Current Molecular Medicine - Volume 21, Issue 8, 2021

Epigenetics has an important role in gene regulation and other cellular processes. DNA methylation, as one of the main mechanisms of epigenetics, is a type of post-replication modifications. Aberrant DNA methylation can alter gene expression patterns; so, it plays a considerable role in the pathogenesis of many diseases. DNA methylated alterations in the promoter of specific genes can be used for the diagnosis and proprie Read More

Selected transcription factors have critical roles to play in organism survival by regulating the expression of genes that control the adaptations needed to handle stress conditions. The retinoblastoma (Rb) protein coupled with the E2F transcription factor family was demonstrated to have roles in controlling the cell cycle during freezing and associated environmental stresses (anoxia, dehydration). Rb phosphorylation or ac Read More

The nuclear erythroid 2-related-factor (Nrf2) transcription factor/hemoxygenase 1 (HO-1) is a key regulator of an important neuroprotection response by driving the interpretation of various cytoprotective gene to encode for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and detoxifying proteins. Various studies investigated that the upregulation of Nrf2/HO-1 has become the potential therapeutic approach in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( Read More

Background: Triazavirin (2-methylsulfanyl-6-nitro[1,2,4]triazolo[5,1-c][1,2,4] triazin-7(4H)-one, TZV) is an antiviral drug synthesized. TZV is being investigated for potential application against the Coronavirus 2019-nCoV. Aims and Objectives: In order to find candidate drugs for 2019-nCoV, we have carried out a computational study to screen for effective available drug Triazavirin (C5H4N6O3S) which may work as inhibitor for th Read More

Background: Hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the stomach (HAS) has been recognized as a rare primary gastric tumor characterized by hepatocellular carcinomalike histology. HAS often causes diagnostic confusion with conventional gastric adenocarcinoma (CGA) due to the difficulty to detect hepatoid differentiation solely based on findings from hematoxylin and eosin (H) staining. β-catenin is highly expressed in hepatocellular Read More

Background: The shock stage of severe burns is a critical determinant of prognosis and the induction of systemic inflammatory response syndrome and multiple organ failure. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) containing abundant miRNAs are known to participate in various biological processes. Due to the lack of research on alternations of miRNAs in severe burns, our study analyzed the miRNA profiles of EVs in severe burns during the Read More

Objectives: Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome is common autoimmune uveitis that can cause blindness. Recent studies have shown that plasma exosomes carry disease-related proteins that may serve as biomarkers. Here, we aimed to find candidate biomarkers of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease using proteomic analysis of plasma exosomes. Methods: Exosomes were isolated from the plasma of normal controls and Vogt- Read More

Objective: This study aimed to examine the effects of apigenin (API) on the proliferation, migration, and invasion of human tongue squamous cell carcinoma Tca8113 cells and explore its probable mechanisms. Methods: After treating Tca8113 cells with API, the cell proliferation, migration, and invasive capacities were identified by tetrazolium salt colorimetry (MTT) assay, cell scratch test, and Transwell chamber test. Cellular im Read More

Background: Inclusion of anticancer drugs into biocompatible nanoparticulate carriers decreases the general toxicity and improves the efficacy of clinical treatments due to the reduction of soluble circulating free drugs. Methods: In addition, removal of emerging drug contaminants from wastewaters is a necessity that should be seriously attended. Boron nitride (BN) is a choice in drug delivery because of its many surprisi Read More