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Effects of PARP inhibitors in BRCA gene-mutated ovarian cancer

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GDC-0941, A NOVEL PI3K INHIBITOR

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Basic FGF and PDGF-BB synergistically stimulate hyaluronan and IL-6 production by orbital fibroblasts

0 views | Sep 27 2017

Virakul S et al. found that multi-target therapy directed at the bFGF and PDGF pathways may potentially be of interest for the treatment of GO. [Read the Full Post]

HSP90 Shapes the Consequences of Human Genetic Variation

0 views | Sep 26 2017

Karras GI et al. provided one plausible mechanism for the variable expressivity and environmental sensitivity of genetic diseases. [Read the Full Post]

Neurotoxic reactive astrocytes are induced by activated microglia

901 views | Sep 26 2017

Liddelow SA et al. help to explain why CNS neurons die after axotomy, strongly suggest that A1 astrocytes contribute to the death of neurons and oligodendrocytes in neurodegenerative disorders, and provide opportunities for the development of new treatments for these diseases. [Read the Full Post]

Blockage of glutaminolysis enhances the sensitivity of ovarian cancer cells to PI3K/mTOR inhibition involvement of STAT3 signaling

598 views | Sep 25 2017

Guo L et al. showed that targeting glutamine addiction via GLS1 inhibition offers a potential novel therapeutic strategy to overcome resistance to PI3K/Akt/mTOR inhibition. [Read the Full Post]

HSP90 Shapes the Consequences of Human Genetic Variation

1290 views | Sep 25 2017

Karras GI et al. provided one plausible mechanism for the variable expressivity and environmental sensitivity of genetic diseases. [Read the Full Post]

Ebola VP40 in Exosomes Can Cause Immune Cell Dysfunction

683 views | Sep 24 2017

Dosch JS et al. suggested that the use of drugs such as Oxytetracycline to modulate the levels of exosomes exiting EBOV-infected cells may be able to prevent the devastation of the adaptive immune system and allow for an improved rate of survival. [Read the Full Post]

Cancer stem cell marker phenotypes are reversible and functionally homogeneous in a preclinical model of pancreatic cancer

953 views | Sep 24 2017

Dosch JS, et al. showed that the hierarchical organization of CSCs in human disease is not recapitulated in a commonly used mouse model of pancreatic cancer and therefore provide a new view of the phenotypic and functional heterogeneity of tumor cells. [Read the Full Post]

Harmine Induces Adipocyte Thermogenesis through RAC1-MEK-ERK-CHD4 Axis

859 views | Sep 22 2017

Nie T et al. reveal a new application of harmine in combating obesity via this off-target effect in adipocytes. [Read the Full Post]

Inhibition of glioblastoma cell proliferation, migration and invasion by the proteasome antagonist carfilzomib

965 views | Sep 22 2017

Areeb Z et al. showed that carfilzomib represents a novel, yet FDA-approved agent for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme. [Read the Full Post]

Procaine Attenuates Pain Behaviors of Neuropathic Pain Model Rats Possibly via Inhibiting JAK2/STAT3

1344 views | Sep 21 2017

Li D et al. indicated that procaine is capable of attenuating NPP, suggesting procaine is a potential therapeutic strategy for treating NPP. Its role may be associated with the inhibition on JAK2/STAT3 signaling. [Read the Full Post]

A Schisandra-Derived Compound Schizandronic Acid Inhibits Entry of Pan-HCV Genotypes into Human Hepatocytes

758 views | Sep 21 2017

Qian XJ et al. suggested that SZA potently inhibited pan-HCV genotype entry into hepatoma cells and primary human hepatocytes without interfering virus binding on cell surface or internalization. However, virion-cell fusion process was impaired in the presence of SZA, along with the increased host membrane fluidity. We also found that SZA inhibited the spread of HCV to the neighboring cells, and combinations of SZA with interferon or telaprevir resulted in additive synergistic effect against HCV. Additionally, SZA diminished the establishment of HCV infection in vivo. The SZA target is different from conventional direct-acting antiviral agents, therefore, SZA is a potential therapeutic compound for the development of effective HCV entry inhibitors, especially for patients who need to prevent HCV reinfection during the course of liver transplantations. [Read the Full Post]

Tumor suppressor SPOP mediates the proteasomal degradation of progesterone receptors (PRs) in breast cancer cells

660 views | Sep 20 2017

Gao K et al. revealed novel molecular mechanisms underlying the regulation of PR protein homeostasis in breast cancer cells, and provided insights in understanding the relationship between SPOP inactivation and the development of breast cancer. [Read the Full Post]

P-glycoprotein confers acquired resistance to 17-DMAG in lung cancers with an ALK rearrangement

566 views | Sep 20 2017

Kim HJ et al. observed that the growth-inhibitory effect of 17-DMAG was decreased in A549/PR and H460/PR cells generated to over-express P-gp by long-term exposure to paclitaxel, and these cells recovered their sensitivity to 17-DMAG through the inhibition of P-gp. [Read the Full Post]

New insights into estrogenic regulation of O6-methylguanine DNA-methyltransferase (MGMT) in human breast cancer cells: Co-degradation of ER-α and MGMT proteins by fulvestrant or O6-benzylguanine indicates fresh avenues for therapy

0 views | Sep 19 2017

Paranjpe A et al. offered a clear rationale for combining alkylating agents with endocrine therapy. [Read the Full Post]

Koumine enhances spinal cord 3α-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase expression and activity in a rat model of neuropathic pain

1446 views | Sep 19 2017

Qiu HQ et al. demonstrated that 3α-HSOR is an important molecular target of koumine for alleviating neuropathic pain. Koumine may prove a promising compound for the development of novel analgesic agents effective against intractable neuropathic pain. [Read the Full Post]

K45A mutation of RIPK1 results in poor necroptosis and cytokine signaling in macrophages, which impacts inflammatory responses in vivo

0 views | Sep 18 2017

Shutinoski B et al. indicated that K45 mediated kinase activity of RIPK1 is not only important for necroptosis but it also has a key role in promoting cytokine signaling and host response to inflammatory stimuli. [Read the Full Post]

Multiplexed Fluorescence Imaging of ERK and Akt Activities and Cell-cycle Progression

0 views | Sep 18 2017

Maryu G et al. provided a useful tool for quantifying the dynamics among ERK and Akt activities and the cell cycle in a live cell, and for addressing the mechanisms underlying intrinsic resistance to molecularly targeted drugs. [Read the Full Post]

Evaluation of the Therapeutic Potential of the Novel Isotype Specific HDAC Inhibitor 4SC-202 in Urothelial Carcinoma Cell Lines.

1228 views | Sep 17 2017

Pinkerneil M et al. combined inhibition of HDAC1, HDAC2 and HDAC3 seems to be a promising treatment strategy for UC. [Read the Full Post]

Erianin induces G2/M-phase arrest, apoptosis, and autophagy via the ROS/JNK signaling pathway in human osteosarcoma cells in vitro and in vivo

961 views | Sep 17 2017

Wang H et al. found that erianin may be a promising agent for anticancer therapy against OS. [Read the Full Post]

Paeoniflorin protects diabetic mice against myocardial ischemic injury via the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1/calcitonin gene-related peptide pathway

0 views | Sep 16 2017

Han F et al. demonstrated that PF protects diabetic mice against MI at least partially via the TRPV1/CaMK/CREB/CGRP signaling pathway. [Read the Full Post]

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