Blog of Signaling Pathways

Nitric oxide plays a dual role in the oxidative injury of cultured rat microglia but not astroglia

0 views | Feb 04 2017

Wang JY et al. suggested that NO exhibits a concentration-dependent dual action of weakening or enhancing oxidative injury in mixed glia, particularly microglia. [Read the Full Post]

Wnt/b-Catenin-Signaling and the Formation of M€uller Glia-Derived Progenitors in the Chick Retina

1869 views | Feb 04 2017

Gallina D, et al 's findings indicate that Wnt-signaling is part of a network initiated by FGF2/MAPK or retinal damage, and activation of canonical Wnt-signaling is required for the formation of proliferating MGPCs. [Read the Full Post]

Signaling through the Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase (PI3K)/ Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) Axis is Responsible for Aerobic Glycolysis mediated by Glucose Transporter in Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR)-mutated Lung Adenocarcinoma

1932 views | Feb 04 2017

Makinoshima H, et al.‘s results suggest that PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling is indispensable for the regulation of aerobic glycolysis in EGFR-mutated LAD cells. [Read the Full Post]

Pluripotent and Metabolic Features of Two Types of Porcine iPSCs Derived from Defined Mouse and Human ES Cell Culture Conditions

1486 views | Feb 02 2017

These evidences may facilitate understanding of the gene regulation network and metabolism in piPSCs and promote derivation of bona fide pESCs for translational medicine. [Read the Full Post]

Oxygen-glucose deprivation preconditioning protects neurons against oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion induced injury via bone morphogenetic protein-7 mediated ERK, p38 and Smad signalling pathways

1448 views | Feb 02 2017

Guan JH et al. revealed the cellular mechanisms of the neuroprotection mediated by OGDPC, and provides evidence for better understanding of this intrinsic factor against ischemia. [Read the Full Post]

The gender differences in the inhibitory action of UVB-induced melanocyte activation by the administration of tranexamic acid.

3218 views | Feb 01 2017

Hiramoto K et al. suggested that the suppression by tranexamic acid of the UVB-induced melanocyte activation (UVB sensitivity) is stronger in female mice than in male mice and that female hormones and β-endorphin play an important role in this sex difference. [Read the Full Post]

Targeting the Neurokinin-1 Receptor Compromises Canonical Wnt Signaling in Hepatoblastoma

1915 views | Jan 31 2017

Ilmer M et al. revealed important insight into the molecular mechanisms of the SP/NK1R complex as a critical component in a model of pediatric liver cancer and may support the development of novel therapeutic interventions for HB and other Wnt-activated cancers. [Read the Full Post]

An RNA interference screen identifies new avenues for nephroprotection

1971 views | Jan 31 2017

These data shed new light on the mechanisms of stress response in mammalian cells, and open new avenues to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with renal injury. [Read the Full Post]

Reversal of dabigatran effects in models of thrombin generation and hemostasis by factor VIIa and prothrombin complex concentrate

2837 views | Jan 30 2017

The ineffectiveness of FVIIa at supratherapeutic dabigatran levels may explain conflicting reports of its efficacy in dabigatran reversal. [Read the Full Post]

Inhibition of Human UDP-Glucuronosyltransferase Enzymes by Canagliflozin and Dapagliflozin: Implications for Drug-Drug Interactions

1797 views | Jan 29 2017

Pattanawongsa A et al. reported the inhibition of human recombinant UGTs by CNF and DPF, along with the Ki values for selected recombinant and human liver microsomal UGTs. [Read the Full Post]

A repurposing strategy for Hsp90 inhibitors demonstrates their potency against filarial nematodes

4771 views | Jan 29 2017

Gillan V et al. provided proof of principle that the repurposing of currently available Hsp90 inhibitors may have potential for the development of novel agents with macrofilaricidal properties. [Read the Full Post]

Understanding the molecular mechanism of host-based statin resistance in hepatitis C virus replicon containing cells

2313 views | Jan 28 2017

Delang L et al. demonstrated that statin resistance in HCV replicon containing hepatoma cells is conferred by changes in the cellular environment. [Read the Full Post]

Delayed Administration of WP1066, an STAT3 Inhibitor, Ameliorates Radiation-Induced Lung Injury in Mice

3328 views | Jan 28 2017

The activation of STAT3 pathway might play an important part in the pathogenesis of radiation-induced lung injury. The protective effects of delayed treatment of WP1066 suggested STAT3 signaling could be a therapeutic target for radiation pneumonitis. [Read the Full Post]

PTEN activation through K163 acetylation by inhibiting HDAC6 contributes to tumour inhibition

2956 views | Jan 27 2017

Meng Z et al. found that non-selective HDAC or HDAC6-specific inhibitors may be more clinically suitable to treat tumours without PTEN mutations or deletions. [Read the Full Post]

GSK-3β inhibitor TWS119 attenuates rtPA-induced hemorrhagic transformation and activates the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway after acute ischemic stroke in rats

1733 views | Jan 27 2017

Wang W et al. suggested that TWS119 reduces rtPA-induced HT and attenuates blood-brain barrier disruption, possibly through activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. This study provides a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent tPA-induced HT after acute ischemic stroke. [Read the Full Post]

Nitric oxide plays a dual role in the oxidative injury of cultured rat microglia but not astroglia

0 views | Jan 26 2017

Wang JY et al. suggested that NO exhibits a concentration-dependent dual action of weakening or enhancing oxidative injury in mixed glia, particularly microglia. [Read the Full Post]

Wnt/β-catenin-signaling and the formation of Müller glia-derived progenitors in the chick retina

0 views | Jan 26 2017

Gallina D et al. indicated that Wnt-signaling is part of a network initiated by FGF2/MAPK or retinal damage, and activation of canonical Wnt-signaling is required for the formation of proliferating MGPCs. [Read the Full Post]

Overexpression of GAB2 in ovarian cancer cells promotes tumor growth and angiogenesis by upregulating chemokine expression

1272 views | Jan 25 2017

Duckworth C, et al.'s findings suggest that overexpression of GAB2 in ovarian cancer cells promotes tumor growth and angiogenesis by upregulating expression of CXCL1, CXCL2 and CXCL8 that is IKKβ-dependent. Co-targeting IKKβ and PI3K pathways downstream of GAB2 might be a promising therapeutic strategy for ovarian cancer that overexpresses GAB2. [Read the Full Post]

CD4+ T cell–dependent and –independent cytokine-chemokine network changes in the immune responses of HIV-infected individuals

3875 views | Jan 24 2017

Arnold KB, et al. identified a critical deficiency in NK cell responses of HIV-infected individuals, independent of CD4(+) T cell depletion, which directs secreted profiles. Our findings illustrate a broad approach for identifying key disease-associated nodes in a multicellular, multivariate signaling network. [Read the Full Post]

Tivantinib induces G2/M arrest and apoptosis by disrupting tubulin polymerization in hepatocellular carcinoma

1472 views | Jan 24 2017

Xiang Q, et al.'s conclusion shows that the potent anti-tumor activity of tivantinib in HCC was achieved by targeting microtubule. Tivantinib treatment for patients with HCC should not be selected based on MET status. [Read the Full Post]