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Current Issues in Molecular Biology, Volume 46, Issue 6

2024 June - 74 articles

Cover Story: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. MS development and progression depend on the perpetuation of chronic inflammation and high oxidative stress production, which are attributable to several factors, such as infections, an unhealthy diet, autoimmune responses, genetic predisposition, and gut microbiota alterations. In recent years, several studies suggest supplementing traditional treatments with the use of bioactive molecules (e.g., ubiquinone, resveratrol, curcumin, epigallocatechin gallate, citicoline, ellagic acid, boswellic acid, and plant extracts) and dietary interventions (Mediterranean vs. ketogenic) that, acting as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, can help counteract neuroinflammation and oxidative damage. View this paper
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Articles (74)

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
2,272 Views
16 Pages

Dracocephalum moldavica is widely used as an ornamental, medicine, and perfume in industry. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) is widely and accurately utilized for gene expression evaluations. Selecting optimal r...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Functional Genomics and Comparative Genomics Analysis in Plants, 2nd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,947 Views
17 Pages

Low Levels of IgM Recognizing 4-Hydroxy-2-Nonenal-Modified Apolipoprotein A-I Peptide and Its Association with the Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in Taiwanese Patients

  • Meng-Huan Lei,
  • Po-Wen Hsu,
  • Yin-Tai Tsai,
  • Chen-Chi Chang and ,
  • I-Jung Tsai,
  • Hung Hsu,
  • Ming-Hui Cheng,
  • Ying-Li Huang,
  • Hung-Tse Lin and
  • Ching-Yu Lin
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

Autoantibodies against apolipoprotein A-I (ApoA-I) are associated with cardiovascular disease risks. We aimed to examine the 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (HNE) modification of ApoA-I in coronary artery disease (CAD) and evaluate the potential risk of autoanti...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue A Focus on the Molecular Basis of Cardiovascular Diseases)
  • Review
  • Open Access
18 Citations
6,158 Views
19 Pages

Omics approaches have significantly contributed to our understanding of several aspects of chicken reproduction. This review paper gives an overview of the use of omics technologies such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to e...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Latest Review Papers in Molecular Biology 2024)
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
4,924 Views
11 Pages

SRSF3 Knockdown Inhibits Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammatory Response in Macrophages

  • Yu Fu,
  • Yanjing Wang,
  • Luyao Zhang,
  • Tianliu He and ,
  • Weiye Shi,
  • Xueling Guo and
  • Yingze Wang
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 3 (SRSF3), the smallest member of the SR protein family, serves multiple roles in RNA processing, including splicing, translation, and stability. Recent studies have shown that SRSF3 is implicated in several infla...

(This article belongs to the Section Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,196 Views
14 Pages

Oxytocin Exhibits Neuroprotective Effects on Hippocampal Cultures under Severe Oxygen–Glucose Deprivation Conditions

  • Mara Ioana Ionescu,
  • Ioana-Florentina Grigoras,
  • Rosana-Bristena Ionescu,
  • Diana Maria Chitimus and ,
  • Robert Mihai Haret,
  • Bogdan Ianosi,
  • Mihai Ceanga and
  • Ana-Maria Zagrean
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Perinatal asphyxia (PA) and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy can result in severe, long-lasting neurological deficits. In vitro models, such as oxygen–glucose deprivation (OGD), are used experimentally to investigate neuronal response to metabol...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Current Advances in Oxytocin Research)
  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
6,037 Views
24 Pages

Bioinformatics Analysis Reveals E6 and E7 of HPV 16 Regulate Metabolic Reprogramming in Cervical Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer through the PHD2-VHL-CUL2-ELOC-HIF-1α Axis

  • Adán Arizmendi-Izazaga,
  • Napoleón Navarro-Tito,
  • Hilda Jiménez-Wences,
  • Adilene Evaristo-Priego and ,
  • Víctor Daniel Priego-Hernández,
  • Roberto Dircio-Maldonado,
  • Ana Elvira Zacapala-Gómez,
  • Miguel Ángel Mendoza-Catalán,
  • Berenice Illades-Aguiar and
  • Julio Ortiz-Ortiz
  • + 8 authors+ 3 authors

Human papillomavirus 16 (HPV 16) infection is associated with several types of cancer, such as head and neck, cervical, anal, and penile cancer. Its oncogenic potential is due to the ability of the E6 and E7 oncoproteins to promote alterations associ...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Tumorigenesis and Tumor Microenvironment)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,501 Views
13 Pages

Structure and Phylogenetic Relationships of Scolopacidae Mitogenomes (Charadriiformes: Scolopacidae)

  • Quanheng Li,
  • Peiyue Jiang,
  • Mingxuan Li,
  • Jingjing Du and ,
  • Jianxiang Sun,
  • Nuo Chen,
  • Yu Wu,
  • Qing Chang and
  • Chaochao Hu
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

The family Scolopacidae presents a valuable subject for evolutionary research; however, molecular studies of Scolopacidae are still relatively understudied, and the phylogenetic relationships of certain species remain unclear. In this study, we seque...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Mitochondrial Genome 2024)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
5,196 Views
17 Pages

Molecular Approaches Detect Early Signals of Programmed Cell Death in Hippolyte inermis Leach

  • Francesca Glaviano,
  • Roberta Esposito,
  • Emanuele Somma,
  • Amir Sagi and ,
  • Eliahu D. Aflalo,
  • Maria Costantini and
  • Valerio Zupo
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

The protandric shrimp Hippolyte inermis is the only known marine invertebrate whose sex determination is strongly influenced by the composition of its food. In H. inermis, a sex reversal is triggered by the ingestion of diatoms of the genus Cocconeis...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Mitochondrial Genome 2024)
  • Review
  • Open Access
13 Citations
6,983 Views
30 Pages

Molecular Biomarkers of Canine Reproductive Functions

  • Marzena Mogielnicka-Brzozowska and
  • Aleksandra Wiktoria Cichowska

The aim of the current study is to review potential molecular biomarker substances selected so far as useful for assessing the quality of dog semen. Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and ions can serve as molecular biomarkers of reproductive functions...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Latest Review Papers in Molecular Biology 2024)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,229 Views
18 Pages

Antidepressant Effect of Enzymatic Porcine Placenta Hydrolysate in Repeated Immobilization Stress-Induced Ovariectomized Female Mice

  • Minsook Ye,
  • Sharon Nguyen,
  • Min Ju Kim,
  • Jee Sun Hwang and ,
  • Gun Won Bae,
  • Keun-Hang Susan Yang and
  • Insop Shim
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

When postmenopausal women are under stress conditions, this exacerbates mood disorders and issues with neuroimmune systems. The porcine placenta is known to relieve menopausal depression in clinical trials, but its underlying mechanisms for depressio...

(This article belongs to the Section Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology)
  • Case Report
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,520 Views
9 Pages

Obesity as a Confounding Factor in the Diagnosis of Wilson’s Disease: Case Report of Two Siblings with the Same Genotype but Different Clinical Courses

  • Emanuele Bracciamà,
  • Annamaria Sapuppo,
  • Laura Rapisarda,
  • Enrico Siciliano and ,
  • Anna Caciotti,
  • Amelia Morrone,
  • Martino Ruggieri,
  • Giuseppina Cantarella,
  • Renato Bernardini and
  • Gaetano Bertino
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

Wilson’s disease (WD) is a biallelic disease-causing variant in the ATP7B gene on chromosome 13q14.3 that results in copper accumulation in many organs, particularly the liver and brain. The phenotypic spectrum is wide and symptoms at onset can...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Medicine)
  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
5,813 Views
12 Pages

This study examines the synergistic interaction between the immunomodulatory functions of lactic acid bacteria postbiotics and the anti-inflammatory properties of Smilax china L. extract through a combined fermentation process. Using atopic dermatiti...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Role of Bioactives in Inflammation)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,916 Views
15 Pages

Stable Production of a Tethered Recombinant Eel Luteinizing Hormone Analog with High Potency in CHO DG44 Cells

  • Munkhzaya Byambaragchaa,
  • Sei Hyen Park,
  • Sang-Gwon Kim,
  • Min Gyu Shin and ,
  • Shin-Kwon Kim,
  • Sung-Pyo Hur,
  • Myung-Hum Park,
  • Myung-Hwa Kang and
  • Kwan-Sik Min
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

We produced a recombinant eel luteinizing hormone (rec-eel LH) analog with high potency in Chinese hamster ovary DG44 (CHO DG44) cells. The tethered eel LH mutant (LH-M), which had a linker comprising the equine chorionic gonadotropin (eLH/CG) β...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Recombinant Proteins for Molecular Biology Research: Technologies and Applications)
  • Review
  • Open Access
13 Citations
5,793 Views
16 Pages

Candida auris Updates: Outbreak Evaluation through Molecular Assays and Antifungal Stewardship—A Narrative Review

  • Silvia Ionescu,
  • Ionut Luchian,
  • Costin Damian,
  • Ancuta Goriuc and ,
  • Elena Porumb-Andrese,
  • Cosmin Gabriel Popa,
  • Roxana Gabriela Cobzaru,
  • Carmen Ripa and
  • Ramona Gabriela Ursu
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Candida auris was reported by the WHO as second to Cryptococcus neoformans, in the list of nineteen fungal priority pathogens, along with two species with a new nomenclature, Nakaseomyces glabrata (Candida glabrata) and Pichia kudriavzevii (Candida k...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Contribution and Application of Molecular Biology in the Applied Biosciences — Focusing on Medicine, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Fields)
  • Review
  • Open Access
59 Citations
6,956 Views
17 Pages

Cadmium Stress Signaling Pathways in Plants: Molecular Responses and Mechanisms

  • Valentina Vitelli,
  • Agnese Giamborino,
  • Andrea Bertolini,
  • Alessandro Saba and
  • Andrea Andreucci

Heavy metal (HM) pollution, specifically cadmium (Cd) contamination, is a worldwide concern for its consequences for plant health and ecosystem stability. This review sheds light on the intricate mechanisms underlying Cd toxicity in plants and the va...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Latest Review Papers in Molecular Biology 2024)
  • Communication
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,586 Views
11 Pages

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), specifically Omega-3 (FAω3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have been studied for their potential role in modulating pancreatic cancer (PC) risk. Although observational studies suggest a beneficial effect in...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Pharmacotherapeutic Strategies to Prevent Tumor Development, Progression and Treatment Resistance)
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
2,908 Views
23 Pages

Chalcone is a type of flavonoid compound that is widely biosynthesized in plants. Studies have shown that consuming flavonoids from fruits and vegetables or applying individual ingredients reduces the risk of skin disease. However, the effects of cha...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Natural Product in Skin Inflammation and Barrier Function Damage)
  • Review
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,819 Views
19 Pages

The Neuromuscular Disorder Mediated by Extracellular Vesicles in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

  • Elisabetta Carata,
  • Marco Muci,
  • Simona Di Giulio,
  • Tiziano Di Giulio and ,
  • Stefania Mariano and
  • Elisa Panzarini
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) represents a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive loss of both upper and lower motor neurons, resulting in muscular atrophy and eventual paralysis. While much research has concentrated on inv...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Medicine)
  • Article
  • Open Access
28 Citations
6,145 Views
15 Pages

Fucoxanthin is the most abundant carotenoid found in marine brown algae that exhibits several healthy properties. Dietary fucoxanthin is metabolized in the intestine, plasma, and other tissues to various metabolites, including fucoxanthinol. In this...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Synthesis and Theoretical Study of Bioactive Molecules)
  • Review
  • Open Access
29 Citations
8,292 Views
19 Pages

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents a significant burden on global healthcare systems due to its considerable incidence and mortality rates. Recent trends indicate an increase in the worldwide incidence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steat...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Tumorigenesis and Tumor Microenvironment)
  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,948 Views
15 Pages

Gastropod Allergy: A Comprehensive Narrative Review

  • Elena Mederos-Luis,
  • Paloma Poza-Guedes,
  • Fernando Pineda,
  • Inmaculada Sánchez-Machín and
  • Ruperto González-Pérez

Food allergies have increased significantly in recent decades, with shellfish being a leading cause of food allergy and anaphylaxis worldwide, affecting both children and adults. The prevalence of shellfish allergies is estimated to be approximately...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Mechanisms and Regulation in Allergy and Immune Diseases, Immunodeficiencies)
  • Review
  • Open Access
30 Citations
14,750 Views
21 Pages

Unlocking the Potential: Semaglutide’s Impact on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease in Animal Models

  • Andreea Daniela Meca,
  • Ianis Kevyn Stefan Boboc,
  • Liliana Mititelu-Tartau and
  • Maria Bogdan

Semaglutide (SEM), a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, has garnered increasing interest for its potential therapeutic effects in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). This revie...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecules at Play in Neurological Diseases)
  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
5,370 Views
20 Pages

Uropathogenic E. coli and Hybrid Pathotypes in Mexican Women with Urinary Tract Infections: A Comprehensive Molecular and Phenotypic Overview

  • Manuel G. Ballesteros-Monrreal,
  • Pablo Mendez-Pfeiffer,
  • Bryan Ortíz,
  • Enrique Bolado-Martínez and ,
  • Maritza Lizeth Álvarez-Ainza,
  • Yessica Enciso-Martínez,
  • Margarita M. P. Arenas-Hernández,
  • Betsaida Diaz-Murrieta,
  • Edwin Barrios-Villa and
  • Dora Valencia
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is the main cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and carries virulence and resistance factors often found in mobilizable genetic elements, such as plasmids or pathogenicity islands (PAIs). UPEC is part of the...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Infectious Diseases and Molecular Epidemiology: A Focus on Pathogenic Microorganisms)
  • Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,929 Views
15 Pages

Lung cancer (LC) represents the leading cause of global cancer deaths, with cigarette smoking being considered a major risk factor. Nicotine is a major hazardous compound in cigarette smoke (CS), which stimulates LC progression and non-small cell lun...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Therapeutic Effects of Natural Bioactive Compounds in the Management of Human Diseases)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,807 Views
13 Pages

The Root Extract of Rosa multiflora Ameliorates Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Development via Blockade of De Novo Lipogenesis and Inflammation

  • Nam-Hee Kim,
  • Seung-Jin Lee,
  • Kyeong-Jin Lee,
  • Ae Ri Song and ,
  • Hyun-Je Park,
  • Jong Soo Kang,
  • Joo Young Cha and
  • Yong-Hyun Han
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is characterized by severe inflammation and fibrosis due to an excessive accumulation of triglycerides (TGs) in the liver with a dysregulated de novo lipogenesis (DNL) pathway. In this study, we aimed to evaluate t...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Research in Bioactivity of Natural Products)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,129 Views
15 Pages

Identification of a New B-Cell Epitope on the Capsid Protein of Avian Leukosis Virus and Its Application

  • Zui Wang,
  • Lina Liu,
  • Junfeng Dou,
  • Li Li and ,
  • Qin Lu,
  • Xinxin Jin,
  • Huabin Shao,
  • Zhengyu Cheng,
  • Tengfei Zhang and
  • Weicheng Bei
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

Avian leukosis virus (ALV) is an avian oncogenic retrovirus that can impair immunological function, stunt growth and decrease egg production in avian flocks. The capsid protein (P27) is an attractive candidate for ALV diagnostics. In the present stud...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)
  • Review
  • Open Access
13 Citations
13,101 Views
21 Pages

Sickle Cell Disease: Current Drug Treatments and Functional Foods with Therapeutic Potential

  • Elisângela Gonçalves,
  • Slim Smaoui,
  • Miguel Brito,
  • J. M. Oliveira and ,
  • Ana Paula Arez and
  • Loleny Tavares
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Sickle cell anemia (SCA), the most common form of sickle cell disease (SCD), is a genetic blood disorder. Red blood cells break down prematurely, causing anemia and often blocking blood vessels, leading to chronic pain, organ damage, and increased in...

(This article belongs to the Section Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology)
  • Review
  • Open Access
28 Citations
9,400 Views
20 Pages

Gene Regulatory Mechanism of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis during Dormancy

  • Yiduo Liu,
  • Han Li,
  • Dejia Dai,
  • Jiakang He and
  • Zhengmin Liang

Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) complex, is a zoonotic disease that remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Latent tuberculosis infection reactivation is a challenging obstacle to eradicating TB globally. U...

(This article belongs to the Collection Feature Papers Collection in Molecular Microbiology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
4,184 Views
13 Pages

Biological Activities of Citrus-Derived Extracellular Vesicles on Human Cells: The Role of Preservation

  • Theodora Karamanidou,
  • Konstantinos Krommydas,
  • Maria Karanikou,
  • Dimitrios Tsamos and ,
  • Konstantinos Michalakis,
  • Dimitris Kletsas,
  • Alexander Tsouknidas and
  • Harris Pratsinis
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have been identified as important mediators for cell-to-cell communication. Citrus-based EVs in particular offer an excellent platform for nutraceutical delivery systems, as their endemic cargo includes micronutrients (e....

(This article belongs to the Topic The Role of Extracellular Vesicles as Modulators of the Tumor Microenvironment)
  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
5,768 Views
18 Pages

Drug-Resistance Biomarkers in Patient-Derived Colorectal Cancer Organoid and Fibroblast Co-Culture System

  • Kyoung-Bin Ryu,
  • Jeong-ah Seo,
  • Kyerim Lee,
  • Juhyun Choi and ,
  • Geon Yoo,
  • Ji-hye Ha and
  • Mee Ryung Ahn
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Colorectal cancer, the third most commonly occurring tumor worldwide, poses challenges owing to its high mortality rate and persistent drug resistance in metastatic cases. We investigated the tumor microenvironment, emphasizing the role of cancer-ass...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular-Based Approaches in Therapy for Gastrointestinal Cancers, 2nd Edition)
  • Review
  • Open Access
75 Citations
14,071 Views
17 Pages

Multi Omics Applications in Biological Systems

  • Cristian D. Gutierrez Reyes,
  • Gerardo Alejo-Jacuinde,
  • Benjamin Perez Sanchez,
  • Jesus Chavez Reyes and ,
  • Sherifdeen Onigbinde,
  • Damir Mogut,
  • Irma Hernández-Jasso,
  • Denisse Calderón-Vallejo,
  • J. Luis Quintanar and
  • Yehia Mechref
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

Traditional methodologies often fall short in addressing the complexity of biological systems. In this regard, system biology omics have brought invaluable tools for conducting comprehensive analysis. Current sequencing capabilities have revolutioniz...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Latest Review Papers in Molecular Biology 2024)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3,214 Views
33 Pages

Genomic Evolution Strategy in SARS-CoV-2 Lineage B: Coevolution of Cis Elements

  • Yahaira de J. Tamayo-Ordóñez,
  • Ninfa M. Rosas-García,
  • Francisco A. Tamayo-Ordoñez,
  • Benjamín A. Ayil-Gutiérrez and ,
  • Juan M. Bello-López,
  • Gerardo de J. Sosa-Santillán,
  • Erika Acosta-Cruz,
  • Francisco Anguebes-Franseschi,
  • Siprian Damas-Damas and
  • María Concepción Tamayo-Ordóñez
  • + 7 authors+ 2 authors

In the SARS-CoV-2 lineage, RNA elements essential for its viral life cycle, including genome replication and gene expression, have been identified. Still, the precise structures and functions of these RNA regions in coronaviruses remain poorly unders...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Structure and Function of Proteins: From Bioinformatics Insights)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,445 Views
20 Pages

Transcriptome Analysis Reveals That FvPAP1 Genes Are Related to the Prolongation of Red-Leaf Period in Ficus virens

  • Qingchao Ma,
  • Shuhua Zhong,
  • Tianci Ma,
  • Yajie Yue and ,
  • Shihui Zou,
  • Shunzhao Sui,
  • Lijiao Ai and
  • Yulong Guo
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Ficus virens is a deciduous tree that is highly valuable both economically and medicinally. Like other plants with ‘red young leaves’, the red-leaf period of most F. virens trees lasts only a few days, and the red leaves have little ornam...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Breeding and Genetics Research in Plants)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,709 Views
12 Pages

Aspergillus fumigatus is commonly found in the airway and is associated with airway inflammatory diseases. Zinc oxide (ZO) is known to be an essential microelement that facilitates fungal survival, growth, and proliferation. This study aimed to inves...

(This article belongs to the Collection Feature Papers in Molecular Medicine)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,786 Views
11 Pages

Follow-Up Study of 17-β Estradiol, Prolactin and Progesterone with the Kinetics and Prevalence of T. gondii Infection in Pregnant Women

  • Yithzel Guadalupe Luna Rojas,
  • Eva Elizabet Camarena Pulido,
  • Laura Rocío Rodríguez-Pérez and
  • María de la Luz Galván-Ramírez

Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. One-third of the world’s population has come into contact with this parasite. In Mexico, the prevalence is between 15% and 50% in the general population and 34.9% in women...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Research in Reproductive Biology, 2nd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,372 Views
19 Pages

NMR Studies of the Interactions between Sialyllactoses and the Polysialytransferase Domain for Polysialylation Inhibition

  • Bo Lu,
  • Si-Ming Liao,
  • Shi-Jie Liang,
  • Jian-Xiu Li and ,
  • Xue-Hui Liu,
  • Ri-Bo Huang and
  • Guo-Ping Zhou
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

It is known that sialyllactose (SL) in mammalians is a major source of sialic acid (Sia), which can further form cytidine monophosphate sialic acid (CMP-Sia), and the final product is polysialic acid (polySia) using polysialyltransferases (polySTs) o...

(This article belongs to the Section Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,192 Views
14 Pages

Based on the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of clonidine in previous studies, we hypothesized that clonidine could accelerate wound healing in rats by regulating the expression of related cytokines. In this study, the wound healing effect of...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
  • Communication
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,025 Views
13 Pages

Protective Effect of Red Light-Emitting Diode against UV-B Radiation-Induced Skin Damage in SKH:HR-2 Hairless Mice

  • Eun-Chae Cho,
  • Surin Ahn,
  • Kyung-Ok Shin,
  • Joon Byeong Lee and ,
  • Hyo-Jeong Hwang and
  • Yean-Jung Choi
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

In this in vivo study on hairless mice, we examined the effects of light-emitting diode (LED) treatment applied prior to ultraviolet B (UVB) irradiation. We found that pre-treating with LED improved skin morphological and histopathological conditions...

(This article belongs to the Section Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology)
  • Review
  • Open Access
6 Citations
7,054 Views
23 Pages

Exploring the Genetic Landscape of Chorea in Infancy and Early Childhood: Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment

  • Giulia Spoto,
  • Graziana Ceraolo,
  • Ambra Butera,
  • Gabriella Di Rosa and
  • Antonio Gennaro Nicotera

Chorea is a hyperkinetic movement disorder frequently observed in the pediatric population, and, due to advancements in genetic techniques, an increasing number of genes have been associated with this disorder. In genetic conditions, chorea may be th...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Complex Molecular Mechanism of Monogenic Diseases 2.0)
  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
3,204 Views
18 Pages

The study of salivary amino acid profiles has attracted the attention of researchers, since amino acids are actively involved in most metabolic processes, including breast cancer. In this study, we analyzed the amino acid profile of saliva in a sampl...

(This article belongs to the Collection Molecular Mechanisms in Human Diseases)
  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,967 Views
19 Pages

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, the etiology of which is still unclear. Its hallmarks are inflammation and axonal damage. As a disease primarily impacting younger individuals, the s...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Medicine)
  • Review
  • Open Access
16 Citations
3,785 Views
13 Pages

Targeting Cancers with oHSV-Based Oncolytic Viral Immunotherapy

  • Rakin Tammam Nasar,
  • Ifeanyi Kingsley Uche and
  • Konstantin G. Kousoulas

The recent success of cancer immunotherapies, such as immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICIs), monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), cancer vaccines, and adoptive cellular therapies (ACTs), has revolutionized traditional cancer treatment. However, these immunothe...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Research on Virus-Induced Cellular and Molecular Responses)
  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,889 Views
21 Pages

Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino (GP), a plant with homology of medicine and food, as a traditional Chinese medicine, possesses promising biological activities in the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, the ma...

(This article belongs to the Section Bioorganic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry)
  • Brief Report
  • Open Access
11 Citations
7,404 Views
10 Pages

Extensive research on medicinal herbs for bioactive compounds proposes that they could replace synthetic drugs, reducing side effects and economic burdens. Especially, interest in the synergistic benefits of natural products is increasing, implying t...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Natural Products in Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy)
  • Retraction
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Current Issues in Molecular Biology Editorial Office retracts the article titled “Efficacy of Vanadyl Sulfate and Selenium Tetrachloride as Anti-Diabetic Agents against Hyperglycemia and Oxidative Stress Induced by Diabetes Mellitus in Male Rat...

(This article belongs to the Collection Application of Natural and Pseudo Natural Products in Drug Discovery and Development)
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Glutathione in HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders

  • Thomas Erdos,
  • Mika Masuda and
  • Vishwanath Venketaraman

A large portion of patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have neurologic sequelae. Those with better-controlled HIV via antiretroviral therapies generally have less severe neurologic symptoms. However, for many patients, antiretrovirals do...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Infectious Diseases and Molecular Epidemiology: A Focus on Pathogenic Microorganisms)
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Diversity of Expression Patterns of Lr34, Lr67, and Candidate Genes towards Lr46 with Analysis of Associated miRNAs in Common Wheat Hybrids in Response to Puccinia triticina Fungus

  • Julia Spychała,
  • Agnieszka Tomkowiak,
  • Aleksandra Noweiska,
  • Roksana Bobrowska and ,
  • Jan Bocianowski,
  • Aleksandra Sobiech and
  • Michał Tomasz Kwiatek
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Leaf rust caused by Puccinia triticina (Pt) is one of the most dangerous diseases causing significant losses in common wheat crops. In adult plants resistant to rust, a horizontal adult plant resistance (APR) type is observed, which protects the plan...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Research in Wheat Genome and Breeding)
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Multiomics Analysis of the PHLDA Gene Family in Different Cancers and Their Clinical Prognostic Value

  • Safia Iqbal,
  • Md. Rezaul Karim,
  • Shahnawaz Mohammad,
  • Ramya Mathiyalagan and ,
  • Md. Niaj Morshed,
  • Deok-Chun Yang,
  • Hyocheol Bae,
  • Esrat Jahan Rupa and
  • Dong Uk Yang
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The PHLDA (pleckstrin homology-like domain family) gene family is popularly known as a potential biomarker for cancer identification, and members of the PHLDA family have become considered potentially viable targets for cancer treatments. The PHLDA g...

(This article belongs to the Collection Bioinformatics Approaches to Biomedicine)
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Physical activity is integral to metabolic health, particularly in addressing insulin resistance and related disorders such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Studies consistently demonstrate a strong association between physical activity levels and...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Latest Review Papers in Molecular Biology 2024)
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A single nucleotide variant in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) 1555A>G is associated with drug-induced hearing loss. For the 1555A>G mutation site, 1555A wild-type and 1555G mutant-type plasmids were constructed, respectively. In this study, a PCR me...

(This article belongs to the Section Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology)

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