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International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Volume 26, Issue 5

2025 March-1 - 590 articles

Cover Story: Macrophages are the immune system’s ultimate shapeshifters, constantly adapting to their environment. As the guardians of homeostasis, they orchestrate immune responses, clear pathogens, and promote tissue repair. Yet, their remarkable plasticity also makes them key players in disease, fueling chronic inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and cancer progression. This review delves into the intricate biology of macrophages, highlighting their polarization states, their roles in health and disease, and their potential as therapeutic targets. Understanding their functional plasticity opens new avenues for innovative treatments, leveraging their power to heal or, when misdirected, to harm. View this paper
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Blood Biomarkers Reflect Dementia Symptoms and Are Influenced by Cerebrovascular Lesions

  • Taizen Nakase,
  • Yasuko Tatewaki,
  • Yumi Takano,
  • Shuko Nomura and ,
  • Hae Woon Baek and
  • Yasuyuki Taki
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Dementia blood biomarkers are becoming increasingly important. Various factors, such as ischemic lesions and inflammation, can influence the pathomechanism of dementia. We aimed to evaluate the effects of past stroke lesions on blood biomarkers (BMs)...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Neuroinflammation and Cellular Senescence in Brain Aging and Neurodegeneration: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Applications)
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4 Citations
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Chalcogen-bonded [Se–N]2 is a strong cyclic supramolecular synthon in supramolecular chemistry. Selenadiazole is commonly used in the synthesis of [Se–N]2. One nitrogen atom in a selenadiazole molecule participates in the formation of [Se...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Design of Functional Supramolecular Architectures Based on Coordination Compounds)
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3 Citations
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The Complete Chloroplast Genome and the Phylogenetic Analysis of Fimbristylis littoralis (Cyperaceae) Collected in Cherry Blossom Nursery

  • Zhaoliang Gao,
  • Yutong Cai,
  • Jiaqi Long,
  • Bo Wang and ,
  • Zhaofeng Huang and
  • Yuan Gao
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Fimbristylis littoralis, also known as globe fringerush, is one of the most troublesome annual Cyperaceae weeds in dryland fields and nurseries in the Yangtze Plain, Middle and Lower in China. The chloroplast (cp) genome of F. littoralis, and even th...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
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14 Citations
6,717 Views
23 Pages

Genomic Advancements in Assessing Growth Performance, Meat Quality, and Carcass Characteristics of Goats in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

  • Keabetswe T. Ncube,
  • Khathutshelo A. Nephawe,
  • Takalani J. Mpofu,
  • Nare J. Monareng and ,
  • Mbongeni M. Mofokeng and
  • Bohani Mtileni
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Goats play a vital role in global livestock systems, particularly in developing regions, where they contribute significantly to meat production and smallholder livelihoods. Indigenous goats in sub-Saharan Africa are essential to low-input farming sys...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Genetics and Genomics of Ruminants)
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11 Citations
13,783 Views
17 Pages

Unaccustomed and/or strenuous eccentric contractions are known to cause delayed-onset muscle soreness. In spite of this fact, their exact cause and mechanism have been unknown for more than 120 years. The exploration of the diverse functionality of t...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Skeletal Muscle Function and Metabolism: Molecular Mechanisms and Treatment—2nd Edition)
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9 Citations
3,032 Views
16 Pages

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) presents limited therapeutic options and is characterized by a poor prognosis. Although Kinsenoside (KIN) possesses a wide range of pharmacological activities, its effect and mechanism in TNBC remain unclear. The...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
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102 Citations
56,051 Views
42 Pages

Unveiling Gestational Diabetes: An Overview of Pathophysiology and Management

  • Rahul Mittal,
  • Karan Prasad,
  • Joana R. N. Lemos,
  • Giuliana Arevalo and
  • Khemraj Hirani

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is characterized by an inadequate pancreatic β-cell response to pregnancy-induced insulin resistance, resulting in hyperglycemia. The pathophysiology involves reduced incretin hormone secretion and signaling,...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
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3 Citations
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13 Pages

Heme Regulatory Motif of Heme Oxygenase-2 Is Involved in the Interaction with NADPH–Cytochrome P450 Reductase and Regulates Enzymatic Activity

  • Masakazu Sugishima,
  • Tomoichiro Kusumoto,
  • Hideaki Sato,
  • Hiroshi Sakamoto and ,
  • Yuichiro Higashimoto,
  • Ken Yamamoto and
  • Junichi Taira
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Mammalian heme oxygenase (HO) catalyzes heme degradation using reducing equivalents supplied by NADPH–cytochrome P450 reductase (CPR). The tertiary structure of the catalytic domain of a constitutively expressed isoform of HO, HO-2, resembles t...

(This article belongs to the Section Biochemistry)
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6 Citations
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13 Pages

Preserving ovarian function is important to women’s reproductive health. It is necessary for fertility and maintaining the overall hormonal balance. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous plasma containing a predominately platelet concentr...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Advances in Obstetrical and Gynaecological Disorders)
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  • Open Access
7 Citations
1,983 Views
16 Pages

Evaluation of Titanium Particles, TNF-α, and Caspase-3 Concentrations in Patients with Bones Fixations of the Maxilla and Mandibule

  • Bożena Antonowicz,
  • Żaneta Anna Mierzejewska,
  • Jan Borys,
  • Mateusz Maciejczyk and ,
  • Sławomir Prokopiuk and
  • Halina Car
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of titanium implants (Ti6Al4V) on the surrounding tissues by analyzing the concentration of titanium particles, TNF-α, and caspase-3 in patients treated for jaw fractures and dentofacial deformiti...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Engineering in Dental Restorative and Regenerative Materials)
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5 Citations
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15 Pages

Targeting Lung Damage: Amniotic Mesenchymal Stem Cells Mitigate Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Lung Injury via Multiple Signaling Pathways

  • Xinhui Niu,
  • Lina Zhang,
  • Shaoliang Xing,
  • Jinrui Liu and ,
  • Deming Li,
  • Yating Wang,
  • Yi Wang and
  • Manman Su
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Acute lung injury (ALI) is a life-threatening condition triggered by pneumonia, viral infections, or physical trauma. It manifests clinically as progressive respiratory failure and refractory hypoxemia. Using a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Novel MSC Perspectives: From Cell Regulation to Tissue Regeneration 4.0)
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1 Citations
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The interleukin (IL)-17 family encompasses six structurally related pro-inflammatory cystine knot proteins, designated as IL-17A to IL-17F. Over the last decades, evidence has pointed to its role as a critical player in the development of inflammator...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Drug Repurposing: Emerging Approaches to Drug Discovery)
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10 Citations
3,803 Views
32 Pages

Characterization of Exhausted T Cell Signatures in Pan-Cancer Settings

  • Rifat Tasnim Juthi,
  • Saiful Arefeen Sazed,
  • Manvita Mareboina,
  • Apostolos Zaravinos and
  • Ilias Georgakopoulos-Soares

T cells play diverse roles in cancer immunology, acting as tumor suppressors, cytotoxic effectors, enhancers of cytotoxic T lymphocyte responses and immune suppressors; providing memory and surveillance; modulating the tumor microenvironment (TME); o...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)
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18 Citations
8,108 Views
24 Pages

Hydrogels for Cardiac Tissue Regeneration: Current and Future Developments

  • Sonja Holme,
  • Stephen M. Richardson,
  • Jordi Bella and
  • Christian Pinali

Myocardial infarction remains a leading cause of death worldwide due to the heart’s limited regenerative capability and the current lack of viable therapeutic solutions. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop effective treatment options...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
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Correction: Wanderer et al. The Role of Losartan as a Potential Neuroregenerative Pharmacological Agent after Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Haemorrhage. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2020, 21, 6496

  • Stefan Wanderer,
  • Lukas Andereggen,
  • Jan Mrosek,
  • Sepide Kashefiolasl and ,
  • Serge Marbacher and
  • Jürgen Konczalla
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In the original publication [...]

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)
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5 Citations
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26 Pages

Tiliroside from Lagopsis supina Ameliorates Myocardial Ischemia Injury in Zebrafish by Activating the kdr-Mediated PI3K-Akt and MAPK Signaling Pathways

  • Yuqing Dong,
  • Xiaoyi Xia,
  • Miaoyunhuan Wang,
  • Jiahao Yu and ,
  • Lizhen Wang,
  • Li Yang,
  • Kechun Liu,
  • Junwei He and
  • Xiaobin Li
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Lagopsis supina (Steph. ex. Willd.) Ikonn.-Gal., an ancient Chinese herbal medicine, is traditionally used to treat blood stasis diseases such as myocardial ischemia (MI). However, its pharmacodynamics substances of the anti-MI effect and their poten...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Bioactive Compounds of Natural Origin)
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2 Citations
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Influence of Atherosclerosis-Associated Risk Factors on Expression of Endothelin Receptors in Advanced Atherosclerosis

  • Oliver Herbers,
  • Carsten Höltke,
  • Marco Virgilio Usai,
  • Jana Hochhalter and ,
  • Moushami Mallik,
  • Moritz Wildgruber,
  • Anne Helfen and
  • Miriam Stölting
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Endothelin-1 (ET-1) levels are altered in atherosclerosis, while the roles of the endothelin receptors ETAR and ETBR during the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis remain unclear. Therefore, the focus of this study was to clarify how endothelin receptors...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Atherosclerosis: From Molecular Biology to Therapeutic Perspective: 6th Edition)
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1 Citations
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18 Pages

Combined Therapy Targeting MET and Pro-HGF Activation Shows Significant Therapeutic Effect Against Liver Metastasis of CRPC

  • Shoichi Kimura,
  • Satoshi Iwano,
  • Takahiro Akioka,
  • Takahiro Kuchimaru and ,
  • Makiko Kawaguchi,
  • Tsuyoshi Fukushima,
  • Yuichiro Sato,
  • Hiroaki Kataoka,
  • Toshiyuki Kamoto and
  • Atsuro Sawada
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

The liver is the most lethal metastatic site in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Overexpression of MET protein has been reported in CRPC, and MET is an important driver gene in androgen-independent CRPC cells. Mouse CRPC cell line CRTC2 w...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
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11 Citations
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34 Pages

Molecular Underpinnings of Brain Metastases

  • Maria A. Jacome,
  • Qiong Wu,
  • Jianan Chen,
  • Zaynab Sidi Mohamed and ,
  • Sepideh Mokhtari,
  • Yolanda Piña and
  • Arnold B. Etame
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Brain metastases are the most commonly diagnosed type of central nervous system tumor, yet the mechanisms of their occurrence are still widely unknown. Lung cancer, breast cancer, and melanoma are the most common etiologies, but renal and colorectal...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis)
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2 Citations
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24 Pages

Antiproliferative Role of Natural and Semi-Synthetic Tocopherols on Colorectal Cancer Cells Overexpressing the Estrogen Receptor β

  • Irene Falsetti,
  • Gaia Palmini,
  • Roberto Zonefrati,
  • Kristian Vasa and ,
  • Simone Donati,
  • Cinzia Aurilia,
  • Allegra Baroncelli,
  • Caterina Viglianisi,
  • Francesco Ranaldi and
  • Maria Luisa Brandi
  • + 8 authors+ 3 authors

Estrogen receptor β (ERβ) is the most highly expressed subtype in the colon epithelium and mediates the protective effect of estrogen against the development of colon cancer. Indeed, the expression of this receptor is inversely related to c...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
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4 Citations
2,292 Views
10 Pages

Excited-State Forces with GW-BSE Through the Hellmann–Feynman Theorem

  • Marah Jamil Alrahamneh,
  • Iogann Tolbatov and
  • Paolo Umari

We introduce a method for calculating the atomic forces of a molecular or extended system in an excited state described through the GW-BSE approach within the Tamm–Dancoff approximation. The derivative of the so-called excitonic Hamiltonian is...

(This article belongs to the Section Materials Science)
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5 Citations
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17 Pages

The metabolic enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase 1A1 (ALDH1A1), a cancer stem cell marker associated with poor outcomes in breast cancer, has emerged as a promising therapeutic target in TNBC. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of ALDH1A1 i...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Breast Cancer: From Pathophysiology to Novel Therapies)
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4 Citations
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19 Pages

Insight into the Relationships Between Chemical, Protein and Functional Variables in the PBP/GOBP Family in Moths Based on Machine Learning

  • Xaviera A. López-Cortés,
  • Gabriel Lara,
  • Nicolás Fernández,
  • José M. Manríquez-Troncoso and
  • Herbert Venthur

During their lives, insects must cope with a plethora of chemicals, of which a few will have an impact at the behavioral level. To detect these chemicals, insects use several protein families located in their main olfactory organs, the antennae. Insi...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Biomolecular Structure, Function and Interactions)
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10 Citations
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19 Pages

The ubiquitin-protein ligase E3A (UBE3A, aka E6-AP), an E3 ligase belonging to the HECT family, plays crucial roles in the stability of various proteins through the proteasomal degradation system. Abnormal UBE3A activity is essential for the initiati...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Challenges and Innovation in Neurodegenerative Diseases, 2nd Edition)
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2 Citations
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12 Pages

Adrenergic signaling is critical for maintaining cardiac function and works by regulating heart rate, contractility, and stress responses. Protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5), a key enzyme involved in gene expression, signal transduction, an...

(This article belongs to the Collection Feature Papers in Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
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14 Citations
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Identification of Quantitative Trait Loci for Node Number, Pod Number, and Seed Number in Soybean

  • Chunlei Zhang,
  • Bire Zha,
  • Rongqiang Yuan,
  • Kezhen Zhao and ,
  • Jianqiang Sun,
  • Xiulin Liu,
  • Xueyang Wang,
  • Fengyi Zhang,
  • Bixian Zhang and
  • Lijuan Qiu
  • + 7 authors+ 2 authors

Optimizing soybean yield remains a crucial challenge in meeting global food security demands. In this study, we report a comprehensive genetic analysis of yield-related traits in soybeans using a recombinant inbred line (RIL) population derived from...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Genetics and Plant Breeding, 5th Edition)
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10 Citations
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12 Pages

GRK2 and Mitochondrial Dynamics in Cardiovascular Health and Disease

  • Cristina Gatto,
  • Maria Rosaria Rusciano,
  • Valeria Visco and
  • Michele Ciccarelli

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) represent a family of membrane proteins that regulate several cellular processes. Among the GPCRs, G protein-coupled receptor kinases (GRKs) regulate downstream signaling pathways and receptor desensitization. GRK2...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Heart Failure: From Molecular Basis to Therapeutic Strategies)
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3 Citations
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19 Pages

Widespread and Heterologous Effects of L-DOPA on Monoaminergic Tissue Metabolism in Newborn Rats Expressing Air-Stepping

  • Grégory Barrière,
  • Zora Pelloquin-Mvogo,
  • Marie Boulain,
  • Inès Khsime and ,
  • Rahul Bharatiya,
  • Marie-Anne Riquier,
  • Didier Morin,
  • Anne-Emilie Allain,
  • Abdeslam Chagraoui and
  • Philippe De Deurwaerdere
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

L-DOPA triggers a dose-dependent increase in locomotor activity in newborn rats suspended in the air (air-stepping). Here, we report the effects of L-DOPA injection on the tissue level of monoamines and metabolites in different regions of the central...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Role of Dopamine Neurotransmitters in Neurological Diseases: New Sight)
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Investigation of the Bystander Effect on Cell Viability After Application of Combined Electroporation-Based Methods

  • Neringa Barauskaitė-Šarkinienė,
  • Vitalij Novickij,
  • Saulius Šatkauskas and
  • Paulius Ruzgys

Electrochemotherapy (ECT) uses electroporation to enhance drug delivery into tumor cells, triggering bystander effects like immunogenicity and cell death. This study investigated bystander effects in vitro in 4T1 breast cancer cells following various...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
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2 Citations
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16 Pages

Obesity arises from a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors. Even among individuals with the same genetic predisposition, diet-induced obesity (DIO) exhibits varying degrees of susceptibility, which are categorized as DIO and diet-in...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism)
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3 Citations
3,480 Views
15 Pages

Novel De Novo BRCA2 Variant in an Early-Onset Ovarian Cancer Reveals a Unique Tumor Evolution Pathway

  • Gianmaria Miolo,
  • Giovanni Canil,
  • Maurizio Polano,
  • Michele Dal Bo and ,
  • Alessia Mondello,
  • Antonio Palumbo,
  • Fabio Puglisi and
  • Giuseppe Corona
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Ovarian cancer (OC) is a highly heterogeneous malignancy, often characterized by complex genomic alterations that drive tumor progression and therapy resistance. In this paper, we report a novel de novo BRCA2 germline variant NM_000059.3:c.(8693_8695...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Diagnostics and Genomics of Tumors)
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1 Citations
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Functional Study of GbSMXL8-Mediated Strigolactone Signaling Pathway in Regulating Cotton Fiber Elongation and Plant Growth

  • Lingyu Chen,
  • Wennuo Xu,
  • Lingyu Zhang,
  • Qin Chen and ,
  • Yongsheng Cai,
  • Quanjia Chen and
  • Kai Zheng
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

The novel plant hormone strigolactones (SL) are involved significantly in plant growth and development. Its key members SMXL6, 7, 8 can modulate SL signal reception and response negatively and can regulate plant branching remarkably. There are relati...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Research on Plant Genomics and Breeding: 2nd Edition)
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1 Citations
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Circ_0011446 Regulates Intramuscular Adipocyte Differentiation in Goats via the miR-27a-5p/FAM49B Axis

  • Jian-Mei Wang,
  • Jin-Shi Lv,
  • Ke-Han Liu,
  • Yan-Yan Li and ,
  • Jiang-Jiang Zhu,
  • Yan Xiong,
  • Yong Wang and
  • Ya-Qiu Lin
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Intramuscular fat (IMF), or marbling, is a critical indicator of goat meat quality. Non-coding RNAs play a key role in the formation and deposition of IMF in vertebrates by regulating genes involved in its synthesis, degradation, and transport. The c...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
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5 Citations
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Xanthohumol Sensitizes Melanoma Cells to Vemurafenib by Lowering Membrane Cholesterol and Increasing Membrane Fluidity

  • Marine Devinat,
  • Jessica Thevenard-Devy,
  • Fatiha Ghilane,
  • Jerome Devy and ,
  • Lise Chazee,
  • Christine Terryn,
  • Laurent Duca,
  • Emmanuelle Devarenne-Charpentier and
  • Hassan El Btaouri
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Chemoresistance remains one of the major obstacles to cancer treatment. The search for specific molecules that could improve cancer treatment has become one of the objectives of biomedical research. Identifying new natural molecules to enhance chemot...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Medicinal Mechanisms of Biologically Active Compounds in Cancer)
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2,708 Views
27 Pages

The Non-Antibacterial Effects of Azithromycin and Other Macrolides on the Bronchial Epithelial Barrier and Cellular Differentiation

  • Arni Asbjarnarson,
  • Jon Petur Joelsson,
  • Fridrik R. Gardarsson,
  • Snaevar Sigurdsson and ,
  • Michael J. Parnham,
  • Jennifer A. Kricker and
  • Thorarinn Gudjonsson
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

The respiratory epithelium maintains the barrier against inhaled harmful agents. When barrier failure occurs, as in several respiratory diseases, acute or chronic inflammation leading to destructive effects and exacerbations can occur. Macrolides are...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
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1 Citations
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Facial nerve injury can lead to significant functional impairment, emotional impacts, and difficulties in social and economic activities. Although peripheral nerves have the potential for recovery, incomplete regeneration can pose challenges. Suppres...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)
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High-altitude regions offer outstanding opportunities for investigating the impacts of combined abiotic stresses on plant physiological processes given their significant differences in terms of the ecological environment in high-elevation areas, low...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Genetic Engineering of Plants for Stress Tolerance, Second Edition)
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5 Citations
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16 Pages

Feedstock plants for biofuel production can be cultivated on polluted sites that are unsuitable for edible crop production. This approach combines environmental restoration and renewable energy production, therefore enhancing the economic viability o...

(This article belongs to the Section Materials Science)
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Chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) is a prognostically negative event following hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). While cGVHD mainly affects the muscles, skin, oral mucosa, eyes, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and liver, central nervo...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Insights of Biomarkers in Neurodegenerative Diseases)
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4 Citations
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13 Pages

Efficacy of Light-Emitting Diode-Mediated Photobiomodulation in Tendon Healing in a Murine Model

  • Jae Kyung Lim,
  • Jae Ho Kim,
  • Gyu Tae Park,
  • Seung Hun Woo and ,
  • Minkyoung Cho and
  • Suk Woong Kang
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

The application of light-emitting diode (LED)-dependent photobiomodulation (PBM) in promoting post-tendon injury healing has been recently reported. Despite establishing a theoretical basis for ligament restoration through PBM, identifying effective...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Ligament/Tendon and Cartilage Tissue Engineering and Reconstruction)
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Bacterial Amino Acid Auxotrophies Enable Energetically Costlier Proteomes

  • Niko Kasalo,
  • Tomislav Domazet-Lošo and
  • Mirjana Domazet-Lošo

The outsourcing of amino acid (AA) production to the environment is relatively common across the tree of life. We recently showed that the massive loss of AA synthesis capabilities in animals is governed by selective pressure linked to the energy cos...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
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Precisely localizing the spatial distribution of proteins within various brain cell types and subcellular compartments, such as the synapses, is essential for generating and testing hypotheses to elucidate their roles in brain function. While the fms...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
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3 Citations
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11 Pages

The Role of Temperature on Inflammation and Coagulation: Should We Apply Temperature Treatments for Hemophilic Arthropathy?

  • Alice Maria Brancato,
  • Laura Caliogna,
  • Alessandra Monzio Compagnoni,
  • Elena Cornella and ,
  • Camilla Torriani,
  • Micaela Berni,
  • Liliana De Felice,
  • Eugenio Jannelli,
  • Mario Mosconi and
  • Gianluigi Pasta
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

Hemophilic arthropathy (HA) is a complication of hemophilia, which is a genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency in blood clotting factors. HA is characterized by joint damage with inflammatory responses, pain, and movement limitations due to r...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
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5 Citations
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Revealing the Role of Beesioside O from Actaea vaginata for the Treatment of Breast Cancer Using Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking, and Molecular Dynamics Simulation

  • Shuyang Li,
  • Juan Lu,
  • Hongwei Xue,
  • Yang Lou and ,
  • Jia Liu,
  • Yutian Wang,
  • Haifeng Wu and
  • Xi Chen
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Breast cancer remains a leading cause of malignancy-related mortality among women, with rising global incidence. While surgical intervention is effective for early-stage breast cancer, drug therapy is indispensable, particularly for triple-negative b...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Modeling: Latest Advances and Applications)
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3 Citations
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A Feature Engineering Method for Whole-Genome DNA Sequence with Nucleotide Resolution

  • Ting Wang,
  • Yunpeng Cui,
  • Tan Sun,
  • Huan Li and ,
  • Chao Wang,
  • Ying Hou,
  • Mo Wang,
  • Li Chen and
  • Jinming Wu
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Feature engineering for whole-genome DNA sequences plays a critical role in predicting plant phenotypic traits. However, due to limitations in the models’ analytical capabilities and computational resources, the existing methods are predominant...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
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2,846 Views
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Head and neck cancers (HNCs) are often diagnosed late, leading to poor prognosis. Chronic inflammation, particularly periodontitis, has been linked to carcinogenesis, but systemic inflammatory markers remain underexplored. This study was the first to...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Pathogenesis and Treatments of Head and Neck Cancer)
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Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 1 is one of the most prevalent serotypes commonly associated with invasive pneumococcal disease cases and outbreaks worldwide. Several sequence types of this serotype have been identified globally, including those ex...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
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miRNA-Based Diagnosis of Schizophrenia Using Machine Learning

  • Vishrut Heda,
  • Saanvi Dogra,
  • Valentina L. Kouznetsova,
  • Alex Kumar and ,
  • Santosh Kesari and
  • Igor F. Tsigelny
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Diagnostic practices for schizophrenia are unreliable due to the lack of a stable biomarker. However, machine learning holds promise in aiding in the diagnosis of schizophrenia and other neurological disorders. Dysregulated miRNAs were extracted from...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Modeling: Latest Advances and Applications)
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Low-Dose Ionizing Radiation and Male Reproductive Immunity: Elucidating Subtle Modulations and Long-Term Health Implications

  • Jiacheng Yin,
  • Yifan Ye,
  • Yuankai Gao,
  • Qing Xu and ,
  • Muzhe Su,
  • Shengkui Sun,
  • Wenhui Xu,
  • Qian Fu,
  • An Wang and
  • Sumin Hu
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Low-dose ionizing radiation (LDIR) is a prevalent environmental factor with profound impacts on male reproductive health, particularly on the testicular immune microenvironment. This review examines the multifaceted effects of LDIR, emphasizing its a...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
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The depletion of the ozone layer has intensified ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure, leading to oxidative stress, DNA damage, inflammation, photoaging, and skin cancer. Medicinal plants, widely used in Traditional Herbal Medicine (THM), particularly...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Novel Natural Compound for Wound and Tissue Repair and Regeneration: 3rd Edition)

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