Mast cells, basophils, and eosinophils play an important role in allergic disorders as effector cells. These cells secrete abundant serine proteases as well as chemical mediators and cytokines. Various serine proteases including SLPI are also important for to regulate an allergic response in these effector cells, although the expression profiles and functions of these proteases still remain unclear.
Identification of Secretory Leukoprotease Inhibitor As an Endogenous Negative Regulator in Allergic Effector Cells.
Specimen part
View SamplesSphingomyelin synthase (SMS) 2 is the synthetic enzyme of sphingomyelin (SM), which regulates the fluidity and microdomain structure of the plasma membrane. We investigated the effect of SMS2 deficiency on dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced murine colitis, and found suppression of DSS-induced inflammation in SMS2 deficient (SMS2-/-) mice. Results provide insight into the role of SMS2 in inflammation.
Sphingomyelin synthase 2 deficiency inhibits the induction of murine colitis-associated colon cancer.
Specimen part, Treatment
View SamplesAnalysis of gene expressions in human microvascular endothelial cells (HMVEC)s following co-cultured with mouse dorsal root ganglion cells. Results provide insight into a role for responses of neurovascular interaction in endothelial cell in angiogenesis and vascular remodeling.
JunB regulates angiogenesis and neurovascular parallel alignment in mouse embryonic skin.
Specimen part
View SamplesAnalysis of gene expression in immortalized human microvascular endothelial cells (TIME cells) following forced expression of the JunB. Results provide insight into a role for the JunB signaling pathway in endothelial cell.
JunB regulates angiogenesis and neurovascular parallel alignment in mouse embryonic skin.
Specimen part
View SamplesThe Shumiya cataract rat (SCR) is a model for hereditary cataract. Two-third of these rats develop lens opacity within 10-11-weeks. Onset of cataract is attributed to the synergetic effect of lanosterol synthase (Lss) and farnesyl-diphosphate farnesyltransferase 1 (Fdft1) mutant alleles that lead to cholesterol deficiency in the lenses, which in turn adversely affects lens biology including the growth and differentiation of lens epithelial cells (LECs). Nevertheless, the molecular events and changes in gene expression associated with the onset of lens opacity in SCR is poorly understood.
Identification of Differential Gene Expression Pattern in Lens Epithelial Cells Derived from Cataractous and Noncataractous Lenses of Shumiya Cataract Rat.
Specimen part, Disease
View SamplesPatients who cleared HCV viremia early during therapy tended to show favorable outcomes, whereas patients who needed a longer period to clear HCV had poorer outcomes. We explored the mechanisms of treatment resistance by comparing hepatic gene expression before and during treatment
Differential interferon signaling in liver lobule and portal area cells under treatment for chronic hepatitis C.
Specimen part, Time
View SamplesOver expression of PDGF-C in mouse liver resulted in the progression of hepatic fibrosis, steatosis and the development of HCC; this mouse model closely resembles the human HCC that is frequently associated with hepatic fibrosis.
Acyclic retinoid targets platelet-derived growth factor signaling in the prevention of hepatic fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma development.
Specimen part
View SamplesThe liver may regulate glucose homeostasis by modulating the sensitivity/resistance of peripheral tissues to insulin, by way of the production of secreted proteins, termed hepatokines.
A liver-derived secretory protein, selenoprotein P, causes insulin resistance.
Sex, Specimen part, Disease
View SamplesBCAA were administered to atherogenic and high-fat (Ath & HF) diet-induced nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) model mice and platelet-derived growth factor C transgenic mice (Pdgf-c Tg). Liver histology, tumor incidence, and gene expression profiles were evaluated.
Branched-chain amino acids prevent hepatic fibrosis and development of hepatocellular carcinoma in a non-alcoholic steatohepatitis mouse model.
Sex
View SamplesOptimal treatment for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) has not yet been established, particularly for individuals without diabetes.
Metformin prevents and reverses inflammation in a non-diabetic mouse model of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.
Specimen part
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