Recombinant protein -derived molecule attenuates dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis by inhibiting miRNA-217-5p to alleviate apoptosis.

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects millions of people worldwide and has emerged as a growing problem in industrialized nations. The lack of therapeutic targets has limited the treatment of IBD. Studies found that parasitic nematode infections can ameliorate clinical and experimental colitis.

Si-Miao-Yong-An (SMYA) Decoction May Protect the Renal Function Through Regulating the Autophagy-Mediated Degradation of Ubiquitinated Protein in an Atherosclerosis Model.

Hyperlipidemia is common, and its renal toxicity has attracted a great deal of attention. Si-miao-yong-an (SMYA) is a famous ancient decoction of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which is still widely used in clinical treatment. In this study, we observed and explored its efficacy and mechanism in protecting renal function in an atherosclerosis model.

Adaptive Autophagy Offers Cardiorenal Protection in Rats with Acute Myocardial Infarction.

Objective: Understanding the multifactorial changes involved in the kidney and heart after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is prerequisite for further mechanisms and early intervention, especially autophagy changes. Here, we discussed the role of adaptive autophagy in the heart and kidney of rats with AMI.

Methods: A rat model of AMI was established by ligating the left anterior descending branch of the coronary artery.