Prognostic Factor Analysis of Intraocular Pressure with Neovascular Glaucoma by Satoko Nakano, Takako Nakamuro, Katsuhiko Yokoyama, Kunihiro Kiyosaki, Toshiaki Kubota

“…To perform multivariate analysis for identifying independent predictors of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) with neovascular glaucoma (NVG), including antivascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) intravitreal injections. Methods. …”
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KLF12 Aggravates Angiotensin II‐Induced Cardiac Remodeling in Male Mice by Transcriptionally Inhibiting SMAD7 by Min Hu, Shi‐Yu Huang, Yi‐Peng Gao, Yu‐Xin Hu, Sha‐Sha Wang, Teng Teng, Xiao‐Feng Zeng, Qi‐Zhu Tang

“…Mechanistically, we discovered that KLF12 directly binds to the promoter of Smad7, leading to the activation of the TGF‐β (transforming growth factor beta)‐Smad3 pathway. Conclusions In conclusion, KLF12 promoted the development of angiotensin II‐induced cardiac remodeling in male mice. …”
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Dental pulp stem cell-derived intracellular vesicles prevent orthodontic relapse by inhibiting PI3K/Akt/NF-κB-mediated osteoclast activity by Boyuan Peng, Ziwei Li, Yong Cheng, Henghua Jiang, Qingsong Ye, Guangli Han

“…This effect was mediated by the PI3K/Akt/NF-κB signaling pathway and could be reversed by the PI3K activator insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). Conclusion This study highlights the potential of DPSC-IV as a novel preventive approach against orthodontic relapse, offering a novel strategy for maintaining long-term orthodontic stability. …”
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Exosomes Derived from SW480-Resistant Colon Cancer Cells Are Promote Angiogenesis via BMP-2/Smad5 Signaling Pathway by Song Yang, Lei Yao, Xiaolong Wang, Hao Sun, Chaogang Du, Chengpeng Song, Jingyu Fu, Yongjun Wu, Hongwu Huang, Chuansi Wang, Yongsen Wang, Yixiang Xie

“…Additionally, exosomal BMP-2 inhibiting the Smad signaling pathway induced the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and CD31. Silencing of BMP-2 partly blocks the promoting effect of SW480/oxaliplatin exosomes on angiogenesis. …”
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Mast cells: key players in digestive system tumors and their interactions with immune cells by Feihong Shu, Jie Yu, Youjia Liu, Fang Wang, Guoyou Gou, Min Wen, Chen Luo, Xianmin Lu, Yanxia Hu, Qian Du, Jingyu Xu, Rui Xie

“…Specifically, mast cells not only secrete mediators related to pro-tumor function such as trypsin-like enzymes, chymotrypsin, vascular endothelial cell growth factor and histamine, but also mediators related to anti-tumor progression such as cystatin C and IL-17F. …”
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Testosterone and Adipokines are Determinants of Physical Performance, Strength, and Aerobic Fitness in Frail, Obese, Older Adults by Lina E. Aguirre, Irum Zeb Jan, Kenneth Fowler, Debra L. Waters, Dennis T. Villareal, Reina Armamento-Villareal

“…Our results showed significant positive correlations between circulating testosterone and insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1) with knee flexion, knee extension, one-repetition maximum (1-RM), and peak oxygen consumption (VO2 peak), while no correlation was observed with estradiol. …”
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Deletion of IRS-1 leads to growth failure and insulin resistance with downregulation of liver and muscle insulin signaling in rats by Yuka Toyoshima, Katsuyuki Nakamura, Yusuke Taguchi, Reiko Tokita, Shiho Takeuchi, Hayato Osawa, Naomi Teramoto, Hidetoshi Sugihara, Fumiaki Yoshizawa, Keitaro Yamanouchi, Shiro Minami

“…Abstract Insulin receptor substrate (IRS)-1 and IRS-2 are major molecules that transduce signals from insulin and insulin-like growth factor-I receptors. The physiological functions of these proteins have been intensively investigated in mice, while little is known in other animals. …”
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Androgen Receptor Gene CAG Repeat Polymorphism Regulates the Metabolic Effects of Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Male Postsurgical Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism by Giacomo Tirabassi, Nicola delli Muti, Giovanni Corona, Mario Maggi, Giancarlo Balercia

“…Testosterone, insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), and estradiol were the only hormones, which varied significantly between the two phases. …”
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Liangxue Tongyu Prescription exerts neuroprotection by regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis of rats with acute intracerebral hemorrhage by Yingying Sun, Dandan Zhou, Anlan Liu, Yu Zhou, Yang Zhao, Yuan Yuan, Weifeng Guo, Jianxiang Li

“…Analysis via western blot, quantitative real-time PCR, immunohistochemistry (IHC) and tunel staining indicated that LTP upregulated the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and nerve growth factor(NGF) and reduced neuronal cell apoptosis. …”
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Genetic Comparison of Stemness of Human Umbilical Cord and Dental Pulp by Chung-Min Kang, Hyunok Kim, Je Seon Song, Byung-Jai Choi, Seong-Oh Kim, Han-Sung Jung, Seok-Jun Moon, Hyung-Jun Choi

“…Genes related to cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and immune responses were expressed at higher levels in UC, whereas genes related to growth factor and receptor activity and signal transduction were more highly expressed in DP. …”
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Andrographolide Protects against HG-Induced Inflammation, Apoptosis, Migration, and Impairment of Angiogenesis via PI3K/AKT-eNOS Signalling in HUVECs by Ming-Xia Duan, Heng Zhou, Qing-Qing Wu, Chen Liu, Yang Xiao, Wei Deng, Qi-Zhu Tang

“…The expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) protein, a vital factor in angiogenesis, was improved by Andr treatment under HG stimulation. …”
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Probiotic Bacterium-Derived p40, p75, and HM0539 Proteins as Novel Postbiotics and Gut-Associated Immune System (GAIS) Modulation: Postbiotic-Gut-Health Axis by Feray Gençer Bingöl, Duygu Ağagündüz, Ferenc Budán

“…The p40 protein, in particular, has been shown to support gut barrier activity and reduce inflammation, potentially through mechanisms involving epidermal growth factor receptor-dependent signaling. Additionally, p40 and p75 proteins exhibit protective effects on intestinal epithelial tight junctions, suggesting their therapeutic potential in preventing intestinal damage and diseases such as colitis. …”
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Ischemic Postconditioning Mitigates Retinopathy in Tree Shrews with Diabetic Cerebral Ischemia by Ling Zhao, Qiwei Liao, Yueting Zhang, Shufen Tan, Shuqing Li, Tingyu Ke

“…H&E staining was used to examine the pathological changes in the retina, and immunohistochemistry was performed to determine the retinal expression of VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor). The modeling resulted in 77% tree shrews with diabetes. …”
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Dietary Supplemental Glutamine Enhances the Percentage of Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Mice with High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity Subjected to Hind Limb Ischemia by Chi-Hsuan Ko, Sung-Ling Yeh, Chiu-Li Yeh

“…The HG group had higher circulating EPCs on day 1 while muscle vascular endothelial growth factor, matrix metalloproteinase-9, and hypoxia-inducible factor-1 gene expressions were higher on day 7 postischemia than those of the HI group. …”
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An In silico Approach towards Finding the Cancer-Causing Mutations in Human MET Gene by Fayeza Sadia Laskar, Md. Nazmul Islam Bappy, Md. Sowrov Hossain, Zenifer Alam, Dilruba Afrin, Sudeb Saha, Kazi Md. Ali Zinnah

“…Mesenchymal–epithelial transition (MET) factor is a proto-oncogene encoding tyrosine kinase receptor with hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) or scatter factor (SF). It is found on the human chromosome number 7 and regulates the diverse cellular mechanisms of the human body. …”
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Identification of crucial pathways and genes linked to endoplasmic reticulum stress in PCOS through combined bioinformatic analysis by Yan Zhang, Xiujuan Chen, Yuan Lin, Xiaoqing Liu, Xiumei Xiong

“…Our study revealed that these DEGs were primarily associated with cell cycle arrest, p53-mediated signal transduction, drug response, and gland development, with molecular functions enriched in growth factor binding, collagen binding, and receptor protein kinase activity. …”
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Deep learning-based prediction of HER2 status and trastuzumab treatment efficacy of gastric adenocarcinoma based on morphological features by Zhida Wu, Tao Wang, Junlin Lan, Jianchao Wang, Gang Chen, Tong Tong, Hejun Zhang

“…Abstract Background First-line treatment for advanced gastric adenocarcinoma (GAC) with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is trastuzumab combined with chemotherapy. …”
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Analysis of TGFBI Gene Mutations in Three Chinese Families with Corneal Dystrophy by Feng Zhao, Yuan Liu, Tao Guan

“…To identify the types of TGFBI (transforming growth factor, beta-induced) gene mutations in three Chinese families with Reis–Bücklers corneal dystrophy (RBCD), lattice corneal dystrophy type I (LCDI), or Avellino corneal dystrophy (ACD) and to investigate the relationship between the phenotypes and genotypes of corneal dystrophy. …”
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The Effects of Anlotinib Combined with Chemotherapy following Progression on Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 4/6 Inhibitor in Hormone Receptor-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer by Ting Xu, Weili Xiong, Lili Zhang, Yuan Yuan

“…Endocrine therapy combined with cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors (CDK4/6i) is the preferred treatment for hormone receptor-positive (HR+)/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2–) metastatic breast cancer (MBC). …”
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Magnesium Lithospermate B Downregulates the Levels of Blood Pressure, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress in Pregnant Rats with Hypertension by Kaixiang Xu, Xiaohong Zang, Mian Peng, Qian Zhao, Binbin Lin

“…The decreased expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), and NO observed in PIH rats were increased by MLB. …”
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