 Pages

Physical Forces in Glioblastoma Migration: A Systematic Review

  • Audrey Grossen,
  • Kyle Smith,
  • Nangorgo Coulibaly,
  • Benjamin Arbuckle,
  • Alexander Evans,
  • Stefan Wilhelm,
  • Kenneth Jones,
  • Ian Dunn,
  • Rheal Towner and
  • Dee Wu
  • + 2 authors

The invasive capabilities of glioblastoma (GBM) define the cancer’s aggressiveness, treatment resistance, and overall mortality. The tumor microenvironment influences the molecular behavior of cells, both epigenetically and genetically. Current...

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