[Retracted] Downregulation of long non ‑coding RNA GACAT1 suppresses proliferation and induces apoptosis of NSCLC cells by sponging microRNA‑422a
Int J Mol Med. 2024 Jan;53(1):1. doi: 10.3892/ijmm.2023.5325. Epub 2023 Nov 8.ABSTRACTFollowing the publication of this paper, it was drawn to the Editor's attention by a concerned reader that the flow cytometric data shown in Fig. 2E on p. 662 were strikingly similar to data appearing in different form in a pair of other research articles written by different authors at different research institutes. Owing to the fact that the contentious data in the above article had already been submitted for publication elsewhere prior to its submission to International Journal of Molecular Medicine, the Editor has decided that this pa...
Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine - November 8, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Youqing Zhong Hui Lin Qi Li Chang Liu Lei Zhong Source Type: research

Gab2 promotes the growth of colorectal cancer by regulating the M2 polarization of tumor ‑associated macrophages
Int J Mol Med. 2024 Jan;53(1):3. doi: 10.3892/ijmm.2023.5327. Epub 2023 Nov 8.ABSTRACTTumor‑associated macrophages (TAMs) are pivotal components in colorectal cancer (CRC) progression, markedly influencing the tumor microenvironment through their polarization into the pro‑inflammatory M1 or pro‑tumorigenic M2 phenotypes. Recent studies have highlighted that the Grb2‑associated binder 2 (Gab2) is a critical gene involved in the development of various types of tumor, including CRC. However, the precise role of Gab2 in mediating TAM polarization remains incompletely elucidated. In the present study, it was discovered ...
Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine - November 8, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Xuehan Gao Runying Long Ming Qin Wenfang Zhu Linna Wei Pinzhi Dong Jin Chen Junmin Luo Jihong Feng Source Type: research

Single ‑cell sequencing, genetics, and epigenetics reveal mesenchymal stem cell senescence in osteoarthritis (Review)
Int J Mol Med. 2024 Jan;53(1):2. doi: 10.3892/ijmm.2023.5326. Epub 2023 Nov 8.ABSTRACTOsteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic joint disease characterized by articular cartilage degeneration, secondary bone hyperplasia, inadequate extracellular matrix synthesis and degeneration of articular cartilage. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can self‑renew and undergo multidirectional differentiation; they can differentiate into chondrocytes. Aging MSCs have a weakened ability to differentiate, and release various pro‑inflammatory cytokines, which may contribute to OA progression; the other mechanism contributing to OA is epigenetic regu...
Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine - November 8, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Dunyong Tan Zeqi Huang Zhe Zhao Xiaoqiang Chen Jianquan Liu Daping Wang Zhiqin Deng Wencui Li Source Type: research

Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell ‑derived exosomes: A novel therapeutic agent for tendon‑bone healing (Review)
Int J Mol Med. 2023 Dec;52(6):121. doi: 10.3892/ijmm.2023.5324. Epub 2023 Nov 8.ABSTRACTIn sports medicine, injuries related to the insertion of tendons into bones, including rotator cuff injuries, anterior cruciate ligament injuries and Achilles tendon ruptures, are commonly observed. However, traditional therapies have proven to be insufficient in achieving satisfactory outcomes due to the intricate anatomical structure associated with these injuries. Adult bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells possess self‑renewal and multi‑directional differentiation potential and can generate various mesenchymal tissues to aid in the...
Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine - November 8, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Yongjia Zhu Jiapeng Yan Hongfei Zhang Guanxing Cui Source Type: research

Exosomes derived from human dermal fibroblasts protect against UVB ‑induced skin photoaging
Int J Mol Med. 2023 Dec;52(6):120. doi: 10.3892/ijmm.2023.5323. Epub 2023 Oct 27.ABSTRACTExosomes are used as innovative treatment options for repairing skin defects, such as aging, atopic dermatitis and wounds. However, the effects of exosomes obtained from human foreskin fibroblasts BJ‑5ta (BJ‑5ta Exo) on ultraviolet B (UVB)‑mediated photoaging have not been previously reported, at least to the best of our knowledge. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the anti‑photoaging effects of BJ‑5ta Exo on UVB radiation in human skin fibroblasts and SKH‑1 hairless mice. The results revealed that BJ‑5ta ...
Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine - October 27, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: A Yeon Park Jung Ok Lee Youna Jang Yu-Jin Kim Jung Min Lee Su-Young Kim Beom Joon Kim Kwang Ho Yoo Source Type: research

Potential mechanism of TMEM2/CD44 in endoplasmic reticulum stress ‑induced neuronal apoptosis in a rat model of traumatic brain injury
Int J Mol Med. 2023 Dec;52(6):119. doi: 10.3892/ijmm.2023.5322. Epub 2023 Oct 27.ABSTRACTTraumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to the disruption of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) homeostasis in neurons and induce ER stress. Transmembrane protein 2 (TMEM2) may regulate ER stress through the p38/ERK signaling pathway, independent of the classic unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway. The present study examined the expression of TMEM2 following TBI in a rat model, in an aim to determine whether the mitogen‑activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway is controlled by TMEM2/CD44 to mitigate secondary brain injury. For this...
Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine - October 27, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Muyao Wu Chaoyu Wang Yating Gong Yaqian Huang Lei Jiang Min Zhang Rong Gao Baoqi Dang Source Type: research

Quercetin alleviates lipopolysaccharide ‑induced acute lung injury by inhibiting ferroptosis via the Sirt1/Nrf2/Gpx4 pathway
In conclusion, the results demonstrated that quercetin exerts its therapeutic effects against LPS‑induced ALI by inhibiting ferroptosis via the activation of the Sirt1/Nrf2/Gpx4 signaling pathway.PMID:37888753 | DOI:10.3892/ijmm.2023.5321 (Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine - October 27, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Shihua Deng Jin Li Li Li Sheng Lin Yueyan Yang Teng Liu Ting Zhang Guangsu Xie Dongming Wu Ying Xu Source Type: research

Role of dendritic cell ‑derived exosomes in allergic rhinitis (Review)
Int J Mol Med. 2023 Dec;52(6):117. doi: 10.3892/ijmm.2023.5320. Epub 2023 Oct 27.ABSTRACTAllergic rhinitis (AR) is a common pathological condition in otorhinolaryngology. Its prevalence has been increasing worldwide and is becoming a major burden to the world population. Dendritic cells (DCs) are typically activated and matured after capturing, phagocytosing, and processing allergens during the immunopathogenesis of AR. In addition, the process of DC activation and maturation is accompanied by the production of exosomes, which are cell‑derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) that can carry proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, a...
Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine - October 27, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Chenglin Kang Haipeng He Peng Liu Yue Liu Xiaomei Li Jin Zhang Hong Ran Xianhai Zeng Hailiang Zhao Jiangqi Liu Shuqi Qiu Source Type: research

Exosomes derived from human dermal fibroblasts protect against UVB ‑induced skin photoaging
Int J Mol Med. 2023 Dec;52(6):120. doi: 10.3892/ijmm.2023.5323. Epub 2023 Oct 27.ABSTRACTExosomes are used as innovative treatment options for repairing skin defects, such as aging, atopic dermatitis and wounds. However, the effects of exosomes obtained from human foreskin fibroblasts BJ‑5ta (BJ‑5ta Exo) on ultraviolet B (UVB)‑mediated photoaging have not been previously reported, at least to the best of our knowledge. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the anti‑photoaging effects of BJ‑5ta Exo on UVB radiation in human skin fibroblasts and SKH‑1 hairless mice. The results revealed that BJ‑5ta ...
Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine - October 27, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: A Yeon Park Jung Ok Lee Youna Jang Yu-Jin Kim Jung Min Lee Su-Young Kim Beom Joon Kim Kwang Ho Yoo Source Type: research

Potential mechanism of TMEM2/CD44 in endoplasmic reticulum stress ‑induced neuronal apoptosis in a rat model of traumatic brain injury
Int J Mol Med. 2023 Dec;52(6):119. doi: 10.3892/ijmm.2023.5322. Epub 2023 Oct 27.ABSTRACTTraumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to the disruption of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) homeostasis in neurons and induce ER stress. Transmembrane protein 2 (TMEM2) may regulate ER stress through the p38/ERK signaling pathway, independent of the classic unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway. The present study examined the expression of TMEM2 following TBI in a rat model, in an aim to determine whether the mitogen‑activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway is controlled by TMEM2/CD44 to mitigate secondary brain injury. For this...
Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine - October 27, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Muyao Wu Chaoyu Wang Yating Gong Yaqian Huang Lei Jiang Min Zhang Rong Gao Baoqi Dang Source Type: research

Quercetin alleviates lipopolysaccharide ‑induced acute lung injury by inhibiting ferroptosis via the Sirt1/Nrf2/Gpx4 pathway
In conclusion, the results demonstrated that quercetin exerts its therapeutic effects against LPS‑induced ALI by inhibiting ferroptosis via the activation of the Sirt1/Nrf2/Gpx4 signaling pathway.PMID:37888753 | DOI:10.3892/ijmm.2023.5321 (Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine - October 27, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Shihua Deng Jin Li Li Li Sheng Lin Yueyan Yang Teng Liu Ting Zhang Guangsu Xie Dongming Wu Ying Xu Source Type: research

Role of dendritic cell ‑derived exosomes in allergic rhinitis (Review)
Int J Mol Med. 2023 Dec;52(6):117. doi: 10.3892/ijmm.2023.5320. Epub 2023 Oct 27.ABSTRACTAllergic rhinitis (AR) is a common pathological condition in otorhinolaryngology. Its prevalence has been increasing worldwide and is becoming a major burden to the world population. Dendritic cells (DCs) are typically activated and matured after capturing, phagocytosing, and processing allergens during the immunopathogenesis of AR. In addition, the process of DC activation and maturation is accompanied by the production of exosomes, which are cell‑derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) that can carry proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, a...
Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine - October 27, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Chenglin Kang Haipeng He Peng Liu Yue Liu Xiaomei Li Jin Zhang Hong Ran Xianhai Zeng Hailiang Zhao Jiangqi Liu Shuqi Qiu Source Type: research

Exosomes derived from human dermal fibroblasts protect against UVB ‑induced skin photoaging
Int J Mol Med. 2023 Dec;52(6):120. doi: 10.3892/ijmm.2023.5323. Epub 2023 Oct 27.ABSTRACTExosomes are used as innovative treatment options for repairing skin defects, such as aging, atopic dermatitis and wounds. However, the effects of exosomes obtained from human foreskin fibroblasts BJ‑5ta (BJ‑5ta Exo) on ultraviolet B (UVB)‑mediated photoaging have not been previously reported, at least to the best of our knowledge. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the anti‑photoaging effects of BJ‑5ta Exo on UVB radiation in human skin fibroblasts and SKH‑1 hairless mice. The results revealed that BJ‑5ta ...
Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine - October 27, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: A Yeon Park Jung Ok Lee Youna Jang Yu-Jin Kim Jung Min Lee Su-Young Kim Beom Joon Kim Kwang Ho Yoo Source Type: research

Potential mechanism of TMEM2/CD44 in endoplasmic reticulum stress ‑induced neuronal apoptosis in a rat model of traumatic brain injury
Int J Mol Med. 2023 Dec;52(6):119. doi: 10.3892/ijmm.2023.5322. Epub 2023 Oct 27.ABSTRACTTraumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to the disruption of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) homeostasis in neurons and induce ER stress. Transmembrane protein 2 (TMEM2) may regulate ER stress through the p38/ERK signaling pathway, independent of the classic unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway. The present study examined the expression of TMEM2 following TBI in a rat model, in an aim to determine whether the mitogen‑activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway is controlled by TMEM2/CD44 to mitigate secondary brain injury. For this...
Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine - October 27, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Muyao Wu Chaoyu Wang Yating Gong Yaqian Huang Lei Jiang Min Zhang Rong Gao Baoqi Dang Source Type: research

Quercetin alleviates lipopolysaccharide ‑induced acute lung injury by inhibiting ferroptosis via the Sirt1/Nrf2/Gpx4 pathway
In conclusion, the results demonstrated that quercetin exerts its therapeutic effects against LPS‑induced ALI by inhibiting ferroptosis via the activation of the Sirt1/Nrf2/Gpx4 signaling pathway.PMID:37888753 | DOI:10.3892/ijmm.2023.5321 (Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Molecular Medicine - October 27, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Shihua Deng Jin Li Li Li Sheng Lin Yueyan Yang Teng Liu Ting Zhang Guangsu Xie Dongming Wu Ying Xu Source Type: research