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  • Open Access
16 Citations
2,884 Views
16 Pages

14 September 2022

Wentilactone A (WA) is a tetranorditerpenoid isolated from marine algae. We previously found that WA inhibited cancer cell proliferation with little toxicity. In this study, we show that high expression of extracellular matrix protein-1 (ECM1) promot...

  • Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,502 Views
30 Pages

Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) is a zinc-dependent endopeptidase that plays a central role in extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling, angiogenesis, immune cell trafficking, and cytokine activation. Dysregulated MMP-9 activity has been implicated i...

  • Review
  • Open Access
265 Citations
12,905 Views
21 Pages

15 December 2020

Activated hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) and myofibroblasts are the main producers of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins that form the fibrotic tissue that leads to hepatic fibrosis. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) can directly activate HSCs or induce...

  • Article
  • Open Access
51 Citations
4,272 Views
15 Pages

Dendrobine Alleviates Cellular Senescence and Osteoarthritis via the ROS/NF-κB Axis

  • Haitao Chen,
  • Ming Tu,
  • Siyi Liu,
  • Yinxian Wen and
  • Liaobin Chen

25 January 2023

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease characterized by low-grade inflammation and cartilage degradation. Dendrobine (DEN) is reported to inhibit inflammation and oxidative stress in some diseases, but its role in chondrocyte senescence...

  • Review
  • Open Access
67 Citations
14,956 Views
31 Pages

30 March 2012

Interleukin 1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) are key cytokines that drive the production of inflammatory mediators and matrix-degrading enzymes in osteoarthritis (OA). These proinflammatory cytokines bind to their respective cell surfac...

  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
3,620 Views
15 Pages

Mechanistic Roles of Matrilin-2 and Klotho in Modulating the Inflammatory Activity of Human Aortic Valve Cells

  • Erlinda The,
  • Qingzhou Yao,
  • Peijian Zhang,
  • Yufeng Zhai,
  • Lihua Ao,
  • David A. Fullerton and
  • Xianzhong Meng

7 February 2020

Background: Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) is a chronic inflammatory disease. Soluble extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins can act as damage-associated molecular patterns and may induce valvular inflammation. Matrilin-2 is an ECM protein and has...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
3,575 Views
18 Pages

Unusual Association of NF-κB Components in Tumor-Associated Macrophages (TAMs) Promotes HSPG2-Mediated Immune-Escaping Mechanism in Breast Cancer

  • Veronica De Paolis,
  • Fabio Maiullari,
  • Maila Chirivì,
  • Marika Milan,
  • Chiara Cordiglieri,
  • Francesca Pagano,
  • Alessandra Rita La Manna,
  • Elena De Falco,
  • Claudia Bearzi and
  • Chiara Parisi
  • + 1 author

The cellular heterogeneity of the tumor environment of breast cancer (BC) is extremely complex and includes different actors such as neoplastic, stromal, and immunosuppressive cells, which contribute to the chemical and mechanical modification of the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,577 Views
27 Pages

15 July 2024

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent cancer worldwide. Current studies have demonstrated that tumor-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) from different cancer cell types modulate the fibroblast microenvironment to contribute to cancer...

  • Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,323 Views
15 Pages

16 September 2023

Hydrogels can be considered as mimics of the extracellular matrix (ECM). Through integrins, the cytoskeleton is connected to the ECM, and cytoskeleton tension depends on ECM stiffness. A number of age-related diseases depend on cellular processes rel...

  • Article
  • Open Access
81 Citations
6,124 Views
18 Pages

Renal fibrosis is a common feature of all progressive chronic kidney diseases. Sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) is one of the mitochondrial sirtuins, and plays a role in the regulation of mitochondrial biogenesis, oxidative stress, fatty acid metabolism, and aging....

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,477 Views
10 Pages

A Necessary Role for Increased Biglycan Expression during L1-Mediated Colon Cancer Progression

  • Arka Saha,
  • Sanith Cheriyamundath,
  • Anmol Kumar,
  • Nancy Gavert,
  • Thomas Brabletz and
  • Avri Ben-Ze’ev

31 December 2021

Aberrant activation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling and downstream β-catenin-TCF target genes is a hallmark of colorectal cancer (CRC) development. We identified the immunoglobulin-like cell adhesion receptor L1CAM (L1) as a target of β-cat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
29 Citations
3,706 Views
16 Pages

Astragaloside IV Attenuates Ocular Hypertension in a Mouse Model of TGFβ2 Induced Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

  • Ramesh B. Kasetti,
  • Prabhavathi Maddineni,
  • Bindu Kodati,
  • Bhavani Nagarajan and
  • Sam Yacoub

19 November 2021

Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is a major risk factor in developing primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), which is the most common form of glaucoma. Transforming growth factor-beta 2 (TGFβ2) is a pro-fibrotic cytokine that plays an important role...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,843 Views
21 Pages

10 September 2025

Snail slime (SS) is a natural secretion rich in bioactive components such as glycoproteins, hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid (GA), and antimicrobial peptides. GA, a key component of SS, is known for its exfoliative properties. This study investigates S...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,133 Views
15 Pages

11 September 2025

Keloids are characterized by excessive extracellular matrix (ECM) accumulation and persistent inflammation, leading to disfiguring scars and poor therapeutic outcomes. The α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7nAChR) has emerged as a key...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
2,378 Views
12 Pages

26 November 2022

Human skin is composed of three layers, of which the dermis is composed of an extracellular matrix (ECM) comprising collagen, elastin, and other proteins. These proteins are reduced due to skin aging caused by intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Among v...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,352 Views
16 Pages

Clinical prevention is of utmost importance for the management of periodontal diseases. Periodontal disease starts with an inflammatory response in the gingival tissue, and results in alveolar bone destruction and subsequent tooth loss. This study ai...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
3,983 Views
17 Pages

10 September 2022

Polyamine oxidase (PAOX) (N1-acetylpolyamine oxidase) is a major enzyme in the polyamine catabolism pathway that generates hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide plays a crucial role in skin aging via extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation by increasin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
23 Citations
7,013 Views
21 Pages

Polynucleotides Suppress Inflammation and Stimulate Matrix Synthesis in an In Vitro Cell-Based Osteoarthritis Model

  • Sree Samanvitha Kuppa,
  • Hyung-Keun Kim,
  • Ju-Yeon Kang,
  • Seok-Cheol Lee,
  • Hong-Yeol Yang,
  • Jaishree Sankaranarayanan and
  • Jong-Keun Seon

Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by degeneration of the joint cartilage, inflammation, and a change in the chondrocyte phenotype. Inflammation also promotes cell hypertrophy in human articular chondrocytes (HC-a) by activating the NF-κB pat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,105 Views
15 Pages

A Sulfated Polysaccharide from Red Algae (Gelidium crinale) to Suppress Cells Metastasis and MMP-9 Expression of HT1080 Cells

  • Haiyan Zheng,
  • Yu Pei,
  • Yuan-Lin He,
  • Yi Liu,
  • Minqi Chen,
  • Pengzhi Hong,
  • Chunxia Zhou and
  • Zhong-Ji Qian

6 August 2022

Sulfated polysaccharides from red algae have a variety of biological activities, especially antitumor activities. Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) is a proteolytic metalloenzyme that degrades the central part of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and p...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,399 Views
24 Pages

Transcriptome Profiling Associated with CARD11 Overexpression in Colorectal Cancer Implicates a Potential Role for Tumor Immune Microenvironment and Cancer Pathways Modulation via NF-κB

  • Faisal Alhosani,
  • Burcu Yener Ilce,
  • Reem Sami Alhamidi,
  • Poorna Manasa Bhamidimarri,
  • Alaa Mohamed Hamad,
  • Noura Alkhayyal,
  • Axel Künstner,
  • Cyrus Khandanpour,
  • Hauke Busch and
  • Rifat Hamoudi
  • + 4 authors

26 September 2024

The immune system plays a critical role in inflammation by initiating responses to infections or tissue damage. The nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) pathway plays a key role in inflammation and innate immunity, as well as other cellular activiti...

  • Article
  • Open Access
190 Citations
11,575 Views
16 Pages

Salidroside Ameliorates Renal Interstitial Fibrosis by Inhibiting the TLR4/NF-κB and MAPK Signaling Pathways

  • Rui Li,
  • Yujuan Guo,
  • Yiming Zhang,
  • Xue Zhang,
  • Lingpeng Zhu and
  • Tianhua Yan

Salidroside (Sal) is an active ingredient that is isolated from Rhodiola rosea, which has been reported to have anti-inflammatory activities and a renal protective effect. However, the role of Sal on renal fibrosis has not yet been elucidated. Here,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,337 Views
14 Pages

Chaenomeles Fructus (CF), the Fruit of Chaenomeles sinensis Alleviates IL-1β Induced Cartilage Degradation in Rat Articular Chondrocytes

  • Changhwan Yeo,
  • Chae Ryeong Ahn,
  • Jai-Eun Kim,
  • Young Woo Kim,
  • Jinbong Park,
  • Kwang Seok Ahn,
  • In Jin Ha,
  • Yoon Jae Lee,
  • Seung Ho Baek and
  • In-Hyuk Ha

Osteoarthritis (OA) causes persistent pain, joint dysfunction, and physical disability. It is the most prevalent type of degenerative arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. OA is currently treated with a focus on pain relief, inflammation...

  • Review
  • Open Access
13 Citations
5,480 Views
29 Pages

New Drug Targets to Prevent Death Due to Stroke: A Review Based on Results of Protein-Protein Interaction Network, Enrichment, and Annotation Analyses

  • Michael Maes,
  • Nikita G. Nikiforov,
  • Kitiporn Plaimas,
  • Apichat Suratanee,
  • Daniela Frizon Alfieri and
  • Edna Maria Vissoci Reiche

9 November 2021

This study used established biomarkers of death from ischemic stroke (IS) versus stroke survival to perform network, enrichment, and annotation analyses. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis revealed that the backbone of the highly conn...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,162 Views
26 Pages

Melatonin Delays Arthritis Inflammation and Reduces Cartilage Matrix Degradation through the SIRT1-Mediated NF-κB/Nrf2/TGF-β/BMPs Pathway

  • Mingchao Zhao,
  • Di Qiu,
  • Xue Miao,
  • Wenyue Yang,
  • Siyao Li,
  • Xin Cheng,
  • Jilang Tang,
  • Hong Chen,
  • Hongri Ruan and
  • Jianhua Xiao
  • + 2 authors

Cartilage, a flexible and smooth connective tissue that envelops the surfaces of synovial joints, relies on chondrocytes for extracellular matrix (ECM) production and the maintenance of its structural and functional integrity. Melatonin (MT), renowne...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,259 Views
22 Pages

Effects of High Glucose on Human Endothelial Cells Exposed to Simulated Microgravity

  • Justina Jokšienė,
  • Jayashree Sahana,
  • Markus Wehland,
  • Herbert Schulz,
  • José Luis Cortés-Sánchez,
  • Judit Prat-Duran,
  • Daniela Grimm and
  • Ulf Simonsen

17 January 2023

A diabetogenic state induced by spaceflight provokes stress and health problems in astronauts. Microgravity (µg) is one of the main stressors in space causing hyperglycaemia. However, the underlying molecular pathways and synergistic effects of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
43 Citations
10,066 Views
15 Pages

30 April 2022

Chronic exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light promotes the breakdown of collagen in the skin and disrupts the extracellular matrix (ECM) structure, leading to skin wrinkling. Pacific whiting (Merluccius productus) is a fish abundant on the Pacific coast...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,032 Views
17 Pages

Diabetics have an increased risk for heart failure due to cardiac fibroblast functional changes occurring as a result of AGE/RAGE signaling. Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) levels are higher in diabetics and stimulate elevated RAGE (receptor f...

  • Article
  • Open Access
25 Citations
8,749 Views
10 Pages

The Matrix Stiffness Coordinates the Cell Proliferation and PD-L1 Expression via YAP in Lung Adenocarcinoma

  • Yeonhee Park,
  • Dahye Lee,
  • Jeong Eun Lee,
  • Hee Sun Park,
  • Sung Soo Jung,
  • Dongil Park,
  • Da Hyun Kang,
  • Song-I Lee,
  • Seong-Dae Woo and
  • Chaeuk Chung

31 January 2024

The extracellular matrix (ECM) exerts physiological activity, facilitates cell-to-cell communication, promotes cell proliferation and metastasis, and provides mechanical support for tumor cells. The development of solid tumors is often associated wit...

  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
3,876 Views
23 Pages

4 March 2021

Cardiovascular disease, specifically heart failure, is a common complication for individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Heart failure can arise with stiffening of the left ventricle, which can be caused by “active” cardiac fibroblasts (i.e., myof...

  • Review
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,521 Views
19 Pages

Deciphering Drug Resistance: Investigating the Emerging Role of Hyaluronan Metabolism and Signaling and Tumor Extracellular Matrix in Cancer Chemotherapy

  • Daiana L. Vitale,
  • Arianna Parnigoni,
  • Manuela Viola,
  • Evgenia Karousou,
  • Ina Sevic,
  • Paola Moretto,
  • Alberto Passi,
  • Laura Alaniz and
  • Davide Vigetti

Hyaluronan (HA) has gained significant attention in cancer research for its role in modulating chemoresistance. This review aims to elucidate the mechanisms by which HA contributes to chemoresistance, focusing on its interactions within the tumor mic...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
3,443 Views
14 Pages

Obeticholic Acid Derivative, T-2054 Suppresses Osteoarthritis via Inhibiting NF-κB-Signaling Pathway

  • Dandan Guo,
  • Liming He,
  • Yaoxin Gao,
  • Chenxu Jin,
  • Haizhen Lin,
  • Li Zhang,
  • Liting Wang,
  • Ying Zhou,
  • Jie Yao and
  • Wenzheng Jiang
  • + 3 authors

Osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disorder, has been reported as the most common cause of disability worldwide. The production of inflammatory cytokines is the main factor in OA. Previous studies have been reported that obeticholic acid (OCA)...

  • Article
  • Open Access
28 Citations
6,340 Views
15 Pages

24 August 2019

Overabundance of extracellular matrix resulting from hyperproliferation of keloid fibroblasts (KFs) and dysregulation of apoptosis represents the main pathophysiology underlying keloids. High-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) plays important roles in the...

  • Review
  • Open Access
358 Citations
26,261 Views
21 Pages

Mechanisms of Photoaging and Cutaneous Photocarcinogenesis, and Photoprotective Strategies with Phytochemicals

  • Ricardo Bosch,
  • Neena Philips,
  • Jorge A. Suárez-Pérez,
  • Angeles Juarranz,
  • Avani Devmurari,
  • Jovinna Chalensouk-Khaosaat and
  • Salvador González

26 March 2015

Photoaging and photocarcinogenesis are primarily due to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which alters DNA, cellular antioxidant balance, signal transduction pathways, immunology, and the extracellular matrix (ECM). The DNA alterations include UV rad...

  • Article
  • Open Access
415 Views
19 Pages

Transcriptomic Insights into Tumor Necrosis Factor α’s Role in the Fibrosis-Related Processes of Equine Endometrial Fibroblasts

  • Agnieszka Sadowska,
  • Tomasz Molcan,
  • Magda Słyszewska,
  • Dariusz J. Skarzynski,
  • Graça Ferreira-Dias and
  • Anna Szóstek-Mioduchowska

24 November 2025

Equine endometrosis is a chronic degenerative condition of the endometrium. A hallmark feature of endometrosis is endometrial fibrosis accompanied by degenerative changes in the adjacent tissue structure. Tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα), a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
868 Views
18 Pages

21 August 2025

Poly (I:C), a viral mimic, is capable of activating the antiviral immune mechanisms in teleosts. In this study, we investigated the transcriptional responses of Ussuri Catfish (Pseudobagrus ussuriensis) to poly (I:C) stimulation at 3 and 48 h, focusi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
474 Views
25 Pages

Deciphering the Role of ADAMTS6 in the Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition of Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells

  • Kirill V. Odarenko,
  • Anastasiya M. Matveeva,
  • Grigory A. Stepanov,
  • Marina A. Zenkova and
  • Andrey V. Markov

8 December 2025

A disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs 6 (ADAMTS6) is an extracellular matrix (ECM) protease that promotes the invasion of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) cells. Herein, we investigate its role in epithelial-mesenchymal transition...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
6,651 Views
17 Pages

Berry Fruit Extracts as Topical Cosmeceuticals for Skin Health Applications: A Systematic Review

  • Filipe Silveira Azevedo,
  • Allan Rodrigues Pires,
  • Mary Ann Lila,
  • Giuseppe Valacchi,
  • Roberta Targino Hoskin,
  • Mariaurea Matias Sarandy,
  • Rômulo Dias Novaes and
  • Reggiani Vilela Goncalves

Berries are a popular source of natural bioactive compounds with distinctive aspects and sensory attributes. In this review, the term “berry” refers to generally round, small, colorful, and juicy fruits with English common names ending in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
4,566 Views
14 Pages

(−)-Loliolide Isolated from Sargassum horneri Abate UVB-Induced Oxidative Damage in Human Dermal Fibroblasts and Subside ECM Degradation

  • Ilekuttige Priyan Shanura Fernando,
  • Soo-Jin Heo,
  • Mawalle Kankanamge Hasitha Madhawa Dias,
  • Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage Dinesh Madusanka,
  • Eui-Jeong Han,
  • Min-Ju Kim,
  • Kalu Kapuge Asanka Sanjeewa,
  • Kyounghoon Lee and
  • Ginnae Ahn

30 July 2021

Ultraviolet (UV) B exposure is a prominent cause of skin aging and a contemporary subject of interest. The effects are progressing through the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that alter cell signaling pathways related to inflammatory resp...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,667 Views
16 Pages

Oncogene-Induced Senescence Transcriptomes Signify Premalignant Colorectal Adenomas

  • Sofian Al Shboul,
  • Heyam Awad,
  • Anas Abu-Humaidan,
  • Nidaa A. Ababneh,
  • Ashraf I. Khasawneh and
  • Tareq Saleh

Background: Oncogene-induced senescence (OIS) is a tumor-suppressive mechanism that halts uncontrolled cell proliferation in premalignant lesions. Further investigation into its role in colorectal tumorigenesis is essential. We investigated the expre...

  • Article
  • Open Access
126 Views
16 Pages

Comprehensive Transcriptomic Analysis and Biomarker Prioritization of Hydroxyprogesterone in Breast Cancer

  • Abdallah Rafi,
  • Şükrü Tüzmen,
  • Osman Uğur Sezerman and
  • Fikret Dirilenoğlu

Hydroxyprogesterone (HP) is a synthetic progestogen widely used in obstetric care, and its potential influence on breast cancer biology has become an emerging area of interest. Despite its clinical use, the molecular mechanisms by which HP affects tu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,341 Views
13 Pages

4 April 2025

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD), is a chronic inflammatory disorder driven by a complex interplay of immune and proteolytic mechanisms. Neutrophil elastase (NE), released...

  • Review
  • Open Access
24 Citations
9,134 Views
20 Pages

Role of Circadian Transcription Factor Rev-Erb in Metabolism and Tissue Fibrosis

  • Ghulam Shere Raza,
  • Nalini Sodum,
  • Yagmur Kaya and
  • Karl-Heinz Herzig

26 October 2022

Circadian rhythms significantly affect metabolism, and their disruption leads to cardiometabolic diseases and fibrosis. The clock repressor Rev-Erb is mainly expressed in the liver, heart, lung, adipose tissue, skeletal muscles, and brain, recognized...

  • Article
  • Open Access
25 Citations
4,667 Views
20 Pages

Melatonin Prevents Chondrocyte Matrix Degradation in Rats with Experimentally Induced Osteoarthritis by Inhibiting Nuclear Factor-κB via SIRT1

  • Mingchao Zhao,
  • Xiaopeng Song,
  • Hong Chen,
  • Tianwen Ma,
  • Jilang Tang,
  • Xinyu Wang,
  • Yue Yu,
  • Liangyu Lv,
  • Lina Jia and
  • Li Gao

24 September 2022

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease characterized by an imbalance of cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) breakdown and anabolism. Melatonin (MT) is one of the hormones secreted by the pineal gland of the brain and has anti-inf...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,513 Views
19 Pages

Fucoxanthinol Promotes Apoptosis in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 Cells by Attenuating Laminins–Integrins Axis

  • Ayaka Yasuda,
  • Momoka Wagatsuma,
  • Wataru Murase,
  • Atsuhito Kubota,
  • Hiroyuki Kojima,
  • Tohru Ohta,
  • Junichi Hamada,
  • Hayato Maeda and
  • Masaru Terasaki

8 July 2022

Fucoxanthinol (FxOH), the main metabolite of the marine carotenoid fucoxanthin, exerts anti-cancer effects. However, fragmentary information is available on the growth-inhibiting effects of FxOH on breast cancer (BC). We investigated the growth-inhib...

  • Review
  • Open Access
21 Citations
4,372 Views
21 Pages

Regulation of EMT Markers, Extracellular Matrix, and Associated Signalling Pathways by Long Non-Coding RNAs in Glioblastoma Mesenchymal Transition: A Scoping Review

  • Dexter Hoi Long Leung,
  • Brandon Wee Siang Phon,
  • Mageswary Sivalingam,
  • Ammu Kutty Radhakrishnan and
  • Muhamad Noor Alfarizal Kamarudin

4 June 2023

Glioblastoma (GBM) mesenchymal (MES) transition can be regulated by long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) via modulation of various factors (Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal (EMT) markers, biological signalling, and the extracellular matrix (ECM)). However, unders...

  • Review
  • Open Access
81 Citations
8,702 Views
42 Pages

One of the leading causes of death worldwide, in both men and women, is cancer. Despite the significant development in therapeutic strategies, the inevitable emergence of drug resistance limits the success and impedes the curative outcome. Intrinsic...

  • Review
  • Open Access
28 Citations
10,382 Views
18 Pages

13 September 2024

Particulate matter (PM) is a harmful air pollutant composed of chemicals and metals which affects human health by penetrating both the respiratory system and skin, causing oxidative stress and inflammation. This review investigates the association be...

  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
6,274 Views
14 Pages

Ligustrazine-Oleanolic Acid Glycine Derivative, G-TOA, Selectively Inhibited the Proliferation and Induced Apoptosis of Activated HSC-T6 Cells

  • Siling Bi,
  • Fuhao Chu,
  • Mina Wang,
  • Bi Li,
  • Pei Mao,
  • Huazheng Zhang,
  • Penglong Wang,
  • Wenbo Guo,
  • Liang Xu and
  • Yuzhong Zhang
  • + 2 authors

23 November 2016

Hepatic fibrosis is a naturally occurring wound-healing reaction, with an imbalance of extracellular matrix (ECM) during tissue repair response, which can further deteriorate to hepatocellular carcinoma without timely treatment. Inhibiting activated...

  • Article
  • Open Access
65 Citations
6,786 Views
18 Pages

10 April 2020

Several studies in the past decades have reported anti-tumor activity of the bioactive compounds extracted from tea leaves, with a focus on the compound epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). However, further investigations are required to unravel the un...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,920 Views
18 Pages

The Extracellular Matrix Vitalizer RATM Increased Skin Elasticity by Modulating Mitochondrial Function in Aged Animal Skin

  • Kyung-A Byun,
  • Seyeon Oh,
  • Sosorburam Batsukh,
  • Min Jeong Kim,
  • Je Hyuk Lee,
  • Hyun Jun Park,
  • Moon Suk Chung,
  • Kuk Hui Son and
  • Kyunghee Byun

Oxidative stress-induced cellular senescence and mitochondrial dysfunction result in skin aging by increasing ECM levels-degrading proteins such as MMPs, and decreasing collagen synthesis. MMPs also destroy the basement membrane, which is involved in...

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