Laboratory Animal Research Center: Recent submissions
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Fatty acid synthase: A key driver of ovarian cancer metastasis and a promising therapeutic target
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Fatty acid synthase (FASN) is a critical enzyme essential for the production of fats in the body. The abnormal expression of FASN is associated with different types of malignancies, including ovarian cancer. FASN plays a ... -
Bortezomib exerts its anti-cancer activity through the regulation of Skp2/p53 axis in non-melanoma skin cancer cells and C. elegans
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), encompassing basal and squamous cell carcinoma, is the most prevalent cancer in the United States. While surgical removal remains the conventional therapy with a 95% 5-year cure rate, there ... -
Targeting of S-phase kinase associated protein 2 stabilized tumor suppressors leading to apoptotic cell death in squamous skin cancer cells
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)S-phase kinase-associated protein 2 (Skp2) is an F-box protein overexpressed in human cancers and linked with poor prognosis. It triggers cancer pathogenesis, including stemness and drug resistance. In this study, we have ... -
Network-base approaches to identify therapeutic biomarkers in hepatocellular carcinoma and search for drug hunting utilizing molecular dynamics simulations
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)The presence of conditions like Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, hemochromatosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases and metabolic syndrome can elevate the susceptibility to hepatic cellular carcinoma (HCC). Utilizing ... -
Unraveling the Epigenetic Tapestry: Decoding the Impact of Epigenetic Modifications in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pathogenesis
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article Review)Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic autoinflammatory skin disorder, which typically occurs during puberty or early adulthood. The pathogenesis of HS is complex and multifactorial; a close interaction between hormonal, ... -
Cardiovascular diseases crossroads: cGAS-STING signaling and disease progression
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)It is now widely accepted that inflammation is critical in cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Here, studies are being conducted on how cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS), a component of innate immunity's DNA-sensing machinery, ... -
Natural Allies for Heart Health: Nrf2 Activation and Cardiovascular Disease Management
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)The term "cardiovascular diseases" (CVD) refers to various ailments that affect the heart and blood vessels, including myocardial ischemia, congenital heart defects, heart failure, rheumatic heart disease, hypertension, ... -
H2AX: A key player in DNA damage response and a promising target for cancer therapy
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Cancer is caused by a complex interaction of factors that interrupt the normal growth and division of cells. At the center of this process is the intricate relationship between DNA damage and the cellular mechanisms ... -
Structural vaccinology, molecular simulation and immune simulation approaches to design multi-epitopes vaccine against John Cunningham virus
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The JCV (John Cunningham Virus) is known to cause progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, a condition that results in the formation of tumors. Symptoms of this condition such as sensory defects, cognitive dysfunction, ... -
Cardiovascular challenges in the era of antiretroviral therapy for AIDS/ HIV: A comprehensive review of research advancements, pathophysiological insights, and future directions
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Cardiovascular disease, particularly coronary heart disease, is becoming more common among those living with HIV. Individuals with HIV face an increased susceptibility to myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, ... -
Harnessing artificial intelligence for advancing early diagnosis in hidradenitis suppurativa
( Edizioni Minerva Medica , 2024 , Article)This perspective delves into the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance early diagnosis in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Despite significantly impacting Quality of Life, HS presents diagnostic challenges ... -
Molecular screening of phytocompounds targeting the interface between influenza A NS1 and TRIM25 to enhance host immune responses
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundInfluenza A virus causes severe respiratory illnesses, especially in developing nations where most child deaths under 5 occur due to lower respiratory tract infections. The RIG-I protein acts as a sensor for viral ... -
In silico-designed antimicrobial peptide targeting MRSA and E. coli with antibacterial and antibiofilm actions
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Antibiotic resistance is a paramount global health issue, with numerous bacterial strains continually fortifying their resistance against diverse antibiotics. This surge in resistance levels primarily stems from the overuse ... -
Abrogation of ORF8-IRF3 binding interface with Carbon nanotube derivatives to rescue the host immune system against SARS-CoV-2 by using molecular screening and simulation approaches.
( BMC , 2024 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has led to over six million deaths worldwide. In human immune system, the type 1 interferon (IFN) pathway plays a crucial role in fighting viral infections. However, ... -
Elucidating the binding mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 NSP6-TBK1 and structure-based designing of phytocompounds inhibitors for instigating the host immune response
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)SARS-CoV-2, also referred to as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, is the virus responsible for causing COVID-19, an infectious disease that emerged in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Among its crucial ... -
Mutational analysis of SARS-CoV-2 ORF6-KPNA2 binding interface and identification of potent small molecule inhibitors to recuse the host immune system
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) surfaced on 31 December, 2019, and was identified as the causative agent of the global COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a pneumonia-like disease. One of its accessory ... -
Exploring the natural products chemical space to abrogate the F3L-dsRNA interface of monkeypox virus to enhance the immune responses using molecular screening and free energy calculations
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Amid the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, there is an urgent need for the rapid development of effective therapeutic interventions capable of countering the immune evasion mechanisms employed by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). The ... -
Correction to: Role of non-coding RNA networks in leukemia progression, metastasis and drug resistance (Molecular Cancer, (2020), 19, 1, (57), 10.1186/s12943-020-01175-9)
( BMC , 2020 , Article)Following the publication of the original article [1], authors have noticed that one of the authors, Syed Shadab Raza, was missing in the Authors’ Contributions section. Please see below updated section. -
In vitro evaluation of Neosetophomone B inducing apoptosis in cutaneous T cell lymphoma by targeting the FOXM1 signaling pathway
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Background: Cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a T cell-derived non-Hodgkin lymphoma primarily affecting the skin, with treatment posing a significant challenge and low survival rates. Objective: In this study, we ... -
Neosetophomone B induces apoptosis in multiple myeloma cells via targeting of AKT/SKP2 signaling pathway
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2023 , Article)Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematologic malignancy associated with malignant plasma cell proliferation in the bone marrow. Despite the available treatments, drug resistance and adverse side effects pose significant challenges, ...
