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IVANA PAJIC-LIJAKOVIC^*, MILAN MILIVOJEVIC
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2321-2334, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.043796
Abstract The biointerface dynamics influence any cancer spreading through the epithelium since it is documented in the early stages some malignancies (like epithelial cancer). The altered rearrangement of epithelial cells has an impact on the development of cancer. Therefore, it is necessary to comprehend the underlying biological and physical mechanisms of this biointerface dynamics for early suppression of cancer. While the biological mechanisms include cell signaling and gene expression, the physical mechanisms are several physical parameters such as the epithelial-cancer interfacial tension, epithelial surface tension, and compressive stress accumulated within the epithelium. Although the segregation of epithelia-cancer co-cultured systems was widely… More >

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PRIYADHARSHINI THANJAVUR SRIRAMAMOORTHI^1,2, GAYATHRI GOPAL^1,2, SHIBI MURALIDAR^1,2, SAI RAMANAN ESWARAN^1,2, DANUSH NARAYAN PANNEERSELVAM^1,2, BHUVANESWARAN MEIYANATHAN^1,2, SRICHANDRASEKAR THUTHIKKADU INDHUPRAKASH^1,2, SENTHIL VISAGA AMBI^1,2,*
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2335-2350, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.029379
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: The aberrant signaling cascade transduction during disease development )
Abstract The novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) is spreading worldwide and threatening people greatly. The routes by which SARS-CoV-2 causes lung injury have grown to be a major concern in the scientific community since patients with new Coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) have a high likelihood of developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in severe cases. The mortality rate of COVID-19 has increased over the period due to rapid spread, and it becomes crucial to understand the disease epidemiology, pathogenic mechanisms, and suitable treatment strategies. ARDS is a respiratory disorder and is one of the clinical manifestations observed in patients… More >

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JIAYING QIU¹, YAN CHANG⁵, WENPENG LIANG¹, MENGSI LIN¹, HUI XU², WANQING XU⁴, QINGWEN ZHU¹, HAIBO ZHANG^3,*, ZHENYU ZHANG^1,*
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2351-2359, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.031043
Abstract Denervation-induced skeletal muscle atrophy can potentially cause the decline in the quality of life of patients and an increased risk of mortality. Complex pathophysiological mechanisms with dynamic alterations have been documented in skeletal muscle atrophy resulting from innervation loss. Hence, an in-depth comprehension of the key mechanisms and molecules governing skeletal muscle atrophy at varying stages, along with targeted treatment and protection, becomes essential for effective atrophy management. Our preliminary research categorizes the skeletal muscle atrophy process into four stages using microarray analysis. This review extensively discusses the pathways and molecules potentially implicated in regulating the four stages of denervation… More >

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LEONARDO GóMEZ ROSSO, BELéN DAVICO, EZEQUIEL LOZANO CHIAPPE, WALTER TETZLAFF, LAURA BOERO, FERNANDO BRITES, MAXIMILIANO MARTíN^*
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2361-2383, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.031063
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Genetic Polymorphism and Metabolic inflammation in Development of Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome)
Abstract Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally. CVDs are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels and include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and rheumatic heart disease among other conditions. There are multiple independent risk factors for CVD, including hypertension, age, smoking, insulin resistance, elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, and triglyceride levels. LDL-C levels have traditionally been the target for therapies aimed at reducing CVD risk. High density lipoprotein (HDL) constitutes the only lipoprotein fraction with atheroprotective functions. Early HDL-targeted therapies have focused on increasing HDL-C levels. However, clinical trials have shown that… More >

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SHUHUI WU^1,2,#, PING XU^3,#, XIANGBIN XU², SONG-BAI LIU^1,2,*
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2385-2395, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.029687
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Bioinformatics Study of Diseases)
Abstract Nucleic acid (DNA and RNA) detection and quantification methods play vital roles in molecular biology. With the development of molecular biology, isothermal amplification of DNA/RNA, as a new molecular biology technology, can be amplified under isothermal condition, it has the advantages of high sensitivity, high specificity, and high efficiency, and has been applied in various fields of biotechnology, including disease diagnosis, pathogen detection, food hygiene and safety detection and so on. This paper introduces the progress of isothermal amplification technology, including rolling circle amplification (RCA), nucleic acid sequence-dependent amplification (NASBA), strand displacement amplification (SDA), loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), helicase-dependent amplification… More >

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RENLONG ZHOU^1,2,#, SHUANG LI^3,#, XILIN XIAO^1,*
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2397-2408, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.030281
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Bioinformatics Study of Diseases)
Abstract Background: In many cancer types, aryl hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator 2 (ARNT2) has been found to be associated with tumor cell proliferation and prognosis. However, the role of ARNT2 in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) has not been completely elucidated. In this study, the potential role of ARNT2 in ccRCC development was characterized. Methods: A pan-cancer dataset (TCGA-TARGET-GTEx) was accessed from UCSC Xena Data Browser. ARNT2 expression in normal and tumor samples was compared. Univariate Cox regression was performed to evaluate the prognostic value of ARNT2. Single sample gene set enrichment analysis (ssGSEA) was used to estimate the enrichment… More >

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ZHIWANG LI, HAN YU, YUPING LIU, WEISHENG WU, HAIJING ZENG, EN LI^*
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2409-2422, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.031186
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Bioinformatics Study of Diseases)
Abstract Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an autosomal dominant disease with a high probability of becoming cancerous. Many RNAs potentially associated with FAP have not been identified. In this study, a circRNA (circular RNA) expression profile of FAP was established using a circRNA microarray, and differentially expressed circRNAs were verified by RT-qPCR. The effects of hsa_circ_0036740 on the malignant behavior of tumor cells (proliferation, apoptosis, and epithelial mesenchymal transition) and the levels of C3A complement protein expression were evaluated. Moreover, neutrophils were isolated and co-cultured with colorectal cancer cells (CRCs), followed by measurements of MPO-DNA, citrullinated histone H3, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6,… More >

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CHENYANG CHEN^1,*, JUAN WEN¹, WEI HUANG¹, JIANG LI^2,*
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2423-2433, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.044459
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Cellular Signal Transduction in Biological Activities)
Abstract Background: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a chronic and progressive disease that is strongly associated with dysregulation of glucose metabolism. Alterations in nuclear receptor subfamily 4 group A member 1 (NR4A1) activity alter the outcome of PAH. This study aimed to investigate the effects of NR4A1 on glycolysis in PAH and its underlying mechanisms. Methods: This study included twenty healthy volunteers and twenty-three PAH patients, and plasma samples were collected from the participants. To mimic the conditions of PAH in vitro, a hypoxia-induced model of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cell (PASMC) model was established. The proliferation of PASMCs was assessed… More >

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QINGQING GUO^1,2, JIAYUE QI^1,2, XIAOQIANG LIANG², ZIGANG ZHAO², JIA BAI², FANG XIE^2,#,*, CHENGXIN LI^1,2,#,*
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2435-2443, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.043126
Abstract Introduction: Verruca vulgaris is one of the most common low-risk HPV infections and is characterized by excessive proliferation of keratinocytes. Currently, very little genetic information is available regarding verruca vulgaris in the Chinese population. This study aimed to obtain comprehensive transcript information of verruca vulgaris by RNA sequencing. Methods: High-throughput sequencing was performed on three fresh verruca vulgaris samples and adjacent normal skin on the Illumina sequencing platform. The transcriptomes were analyzed using bioinformatics and the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were verified by immunohistochemistry. Verruca vulgaris exhibited a unique molecular signature. Results: In total, 1,643 DEGs were identified in verruca… More >

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HAIYING YUE, CHUNHUI WANG, HUIJUN ZHU, QINGHUA DU, JIAN LI, XUE OU, XIANGDE LI, QIULU ZHONG, YITING XIE, DANJING LUO, YIHE LI, CHUNXIAO LIANG, XUEMEI XU, SONGNAN DU, WENQI LIU^*
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2445-2452, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.042512
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Novel Biomarkers in Diseases for Detection, Diagnosis, and Prognosis)
Abstract Background: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is one of the most prevalent cancers in Southeast Asia. Sirtuin 2 (SIRT2) is a member of the NAD+-dependent deacetylase family and has been shown to play important roles in numerous biological processes. However, Its function in NPC remains uncertain. The primary aim of this study is to clarify the role of SIRT2 in NPC. Methods: In this research, we examined the effect of SIRT2 silencing on NPC cell proliferation and colony formation using vitro NPC cell lines. Co-immunoprecipitation and mass spectrometry was applied to identify SIRT2-interacting proteins in NPC cells. Results: In comparison to nasopharyngeal… More >

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HAOSHENG ZHENG^1,#, RUIJUN LIN^2,#, WEIJIE CAI¹, YUZHEN ZHENG¹, XINGPING YANG¹, ZUI LIU¹, FEI QIN¹, YONGJIE CAI³, XIANYU QIN^1,*, HONGYING LIAO^1,*
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2453-2469, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.030032
Abstract Introduction: The difficulty in treating lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is caused by a shortage of knowledge about the biological mechanisms and a lack of treatment choices. Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify a valuable molecular target for the treatment of LUAD. Methods: Using multiple databases, we screened for hub genes in LUAD using Cytoscape and explored the expression and prognosis of DLG associated protein 5 (DLGAP5) in LUAD. We investigated the genetic variation, functional enrichment, and epigenetic activity of DLGAP5. Furthermore, we evaluated the relationship between the tumor microenvironment (TME) and DLGAP5. Results: Our study identified 10 hub… More >

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WEILAN LIU, XIAOYAN DUAN, KAIYUN QIN, YAN JIANG, CAIFU ZHAO, CONGWEI DAI^*
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2471-2484, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.029617
Abstract Introduction: Structural maintenance of chromosome 1A (SMC1A) is a crucial compound of the cohesin complex. It has been reported to regulate the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process in multiple cancers. Objectives: The present study aims to further clarify the role of SMC1A in cervical cancer. Methods: We analyzed data from four datasets and confirmed that SMC1A showed high expression in cervical cancer samples and was related to poor prognosis of patients with cervical cancer. Cell proliferation of SiHa and C-33A with knockdown of SMC1A was assessed using CCK-8 and colony formation assay. The migration and invasion were estimated by wound healing… More >

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JING LI^1,2, WANWAN FAN⁴, LILI HAO¹, YONGSHENG LI⁵, GUOCHENG YU¹, WEI SUN⁶, XIANQIONG LUO^2,*, JINGXIANG ZHONG^1,3,*
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2485-2494, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.044177
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Perspectives on Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine)
Abstract Objective: This study aimed to investigate the potential of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell (hucMSC)-derived exosomes (hucMSC-Exos) in inhibiting hypoxia-induced cell hyper proliferation and overexpression of vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) in immature human fetal retinal microvascular endothelial cells (hfRMECs). Methods: Exosomes were isolated from hucMSCs using cryogenic ultracentrifugation and characterized through various techniques, including transmission electron microscopy, nanoparticle tracking analysis, bicinchoninic acid assays, and western blotting. The hfRMECs were identified using von Willebrand factor (vWF) co-staining and divided into four groups: a control group cultured under normoxic condition, a hypoxic model group, a hypoxic group treated with… More >

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QILU PAN^1,2,#, YAN JIANG^1,2,#, LINQIAO LI^1,2, XIAOJING DU¹, QIAN HAN¹, FEIXIANG LING¹, ROU LI¹, SHUYUAN CHU^1,2, LIN MAI¹, JIANWEI HUANG¹, LIBING MA^1,2,*
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2495-2502, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.042617
Abstract Introduction: Allergen-specific CD4⁺ T cells play a central role in autoimmune disorders, allergies and asthma, with Th2-type immunity being the typical functional response of CD4⁺ T cells. This study aimed to investigate the role of MBD2 in regulating Th2 cell differentiation. Methods: Splenic mononuclear cells were extracted from C57BL/6 mice, and CD4⁺ T cells were isolated using magnetic beads and confirmed through flow cytometry. Lentivirus was employed to construct MBD2-silenced CD4⁺ T cells. In vitro experiments were performed to treat splenogenic mononuclear cells and CD4⁺ T cells with Ovalbumin (OVA), and Th2 cell ratios and IL-4 levels were assessed using… More >

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ZHONGXIANG TANG^1,2, LILI WANG^1,2, GUOJUN WU^1,2, LING QIN^1,2,*, YURONG TAN^1,2,*
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2503-2516, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.031565
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Regulation of Immune Cell Functions in Tumor Microenvironment)
Abstract Background: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has a poor prognosis with a low 5-year survival rate. Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) accounts for 50%. Facio-genital dysplasia-5 (FGD5), a member of a subfamily of Rho GTP-GDP exchange factors, may be a good molecular biomarker for diagnosis and prognosis. Objective: To explore the clinical application of FGD5, the study was designed to investigate the prognosis value of FGD5 expression and its correlation with immune infiltrates in LUAD patients. Methods: Through the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and logistic regression, the correlation between clinical characteristics and FGD5 expression was analyzed. Kaplan–Meier plotter analysis, Cox regression, and a… More >

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CONGCHEN BAI¹, QIHANG KONG², HAO TANG², SHUWEN ZHANG², JUNTENG ZHOU^3,*, XIAOJING LIU^2,4,*
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2517-2533, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.043864
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Subcellular Organelles and Cellular Molecules: Localization, Detection, Prediction, and Diseases)
Abstract Background: Various physiological mechanisms are linked to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) development, including oxidative stress, immune irregularities, inflammation, fibrosis, and genetic changes. However, precise molecular drivers of DCM, especially regarding abnormal immune responses, remain unclear. This study investigates immune-related long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in DCM’s diagnostic and therapeutic potential. Methods: GSE141910, GSE135055, and GSE165303 datasets were acquired from the GEO database. LASSO, SVM-RFE, and random forest algorithms identified DCM-associated immune-related lncRNAs. Diagnostic capabilities were assessed by Nomogram and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Multivariate linear regression explored lncRNA correlations with ejection fraction. Single-sample gene set enrichment analysis (ssGSEA) gauged immune cell… More >

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QINGPAN BU, PING LI, YUNFEI XIA, XINPEI WEI, KAI SONG^*
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2535-2546, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.030781
Abstract Mannose, a different isomer of the hydroxyl group at the C-2 position of glucose, shares the same transport carrier protein with glucose to enter cells and participate in the regulation of glucose metabolism. It affects cell growth, differentiation, and function and plays an active role in tumor immunity and inflammatory processes. This paper provides theoretical support for expanding the clinical applications of mannose by exploring its constitution, metabolic pathways, and role in regulating immune cell function and treating immunology-related diseases. More >

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AMYLLY SANUELLY DA PAZ MARTINS^1,#, MARLA DE CERQUEIRA ALVES^2,#, ORLANDO ROBERTO PIMENTEL DE ARAÚJO³, FABIANA OLIVEIRA DOS SANTOS CAMATARI⁴, MARÍLIA OLIVEIRA FONSECA GOULART^1,3,5, FABIANA ANDRÉA MOURA^2,6,*
BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2547-2566, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.043253
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Curcumin, a natural product, has exhibited promising effects in both animal models and clinical trials, interacting with a multitude of factors linked to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). These factors encompass cytokines, oxidative stress-associated enzymes, and modulation of the intestinal microbiota. Notably, curcumin has demonstrated therapeutic potential in animal models of colitis, wherein it exerts a negative regulatory influence on pivotal signaling pathways such as PI3/Akt, JAK/STAT, and β-catenin. Moreover, it inhibits the expression of pro-inflammatory enzymes and co-stimulatory molecules (including RANKL, ICAM-1, CD205, CD256, TLR4, among others), while curbing immune cell chemotaxis, thereby attenuating the characteristic neutrophil infiltration observed in… More >

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