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International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Volume 25, Issue 1

2024 January-1 - 683 articles

Cover Story: This study focuses on the interplay between the neuronal and vascular components of the retina during diabetic retinopathy, particularly the role of extracellular vesicles as carriers of paracrine signals in microglia-mediated inflammation. Extracellular vesicles generated by M1-activated human microglial cells are enriched with inflammatory factors, which induce functional changes in retinal microvascular cells (endothelial cells and pericytes) and increase their release of inflammatory and angiogenic molecules, further exacerbating inflammatory damage and retinopathy. Thiamine added to microglia counters the detrimental effects of M1-derived extracellular vesicles on microvascular cells, confirming the anti-inflammatory properties and therapeutic potential of this vitamin. View this paper
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  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
7,467 Views
16 Pages

Secretome Analyses Identify FKBP4 as a GBA1-Associated Protein in CSF and iPS Cells from Parkinson’s Disease Patients with GBA1 Mutations

  • Rika Kojima,
  • Wojciech Paslawski,
  • Guochang Lyu,
  • Ernest Arenas and ,
  • Xiaoqun Zhang and
  • Per Svenningsson
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Mutations in the GBA1 gene increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, most carriers of GBA1 mutations do not develop PD throughout their lives. The mechanisms of how GBA1 mutations contribute to PD pathogenesis remain un...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
5,870 Views
17 Pages

Porcine Kidney Organoids Derived from Naïve-like Embryonic Stem Cells

  • Meishuang Li,
  • Xiyun Guo,
  • Linxin Cheng,
  • Hong Zhang and ,
  • Meng Zhou,
  • Manling Zhang,
  • Zhibao Yin,
  • Tianxu Guo,
  • Lihua Zhao and
  • Rongfeng Li
  • + 7 authors+ 2 authors

The scarcity of donor kidneys greatly impacts the survival of patients with end-stage renal failure. Pigs are increasingly becoming potential organ donors but are limited by immunological rejection. Based on the human kidney organoid already establis...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Embryonic Development and Differentiation)
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,697 Views
26 Pages

Specific Circular RNA Signature of Endothelial Cells: Potential Implications in Vascular Pathophysiology

  • Leïla Halidou Diallo,
  • Jérôme Mariette,
  • Nathalie Laugero,
  • Christian Touriol and ,
  • Florent Morfoisse,
  • Anne-Catherine Prats,
  • Barbara Garmy-Susini and
  • Eric Lacazette
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a recently characterized family of gene transcripts forming a covalently closed loop of single-stranded RNA. The extent of their potential for fine-tuning gene expression is still being discovered. Several studies have im...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
32 Citations
6,100 Views
19 Pages

The present study explores an environmentally friendly green approach to obtain cerium oxide nanoparticles via a biomediated route using Mellisa officinalis and Hypericum perforatum plant extracts as reducing agents. The as-prepared nanoparticles wer...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,014 Views
12 Pages

The SARS-CoV-2 virus, commonly known as COVID-19, occurred in 2019. It is a highly contagious illness with effects ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. It is also one of the best-known pathogens since more than 200,000 scientific papers occu...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Novel Approaches to Potential COVID-19 Molecular Therapeutics)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,622 Views
29 Pages

Block Synthesis and Step-Growth Polymerization of C-6-Sulfonatomethyl-Containing Sulfated Malto-Oligosaccharides and Their Biological Profiling

  • Mihály Herczeg,
  • Fruzsina Demeter,
  • Tibor Nagy,
  • Ágnes Rusznyák and ,
  • Jan Hodek,
  • Éva Sipos,
  • István Lekli,
  • Ferenc Fenyvesi,
  • Jan Weber and
  • Anikó Borbás
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

Highly sulfated malto-oligomers, similar to heparin and heparan-sulfate, have good antiviral, antimetastatic, anti-inflammatory and cell growth inhibitory effects. Due to their broad biological activities and simple structure, sulfated malto-oligomer...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Heparin, Heparan Sulfate and Heparanase in Health and Disease)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,787 Views
12 Pages

A combined experimental and molecular dynamic simulation approach was used to examine the structure and interfacial properties of solute-saturated micelles. The properties of dodecylbenzenesulfonate (DBS) micelles were examined in dodecane and benzen...

(This article belongs to the Collection Feature Papers in Materials Science)
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,891 Views
18 Pages

A Million-Cow Validation of a Chromosome 14 Region Interacting with All Chromosomes for Fat Percentage in U.S. Holstein Cows

  • Dzianis Prakapenka,
  • Zuoxiang Liang,
  • Hafedh B. Zaabza,
  • Paul M. VanRaden and ,
  • Curtis P. Van Tassell and
  • Yang Da
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

A genome-wide association study (GWAS) of fat percentage (FPC) using 1,231,898 first lactation cows and 75,198 SNPs confirmed a previous result that a Chr14 region about 9.38 Mb in size (0.14–9.52 Mb) had significant inter-chromosome additive &...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
  • Review
  • Open Access
30 Citations
7,256 Views
13 Pages

Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1 Immunohistochemical Expression and Cutaneous Melanoma: A Controversial Relationship

  • Vincenzo Fiorentino,
  • Cristina Pizzimenti,
  • Mariausilia Franchina,
  • Ludovica Pepe and ,
  • Fernanda Russotto,
  • Pietro Tralongo,
  • Marina Gloria Micali,
  • Gaetano Basilio Militi and
  • Maria Lentini
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Cutaneous melanoma (CM) is traditionally considered one of the most “immunogenic” tumors, eliciting a high immune response. However, despite the presence of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), melanoma cells use strategies to suppress...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Melanoma and Skin Cancers)
  • Review
  • Open Access
134 Citations
26,996 Views
37 Pages

The Role of Endocrine Disruptors Bisphenols and Phthalates in Obesity: Current Evidence, Perspectives and Controversies

  • Maria Dalamaga,
  • Dimitrios Kounatidis,
  • Dimitrios Tsilingiris,
  • Natalia G. Vallianou and ,
  • Irene Karampela,
  • Sotiria Psallida and
  • Athanasios G. Papavassiliou
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Excess body weight constitutes one of the major health challenges for societies and healthcare systems worldwide. Besides the type of diet, calorie intake and the lack of physical exercise, recent data have highlighted a possible association between...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism)
  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
4,069 Views
16 Pages

Breed-Related Differential microRNA Expression and Analysis of Colostrum and Mature Milk Exosomes in Bamei and Landrace Pigs

  • Jie Li,
  • Xuefeng Shang,
  • Sen Zhang,
  • Qiaoli Yang and ,
  • Zunqiang Yan,
  • Pengfei Wang,
  • Xiaoli Gao,
  • Shuangbao Gun and
  • Xiaoyu Huang
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Breast milk, an indispensable source of immunological and nutrient components, is essential for the growth and development of newborn mammals. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are present in various tissues and body fluids and are selectively packaged inside exoso...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)
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  • Open Access
12 Citations
4,614 Views
14 Pages

Methanogenic Archaea in the Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Relation to Disease Type and Activity

  • Agata Anna Cisek,
  • Edyta Szymańska,
  • Aldona Wierzbicka-Rucińska,
  • Tamara Aleksandrzak-Piekarczyk and
  • Bożena Cukrowska

The inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with gut microbiota dysbiosis; however, studies on methanogens—especially those focused on children—are extremely limited. The aim of this study was to determine the abundance of total me...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Gut Microbiota and Nutrition in Human Health)
  • Article
  • Open Access
24 Citations
9,439 Views
24 Pages

Binding Free Energy Calculation Based on the Fragment Molecular Orbital Method and Its Application in Designing Novel SHP-2 Allosteric Inhibitors

  • Zhen Yuan,
  • Xingyu Chen,
  • Sisi Fan,
  • Longfeng Chang and ,
  • Linna Chu,
  • Ying Zhang,
  • Jie Wang,
  • Shuang Li,
  • Jinxin Xie and
  • Shiliang Li
  • + 10 authors+ 5 authors

The accurate prediction of binding free energy is a major challenge in structure-based drug design. Quantum mechanics (QM)-based approaches show promising potential in predicting ligand–protein binding affinity by accurately describing the beha...

(This article belongs to the Section Biochemistry)
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  • Open Access
3,099 Views
12 Pages

Telomeres protect the ends of linear eukaryotic chromosomes from being recognized as DNA double-strand breaks. Two major protein complexes are involved in the protection of telomeres: shelterin and CST. The dysfunction of these complexes can challeng...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Telomeres in Development, Senescence and Genome Instability)
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  • Open Access
11 Citations
4,214 Views
18 Pages

Isorhamnetin Regulates Programmed Death Ligand-1 Expression by Suppressing the EGFR–STAT3 Signaling Pathway in Canine Mammary Tumors

  • Chen Mei,
  • Xue Zhang,
  • Yan Zhi,
  • Zhixuan Liang and ,
  • Haojun Xu,
  • Zhenyi Liu,
  • Ying Liu,
  • Yanli Lyu and
  • Hongjun Wang
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) is highly expressed in a variety of cancer cells and suggests a poorer prognosis for patients. The natural compound isorhamnetin (ISO) shows promise in treating cancers and causing damage to canine mammary tumor (CMT...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
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  • Open Access
17 Citations
3,564 Views
16 Pages

H2O2 Significantly Affects Larix kaempferi × Larix olgensis Somatic Embryogenesis

  • Junjie Zhu,
  • Kaikai Zhang,
  • Huiru Xiong,
  • Yunhui Xie and ,
  • Rui Li,
  • Xinru Wu,
  • Yun Yang,
  • Hua Wu,
  • Zhaodong Hao and
  • Jinhui Chen
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

Larch is widely distributed throughout the world and is an important species for timber supply and the extraction of industrial raw materials. In recent years, the hybrid breeding of Larix kaempferi and Larix olgensis has shown obvious heterosis in q...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
5,906 Views
28 Pages

Bacillus species isolated from Polish bee pollen (BP) and bee bread (BB) were characterized for in silico probiotic and safety attributes. A probiogenomics approach was used, and in-depth genomic analysis was performed using a wide array of bioinform...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Research in Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
  • Review
  • Open Access
52 Citations
12,127 Views
21 Pages

Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome

  • Victoria Bitsadze,
  • Fidan Yakubova,
  • Jamilya Khizroeva,
  • Arina Lazarchuk and ,
  • Polina Salnikova,
  • Alexander Vorobev,
  • Maria Tretyakova,
  • Natalia Degtyareva,
  • Kristina Grigoreva and
  • Alexander Makatsariya
  • + 13 authors+ 8 authors

Unlike classic APS, CAPS causes multiple microthrombosis due to an increased inflammatory response, known as a “thrombotic storm”. CAPS typically develops after infection, trauma, or surgery and begins with the following symptoms: fever,...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
  • Review
  • Open Access
34 Citations
13,676 Views
54 Pages

Injured peripheral nerves regenerate their axons in contrast to those in the central nervous system. Yet, functional recovery after surgical repair is often disappointing. The basis for poor recovery is progressive deterioration with time and distanc...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Plasticity of the Nervous System after Injury)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,917 Views
15 Pages

JQ-1 is a typical BRD4 inhibitor with the ability to directly fight tumor cells and evoke antitumor immunity via reducing the expression of PD-L1. However, problems arise with the development of JQ-1 in clinical trials, such as marked lymphoid and he...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Mechanisms and New Therapies for Breast Cancer)
  • Review
  • Open Access
14 Citations
7,925 Views
30 Pages

Targeted Radium Alpha Therapy in the Era of Nanomedicine: In Vivo Results

  • György Trencsényi,
  • Csaba Csikos and
  • Zita Képes

Targeted alpha-particle therapy using radionuclides with alpha emission is a rapidly developing area in modern cancer treatment. To selectively deliver alpha-emitting isotopes to tumors, targeting vectors, including monoclonal antibodies, peptides, s...

(This article belongs to the Collection Feature Papers in Molecular Nanoscience)
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  • Open Access
12 Citations
4,875 Views
16 Pages

Identification of Muscle Strength-Related Gut Microbes through Human Fecal Microbiome Transplantation

  • Ji-Seon Ahn,
  • Bon-Chul Koo,
  • Yu-Jin Choi,
  • Woon-Won Jung and ,
  • Hyun-Sook Kim,
  • Suk-Jun Lee,
  • Seong-Tshool Hong and
  • Hea-Jong Chung
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

The gut microbiome is well known for its influence on human physiology and aging. Therefore, we speculate that the gut microbiome may affect muscle strength in the same way as the host’s own genes. To demonstrate candidates for gut microbes aff...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Gut Microbiota in Human Health)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,153 Views
14 Pages

Characterization of the Effect of N-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-amine, Compound 8, against Leishmania mexicana and Its In Vivo Leishmanicidal Activity

  • Rocío Nieto-Meneses,
  • Rafael Castillo,
  • Alicia Hernández-Campos,
  • Benjamín Nogueda-Torres and ,
  • Edgar Oliver López-Villegas,
  • Adriana Moreno-Rodríguez,
  • Félix Matadamas-Martínez and
  • Lilián Yépez-Mulia
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Chemotherapy currently available for leishmaniasis treatment has many adverse side effects and drug resistance. Therefore, the identification of new targets and the development of new drugs are urgently needed. Previously, we reported the synthesis o...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Strategies for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases Caused by Parasites)
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  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,975 Views
16 Pages

Systemic Treatment with Fas-Blocking Peptide Attenuates Apoptosis in Brain Ischemia

  • Sungeun Chung,
  • Yujong Yi,
  • Irfan Ullah,
  • Kunho Chung and ,
  • Seongjun Park,
  • Jaeyeoung Lim,
  • Chaeyeon Kim,
  • Seon-Hong Pyun,
  • Minkyung Kim and
  • Sang-Kyung Lee
  • + 8 authors+ 3 authors

Apoptosis plays a crucial role in neuronal injury, with substantial evidence implicating Fas-mediated cell death as a key factor in ischemic strokes. To address this, inhibition of Fas-signaling has emerged as a promising strategy in preventing neuro...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Drug Delivery to the Central Nervous System: From Design, Synthesis, and Evaluation)
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,543 Views
20 Pages

Physicochemical examinations of very high dilution (UHD) solutions subjected to certain physical factors (such as shaking) are becoming more frequent and are increasingly producing conclusive results. A much less studied phenomenon is the transfer of...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Emerging Role of Quantum Sciences and Radiation Biology in Biomedical Applications)
  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
8,197 Views
16 Pages

Increased Dentate Gyrus Excitability in the Intrahippocampal Kainic Acid Mouse Model for Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

  • Marijke Vergaelen,
  • Simona Manzella,
  • Kristl Vonck,
  • Erine Craey and ,
  • Jeroen Spanoghe,
  • Mathieu Sprengers,
  • Evelien Carrette,
  • Wytse Jan Wadman,
  • Jean Delbeke and
  • Robrecht Raedt
  • + 7 authors+ 2 authors

The intrahippocampal kainic acid (IHKA) mouse model is an extensively used in vivo model to investigate the pathophysiology of mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (mTLE) and to develop novel therapies for drug-resistant epilepsy. It is characterized by pro...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Focus on Hippocampus Biology: From Neurophysiology to Dysfunctions)
  • Review
  • Open Access
12 Citations
6,154 Views
21 Pages

The Current Situation and Development Prospect of Whole-Genome Screening

  • Caiting Yang,
  • Yu Lei,
  • Tinglin Ren and
  • Mingze Yao

High-throughput genetic screening is useful for discovering critical genes or gene sequences that trigger specific cell functions and/or phenotypes. Loss-of-function genetic screening is mainly achieved through RNA interference (RNAi), CRISPR knock-o...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
4,043 Views
21 Pages

Differential Response of MYB Transcription Factor Gene Transcripts to Circadian Rhythm in Tea Plants (Camellia sinensis)

  • Zhihang Hu,
  • Nan Zhang,
  • Zhiyuan Qin,
  • Jinwen Li and ,
  • Ni Yang,
  • Yi Chen,
  • Jieyu Kong,
  • Wei Luo,
  • Aisheng Xiong and
  • Jing Zhuang
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

The circadian clock refers to the formation of a certain rule in the long-term evolution of an organism, which is an invisible ‘clock’ in the body of an organism. As one of the largest TF families in higher plants, the MYB transcription f...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Research for Horticultural Crops Breeding and Genetics)
  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
4,142 Views
22 Pages

Plant polysaccharides are important for anti-aging research. Polysaccharides from Hemerocallis citrina Baroni (H. citrina) have been reported to have antioxidant activity; however, their anti-aging roles and mechanisms are not clear. In this study, w...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
6,184 Views
24 Pages

Degradation of Polylactic Acid/Polypropylene Carbonate Films in Soil and Phosphate Buffer and Their Potential Usefulness in Agriculture and Agrochemistry

  • Izabela Szymanek,
  • Martin Cvek,
  • Diana Rogacz,
  • Arkadiusz Żarski and ,
  • Kamila Lewicka,
  • Vladimir Sedlarik and
  • Piotr Rychter
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Blends of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) with poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC) are currently in the phase of intensive study due to their promising properties and environmentally friendly features. Intensive study and further commercialization of PPC-based p...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Biosynthesis and Biodegradation—Eco-Concept for Polymer Materials)
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  • Open Access
13 Citations
3,886 Views
17 Pages

Large-Scale Biogeographical Shifts of Abundance of Antibiotic Resistance Genes and Marine Bacterial Communities as Their Carriers along a Trophic Gradient

  • Mia Dželalija,
  • Željana Fredotović,
  • Nikolina Udiković-Kolić,
  • Hrvoje Kalinić and ,
  • Slaven Jozić,
  • Ivica Šamanić,
  • Marin Ordulj and
  • Ana Maravić
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

The role of marine environments in the global spread of antibiotic resistance still remains poorly understood, leaving gaps in the One Health-based research framework. Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) encoding resistance to five major antibiotic cl...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Microbial Omics)
  • Review
  • Open Access
15 Citations
8,437 Views
28 Pages

Germline Variants and Characteristic Features of Hereditary Hematological Malignancy Syndrome

  • Hironori Arai,
  • Hirotaka Matsui,
  • SungGi Chi,
  • Yoshikazu Utsu and ,
  • Shinichi Masuda,
  • Nobuyuki Aotsuka and
  • Yosuke Minami
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Due to the proliferation of genetic testing, pathogenic germline variants predisposing to hereditary hematological malignancy syndrome (HHMS) have been identified in an increasing number of genes. Consequently, the field of HHMS is gaining recognitio...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Genomic Oncology and Medicine in Leukemia: From Molecular Pathogenesis to Novel Therapeutic Approaches)
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  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,222 Views
16 Pages

The Influence of Genetic Polymorphisms on the Expression of Interleukin-1beta, Prostaglandin E2 and Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha in Peri-Implant Crevicular Fluid: A Cross-Sectional Study

  • José Maria Cardoso,
  • Ana Clara Ribeiro,
  • João Botelho,
  • Luís Proença and ,
  • Susana Noronha and
  • Ricardo Castro Alves
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible relationships between polymorphisms in the interleukin-1 (IL-1) A, IL-1B, and IL-1RN genes and concentrations of the inflammatory mediators IL-1β, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
  • Review
  • Open Access
15 Citations
9,223 Views
23 Pages

Descriptive and Functional Genomics in Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome: From Lung Development to Targeted Therapies

  • Mădălina Anciuc-Crauciuc,
  • Manuela Camelia Cucerea,
  • Florin Tripon,
  • George-Andrei Crauciuc and
  • Claudia Violeta Bănescu

In this up-to-date study, we first aimed to highlight the genetic and non-genetic factors associated with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) while also focusing on the genomic aspect of this condition. Secondly, we discuss the treatment options and...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,604 Views
14 Pages

Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of Effector Candidates with Conserved Motif in Falciphora oryzae

  • Mengdi Dai,
  • Zhenzhu Su,
  • Xueming Zhu,
  • Lin Li and ,
  • Ziran Ye,
  • Xiangfeng Tan,
  • Dedong Kong,
  • Xiaohong Liu and
  • Fucheng Lin
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Microbes employ effectors to disrupt immune responses and promote host colonization. Conserved motifs including RXLR, LFLAK-HVLVxxP (CRN), Y/F/WxC, CFEM, LysM, Chitin-bind, DPBB_1 (PNPi), and Cutinase have been discovered to play crucial roles in the...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Plant–Pathogen Interactions: 3rd Edition)
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  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,972 Views
28 Pages

The availability of wild chickpea (Cicer reticulatum L.) accessions has the potential to be used for the improvement of important traits in cultivated chickpeas. The main objectives of this study were to evaluate the phenotypic and genetic variations...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
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  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,058 Views
17 Pages

Epirubicin hydrochloride (EPI) is an anticancer drug widely used in the treatment of many solid tumors, including ovarian cancer. Because of its anatomical location, ovarian cancer shows symptoms when it is already in an advanced stage and is thus mo...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)
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31 Citations
9,016 Views
25 Pages

Podocyte injury can disrupt the glomerular filtration barrier (GFB), leading to podocytopathies that emphasize podocytes as the glomerulus’s key organizer. The coordinated cytoskeleton is essential for supporting the elegant structure and compl...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Advances in Glomerular Diseases)
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  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,662 Views
16 Pages

ULK2 Is a Key Pro-Autophagy Protein That Contributes to the High Chemoresistance and Disease Relapse in FLT3-Mutated Acute Myeloid Leukemia

  • Justine Lai,
  • Claire Yang,
  • Chuquan Shang,
  • Will Chen and ,
  • Michael P. Chu,
  • Joseph Brandwein,
  • Raymond Lai and
  • Peng Wang
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

We recently demonstrated that a small subset of cells in FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cell lines exhibit SORE6 reporter activity and cancer stem-like features including chemoresistance. To study why SORE6+ cells are more chemoresistant t...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Mechanisms Underlying Cancer Chemoresistance: A Starting Point to Identify New Anticancer Strategies)
  • Editorial
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,006 Views
3 Pages

As mortality rates for other leading causes of death, such as stroke and coronary heart disease, decline in many parts of the world, cancer is becoming the leading cause of death worldwide, with the number of yearly new cases expected to rise to abou...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in the Development of Anticancer Drugs)
  • Review
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15 Citations
6,983 Views
15 Pages

Low-level blast (LLB) exposure can lead to alterations in neurological health, cerebral vasculature, and cerebral blood flow (CBF). The development of cognitive issues and behavioral abnormalities after LLB, or subconcussive blast exposure, is insidi...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Blast-Induced Neurotrauma: Molecular Mechanisms Supported by Comparative Experimental and Clinical Findings)
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  • Open Access
32 Citations
6,858 Views
11 Pages

Cluster of differentiation 19 (CD19) chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells are a highly effective immunotherapy for relapsed and refractory B-cell malignancies, but their utility can be limited by the development of immune effector cell-associated...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Mechanisms and Physiology Associated with the Blood–Brain Barrier)
  • Review
  • Open Access
6 Citations
11,884 Views
21 Pages

Eternal Youth: A Comprehensive Exploration of Gene, Cellular, and Pharmacological Anti-Aging Strategies

  • Kristina V. Kitaeva,
  • Valeriya V. Solovyeva,
  • Nataliya L. Blatt and
  • Albert A. Rizvanov

The improvement of human living conditions has led to an increase in average life expectancy, creating a new social and medical problem—aging, which diminishes the overall quality of human life. The aging process of the body begins with the act...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Scientific Discoveries Supporting Theories in Science: From Thinking to Practice 2.0)
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22 Citations
7,526 Views
19 Pages

Lipid Metabolism Modulation during SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Spotlight on Extracellular Vesicles and Therapeutic Prospects

  • Heloisa D’Avila,
  • Claudia Natércia Rocha Lima,
  • Pollianne Garbero Rampinelli,
  • Laiza Camila Oliveira Mateus and ,
  • Renata Vieira de Sousa Silva,
  • José Raimundo Correa and
  • Patrícia Elaine de Almeida
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have a significant impact on the pathophysiological processes associated with various diseases such as tumors, inflammation, and infection. They exhibit molecular, biochemical, and entry control characteristics similar to...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Immunology)
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27 Citations
4,446 Views
21 Pages

Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of Chitinase Genes in Watermelon under Abiotic Stimuli and Fusarium oxysporum Infection

  • Changqing Xuan,
  • Mengjiao Feng,
  • Xin Li,
  • Yinjie Hou and ,
  • Chunhua Wei and
  • Xian Zhang
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Chitinases, which catalyze the hydrolysis of chitin, the primary components of fungal cell walls, play key roles in defense responses, symbiotic associations, plant growth, and stress tolerance. In this study, 23 chitinase genes were identified in wa...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Genetics and Plant Breeding 3.0)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,105 Views
16 Pages

The microgravity conditions in outer space are widely acknowledged to induce significant bone loss. Recent studies have implicated the close relationship between Atp6v1h gene and bone loss. Despite this, the role of Atp6v1h in bone remodeling and its...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Ion Pumps: Molecular Mechanisms, Structure, Physiology)
  • Editorial
  • Open Access
2,514 Views
5 Pages

Nitrogen is an essential element for all plants, animals, and microorganisms in the Earth’s biosphere [...]

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Microbial Colonization of the Host Plant: Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,472 Views
11 Pages

Urinary Angiotensinogen Displays Sexual Dimorphism in Non-Diabetic Humans and Mice with Overweight

  • Alexis A. Gonzalez,
  • Bruna Visniauskas,
  • Virginia Reverte,
  • Ventaka N. Sure and ,
  • Zoe Vallotton,
  • Bryan S. Torres,
  • Marco A. Acosta,
  • Mahlet Zemedkun,
  • Prasad V. Katakam and
  • Minolfa C. Prieto
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

Increased body weight (BW) induces inappropriate renin–angiotensin system (RAS) activation. The activation of the intrarenal RAS is associated with increased urinary angiotensinogen (uAGT), blood pressure (BP), and kidney damage. Here, we exami...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in the Renin-Angiotensin System)
  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,990 Views
13 Pages

Distinctive Patterns of 5-Methylcytosine and 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine in Schizophrenia

  • Jiaxiang Xie,
  • Yang Wang,
  • Changcheng Ye,
  • Xiao-Jiang Li and
  • Li Lin

Schizophrenia is a highly heritable neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by cognitive and social dysfunction. Genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors are together implicated in the pathogenesis and development of schizophrenia. DNA methylat...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Pathogenesis of Diseases of the Central Nervous System 2.0)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,905 Views
16 Pages

The Epigenomic Features and Potential Functions of PEG- and PDS-Favorable DNA G-Quadruplexes in Rice

  • Ranran Huang,
  • Yilong Feng,
  • Zhicheng Gao,
  • Asgar Ahmed and
  • Wenli Zhang

A G-quadruplex (G4) is a typical non-B DNA structure and involved in various DNA-templated events in eukaryotic genomes. PEG and PDS chemicals have been widely applied for promoting the folding of in vivo or in vitro G4s. However, how PEG and PDS pre...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Omics Study to Uncover Signalling and Gene Regulation in Plants 2.0)

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