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KAIWEN TIAN#, HANZHONG CHEN#, QIANQIAN WANG, FENGLIAN JIANG, CHUNXIANG FENG, TENG LI, XIAOYONG PU, YANLIN TANG*, JIUMIN LIU*
BIOCELL, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.048737
(This article belongs to this Special Issue: Frontiers in cancer: tumor microenvironment)
Abstract Background: The incidence of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is globally high; however, despite the introduction of innovative drug therapies, there remains a lack of effective biomarkers for evaluating treatment response. Recently, Caspase recruiting domain-containing protein 11 (CARD11) has garnered attention due to its significant association with tumor development and the immune system. Methods: The expression of CARD11 mRNA and protein in ccRCC were analyzed by public database and immunohistochemistry. The focus of this study is on the epigenomic modifications of CARD11, its expression of ccRCC immunophenotype, and its correlation with response to immunotherapy and targeted therapy. Furthermore, to… More >
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XINRU FENG1, LI XIAO2,*
BIOCELL, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.048395
(This article belongs to this Special Issue: Subcellular Organelles and Cellular Molecules: Localization, Detection, Prediction, and Diseases)
Abstract Background: Galectin 2 (LGALS2) is a protein previously reported to serve as a mediator of disease progression
in a range of cancers. The function of LGALS2 in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), however, has yet to be explored,
prompting the present study to address this literature gap. Methods: Overall, 144 paired malignant tumor tissues and
paracancerous OSCC patient samples were harvested and the LGALS2 expression levels were examined through qPCR
and western immunoblotting. The LGALS2 coding sequence was introduced into the pcDNA3.0 vector, to enable the
overexpression of this gene, while an LGALS2-specific shRNA and corresponding controls were also obtained.… More >
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BINGJIE LI1,#, WENBO CAO1,2,3,#, JINJING XIAO1, YIXIAO CHEN1, QIYING WEI1, MINGJIN YUE4, SAIJUN MO1,2,3,*
BIOCELL, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.049160
(This article belongs to this Special Issue: Advances in Biomarker Research: Unveiling the Pathways to Precision Medicine)
Abstract Perineural invasion (PNI), a particularly insidious form of tumor metastasis distinct from hematogenous or lymphatic spread, has the capacity to extend well beyond the primary tumor site, infiltrating distant regions devoid of lymphatic or vascular structures. PNI often heralds a decrease in patient survival rates and is recognized as an indicator of an unfavorable prognosis across a variety of cancers. Despite its clinical significance, the underlying molecular mechanisms of PNI remain elusive, complicating the development of specific and efficacious diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. In the realm of cancer research, non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have attracted considerable attention due to their multifaceted… More >
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VIRAAJ VISHNU PRASAD, JENNIFER SALLY SAMSON, VENKATACHALAM DEEPA PARVATHI*
BIOCELL, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.048776
(This article belongs to this Special Issue: Exploring the Cellular Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Abstract Physical activity and exercise have several beneficial roles in enhancing both physiological and psychological well-being of an individual. In addition to aiding the regulation of aerobic and anaerobic metabolism, exercise can stimulate the synthesis of exerkine hormones in the circulatory system. Among several exerkines that have been investigated for their therapeutic potential, Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is considered the most promising candidate, especially in the management of neurodegenerative diseases. Owing to the ability of physical activity to enhance BDNF synthesis, several experimental studies conducted so far have validated this hypothesis and produced satisfactory results at the pre-clinical level. This review… More >
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FEI KONG1, QIYUAN TIAN2, BINGLIN KUANG3, LILI SHANG4, XIAOXIAO ZHANG5, DONGYANG LI5, YING KONG6,*
BIOCELL, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.046342
(This article belongs to this Special Issue: Advances in Biomarker Research: Unveiling the Pathways to Precision Medicine)
Abstract Introduction: Myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury has received widespread attention due to its damaging effects. Electroacupuncture (EA) pretreatment has preventive effects on myocardial IR injury. SLC26A4 is a Na+ independent anion reverse transporter and has not been reported in myocardial IR injury. Objectives: To find potential genes that may be regulated by EA and explore the role of this gene in myocardial IR injury. Methods: RNA sequencing and bioinformatics analysis were performed to obtain the differentially expressed genes in the myocardial tissue of IR rats with EA pretreatment. Myocardial infarction size was detected by TTC staining. Serum CK, creatinine kinase-myocardial band,… More >
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JIYU WANG1,2, HUIXIA LI1,2, DEYUAN ZHOU1,2, LIHONG BAI1,2, KEJING TANG1,2,3,*
BIOCELL, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.030420
(This article belongs to this Special Issue: Bioinformatics Study of Diseases)
Abstract Background: For patients with lung cancer, timely identification of new lung lesions as infectious or non-infectious, and accurate identification of pathogens is very important in improving OS of patients. As a new auxiliary examination, metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) is believed to be more accurate in diagnosing infectious diseases in patients without underlying diseases, compared with conventional microbial tests (CMTs). We designed this study to find out whether mNGS has better performance in distinguishing infectious and non-infectious diseases in lung cancer patients using bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF). Materials and Methods: This study was a real-world retrospective review based on electronic medical… More >
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DANPING ZHU1,#, GUANGMING LIU1,#, KUAN FENG1, SUYUN LI1, DANDAN HU2, SIDA YANG3,*, PEIQING LI1,*
BIOCELL, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.044856
Abstract Background: During Enterovirus type 71 (EV71) infection, the structural viral protein 1 (VP1) activates endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress associated with peripheral myelin protein 22 (PMP22) accumulation and induces autophagy. However, the specific mechanism behind this process remains elusive. Methods: In this research, we used the VP1-overexpressing mouse Schwann cells (SCs) models co-transfected with a PMP22 silencing or Autocrine motility factor receptor (AMFR/gp78) overexpressing vector to explore the regulation of gp78 on PMP22 and its relationship with autophagy and apoptosis. Results: The activity of gp78 could be influenced by EV71-VP1, leading to a decrease in the ubiquitination and degradation of PMP22,… More >
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YARA ALZGHOUL, HALA J. BANI ISSA, AHMAD K. SANAJLEH, TAQWA ALABDUH, FATIMAH RABABAH, MAHA AL-SHDAIFAT, EJLAL ABU-EL-RUB*, FATIMAH ALMAHASNEH, RAMADA R. KHASAWNEH, AYMAN ALZU’BI, HUTHAIFA MAGABLEH
BIOCELL, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.048056
(This article belongs to this Special Issue: Perspectives on Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine)
Abstract Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are ideal candidates for treating many cardiovascular diseases. MSCs can modify the internal cardiac microenvironment to facilitate their immunomodulatory and differentiation abilities, which are essential to restore heart function. MSCs can be easily isolated from different sources, including bone marrow, adipose tissues, umbilical cord, and dental pulp. MSCs from various sources differ in their regenerative and therapeutic abilities for cardiovascular disorders. In this review, we will summarize the therapeutic potential of each MSC source for heart diseases and highlight the possible molecular mechanisms of each source to restore cardiac function. More >
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LIJUAN ZHANG1,#, QINGYIN MENG2,#, LI ZHUANG1, QUAN GONG1, XIANDA HUANG3, XUEQIN LI1, SHIJUAN LI1, GUOQIN WANG4, XICAI WANG5,*
BIOCELL, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.047260
(This article belongs to this Special Issue: MicroRNA as Biomarkers for Disease Diagnosis and Progression)
Abstract Background: Lung adenocarcinoma is a very pervasive histological form of lung cancers, and inhibiting metastasis is crucial for effective treatment. In this investigation, we explored the functional interaction of miR-30a-5p and the putative transcription factor 2 of the homeodomain (PHTF2) in dictating the aggressiveness and metastasis of lung adenocarcinoma. Method: We collected clinical samples to evaluate the expression patterns of miR-30a-5p and PHTF2 in lung adenocarcinoma along with normal tissues. Cellular experiments including cell count kit (CCK)-8 growth assay, apoptosis analysis, migration and invasion examinations were performed to assess the aggressiveness of lung adenocarcinoma cells. Furthermore, we examined tumorigenesis and… More >
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SAIFEI XIE1,2,4, HUI XIE2,*, JINCAI GUO3, JIN TAN4, YULIN YU1, MINYI ZHANG1, SHANG WEN1
BIOCELL, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.046691
Abstract Background: Puerarin (Pue) has been reported to be a natural active ingredient with multiple antifibrotic properties. This work aimed at exploring the function of Pue in oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) treatment. Methods: Human oral mucosa fibroblasts (hOMF) were induced with transforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-β1) and intervened with Pue. Expressions of fibrosis-related markers were analyzed by Western blot and IF staining. Cell viability was characterized by the CCK-8 assay. Expressions of miR-30 family members were quantified by qRT-PCR. The correlation between fibroblast activation protein (FAP) and miR-30 family expression was evaluated by the Pearson correlation coefficient. Bioinformatics prediction and dual-luciferase… More >
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JHILAM PRAMANIK1,#, AKASH KUMAR2, SARVESH RUSTAGI3,#, MEHAK KATYAL4, SHEETAL THAKUR5, JUTISHNA BORA6, SUMIRA MALIK6,7,*, ANCHAL TREHAN8, NAYAN TALUKDAR9, PETR SLAMA10,*
BIOCELL, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.029031
Abstract Many phytochemicals and their derived metabolites produced by plants are extensively employed in commercial goods, pharmaceutical products as well as in the environmental and medical fields. However, these secondary metabolites obtained from plants are in low amounts, and it is difficult to synthesize them at the industrial level. Despite these challenges, they may be utilized for a variety of medicinal products that are either available in the market or are being researched and tested. Secondary metabolites are complex compounds that exhibit chirality. Further, under controlled conditions with elicitors, desired secondary metabolites may be produced from plant cell cultures. This review… More >
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