Bioinformatics mining and experimental validation of prognostic biomarkers in colorectal cancer.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent condition with increasing incidence and mortality rates. The identification of robust prognostic gene signatures remains an unmet clinical need in CRC treatment. In this study, data from the GEO and TCGA databases were utilized to identify 2,779 upregulated and 2,629 downregulated genes in CRC tissues compared to adjacent normal tissues.

Proteomic approaches for biomarker discovery and clinical applications in autoimmune diseases.

Autoimmune diseases (ADs) impact approximately 3% of the global population. It encompasses more than 80 chronic, often debilitating conditions resulting from immune system defects that lead the body to attack its tissues. Although many ADs are rare, their prevalence is rising.

Probiotic bacteria vs. yeast for gastrointestinal diseases treatment: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Disruption of the gut microbiota, an essential ecosystem of microorganisms inhabiting the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), has been linked to the development and progression of various gastrointestinal disorders. Probiotics have received considerable attention for their role in gastrointestinal diseases. However, there is a need to synthesise existing evidence to determine the optimal probiotic approach for managing complications of GIT disorders.

Nanocarrier-mediated cancer therapy with cisplatin: .

Aims: Cisplatin is a frontline chemotherapeutic utilized to attenuate multiple cancers in the clinic. Given its side-effects, a new cisplatin formulation which could prevent cytotoxicity, metabolic deficiencies and metastasis is much needed. This study investigates whether nanocarriers can provide a better mode of drug delivery in preclinical cancer models seeking a potent anticancer therapeutic agent.

Predictive markers of early endothelial dysregulation in type-1 diabetes: a meta-analysis.

Background: This study identifies a new set of salient risk factors that may trigger danger signals of vascular dysregulation in T1D. Vascular abnormalities and impairment of CVD is a major adverse effect of T1D, particularly affecting children, adolescents and young adults.

Methods: The patients of T1D were compared with the healthy control (HC) for the risk factors of vascular dysregulation in published studies from year 2013 to 2023.

Caenorhabditis elegans CYP33 Family in Eicosanoid Regulation, Xenobiotic Metabolism, Nanotoxicity and Spermatogenesis.

The CYP33 family in Caenorhabditis elegans is integral to processes like xenobiotic detoxification, eicosanoid regulation, nanotoxicity response and spermatogenesis. Limited research on C. elegans CYP33 suggests its functions are similar to human CYP33, indicating conserved roles in metabolism and disease.

Impact of xylene exposure during organogenesis on foeto-placental efficiency and foetal viability: Exploring its association with oxidative stress-induced inflammation and apoptosis .

The potential maternal and foetal toxicity resulting from exposure to xylene at or below the allowable limit of 100 ppm during gestation is not thoroughly studied. The aim of this study was to investigate maternal and foetal outcomes following prenatal exposure to xylene during organogenesis. Pregnant Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were administered intraperitoneal (IP) corn oil (vehicle), 100, 500, and 1000 parts per million (ppm) of xylene from gestational day (GD) 6 until GD17.

Flow cytometry-based quantitative analysis of cellular protein expression in apoptosis subpopulations: A protocol.

Flow cytometry techniques utilizing dual staining with annexin V and propidium iodide (PI) provide a robust method for quantitatively analyzing apoptosis induction. Annexin V binds phosphatidylserine exposed on the outer leaflet of the plasma membrane during early apoptosis, while PI permeates late apoptotic/necrotic cells. Simultaneous staining allows differentiation of viable, early apoptotic, and late apoptotic/necrotic populations.

Cracking the code of Annexin A1-mediated chemoresistance.

The annexin superfamily protein, Annexin A1, initially recognized for its glucocorticoid-induced phospholipase A2-inhibitory activities, has emerged as a crucial player in diverse cellular processes, including cancer. This review explores the multifaceted roles of Anx-A1 in cancer chemoresistance, an area largely unexplored. Anx-A1's involvement in anti-inflammatory processes, its complex phosphorylation patterns, and its context-dependent switch from anti-to pro-inflammatory in cancer highlights its intricate regulatory mechanisms.

Interleukin-35 and Thymoquinone nanoparticle-based intervention for liver protection against paracetamol-induced liver injury in rats.

Paracetamol (PAR) is a commonly used antipyretic and analgesic agent, but its excessive usage can induce liver damage and major health consequences. Interleukin-35 (IL-35) is utilized to treat immunological disorders, intestinal illness, arthritis, allergic disease, hepatitis, and cancer. Thymoquinone (THYO) is also effective against a wide range of disorders.

Effects of time-restricted eating with different eating duration on anthropometrics and cardiometabolic health: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Time-restricted eating (TRE) is a dietary approach that limits eating to a set number of hours per day. Human studies on the effects of TRE intervention on cardiometabolic health have been contradictory. Heterogeneity in subjects and TRE interventions have led to inconsistency in results.

Enhancing the Anti-Leukemic Potential of Thymoquinone/Sulfobutylether-β-cyclodextrin (SBE-β-CD) Inclusion Complexes.

Leukemia, a condition characterized by the abnormal proliferation of blood cells, poses significant challenges in cancer treatment. Thymoquinone (TQ), a bioactive compound derived from black seed, has demonstrated anticancer properties, including telomerase inhibition and the induction of apoptosis. However, TQ's poor solubility and limited bioavailability hinder its clinical application.

Investigation into the Potential Role of in Prevention of Colorectal Cancer and Its Effects on the Diversity of Gut Microbiota in Rats.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) accounts for 10% of all cancer diagnoses and cancer-related deaths worldwide. Over the past two decades, several studies have demonstrated the clinical benefits of probiotic supplementation and some studies have shown that certain probiotics can modulate immunity and strengthen gut microbiota diversity. This study aims to assess the impact of the (PF) probiotic against CRC induced by azoxymethane (AOM), and to investigate its effects on gut microbiota diversity in rats, as well as to evaluate the anti-proliferative activities of PF in HCT116 CRC cells.

Regulatory role of the endocannabinoid system on glial cells toward cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of animal studies.

Over the last decade, researchers have sought to develop novel medications against dementia. One potential agent under investigation is cannabinoids. This review systematically appraised and meta-analyzed published pre-clinical research on the mechanism of endocannabinoid system modulation in glial cells and their effects on cognitive function in animal models of Alzheimer's disease (AD).

(Blume) Miq Alleviates Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease via Antioxidant Activities in C57BL/6 Obese Mice and Palmitic-Oleic Acid-Induced Steatosis in HepG2 Cells.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most prevalent form of liver disease. (Blume) Miq, a traditional plant in South Asia, has previously been shown to attenuate obesity and hyperglycaemic conditions. Eight weeks of feeding C57BL/6 mice with the standardized extract (400 mg/kg) inhibited the progression of NAFLD.

and studies of interactions of cathinone with human recombinant cytochrome P450 CYP(1A2), CYP2A6, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C19, CYP2E1, CYP2J2, and CYP3A5.

Cathinone is the psychostimulatory major active ingredient of khat () and are often co-abused with alcohols and polydrugs. With the increased consumption of khat and cathinones on a global scale, efforts should be channelled into understanding and minimising the excruciating effects of possible khat-drug interactions. This study aimed to determine the in vitro inhibitory effects of cathinone on CYP1A2, CYP2A6, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C19, CYP2E1, CYP2J2 and CYP3A5 and the identification of their type of interactions and residues involved.

Mechanism of action of against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Insights from systems pharmacology and molecular docking approaches.

Unlabelled: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common complications of a metabolic syndrome caused by excessive accumulation of fat in the liver. also known as is a medicinal plant with possible potential beneficial effects on various metabolic disorders. This study aims to investigate the inhibitory effects of on hepatic fat accumulation and to further use the computational systems pharmacology approach to identify the pharmacokinetic properties of the bioactive compounds of and to predict their molecular mechanisms against NAFLD.

Effect of monosodium glutamate on serum sex hormones and uterine histology in female rats along with its molecular docking and toxicity.

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is commonly used worldwide as a food flavour enhancer by the food industry. The current study investigated the toxic effects of MSG on the uterus in adult female Sprague Dawley rats and using MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells, computational toxicity and molecular docking. The average levels of progesterone and oestrogen in the MSG-treated animals significantly altered.

Efficacy and safety of small extracellular vesicle interventions in wound healing and skin regeneration: A systematic review and meta-analysis of animal studies.

Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) have been proposed as a possible solution to the current lack of therapeutic interventions for endogenous skin regeneration. We conducted a systematic review of the available evidence to assess sEV therapeutic efficacy and safety in wound healing and skin regeneration in animal models. 68 studies were identified in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed that satisfied a set of prespecified inclusion criteria.

CYP35 family in Caenorhabditis elegans biological processes: fatty acid synthesis, xenobiotic metabolism, and stress responses.

With more than 80 cytochrome P450 (CYP) encoding genes found in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), the cyp35 genes are one of the important genes involved in many biological processes such as fatty acid synthesis and storage, xenobiotic stress response, dauer and eggshell formation, and xenobiotic metabolism. The C.