AMB Express,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Aug. 4, 2023
Abstract
Candida
albicans
infections
are
threatening
public
health
but
there
only
several
antifungal
drugs
available.
This
study
was
to
assess
the
effects
of
dehydrocostus
lactone
(DL)
on
growth
and
biofilms
Microdilution
assays
revealed
that
DL
inhibits
a
panel
standard
species,
including
C.
,
as
well
9
clinical
isolates.
The
morphological
transition
in
RPMI-1640
medium
adhesion
polystyrene
surfaces
can
also
be
decreased
by
treatment,
evidenced
microscopic,
metabolic
activity
colony
forming
unit
(CFU)
counting
assays.
XTT
assay
microscopy
inspection
demonstrated
inhibit
.
Confocal
following
propidium
iodide
(PI)
staining
DCFH-DA
after
treatment
increase
membrane
permeability
intracellular
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production.
N
-acetyl-cysteine
could
mitigate
inhibitory
growth,
biofilm
formation,
further
confirming
ROS
production
induced
contributes
its
antibiofilm
effects.
showed
against
mechanisms
may
involve
damage
overproduction.
shows
potential
fight
infections.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
168, P. 115632 - 115632
Published: Oct. 6, 2023
Spinal
Cord
Injury
(SCI)
is
a
devastating
neurological
disorder
comprising
primary
mechanical
injury
and
secondary
inflammatory
response-mediated
for
which
an
effective
treatment
still
unavailable.
It
well
known
that
responses
are
significant
cause
of
difficulties
in
recovery.
An
immune
imbalance
between
M1/M2
macrophages
at
the
sites
involved
developing
progressing
response.
Recently,
Mesenchymal
Stem
Cells
(MSCs)
have
shown
therapeutic
potential
tissue
engineering
regenerative
medicine
due
to
their
multidirectional
differentiation
immunomodulatory
properties.
Accumulating
evidence
shows
MSCs
can
regulate
balance
macrophage
polarization,
suppress
downstream
responses,
facilitate
repair
regeneration,
improve
prognosis
SCI.
This
article
briefly
overviews
impact
on
SCI
repair.
discusses
mechanisms
by
plasticity,
including
paracrine
action,
release
exosomes
apoptotic
bodies,
metabolic
reprogramming.
Additionally,
summarizes
relevant
signaling
pathways
polarization.
Medicinal Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(3), P. 1326 - 1369
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
Abstract
Adenosine
5′‐monophosphate
(AMP)‐activated
protein
kinase
(AMPK)
is
a
highly
conserved
eukaryotic
enzyme
discovered
as
key
regulator
of
cellular
energy
homeostasis,
with
anti‐inflammation,
antioxidative
stress,
anticancer,
and
antifibrosis
beneficial
effects.
AMPK
dysregulated
in
human
pulmonary
diseases
such
acute
lung
injury,
nonsmall
cell
cancer,
fibrosis,
chronic
obstructive
disease,
asthma.
This
review
provides
an
overview
the
role
natural,
synthetic,
Chinese
traditional
medicines
modulators
diseases,
highlights
signaling
pathway
lung,
emphasizing
importance
finding
lead
compounds
drugs
that
can
target
modulate
to
treat
diseases.
Drug Design Development and Therapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 3855 - 3875
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Abstract:
Ulcerative
colitis
(UC)
is
a
chronic
non-specific
inflammatory
bowel
disease
characterized
by
inflammation
and
ulcer
formation
of
the
intestinal
mucosa.
Due
to
its
high
recurrence
rate,
prolonged
course,
limited
curative
options,
significant
impact
on
patients'
quality
life,
along
with
notable
potential
for
malignant
transformation,
UC
designated
as
refractory
global
health
challenge
World
Health
Organization
(WHO).
The
elucidation
pathogenesis
therapeutic
strategies
requires
further
in-depth
investigation.
AMP-activated
protein
kinase
(AMPK)
serves
central
regulator
cellular
energy
metabolic
homeostasis.
Emerging
evidence
indicates
that
interventions
involving
traditional
Chinese
medicine
(TCM)
components,
well
other
pharmacological
measures,
exert
beneficial
effects
mucosal
epithelial
barrier
dysfunction
in
modulating
AMPK
signaling,
thereby
influencing
biological
processes
such
autophagy,
apoptosis,
responses,
macrophage
polarization,
NLRP3
inflammasome-mediated
pyroptosis.
role
importance.
This
manuscript
provides
comprehensive
overview
mechanisms
through
which
involved
UC,
compilation
agents
capable
activating
signaling
pathway
within
context
UC.
primary
objective
facilitate
deeper
comprehension
pivotal
among
researchers
clinical
practitioners,
advancing
identification
novel
targets
Keywords:
ulcerative
colitis,
AMPK,
colitis-associated
processes,
monomers
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 192 - 192
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Acute
lung
injury
(ALI)/acute
respiratory
distress
syndrome
(ARDS)
is
a
pulmonary
disease
with
high
mortality
associated
inflammation.
During
the
development
of
ALI/ARDS,
macrophages
usually
polarize
toward
M1
pro-inflammatory
macrophages,
promoting
inflammatory
response
in
ALI/ARDS
and
aggravating
tissue
damage.
Natural
compounds
anti-inflammatory
activity
have
achieved
excellent
results
treatment
through
different
regulatory
modes,
including
macrophage
polarization.
Of
note,
flavonoid,
brevilin
A,
tetrahydropalmatine
play
an
important
role
by
modulating
phenotypic
polarization
their
cytokine
expression
innate
immune
cells
lung.
Flavonoids
are
kind
naturally
occurring
polyphenol
compound,
which
has
antioxidant
activities.
Studies
found
that
some
flavonoids
can
alleviate
inhibiting
cytokines
macrophages.
Among
them,
5-methoxyflavone,
acacetin,
grape
seed
proanthocyanidins,
luteolin
also
regulate
Therefore,
in-depth
exploration
mechanism
lay
foundation
for
application
alleviating
inflammation-related
injury.
This
review
focuses
on
effects
natural
potential
mechanisms
ALI/ARDS.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
Macrophages
polarized
into
distinct
phenotypes
play
vital
roles
in
inflammatory
diseases
by
clearing
pathogens,
promoting
tissue
repair,
and
maintaining
homeostasis.
Metabolism
serves
as
a
fundamental
driver
regulating
macrophage
polarization,
understanding
the
interplay
between
metabolism
polarization
is
crucial
for
unraveling
mechanisms
underlying
diseases.
The
intricate
network
of
cellular
signaling
pathway
plays
pivotal
role
modulating
metabolism,
growing
evidence
indicates
that
Hippo
emerges
central
player
signaling.
This
review
aims
to
explore
impact
on
summarize
cell
pathways
regulate
Specifically,
we
highlight
key
regulator
reveal
its
potential
relationship
with
polarization.