• The present study investigated the effects of GSK2606414 on proliferation, apoptosis, and the expression of activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4), CCAAT/enhancer‑binding protein homologous protein (CHOP) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in human retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells under endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • ATF4, CHOP and VEGF mRNA expression levels were assessed using reverse transcription‑quantitative polymerase chain reaction. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • In addition, RPE cells proliferate and secrete various proangiogenic factors, including vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which serves an important role in AMD-associated CNV ( 4 ). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • During the creation of new blood vessels, the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) protein differentiates stem cells into vascular endothelial cells and stimulates them to create new blood vessels. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Using ES cells developed at the Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA) in Kyoto University, the research group collected RNA and histones of each cell immediately after VEGF stimulation (0 h), before differentiation (6 h), during differentiation (12 - 24 h), and after differentiation (48 h). (medicalxpress.com)
  • We investigated the influence of alpha6beta1 on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression because autocrine VEGF is necessary for the survival of serum-deprived cells in hypoxia. (umassmed.edu)
  • The results obtained indicate that alpha6beta1 is necessary for VEGF expression because the ability of hypoxia to activate HIF-1 and to stimulate VEGF transcription in MDA-MB-435 cells is dependent on alpha6beta1 expression by a mechanism that involves protein kinase C-alpha. (umassmed.edu)
  • Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) acts through its receptor KDR, a receptor tyrosine kinase 85. (comprehensivephysiology.com)
  • Activated SIRT1 signals hypoxia inducible factor (HIF)-2α, which transactivates vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and erythropoietin. (molvis.org)
  • Our study results demonstrate that hypoxia mimetic cobalt chloride induces SIRT1 and augments HIF-2α, which activates and releases VEGF. (molvis.org)
  • However, its role has not been evaluated in hypoxic choroidal endothelial cells (CECs), the precursor of VEGF-mediated choroidal angiogenesis. (molvis.org)
  • ADAM17 expression was also increased in xenografts displaying ER stress because of treatment with the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitory antibody Bevacizumab. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma overexpresses the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). (cancer-research-network.com)
  • Furthermore, the transcription factor signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), yet another inducer of angiogenesis in terms of up-regulating VEGF, is constitutively activated in HCC. (cancer-research-network.com)
  • Moreover, ENMD-1198 markedly reduces the activation of STAT3, an important transcription factor for regulating VEGF-A in cancer cells. (cancer-research-network.com)
  • Wogonoside also inhibited hypertrophy and the generation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in interleukin-1β (IL-1β)-induced chondrocytes. (oncotarget.com)
  • Other growth factors involved in vascular remodeling include platelet‐derived growth factor (PDGF), epithelial growth factor (EGF), and fibroblast growth factor (FGF‐2). (comprehensivephysiology.com)
  • EGF (epidermal growth factor), TNF‐α, and PDGF (platelet‐derived growth factor) act through tyrosine kinase receptors and are partially transduced by intracellular reactive oxidant species (ROS) 95. (comprehensivephysiology.com)
  • Induction of growth factors [interleukin 6 (IL-6), insulin-like growth factor-1, and vascular endothelial growth factor/platelet-derived growth factor) may indirectly activate the AR and/or its downstream signaling pathways (5, 6, 7) . (aacrjournals.org)
  • This process activates protein kinase R (PKR)-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (PERK), inositol-requiring kinase 1 and activating transcription factor (ATF) 6, and initiates unfolded protein response (UPR) signaling pathways ( 13 , 14 ). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • LPA activates at least six G-coupled protein receptors (LPA 1-6 ) stimulating different signaling pathways through heterotrimeric G proteins such as G i/0 , G 12/13 , G q/11 , and G s . (hindawi.com)
  • Like other TNF-family receptors and the IL-1 receptor, RANK mediates its signal transduction via TNF receptor-associated factor (TRAF) proteins, suggesting that the signaling pathways activated by RANK and other inflammatory cytokines involved in osteoclast differentiation and activation are interconnected. (umassmed.edu)
  • Schematic inflammatory pathways involving growth factors, vasomodulators, and infectious stimuli in the pathogenesis of pulmonary arterial hypertension. (comprehensivephysiology.com)
  • We describe areas where major inroads were initially achieved by targeting angiogenesis and by unraveling pathways in the heterogeneous tumors of mesenchymal origin-spurred by the identification of c-Kit-activating mutations in GIST and the regressions that ensued when tumors harboring these mutations were exposed to the tyrosine kinase inhibitor imatinib (Gleevec). (cancernetwork.com)
  • Here, in Part I, we describe areas where major inroads were initially achieved by targeting angiogenesis (central to the biology of renal cell carcinoma and hepatocellular cancer) and by unraveling pathways in the heterogeneous tumors of mesenchymal origin-spurred by the identification of c-Kit-activating mutations in gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) and the regressions that ensued when tumors harboring these mutations were exposed to the tyrosine kinase inhibitor imatinib (Gleevec). (cancernetwork.com)
  • This study aims to clarify the time-dependent molecular pathways by which TMAO mediates endothelial dysfunction through transcriptomics and metabolomics analyses in human microvascular endothelial cells (HMEC-1). (nature.com)
  • However, the KEGG signalling pathways namely "tumour necrosis factor (TNF)" and "cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction" were downregulated at 24H but activated at 48H. (nature.com)
  • Additional screens for MMTV provirus entry sites in tumors revealed several other upregulated genes that are associated with other gene development pathways such as INT2, INT3, and INT4 [4,5,6]. (chemdiv.com)
  • Growth factors and their signaling pathways have recently attracted much attention in cartilage repair for OA treatment. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Both CB 1 and CB 2 receptors, which share a low level (44%) of sequence homology [6], are G protein-coupled receptors that mainly signal via G i /G o proteins, even though they may also activate G s , G q/11 , and G protein-independent signaling pathways [ 7 ]. (degruyter.com)
  • Growing tumors exist in metabolically compromised environments that require activation of multiple pathways to scavenge nutrients to support accelerated rates of growth. (jci.org)
  • Dysfunction in a myriad of overlapping signalling pathways can promote endothelial cell (EC) proliferation and differentiation, smooth muscle cell (SMC) proliferation, migration and vasoconstriction, pericyte proliferation, migration and differentiation, endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition, immune cell infiltration and extracellular matrix (ECM) remodelling in the pulmonary artery. (ersjournals.com)
  • ATF4 induces expression of the proapoptotic transcription factor CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP), which mediates PERK-induced apoptosis ( 16 ). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • They further link to the activation of protein kinase C- (PKC-) induced generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) [ 6 , 7 ], which further mediates the activation of downstream transcription factor nuclear factor kappa-light-chain enhancer of activated B cells (NF- κ B). Thus, the main treatments of DN refer to modulate glycemic and blood pressure through insulin and RAS inhibitors. (hindawi.com)
  • also Del-1 and integrin-binding DEL1) is a 52 kDa extracellular matrix protein that is expressed by endothelial tissues during embryonic vascular development. (rndsystems.com)
  • To understand the functional interactions between the TrkA and p75 nerve growth factor (NGF) receptors, we stably transfected LAN5 neuroblastoma cells with an expression vector for ET-R, a chimeric receptor with the extracellular domain of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), and the TrkA transmembrane and intracellular domains. (umassmed.edu)
  • The mRNA and protein levels of α smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and Snail and the phosphorylation levels of Smad2/3, p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38MAPK), and extracellular signal-regulated kinase ½ (ERK1/2) were determined by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), western blot, and immunofluorescence staining. (molvis.org)
  • In addition, at 48H, BPs linked to inflammatory phenotypes were activated (confirming KEGG results), while BPs linked to extracellular matrix (ECM) structural organisation, endothelial cell proliferation, and collagen metabolism were repressed. (nature.com)
  • WAT is characterised by its capacity to adapt and expand in response to surplus energy through processes of adipocyte hypertrophy and/or recruitment and proliferation of precursor cells in combination with vascular and extracellular matrix remodelling. (springer.com)
  • The insulin-like growth factor (IGF) signaling pathway has been implicated in articular cartilage repair. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Interleukin-6 and other cytokines play an important role in the progression of COVID-19. (jomes.org)
  • Moreover, TAMs usually display M2-like phenotypes that exert tumor-promoting role in TME, and promote production of related immunosuppressive factors that trigger immunotherapy resistance, including cytokines, chemokines, growth factors and soluble signaling mediators [ 12 ]. (thno.org)
  • Furthermore, senescent cells, with the secretory features known as the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP), could produce proinflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF- α ), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and monocyte chemoattractant protein1 (MCP-1), to greatly affect the neighboring cells [ 17 , 18 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • introduced a new concept of CKD-associated secretory phenotype (CASP), which indicates that senescent renal cells could secrete SASP components of various cytokines such as IL-1, IL-6, and TNF- α [ 19 , 20 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • In vitro , wogonoside decreased the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines like Nitric oxide (NO), prostaglandin E2 (PGE 2 ), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6). (oncotarget.com)
  • The left aspect displays that CGF can regulate the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory response in stem cells by inhibiting the expression of the proinflammatory cytokines IL-8 and TNF- but not IL-6. (dhfrinhibitor.com)
  • Conditioned medium from these M2-like macrophages presented lower levels of proinflammatory cytokines and higher levels of proangiogenic factors and promoted endothelial cell proliferation, migration, and tube formation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Prevention was associated with the downregulation of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3)-activating and Foxp3-counteracting interleukin-6 (IL-6), lower numbers of phospho-STAT3-containing lymphocytes, and higher Foxp3 + T-cell counts in the colon. (nature.com)
  • IL‐6 (Interleukin‐6) binds to its soluble receptor (soluble IL‐6 Receptor) and the complex then binds to gp130 149. (comprehensivephysiology.com)
  • increased vasoconstriction along with loss of antioxidant capacity, IL-6 = interleukin 6, resistin, and angiotensinogen affecting the endothelium reducing vasodilating nitric oxide (NO) which results in increased CRP that is a direct and important inflammatory agent. (thepmc.org)
  • There was also evidence of down-regulation of serum interleukin 6, a downstream nuclear factor κB effector. (aacrjournals.org)
  • LPA acts as an autocrine/paracrine messenger through at least six G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), known as LPA 1-6 , to induce various cellular processes including wound healing, differentiation, proliferation, migration, and survival. (hindawi.com)
  • Dynamically and epigenetically coordinated gata/ets/sox transcription factor expression is indispensable for endothelial cell differentiation. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Furthermore, they found that a transcription factor group essential for blood vessel differentiation (ETS/GATA/SOX) has a previously unknown role. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Schematic representation of the genetic regulatory network linking four transcription factors and EC differentiation. (medicalxpress.com)
  • In the process of blood vessel differentiation, the function of the protein ETS variant 2 (ETV2), which determines the differentiation into vascular endothelium, was first induced within 6 hours of differentiation stimulation. (medicalxpress.com)
  • The protein GATA2, which binds to ETV2 and supports vascular endothelial differentiation, was induced immediately thereafter. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Transcription factors SOX and FLI1, both important for endothelial differentiation, were induced between 12 and 24 hours. (medicalxpress.com)
  • At 48 hours, after differentiation into vascular endothelium was determined, a system of transcription was established in which genes unique to vascular endothelial differentiation were induced. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Previously, in the region that controls the function of the transcription factor that promotes differentiation from ES cells to a specific cell type, bivalent modifications of histones such as the accelerator and brake histone marks for transcription were thought to have coexisted. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Studies in osteoclast biology have led to the identification of factors responsible for the differentiation and activation of osteoclasts, the most important of which is the receptor activator of NF-kappa B ligand/osteoclast differentiation factor (RANKL/ODF), a tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-like protein. (umassmed.edu)
  • EGF activated the ET-R kinase and induced partial differentiation. (umassmed.edu)
  • Subconjunctival fibrosis is mediated by the activities of human Tenon's fibroblasts (HTFs), which initiate myofibroblast differentiation upon stimulation by many fibrogenic factors. (molvis.org)
  • BMP-2 plays a essential position in tooth growth and promotes the terminal differentiation of odontoblasts [21]. (dhfrinhibitor.com)
  • The Wnt/-catenin signalling pathway may also mediate the good impact of CGF on osteogenic differentiation by activating the T cell factor (TCF)/lymphoid enhancer binding element (LEF) transcription factor complicated to induce RUNX2 expression [61]. (dhfrinhibitor.com)
  • The reason for its use is the higher number of platelets, which is an important source of growth factors, such TGF- β1, that hypothetically possess a stimulating effect on regulation and differentiation in mesenchymal tissue repair 10 . (bvsalud.org)
  • ADAM17/tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα)-converting enzyme (TACE) has been initially recognized to release TNFα as well as its receptors (TNFRs) from the membrane. (ox.ac.uk)
  • In various mouse and rat models of obesity and type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus, eCBs generated in various renal cells activate CB 1 receptors and contribute to the development of oxidative stress, inflammation, and renal fibrosis. (degruyter.com)
  • The RGD motif of EDIL3 binds alpha v beta 5 integrin, which, in turn, leads to increased angiogenic transcription factor HoxD3 expression. (rndsystems.com)
  • It binds to IL8 with high affinity, and transduces the signal through a G-protein activated second messenger system. (cancerindex.org)
  • This receptor also binds to chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 1 (CXCL1/MGSA), a protein with melanoma growth stimulating activity, and has been shown to be a major component required for serum-dependent melanoma cell growth. (cancerindex.org)
  • In vivo, the increase in CYP3A6 by hypoxia is associated with the increased expression and nuclear translocation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1), activator protein 1 (AP-1), and constitutive androstane receptor ( Fradette and du Souich, 2003 ). (aspetjournals.org)
  • Although hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF1α) was important to maintain basal ADAM17 mRNA levels during moderate hypoxia, it was not sufficient to induce ADAM17 levels under severe hypoxia. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Mechanistically, we found that wogonoside inhibited nuclear factor kappa B/ hypoxia-inducible factor two alpha (NF-κB/HIF-2α) activation via the phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K) /AKT pathway. (oncotarget.com)
  • HoxD3 activates alpha v beta 3 and uPA, resulting in the transformation of resting endothelial cells to an angiogenic state. (rndsystems.com)
  • EDIL3 promotes adherence and migration of endothelial cells, and acts as an endothelial cell survival agent through upregulation of Bcl-2 expression. (rndsystems.com)
  • Methylation state on the histone tail on the chromatin, histone code, in endothelial cells was read via hi-speed deep sequencer. (medicalxpress.com)
  • A collaborative research group from Kumamoto University, Kyoto University, and the University of Tokyo in Japan investigated the changes in gene functions that occur when stem cells become vascular cells. (medicalxpress.com)
  • SARS-CoV-2 enters human cells mainly by binding to the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), 1 which is highly expressed in lung alveolar cells, cardiac myocytes, the vascular endothelium, and other cells. (jomes.org)
  • Here, macrophages and T cells accumulate in the lamina propria of the intestinal tract, activate each other, destroy the regular architecture of the gut wall, and disturb the intestinal function. (nature.com)
  • In contrast to CD44s, the CD44 isoforms containing variable regions are expressed only in distinct epithelial cell types (e.g., keratinocytes), activated immune cells, and several types of cancers. (nature.com)
  • After mock and KSHV infecting cells, I evaluated gene expression of a known transcription factor, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARA), that has been shown to be responsible for peroxisome biogenesis. (uw.edu)
  • CCL5 (RANTES) and nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT) attract T and B lymphocytes. (comprehensivephysiology.com)
  • Choroidal endothelial cells (RF/6A) were maintained in a semiconfluent state and hypoxia was induced by exposing the cells to cobalt chloride for 24 h. (molvis.org)
  • However, several studies reported controversial results regarding the effects of TMAO on endothelial cells (ECs). (nature.com)
  • Most of them generally follow the same pathway to make immune-activated cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) abundantly infiltrate into tumor tissues and destroy tumor cells [ 6 ]. (thno.org)
  • NO controls renal function and reabsorbtion or excretion and is a vascular dilator and controls endothelial progenitor cells/repair. (thepmc.org)
  • Cancer is characterized by uncontrolled growth and division of a cell, with extension beyond the normally limiting basement membrane and through the boundaries of normal cells. (medscape.com)
  • It also effectively inhibits the growth of hepatocellular carcinoma through direct effects on the tumor cells, and also through inhibition of angiogenesis. (cancer-research-network.com)
  • Androgens are necessary for normal prostate cell growth (1) , and in animal models, androgen ablation causes cell atrophy and death of prostate epithelial cells (2) . (aacrjournals.org)
  • Likewise, in the early stages of prostate cancer, the growth of cancerous prostatic epithelial cells is often androgen dependent (3) . (aacrjournals.org)
  • i.e ., radiation or chemotherapy) provide temporary palliation, but eventually prostate cancer cells become resistant to chemotherapy and radiation, with ensuing failure to control tumor growth. (aacrjournals.org)
  • Other reports also show that DN is highly associated with accelerated aging in various types of cells such as tubular cells, podocytes, mesangial cells, and endothelial cells [ 21 - 23 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Activation of this factor occurs in the stromal cells, tumor cells, and invading immune cells within the tumor microenvironment. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • [ 1 ] Diagnosed in 50% of patients with VHL disease, these hemangiomas are composed of endothelial cells and pericytes. (medscape.com)
  • We present a rate equation model for the TGF-b pathway in endothelial cells together with novel measurements. (lu.se)
  • endothelial cells. (lu.se)
  • EDIL3 has also been shown to be an endogenous inhibitor of inflammatory cell recruitment by interfering with the integrin LFA-1-dependent leukocyte-endothelial adhesion. (rndsystems.com)
  • Furthermore, an examination of the histone code revealed that the regulatory genomic region of the transcription factors (ETS/GATA/SOX) was found to have gradually switched from a "brake histone mark," which suppresses transcription, to an "accelerator histone mark," which activates transcription, while in the process of differentiating into the vascular endothelium. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Main inflammatory mediators in pulmonary vascular remodeling in pulmonary arterial hypertension. (comprehensivephysiology.com)
  • In individuals without mutations in PAH-associated genes (genetically non-susceptible), epigenetic changes and exposure to environmental triggers over time can result in progressive pulmonary vascular dysfunction. (ersjournals.com)
  • Accordingly, the CD44v7 ligand osteopontin, whose levels were elevated in Crohn's disease, specifically induced IL-6 in human monocytes, a cytokine also increased in these patients. (nature.com)
  • Binding insulin to the insulin receptor recruits PI3K to the plasma membrane which then activates the central mediator of insulin's effects, Akt-1 also called protein kinase B. Protein kinase B inhibits apoptosis, stimulates myocyte hypertrophy/fibrosis, and nitric oxide (NO) production. (thepmc.org)
  • IGF-1 is a member of a family of growth factors that are structurally closely related to pro-insulin and can promote chondrocyte proliferation, enhance matrix production, and inhibit chondrocyte apoptosis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The inflammatory response, critical illness, and underlying risk factors may all predispose to complications of obesity such as diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases. (jomes.org)
  • However, the part of CGF that activates the Wnt/-catenin pathway remains to be identified.Effects of CGF on SCs in an inflammatory environmentDental caries and trauma are related with irritation during the dental pulp tissue, and that is challenging to regulate offered the anatomy of the pulp cavity and might lead to pulp destruction and necrosis. (dhfrinhibitor.com)
  • Generally, people with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 develop signs and symptoms on average of 5-6 days after infection. (jomes.org)
  • The trefoil factor (TFF) family comprises three thermo-stable and protease-resistant proteins (TFF1, TFF2 and TFF3) and plays an essential role in gastrointestinal mucosa protection and regeneration, and TFFs have recently been found to be involved in the development and progression of various types of cancer. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • The trefoil factor (TFF) proteins (TFF1, TFF2 and TFF3) are characterized by the presence of at least one 40-aminoacid protein domain with three conserved disulfide bonds, which is termed the trefoil motif ( 3 , 4 ). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • The regulatory proteins, SMADs activate nuclear transcription factors through MAPK 132. (comprehensivephysiology.com)
  • Normally, activation of the CB 1 receptor regulates renal vascular hemodynamics and stimulates the transport of ions and proteins in different nephron compartments. (degruyter.com)
  • The effects of DNA methylation and the histone code are due, at least in part, to modification-specific recruitment of factors, such as heterochromatin-associated proteins (HP1) and methyl-binding domain proteins, which establish and maintain higher order of chromatin structure. (aacrjournals.org)
  • ATX is essential for development since Enpp2 −/− is lethal at embryonic day 9.5-10.5, with marked vascular and neural tube defects [ 20 , 21 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • The role of SIRT1 in the activation of HIF-2α and nuclear factor-κB (RelA/p65) during hypoxia in the presence or absence of SIRT1 was assessed using immunoblot analysis. (molvis.org)
  • The discrepancies between studies on TMAO-induced endothelial dysfunction may be attributed to different cell types and animal models used, including different metabolic backgrounds, as well as to distinct TMAO treatment concentrations and durations. (nature.com)
  • higher levels of PIP3 favoring cell growth and survival while boosting the metabolic effects of insulin. (thepmc.org)
  • Previous reports indicate that the mechanisms of DN involve a multifactorial interaction of metabolic and hemodynamic factors such as high blood glucose, advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), and the renin-angiotensin system (RAS). (hindawi.com)
  • A multivariate analysis revealed that the expression of TFF3, lymph node metastasis, and vascular invasion were independent prognostic factors for disease-specific survival. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma coactivator PGC-1α and irisin were analyzed using real-time polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting. (bvsalud.org)
  • I used real time PCR to evaluate gene expression of the transcription factor PPARA. (uw.edu)
  • In the absence of PPARA, I expect that PEX gene expression will be downregulated, which would suggest that PPARA regulates PEX genes at the gene transcription level. (uw.edu)
  • Moreover, wogonoside promoted the expression of anabolic factors Sox-9, type two collagen and aggrecan while inhibiting the expression of catabolic factors such as matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and thrombospondin motifs 5 (ADAMTS-5) in mouse chondrocytes. (oncotarget.com)
  • Additionally, severe hypoxia and ER stress activated ADAM17 and ectodomain shedding of TNFR1 involving mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinases and reactive oxygen species (ROS). (ox.ac.uk)
  • The study was carried out in 6 normal, 44 benign prostatic hyperplastic and 39 cancerous human prostates. (biomedcentral.com)
  • VHL disease is characterized by retinal capillary hemangiomas (also called benign vascular hamartomas). (medscape.com)
  • Endothelial dysfunction is a critical initiating factor contributing to cardiovascular diseases, involving the gut microbiome-derived metabolite trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). (nature.com)
  • PI3K interacts with intracellular growth factors and insulin. (thepmc.org)
  • This pathway plays a prominent role in inter- and intracellular communication and subversion can lead to cancer, fibrosis vascular disorders, and immune diseases. (lu.se)
  • It upregulates angiogenic growth factors and promotes neovascularization. (molvis.org)
  • Therefore, IGF-1 is the crucial factor in serum and synovial fluid that promotes cartilage matrix anabolism. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Primary cultured HTFs were incubated with transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) alone or combined with nintedanib, and cell proliferation and migration were measured by cell counting kit-8 (CCK8) and the scratch wound assay, respectively. (molvis.org)
  • Representative activated (red) or repressed (blue) genes by each transcription factor are shown in the box. (medicalxpress.com)
  • This study aimed to investigate the effects of cisplatin on adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels, expressions of genes related to mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), and the factors related to mitochondrial biosynthesis in skeletal muscle. (bvsalud.org)
  • I hypothesized that KSHV increases the transcription of specific regulatory genes responsible for the increase of peroxisome biogenesis. (uw.edu)
  • An imbalance in the structural and signaling properties of β-catenin often leads to disease and unregulated growth associated with cancer and metastasis. (chemdiv.com)
  • Moreover, among the factors related to mitochondrial biogenesis and function, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ coactivator-1α (PGC-1α) was significantly downregulated in the cisplatin-treated group. (bvsalud.org)
  • the expansion of SAT and VAT contributes to obesity and related complications [ 6 ]. (springer.com)
  • Hypoxia is a critical pathological factor in a variety of retinal diseases, including age-related macular degeneration. (molvis.org)
  • Another study has demonstrated that both serum and synovial fluid from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) could not stimulate chondrocyte proteoglycan synthesis once the IGF-1 function was blocked by a primary antibody [ 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • based on a number of pathologic, physiologic, and clinical factors. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Recent clinical trials and basic research have designed to investigate biomolecules available as prognostic factors ( 2 ). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Regardless of this justification, some studies have demonstrated negative action of L-PRP on osteogenesis 1,10,16,18 at the same time that fibrosis is produced 5,6 generating conflict about the real clinical effect of L-PRP in bone reparative sites. (bvsalud.org)
  • The higher incidence of ccRCC in male patients may partially be accounted by mono-allelic inactivation of the chromatin remodelling gene, KDM5C on the X chromosome [ 6 ]. (springer.com)
  • Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) is the causative agent of Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS), a cancer of endothelial cell origin that commonly presents in immunocompromised individuals. (uw.edu)
  • Instead, we found that ADAM17 induction by severe hypoxia can be mimicked by ER stressors such as Thapsigargin and occurs as a consequence of the activation of the PERK/eIF2α/ATF4 and activating transcription factor 6 (ATF6) arms of UPR in several tumor cell lines. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Because of its mutated aggressive genetics, this cell has a selective growth advantage over its neighbors. (medscape.com)
  • [ 6 ] These events lead the cancer cell to escape normal cell growth and control mechanisms, to avoid system control mechanisms (ie, immunologic surveillance), and to establish a nutrient supply. (medscape.com)
  • Aberrant prostate growth arises as a consequence of changes in the balance between cell proliferation and cell death [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • and regulating cell growth (1) . (oregonstate.edu)
  • Recent studies suggest that TFFs are involved in the development and progression of various types of cancer, including breast, lung, prostate, stomach and colon cancer ( 6 - 15 ). (spandidos-publications.com)