Skeletal muscle regeneration in cardiotoxin-induced muscle injury models

Y Wang, J Lu, Y Liu - International journal of molecular sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Skeletal muscle injuries occur frequently in daily life and exercise. Understanding the
mechanisms of regeneration is critical for accelerating the repair and regeneration of …

Myostatin and its regulation: a comprehensive review of myostatin inhibiting strategies

MH Baig, K Ahmad, JS Moon, SY Park… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Myostatin (MSTN) is a well-reported negative regulator of muscle growth and a member of
the transforming growth factor (TGF) family. MSTN has important functions in skeletal muscle …

[HTML][HTML] Therapeutic application of natural compounds for skeletal muscle-associated metabolic disorders: A review on diabetes perspective

K Ahmad, S Shaikh, JH Lim, SS Ahmad… - Biomedicine & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Skeletal muscle (SM) plays a vital role in energy and glucose metabolism by regulating
insulin sensitivity, glucose uptake, and blood glucose homeostasis. Impaired SM …

Cell types used for cultured meat production and the importance of myokines

S Shaikh, E Lee, K Ahmad, SS Ahmad, H Chun, J Lim… - Foods, 2021 - mdpi.com
The world's population continues to increase, meaning we require more consistent protein
supply to meet demand. Despite the availability of plant-based protein alternatives, animal …

[HTML][HTML] The roles of growth factors and hormones in the regulation of muscle satellite cells for cultured meat production

SS Ahmad, HJ Chun, K Ahmad, S Shaikh… - Journal of Animal …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cultured meat is a potential sustainable food generated by the in vitro myogenesis of muscle
satellite (stem) cells (MSCs). The self-renewal and differentiation properties of MSCs are of …

Therapeutic potential and action mechanisms of licochalcone B: a mini review

S Shaikh, EJ Lee, K Ahmad, I Choi - Frontiers in Molecular …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Licochalcone B (LicB), a chalcone derived from Glycyrrhiza uralensis and Glycyrrhiza
glabra, has received considerable attention due to its diverse pharmacological properties …

Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitory potentials of Glycyrrhiza uralensis and its bioactive compounds licochalcone A and licochalcone B: An in silico and in vitro study

S Shaikh, S Ali, JH Lim, HJ Chun, K Ahmad… - Frontiers in Molecular …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing global public health issue, and dipeptidyl
peptidase-4 (DPP-4) is a potential therapeutic target in T2DM. Several synthetic anti-DPP-4 …

A comprehensive review and perspective on natural sources as dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors for management of diabetes

S Shaikh, EJ Lee, K Ahmad, SS Ahmad, JH Lim, I Choi - Pharmaceuticals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is an increasing global public health problem, and its
prevalence is expected to rise in coming decades. Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) is a …

MIF1 and MIF2 myostatin peptide inhibitors as potent muscle mass regulators

EJ Lee, S Shaikh, MH Baig, SY Park, JH Lim… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The use of peptides as drugs has progressed over time and continues to evolve as treatment
paradigms change and new drugs are developed. Myostatin (MSTN) inhibition therapy has …

Administration of isoliquiritigenin prevents nonalcoholic fatty liver disease through a novel IQGAP2‐CREB‐SIRT1 axis

L Zhang, SY Yang, FR Qi‐Li, XX Liu… - Phytotherapy …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Isoliquiritigenin (ISO) is a flavonoid extracted from the root of licorice, which serves various
biological and pharmacological functions including antiinflammatory, antioxidation, liver …