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View article: Effects of ulinastatin on therapeutic outcomes and inflammatory markers in pediatric septic shock patients
Effects of ulinastatin on therapeutic outcomes and inflammatory markers in pediatric septic shock patients Open
View article: Long Noncoding RNA NR_030777 Alleviates Cobalt Nanoparticles-Induced Neurodegenerative Damage by Promoting Autophagosome–Lysosome Fusion
Long Noncoding RNA NR_030777 Alleviates Cobalt Nanoparticles-Induced Neurodegenerative Damage by Promoting Autophagosome–Lysosome Fusion Open
Potential exposure to cobalt nanoparticles (CoNPs) occurs in various fields, including hard alloy industrial production, the increasing use of new energy lithium-ion batteries, and millions of patients with metal-on-metal joint prostheses.…
View article: MMP-3 mediates copper oxide nanoparticle-induced pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis
MMP-3 mediates copper oxide nanoparticle-induced pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis Open
Background The increasing production and usage of copper oxide nanoparticles (Nano-CuO) raise human health concerns. Previous studies have demonstrated that exposure to Nano-CuO could induce lung inflammation, injury, and fibrosis. However…
View article: ROS/mtROS promotes TNTs formation via the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway to protect against mitochondrial damages in glial cells induced by engineered nanomaterials
ROS/mtROS promotes TNTs formation via the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway to protect against mitochondrial damages in glial cells induced by engineered nanomaterials Open
Background As the demand and application of engineered nanomaterials have increased, their potential toxicity to the central nervous system has drawn increasing attention. Tunneling nanotubes (TNTs) are novel cell–cell communication that p…
View article: The pulmonary effects of nickel-containing nanoparticles: cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and their underlying mechanisms
The pulmonary effects of nickel-containing nanoparticles: cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and their underlying mechanisms Open
This review summarized the cytotoxic, genotoxic, and carcinogenic effects of Ni-containing NPs on humans, lung cells in vitro , and rodent lungs in vivo , and the underlying mechanisms. Their extra-pulmonary effects were also briefly menti…
View article: High glucose enhances the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome by ambient fine particulate matter in alveolar macrophages
High glucose enhances the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome by ambient fine particulate matter in alveolar macrophages Open
View article: ROS/mtROS promotes TNTs formation via PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway to protect against mitochondrial damages induced by engineering nanomaterialsin human glial cells
ROS/mtROS promotes TNTs formation via PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway to protect against mitochondrial damages induced by engineering nanomaterialsin human glial cells Open
Background As the demand and application of engineering nanomaterials rise, their potential toxicity in the central nervous system has drawn increasing concerns. As a novel cell-cell communication, tunneling nanotubes (TNTs) plays a crucia…
View article: MMP-3-mediated cleavage of OPN is involved in copper oxide nanoparticle-induced activation of fibroblasts
MMP-3-mediated cleavage of OPN is involved in copper oxide nanoparticle-induced activation of fibroblasts Open
Background Copper oxide nanoparticles (Nano-CuO) are one of the most produced and used nanomaterials. Previous studies have shown that exposure to Nano-CuO caused acute lung injury, inflammation, and fibrosis. However, the mechanisms under…
View article: Nickel nanoparticles induce autophagy and apoptosis via HIF-1α/mTOR signaling in human bronchial epithelial cells
Nickel nanoparticles induce autophagy and apoptosis via HIF-1α/mTOR signaling in human bronchial epithelial cells Open
View article: Overview of Internet of Medical Things Security Based on Blockchain Access Control
Overview of Internet of Medical Things Security Based on Blockchain Access Control Open
The Internet of Things provides convenience to health systems, especially for remote monitoring of patient physical indicators. While providing convenience, there may be more security vulnerabilities in protecting patient and doctor inform…
View article: Solving and Numerical Simulations of Fractional-Order Governing Equation for Micro-Beams
Solving and Numerical Simulations of Fractional-Order Governing Equation for Micro-Beams Open
This paper applies a recently proposed numerical algorithm to discuss the deflection of viscoelastic micro-beams in the time domain with direct access. A nonlinear-fractional order model for viscoelastic micro-beams is constructed. Before …
View article: Numerical solutions of the viscoelastic plate of fractional variable order
Numerical solutions of the viscoelastic plate of fractional variable order Open
The fractional variable-order constitutive model for the viscoelastic plate is analyzed. The fractional variable-order constitutive equations for the plates are solved numerically using the shifted Bernstein polynomials directly in time do…
View article: Prenatal benzo[a]pyrene exposure impairs hippocampal synaptic plasticity and cognitive function in SD rat offspring during adolescence and adulthood via HDAC2-mediated histone deacetylation
Prenatal benzo[a]pyrene exposure impairs hippocampal synaptic plasticity and cognitive function in SD rat offspring during adolescence and adulthood via HDAC2-mediated histone deacetylation Open
View article: Nickel nanoparticles induce epithelial-mesenchymal transition in human bronchial epithelial cells via the HIF-1α/HDAC3 pathway
Nickel nanoparticles induce epithelial-mesenchymal transition in human bronchial epithelial cells via the HIF-1α/HDAC3 pathway Open
We and others have previously demonstrated that exposure to nickel nanoparticles (Nano-Ni) caused fibrogenic and carcinogenic effects; however, the underlying mechanisms are still not fully understood. This study aimed to investigate the e…
View article: The Improvement of DV-Hop Model and Its Application in the Security Performance of Smart Campus
The Improvement of DV-Hop Model and Its Application in the Security Performance of Smart Campus Open
In the smart campus, sensors are the basic units in the whole the Internet of Things structure, which play the role of collecting information and transmitting it. How to transmits more information at a certain power level has attracted the…
View article: A protective role of autophagy in fine airborne particulate matter-induced apoptosis in LN-229 cells
A protective role of autophagy in fine airborne particulate matter-induced apoptosis in LN-229 cells Open
View article: Editorial: Epigenetic and Related Signaling Pathways in Response to Ionizing Radiation and Nano-Particles
Editorial: Epigenetic and Related Signaling Pathways in Response to Ionizing Radiation and Nano-Particles Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Cell Dev. Biol., 27 May 2022Sec. Signaling https://doi.org/10.3389/fcell.2022.932757
View article: MMP-3 activation is involved in copper oxide nanoparticle-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition in human lung epithelial cells
MMP-3 activation is involved in copper oxide nanoparticle-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition in human lung epithelial cells Open
Copper oxide nanoparticles (Nano-CuO) are widely used in medical and industrial fields and our daily necessities. However, the biosafety assessment of Nano-CuO is far behind their rapid development. Here, we investigated the adverse effect…
View article: Nickel nanoparticle-induced cell transformation: involvement of DNA damage and DNA repair defect through HIF-1α/miR-210/Rad52 pathway
Nickel nanoparticle-induced cell transformation: involvement of DNA damage and DNA repair defect through HIF-1α/miR-210/Rad52 pathway Open
View article: Enhanced Skin Incisional Wound Healing With Intracellular ATP Delivery via Macrophage Proliferation and Direct Collagen Production
Enhanced Skin Incisional Wound Healing With Intracellular ATP Delivery via Macrophage Proliferation and Direct Collagen Production Open
This study sought to use a newly developed intracellular ATP delivery to enhance incisional wound healing to reduce surgical wound dehiscence and to explore possible mechanism for this effect. Thirty-five adult New Zealand white rabbits we…
View article: miR-770–5p inhibits the activation of pulmonary fibroblasts and silica-induced pulmonary fibrosis through targeting TGFBR1
miR-770–5p inhibits the activation of pulmonary fibroblasts and silica-induced pulmonary fibrosis through targeting TGFBR1 Open
Silicosis is a devastating interstitial lung disease arising from long-term exposure to inhalable silica. Regrettably, no therapy currently can effectively reverse the silica-induced fibrotic lesion. Emerging evidence has indicated that th…
View article: Effects of metal nanoparticles on tight junction-associated proteins via HIF-1α/miR-29b/MMPs pathway in human epidermal keratinocytes
Effects of metal nanoparticles on tight junction-associated proteins via HIF-1α/miR-29b/MMPs pathway in human epidermal keratinocytes Open
View article: K27Q/K29Q mutations in sphingosine kinase 1 attenuate high-fat diet induced obesity and altered glucose homeostasis in mice
K27Q/K29Q mutations in sphingosine kinase 1 attenuate high-fat diet induced obesity and altered glucose homeostasis in mice Open
View article: miR-21 mediates nickel nanoparticle-induced pulmonary injury and fibrosis
miR-21 mediates nickel nanoparticle-induced pulmonary injury and fibrosis Open
We and other groups have demonstrated that exposure to nickel nanoparticles (Nano-Ni) results in severe and persistent lung inflammation and fibrosis, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we propose that miR-21 may play an i…
View article: The role of miR-21 in nickel nanoparticle-induced MMP-2 and MMP-9 production in mouse primary monocytes: In vitro and in vivo studies
The role of miR-21 in nickel nanoparticle-induced MMP-2 and MMP-9 production in mouse primary monocytes: In vitro and in vivo studies Open
View article: Intracellular ATP Delivery Causes Rapid Tissue Regeneration via Upregulation of Cytokines, Chemokines, and Stem Cells
Intracellular ATP Delivery Causes Rapid Tissue Regeneration via Upregulation of Cytokines, Chemokines, and Stem Cells Open
We have reported accelerated wound healing induced by intracellular ATP delivery in rabbits, through early massive accumulation, in situ proliferation, and M2 polarization of macrophages. Granulation tissue started to grow within fi…
View article: Adverse effects of subchronic exposure to cooking oil fumes on the gonads and the GPR30-mediated signaling pathway in female rats
Adverse effects of subchronic exposure to cooking oil fumes on the gonads and the GPR30-mediated signaling pathway in female rats Open
Background Cooking oil fumes (COFs) are composed of particulate matter, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, volatile organic compounds, aldehydes, and ketones, and are currently a global health concern. Some agents in COFs are mutagenic and …
View article: Nrf2-regulated miR-380-3p Blocks the Translation of Sp3 Protein and Its Mediation of Paraquat-Induced Toxicity in Mouse Neuroblastoma N2a Cells
Nrf2-regulated miR-380-3p Blocks the Translation of Sp3 Protein and Its Mediation of Paraquat-Induced Toxicity in Mouse Neuroblastoma N2a Cells Open
Laboratorial and epidemiological research has established a relationship between paraquat (PQ) exposure and a risk for Parkinson’s disease. Previously, we have investigated the effects of nuclear factor erythroid 2 related factor 2 (Nrf2) …
View article: Comparative mouse lung injury by nickel nanoparticles with differential surface modification
Comparative mouse lung injury by nickel nanoparticles with differential surface modification Open
View article: Paraquat and MPTP induce neurodegeneration and alteration in the expression profile of microRNAs: the role of transcription factor Nrf2
Paraquat and MPTP induce neurodegeneration and alteration in the expression profile of microRNAs: the role of transcription factor Nrf2 Open
Both transcription factors (TFs) and microRNAs (miRNAs) can exert a widespread impact on gene expression. In the present study, we investigated the role of Nrf2 in paraquat-induced intracorporeal neurodegeneration and miRNA expression by e…