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Urolithin A promotes atherosclerotic plaque stability by limiting inflammation and hypercholesteremia in Apolipoprotein E–deficient mice
Urolithin A (UroA), a dietary phytochemical, is produced by gut bacteria from fruits rich in natural polyphenols ellagitannins (ETs). The efficiency of ETs metabolism to UroA in humans depends on gut microbiot...
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Open AccessCinnamaldehyde inhibits the NLRP3 inflammasome by preserving mitochondrial integrity and augmenting autophagy in Shigella sonnei-infected macrophages
Worldwide, more than 125 million people are infected with Shigella each year and develop shigellosis. In our previous study, we provided evidence that Shigella sonnei infection triggers activation of the NACHT, L...
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Tannic Acid Impedes the Proliferation of Bladder Cancer Cells by Elevating Mitochondrial Pathways of Apoptosis
Bladder cancer stands as a prevailing neoplasm among men globally, distinguished for its pronounced malignancy attributed to invasiveness and metastatic proclivity. Tannic acid (TA), an organic compound in man...
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A novel small-molecule PCSK9 inhibitor E28362 ameliorates hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) binds to the epidermal growth factor precursor homologous domain A (EGF-A) of low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) in the liver and triggers the degrada...
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GPC3-targeted CAR-T cells expressing GLUT1 or AGK exhibit enhanced antitumor activity against hepatocellular carcinoma
Chimeric antigen receptor-expressing T (CAR-T) cells induce robust antitumor responses in patients with hematologic malignancies. However, CAR-T cells exhibit only limited efficacy against solid tumors such as...
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Empagliflozin and liraglutide ameliorate HFpEF in mice via augmenting the Erbb4 signaling pathway
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is closely associated with metabolic derangement. Sodium glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1R...
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Open AccessGBA1 as a risk gene for osteoporosis in the specific populations and its role in the development of Gaucher disease
Osteoporosis and its primary complication, fragility fractures, contribute to substantial global morbidity and mortality. Gaucher disease (GD) is caused by glucocerebrosidase (GBA1) deficiency, leading to skel...
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Anemoside B4, a new pyruvate carboxylase inhibitor, alleviates colitis by reprogramming macrophage function
Colitis is a global disease usually accompanied by intestinal epithelial damage and intestinal inflammation, and an increasing number of studies have found natural products to be highly effective in treating c...
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Angelica dahurica extract and its effective component bergapten alleviated hepatic fibrosis by activating FXR signaling pathway
Angelica dahurica (A. dahurica) has a wide range of pharmacological effects, including analgesic, anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective effects. In this study, we investigated the effect of A. dahurica extract (...
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The benefit of omeprazole exposure on all-cause mortality and length of ICU/hospital stay might vary with age in critically ill pediatric patients: A cohort study
To investigate the association between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) administration during hospitalization and mortality and length of stay in critically ill pediatric patients.
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Alkoxy chain length governs the potency of 2-benzylbenzimidazole ‘nitazene’ opioids associated with human overdose
Novel synthetic opioids (NSOs) are emerging in recreational drug markets worldwide. In particular, 2-benzylbenzimidazole ‘nitazene’ compounds are problematic NSOs associated with serious clinical consequences,...
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mTORC2 acts as a gatekeeper for mTORC1 deficiency-mediated impairments in ILC3 development
Group 3 innate lymphoid cells (ILC3s) are mediators of intestinal immunity and barrier function. Recent studies have investigated the role of the mammalian target of rapamycin complex (mTOR) in ILC3s, whereas ...
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Truncated SCRIB isoform promotes breast cancer metastasis through HNRNP A1 mediated exon 16 skip**
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors with high mortality due to metastases. SCRIB, a scaffold protein mainly distributed in the cell membrane, is a potential tumor suppressor. Mislocalizati...
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Bioinspired PROTAC-induced macrophage fate determination alleviates atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a major cause of death and disability in cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerosis associated with lipid accumulation and chronic inflammation leads to plaques formation in arterial walls and ...
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Open AccessTargeting histone deacetylase-3 blocked epithelial-mesenchymal plasticity and metastatic dissemination in gastric cancer
Histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors (HDIs) can modulate the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) progression and inhibit the migration and invasion of cancer cells. Emerging as a novel class of anti-cance...
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Reducing lipid peroxidation attenuates stress-induced susceptibility to herpes simplex virus type 1
Psychological stress increases the susceptibility to herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection. There is no effective intervention due to the unknown pathogenesis mechanisms. In this study we explored the ...
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Nitidine chloride regulates cell function of bladder cancer in vitro through downregulating Lymphocyte antigen 75
Nitidine chloride (NC) is effective on cancer in many tumors, but its effect on bladder cancer (BC) is unknown. We conducted cell function experiments to verify the antineoplastic effect of NC on BC cell lines...
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Open AccessFour undescribed pyrethrins from seeds of Pyrethrum cinerariifolium and their aphidicidal activity
Four undescribed pyrethrins C-F (1–4) as well as four known pyrethrins (5–8) were isolated from seeds of Pyrethrum cinerariifolium Trev. The structures of compounds 1–4 were elucidated by UV, HRESIMS, and NMR (1H...
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Open AccessStructural characterizations and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of four Lepidium meyenii polysaccharides with different molecular weights
Four polysaccharides (MCPa, MCPb, MCPc, MCPd) were obtained from Lepidium meyenii Walp. Their structures were characterized by chemical and instrumental methods including total sugar, uronic acid and protein cont...
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Author Correction: Wogonin suppresses osteopontin expression in adipocytes by activating PPARα
