Muhammad Noman Khan^1,2,3,*, Kang Tian², John R. Gordon⁴, Fang Li², Song-Ze Ding^1,*

Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3837-3854, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.069408 - 27 November 2025

Abstract Objectives: Chemotherapy-induced lung inflammation limits the efficacy of anticancer therapies such as gefitinib in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Glutamic acid-leucine-arginine positive (ELR+) CXC chemokines and their receptors, CXC chemokine receptor 1 and 2 (CXCR1 and CXCR2), mediate both inflammatory responses and tumor progression. This study evaluated the effects of CXCR1/2 antagonism by G31P, a CXC motif chemokine ligand 8 (CXCL8)-mutated peptide, alone or in combination with gefitinib, on lung cancer growth and chemotherapy-induced pulmonary inflammation. Methods: Human NSCLC cell lines (A549 and H460) were treated with gefitinib and/or G31P. Cell proliferation, apoptosis, and signaling… More > Graphic Abstract

Yong Huang¹, Xiandeng Li¹, Qingling Jing¹, Qin Zhang¹, Chungui Huang^2,*

BIOCELL, Vol.49, No.11, pp. 2195-2216, 2025, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.072716 - 24 November 2025

Abstract Objective: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are important cells in bone tissue engineering. Bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) effectively treats bone defects and nonunion. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether BMP-2 promotes bone formation and femoral fracture healing by inhibiting inflammation and promoting osteogenic differentiation of MSCs, in order to provide an experimental basis for developing more efficient fracture treatment strategies. Methods: Bone marrow-derived MSCs (BMSCs) were isolated from rats and treated with OE-BMP-2, the 5^′-adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signal agonist 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleotide (AICAR), and the inhibitor Compound C. Osteogenic differentiation was evaluated through… More >

Jung-Yeon Kim^#, Min Hui Park^#, Kiryeong Kim, Jaechan Leem^*

BIOCELL, Vol.49, No.11, pp. 2147-2166, 2025, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.070188 - 24 November 2025

Abstract Background: Cisplatin (CDDP) is a cornerstone chemotherapeutic agent for many solid tumors, but its clinical use is severely limited by dose-dependent nephrotoxicity, which results in acute kidney injury (AKI) in a significant proportion of patients. CDDP-induced AKI involves interconnected mechanisms, including inflammation, oxidative stress, and tubular cell death. In this study, we aimed to investigate the renoprotective effects of esculetin (ES), a natural antioxidant coumarin, in a murine model of CDDP-induced AKI. Methods: Male C57BL/6 mice (8–10 weeks) received a single intraperitoneal injection of CDDP (20 mg/kg) with or without ES (40 mg/kg/day, oral gavage).… More >

Lihao Zhang^1,2, Lin Cao^1,2, Lige Huang^1,2, Jie Wang^1,2, Jiabing Li^2,3,*

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.5, pp. 457-468, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.067364 - 30 October 2025

Abstract Background: Studies have indicated an association between inflammatory factors (IFs) in the blood and the development of bladder cancer (BC). This study aimed to explore the correlation and clinical significance of IFs with the pathological grading of BC. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the preoperative blood routine results, postoperative pathological findings, and baseline information of 163 patients. Patients were divided into high-grade and low-grade groups based on pathological grading. Group comparisons and logistic regression analyses were performed using R software version 4.1.3 to explore the relationships between IFs and BC pathological grading. Results: The… More >

Ozgu Aydogdu^1,*, Onur Erdemoglu², Halil Ibrahim Bozkurt², Tansu Degirmenci², Michael Winder³

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.5, pp. 529-538, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.064564 - 30 October 2025

Abstract Objectives: Treatment of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) is often challenging. In men, the origin of LUTS, in particular overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, is often due to prostate enlargement. However, patients with chronic prostate inflammation (CPI) also frequently experience OAB. Thus far, it is not known if the inflammation per se or concomitant prostate enlargement is the underlying cause of LUTS. Currently, we aim to examine if there is any correlation between CPI and the persistence of OAB symptoms in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Methods: Fifty-one men underwent transurethral resection of… More >

Anastasia Vylegzhanina^1,2, Irina Shalaginova^2,*, Dana Korolevich¹, Dmitry Katserov¹, Alexandra Semenova¹, Maria Sidorova¹, Sergey Eresko³, Marat Airapetov³, Marina Pavlova², Anna Levina², Natalia Dyuzhikova²

BIOCELL, Vol.49, No.10, pp. 2007-2031, 2025, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.071198 - 22 October 2025

Abstract Objectives: Chronic stress can trigger neuroinflammation and gut microbiota alterations, contributing to post-stress disorders. Individual differences in stress responses, shaped by genetic and physiological factors, require better characterization. We aimed to investigate the long-term effects of chronic stress in rats selectively bred for high and low nervous system excitability. Methods: Adult male rats from two strains selectively bred for high (HT) and low (LT) excitability thresholds of the nervous system underwent a 15-day chronic emotional-pain stress protocol. Behavioral assessments (elevated plus maze), cytokine levels (TNF, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10) in the hippocampus and amygdala measured by… More >

Hong Wu, Yang Liu^*

BIOCELL, Vol.49, No.10, pp. 1985-2006, 2025, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.069527 - 22 October 2025

Abstract Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a serious gastrointestinal disorder. Tetramethylpyrazine (TMP), a bioactive alkaloid extracted from Ligusticum chuanxiong, exhibits various pharmacological effects, but its protective mechanisms against AP remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the protective effects and underlying mechanisms of TMP in AP. Methods: The study utilized Cerulein (CER) to model pancreatitis across experimental systems. Cellular responses were characterized through functional assays (CCK-8 viability, EdU proliferation, Transwell migration, flow cytometric apoptosis, Fluo-3/AM calcium imaging) and inflammatory profiling (ELISA for trypsin, CRP, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6). Autophagy was monitored via mRFP-GFP-LC3 flux and LysoTracker staining, with… More > Graphic Abstract

Stanislav Kotlyarov^1,*, Dmitry Oskin²

BIOCELL, Vol.49, No.9, pp. 1631-1661, 2025, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.066675 - 25 September 2025

Abstract Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and respiratory tuberculosis are important respiratory problems. Meeting together, these diseases can mutually worsen the severity of clinical manifestations and negatively affect prognosis. COPD and tuberculosis share a number of common risk factors and pathogenetic mechanisms involving various immune and non-immune cells. Inflammation, hypoxia, oxidative stress, and lung tissue remodeling play an important role in the comorbid course of COPD and respiratory tuberculosis. These mechanisms are of diagnostic interest and are promising therapeutic targets. Thus, the aim of the current review is to discuss the mechanisms of the comorbid course More >

Hande İştar^1,#,*, Buğra Harmandar¹, Melike Korkmaz Toker², Fulden Cantaş Türkiş³

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.20, No.4, pp. 503-517, 2025, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.068540 - 18 September 2025

Abstract Background: The neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a simple, cost-effective marker of systemic inflammation. This study aims to evaluate the association between perioperative NLR and postoperative outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing congenital heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 70 patients under 18 years of age who underwent surgery between 2018 and 2023. NLR was measured preoperatively and on postoperative days (POD) 0, 1, 2, 3, and 6. Receiver operating characteristic analysis identified optimal cutoffs, and associations with postoperative outcomes were assessed. Results: The preoperative NLR cutoff of 1.14 (AUC = 0.75) was associated with More >

Carmen Rubio^1,#, Norma Serrano-GarcíA^1,#, Elisa Taddei¹, Eduardo CastañEda², HéCtor Romo^1,3, MoiséS Rubio-Osornio^4,*

BIOCELL, Vol.49, No.8, pp. 1391-1412, 2025, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.066320 - 29 August 2025

Abstract Rotenone is a lipophilic herbicide extensively utilized in experimental neurodegenerative models because of its capacity to disrupt complex I of the mitochondrial electron transport chain. This inhibition results in reduced ATP synthesis, elevated reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation, and mitochondrial malfunction, which instigates oxidative stress and cellular damage, critical elements in neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson’s disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In addition to causing direct neuronal injury, rotenone significantly contributes to the activation of glial cells, specifically microglia and astrocytes. Activated microglia assumes a proinflammatory (M1) phenotype, distinguished by the… More >