Withaferin A in the treatment of liver diseases: progress and pharmacokinetic insights
Withaferin A (WA) is a natural steroidal compound used in Ayurvedic medicine in India and
elsewhere. Although WA was used as an anticancer reagent for decades, its role in the …
elsewhere. Although WA was used as an anticancer reagent for decades, its role in the …
[HTML][HTML] Anti-inflammatory effect of essential oil from Amomum Tsaoko Crevost et Lemarie
L Liao, S Yang, R Li, W Zhou, Y Xiao, Y Yuan… - Journal of Functional …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Amomum Tsaoko Crevost et Lemarie is a kind of spices and traditional Chinese
medicines with great commercial value. Traditional treatment often uses essential oils from …
medicines with great commercial value. Traditional treatment often uses essential oils from …
MicroRNA‐214‐3p facilitates M2 macrophage polarization by targeting GSK3B
LY Peng, BB Li, KB Deng… - The Kaohsiung Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa. M2 macrophage
polarization can reduce inflammation and repair tissue injury during AR development …
polarization can reduce inflammation and repair tissue injury during AR development …
Bacteria-targeting liposomes for enhanced delivery of cinnamaldehyde and infection management
N Sang, L Jiang, Z Wang, Y Zhu, G Lin, R Li… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Purpose Drug-resistant gram-negative bacteria have emerged as a global crisis. Therefore,
novel antibiotics and novel anti-infection strategies are urgently needed. Current antibiotics …
novel antibiotics and novel anti-infection strategies are urgently needed. Current antibiotics …
[HTML][HTML] Patients with infections of the central nervous system have lowered gut microbiota alpha diversity
M Grochowska, T Laskus, M Paciorek, A Pollak… - Current Issues in …, 2022 - mdpi.com
There are multiple lines of evidence for the existence of communication between the central
nervous system (CNS), gut, and intestinal microbiome. Despite extensive analysis …
nervous system (CNS), gut, and intestinal microbiome. Despite extensive analysis …
Capturing the Effects of Single Atom Substitutions on the Inhibition Efficiency of Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3β Inhibitors via Markov State Modeling and Experiments
R Mehrani, J Mondal, D Ghazanfari… - Journal of Chemical …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Small modifications in the chemical structure of ligands are known to dramatically change
their ability to inhibit the activity of a protein. Unraveling the mechanisms that govern these …
their ability to inhibit the activity of a protein. Unraveling the mechanisms that govern these …
[HTML][HTML] A kinase to cytokine explorer to identify molecular regulators and potential therapeutic opportunities
Cytokines and chemokines are secreted proteins that regulate various biological processes,
such as inflammation, immune response, and cell differentiation. Therefore, disruption of …
such as inflammation, immune response, and cell differentiation. Therefore, disruption of …
A novel GSK-3 inhibitor binds to GSK-3β via a reversible, time and Cys-199-dependent mechanism
D Ghazanfari, MS Noori, SC Bergmeier… - Bioorganic & medicinal …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3) has been implicated in numerous pathologies
making GSK-3 an attractive therapeutic target. Our group has identified a compound termed …
making GSK-3 an attractive therapeutic target. Our group has identified a compound termed …
[HTML][HTML] Isoforms of neuropilin-2 denote unique tumor-associated macrophages in breast cancer
R Dhupar, KE Jones, AA Powers… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) exert profound influence over breast cancer
progression, promoting immunosuppression, angiogenesis, and metastasis. Neuropilin-2 …
progression, promoting immunosuppression, angiogenesis, and metastasis. Neuropilin-2 …
[HTML][HTML] Mechanistic insights into SARS-CoV-2 spike protein induction of the chemokine CXCL10
D Ghazanfari, MC Courreges, LE Belinski… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
During a SARS-CoV-2 infection, macrophages recognize viral components resulting in
cytokine production. While this response fuels virus elimination, overexpression of cytokines …
cytokine production. While this response fuels virus elimination, overexpression of cytokines …