Abstract
We aimed to investigate the protective effect of luteolin against neuron injury induced by oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R), and to further elucidate the roles of NLRP3 in luteolin-mediated regulation of neuron injury. Using Schwann (SW) 10 cells, an OGD/R-induced neuron injury model was established, and six experimental groups were designated. Subsequently, cell viability and apoptosis were respectively detected by cell counting kit 8 and flow cytometry. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured via flow cytometry with a ROS assay kit. Moreover, the expression of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, NLRP3, and MMP9 was examined by real-time quantitative PCR and Western blot. Compared with control cells, OGD/R significantly reduced cell viability and increased apoptosis, ROS levels, and the mRNA levels of IL-6, IL-1β, NLRP3, and MMP9. Luteolin significantly enhanced OGD/R-induced cell viability and alleviated apoptosis in SW10 cells (P < 0.05). Additionally, luteolin suppressed ROS levels, along with the expression of IL-1β, IL-6, NLRP3, and MMP9 induced by OGD/R. Furthermore, BMS-986299 significantly decreased the cell viability and increased the expression of inflammatory factors in OGD/R-induced SW10 cells treated with luteolin. This inhibitory effect was reversed by NLRP3 knockdown. In conclusion, luteolin may exert a protective effect on OGD/R-induced nerve injury by inhibiting the NLRP3/IL-1β signaling pathway.
1 Introduction
Cerebral ischemia is associated with various severe conditions, such as stroke, cardiac arrest, and respiratory arrest [1]. Therapeutic strategies typically center on the rapid restoration of blood flow. However, the restoration of blood circulation can trigger oxidative stress and inflammation damage in regions affected by hypoxia and nutrient deprivation. Moreover, cerebral ischemia–reperfusion (I/R) can lead to impairments in mitochondrial oxidative metabolism and energy depletion within neurons, ultimately resulting in cell death [2,3]. Consequently, the restoration of blood flow following cerebral ischemia may cause additional harm, referred to as I/R injury [4,5]. Therefore, suitable drugs are necessary to safeguard neurons from the impact of I/R injury and mitigate the associated pathological responses [6]. Nevertheless, to date, only a limited number of drugs are available for the clinical treatment of cerebral ischemia [6].
Luteolin, a dietary flavone abundant in numerous plants has been demonstrated to penetrate the brain and exert significant neuroprotective effects [7]. In the context of cerebral I/R, neuroinflammation plays a pivotal role in immune defense through the activation of microglia, an increase in pro-inflammatory mediators, and the promotion of inflammatory cell proliferation [8]. Luteolin has been reported to reduce infarct size and neutrophil accumulation in the ischemic myocardium [9,10,11]. Additionally, it exhibits robust antioxidant and anti-neuroinflammatory effects by inhibiting reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammatory factors in cerebral I/R injury [12]. Recently, luteolin has been shown to exert its neuroprotective effects via modulation of various signaling pathways [13,14,15]. However, the precise neuroprotective mechanisms of luteolin against oxygen–glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R)-induced neuronal damage remain to be elucidated.
The NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome is a protein complex. Its activation results in the secretion of the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-1β [16]. This pathway has been demonstrated to play a substantial role in neuroinflammation and neuronal damage [17]. Activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome can be induced by various cellular stressors, including mitochondrial dysfunction, and oxidative stress, both of which are hallmarks of OGD/R-induced neuronal injury [18,19,20]. Interestingly, recent research has indicated that luteolin may suppress the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome. However, whether luteolin can exert its neuroprotective effects by modulating the NLRP3/IL-1β signaling pathway in the setting of OGD/R-induced neuronal injury remains uncertain.
Consequently, this study aimed to explore the protective effect of luteolin on OGD/R-induced neuronal injury and to further illuminate the underlying mechanisms, with a specific emphasis on the NLRP3/IL-1β signaling pathway. We hypothesized that luteolin could attenuate neuronal injury by inhibiting the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome and reducing the production of IL-1β. The findings of this study may contribute to a deeper understanding of the neuroprotective mechanisms of luteolin and identify its potential as a protective agent against brain I/R injury.
2 Materials and methods
2.1 Cell culture
Schwann (SW) 10 cells were procured from FuHeng Biology (Shanghai, China). SW10 cells, a type of SW cell originating from mouse neural tissue, are also referred to as neuronal SW cells. These cells belong to the glial cell type in the peripheral nervous system, where their primary functions include providing support and protection to neurons, as well as participating in nerve regeneration subsequent to nerve injury. The cells were cultured in Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle’s Medium containing 10% fetal bovine serum (Gibco, USA) and 1% penicillin–streptomycin antibiotics (Gibco) in an incubator maintained at 37°C with 5% CO2.
2.2 Cell transfection
Small interference (si)-RNA-targeting NLRP3 (si-NLRP3) and si-negative control (si-NC) were obtained from Yanzai Biotechnology (Shanghai, China). The sequences of si-NLRP3-1/2/3 and si-NC are presented as follows: si-NLRP3-1, sense 5′-CCGGCCUUACUUCAAUCUGUUTT-3′, antisense 5′-AACAGAUUGAAGUAAGGCCGGTT-3′; si-NLRP3-2, sense 5′-CCAGGAGAGAACCUCUUAUUUTT-3′, anti-sense 5′-AAAUAAGAGGUUCUCUCCUGGTT-3′; si-NLRP3-3, sense 5′-CCCGGACUGUAAACUACAGAUTT-3′, antisense 5′-AUCUGUAGUUUACAGUCCGGGTT-3′; and si-NC, sense 5′-UUCUCCGAAGGUGUCACGUTT-3′, antisense 5′-ACGUGACACGUUCGGAGAATT-3′. Briefly, SW10 cells at a density of 2 × 104 cells/well were seeded into 24-well plates. Subsequently, 15 pmol of either si-NLRP3 or si-NC was transfected into the cells using Lipofectamine 2000 (Thermo, USA). After 6 h, the medium was replaced with a complete medium. Following an additional 12 h incubation, the transfection efficiency was evaluated by determining the expression of NLRP3 using real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) and Western blot analysis.
2.3 OGD/R induction
SW10 cells were plated and cultured for 24 h, and the original medium was removed on the second day. After being cleaned twice with sugar-free Earle’s solution (EBSS solution; Servicebio, Wuhan, China), EBSS solution was added for maintenance. The cell culture dish was exposed to CoCl2 (0, 50, 100, 200, 400, 600 μM; Aladdin, Shanghai, China) to induce chemical hypoxia and placed in a constant temperature incubator (oxygen glucose deprivation, simulating ischemia and hypoxia in vitro). After 2 h, the EBSS solution was removed, and cells were maintained in the original culture medium for normal growth (oxygen glucose recovery, simulating reperfusion in vitro). The OGD/R-induced SW10 cells were constructed for follow-up experiments.
2.4 Grouping
To determine the optimal concentrations of CoCl2, luteolin, and NLRP3/IL-1β pathway agonist (BMS-986299), different concentrations of CoCl2 (0, 50, 100, 200, 400, and 600 μM), luteolin (0, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 μM, Yuanye Bio-Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China), and BMS-986299 (0, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, and 5 μM, MedChemExpress, USA) were, respectively, used to treat SW10 cells for 48 h, and then cell viability was detected. Further to explore the effects of luteolin on the growth of SW10 cells induced by OGD/R, the cells were grouped as follows: control, OGD/R, and OGD/R + luteolin groups.
To explore the roles of NLRP3 in luteolin-mediated regulation of cell growth following OGD/R, and the associated mechanisms, the cells were divided into five groups: OGD/R, OGD/R + si-NLRP3, OGD/R + luteolin, OGD/R + luteolin + BMS-986299, and OGD/R + luteolin + BMS-986299 + si-NLRP3 groups.
2.5 Cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay
Cells subjected to different treatments were harvested, and 10 μL of CCK-8 solution (Beyotime, Shanghai, China) was added. After 2 h of incubation (with the optical density [OD] maintained at ≤2.0), the absorbance at 450 nm was measured using a Multiskan MK3 (Thermo, USA), and the cell viability curves were drawn.
2.6 Apoptosis assays
Cells from each group were digested with trypsin. After adding medium, the cells were gently pipetted to dislodge them and then transferred into the centrifuge tube. After centrifugation at 1,000 rpm for 5 min, the supernatant was discarded. Next, 195 μL of Annexin V-FITC binding solution was added, followed by 5 μL of Annexin V-FITC and propidium iodide staining. Then, the cells were incubated at 5°C for 20 min in the dark. Fluorescence-activated apoptotic cells were analyzed using a flow cytometer (FACSCalibur, BD Biosciences, USA).
3 Determination of ROS contents
The levels of ROS in the different groups were measured using a flow cytometry in conjunction with a ROS assay kit (chemical fluorescence method, Nanjing Jiancheng Bioengineering Institute, Nanjing, China) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Briefly, the cells were centrifuged at 1,000 rpm for 5 min and were resuspended in PBS containing 10 μM DCFH-DA probes. The cells were then cultured at 37°C for 60 min. The DCFH-DA-labeled cells were centrifuged again at 1,000 rpm for 5 min, and the supernatant was removed. After washing twice with PBS, the cell pellets were collected and resuspended in PBS for flow cytometry analysis.
3.1 RT-qPCR
Total RNA was extracted from SW10 cells with different treatments using RNAiso Plus (Takara, Dalian, China). Following reverse transcription, the mRNA expressions of IL-1β, IL-6, NLRP3, and matrix metallopeptidase 9 (MMP9) were detected using 2× Universal SYBR Green Fast qPCR Mix (ABclonal, USA), with glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) as an internal reference. The relative expression levels were calculated using the 2−∆∆CT method. All primer sequences are presented in Table 1.
The primers used in this study
| Gene | Primer sequence (5′→3′) |
|---|---|
| IL-6-mF | TAGTCCTTCCTACCCCAATTTCC |
| IL-6-mR | TTGGTCCTTAGCCACTCCTTC |
| IL-1β-mF | TGCCACCTTTTGACAGTGATG |
| IL-1β-mF | TGATGTGCTGCTGCGAGATT |
| NLRP3-mF | ATTACCCGCCCGAGAAAGG |
| NLRP3-mR | TCGCAGCAAAGATCCACACAG |
| MMP9-mF | CTGGACAGCCAGACACTAAAG |
| MMP9-mF | CTCGCGGCAAGTCTTCAGAG |
| GAPDH-mF | GGTGAAGGTCGGTGTGAACG |
| GAPDH-mR | CTCGCTCCTGGAAGATGGTG |
3.2 Western blot
For protein extraction, 200 μL of RIPA lysis buffer (Beyotime) was added to SW10 cells. The protein content was determined using the bicinchoninic acid (BCA) method (Servicebio, USA). Subsequently, the proteins were separated by 10% sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and then transferred onto polyvinylidene difluoride membranes. After blocking with 5% non-fat milk powder, the membranes were incubated overnight at 4°C with primary antibodies, including MMP9 (1:1,000; 10375-2-AP; Proteintech, USA); NLRP3 (1:2,000; 68102-1-Ig; Proteintech); IL-6 (1:1,000; 26404-1-AP; Proteintech); IL-1β (1:800; A16288; ABclonal); GAPDH (1:50,000; 60004-1-Ig; Proteintech). The next day, the membranes were incubated with the appropriate secondary antibodies (goat anti-rabbit IgG [H + L]-HRP or goat anti-mouse IgG [H + L]-HRP; 1: 10,000, 111-035-003 or 115-035-003; Jackson ImmunoResearch, USA) for 2 h at 25°C. Finally, the membranes were developed using an enhanced chemiluminescence detection kit (Beyotime).
3.3 Statistical analysis
Each experiment was repeated three times, and data were expressed mean ± standard deviation. Statistical analyses were analyzed by GraphPad Prism 5 (GraphPad Software, USA), and the comparison between groups was analyzed by one-way analysis of variance, with P < 0.05 as the threshold.
4 Results
4.1 Selection of optimal concentrations of CoCl2, luteolin, and BMS-986299
The rational behind choosing the optimal concentrations of CoCl2, luteolin, and BMS-986299 is to select a drug concentration that, while not significantly affecting cell viability, can maximize its biological effects. For the selection of the optimal concentration of CoCl2, the concentrations of 50, 100, and 200 μM had no apparent impact on cell viability (P > 0.05), whereas concentrations of 400 and 600 μM significantly suppressed cell viability (P < 0.05, Figure 1a). Consequently, 200 μM of CoCl2 was selected for subsequent experiments.

Selection of optimal concentrations of CoCl2, luteolin, and BMS-986299. (a) Selection of optimal concentrations of CoCl2 by CCK-8. N = 4. (b) Selection of optimal concentrations of luteolin by CCK-8. N = 4. (c) Selection of optimal concentrations of BMS-986299 by CCK-8. N = 4. NLRP3 expression determined to evaluate the cell transfection efficiency using RT-qPCR (d) and Western blot (e). N = 3. *P < 0.05 compared with 0 μM group or blank group. # P < 0.05 compared with si-NLRP3-1; $ P < 0.05 compared with si-NLRP3-2.
Likewise, luteolin at concentrations of 1, 2, 5, 10, and 20 μM did not significantly influence the viability of SW10 cells (P > 0.05), but concentrations of 50 and 100 μM significantly inhibited cell viability (P < 0.05, Figure 1b). Therefore, 20 μM of luteolin was selected for further experiments.
When SW10 cells were treated with 0, 0.2, 0.5, and 1 μM of BMS-986299, the cell viability was not significantly affected (P > 0.05). However, 2 and 5 μM of BMS-986299 significantly inhibited the cell viability (P < 0.05, Figure 1c). Ultimately, 1 μM of BMS-986299 was chosen for subsequent experiments.
4.2 Evaluation of cell transfection efficiency
Following the transfection of cells with si-NLRP3, the cell transfection efficiency was assessed using RT-qPCR and Western blot. As depicted in Figure 1d and e, no significant difference was observed in the NLRP3 expression between the blank and si-NC groups (P > 0.05); as well as the relative expression of NLRP3 decreased significantly after transfection with si-NLRP3 (P < 0.05) compared to the blank group. Specifically, si-NLRP3-2 exhibited the highest transfection efficiency. Consequently, si-NLRP3-2 was chosen for the subsequent experiments.
4.3 Effects of luteolin on the growth of SW10 cells induced by OGD/R and its related mechanisms
To investigate the effects of luteolin on the growth of SW10 cells induced by OGD/R, the viability and apoptosis of SW10 cells were measured. It was found that, in comparison to the control group, OGD/R significantly suppressed cell viability (P < 0.01), while after the SW10 cells were treated with luteolin, the cell viability was elevated significantly compared to the OGD/R group (P < 0.05, Figure 2a). Additionally, when compared to the control cells, the apoptosis rate of SW10 cells increased significantly following OGD/R induction (P < 0.01). In contrast, treatment with luteolin significantly decreased the apoptosis rate of SW10 cells relative to the OGD/R group (P < 0.05, Figure 2b).

Effects of luteolin on the growth of SW10 cells and on the ROS contents. (a) Cell viability of SW10 cells after OGD/R or treated with luteolin detected by CCK-8. N = 4. (b) Apoptosis rate of SW10 cells after OGD/R or treated with luteolin detected by flow cytometry. N = 3. (c) The ROS levels in the SW10 cells after OGD/R or treated with luteolin detected by flow cytometry. N = 3. *P < 0.05 compared with control. # P < 0.05 compared with OGD/R group.
Further, we explored the potential mechanisms by which luteolin regulates OGD/R-induced SW10 cells. Compared with the control group, the ROS level in the OGD/R-induced cells was significantly elevated (P < 0.05); whereas luteolin evidently reduced the ROS levels caused by OGD/R (P < 0.05, Figure 2c). In addition, OGD/R treatment significantly increased the mRNA expression of IL-6, IL-1β, NLRP3, and MMP9 in SW10 cells (P < 0.05, Figure 3a). Conversely, luteolin evidently reduced the mRNA levels of IL-6, IL-1β, NLRP3, and MMP9 compared to the OGD/R group (P < 0.05). Western blot analysis further confirmed the results of RT-qPCR (Figure 3b).

Effects of luteolin on the expression of inflammatory factors in SW10 cells. The expression of IL-6, IL-1β, NLRP3, and MMP9 after OGD/R or treated with luteolin detected by RT-qPCR (a) and Western blot (b). N = 3. *P < 0.05 compared with control. # P < 0.05 compared with OGD/R group.
4.4 The roles of NLRP3 in luteolin-mediated regulation of cell growth induced by OGD/R and its related mechanisms
To study the role of NLRP3 in luteolin-mediated regulation of cell growth induced by OGD/R, NLRP3 was knocked down. When compared to the OGD/R group, the viability of SW10 cells was significantly increased after either knocking down NLRP3 or adding luteolin (P < 0.05). BMS-986299 significantly reduced the viability of OGD/R SW10 cells treated with luteolin, and the inhibitory effect was reversed by NLRP3 knockdown (P < 0.05, Figure 4a). Additionally, after knocking down NLRP3 or adding luteolin, the apoptosis proportion of SW10 cells in OGD/R declined significantly compared with the OGD/R group (P < 0.05). However, the addition of BMS-986299 to OGD/R SW10 cells treated with luteolin significantly increased the apoptosis rate of cells compared with OGD/R + luteolin group, and this increase was reversed by NLRP3 knockdown (P < 0.05, Figure 4b).

The roles of NLRP3 in luteolin regulating cell growth induced by OGD/R. (a) Cell viability of SW10 cells after OGD/R, NLRP3 knocking down or treated with BMS-986299 detected by CCK-8. N = 4. (b) Apoptosis rate of SW10 cells after OGD/R, NLRP3 knocking down or treated with BMS-986299 detected by flow cytometry. N = 3. *P < 0.05 compared with OGD/R group. # P < 0.05 compared with OGD/R + si-NLRP3 group. $ P < 0.05 compared with OGD/R + luteolin group. & P < 0.05 compared with OGD/R + luteolin + BMS986299 group.
We also detected the expression of IL-6, IL-1β, NLRP3, and MMP9 in SW10 cells of OGD/R after knocking down NLRP3 or adding luteolin. The mRNA levels of these genes in OGD/R + si-NLRP3/luteolin groups were significantly lower than those in the OGD/R group (P < 0.05). However, when BMS-986299 was added into the OGD/R + luteolin group, the mRNA levels of these genes were elevated significantly, which could be reversed by NLRP3 knockdown (P < 0.05, Figure 5a). The protein expression trends of IL-6, IL-1β, NLRP3, and MMP9 in different groups were consistent with the mRNA expression trends (Figure 5b).

The roles of NLRP3 in luteolin regulating the expression of inflammatory factors induced by OGD/R. The expression of IL-6, IL-1β, NLRP3, and MMP9 after OGD/R, NLRP3 knocking down or treated with BMS-986299 detected by RT-qPCR (a) and Western blot (b). N = 3. *P < 0.05 compared with OGD/R group. # P < 0.05 compared with OGD/R + si-NLRP3 group. $ P < 0.05 compared with OGD/R + luteolin group. & P < 0.05 compared with OGD/R + luteolin + BMS986299 group.
5 Discussion
Cerebral ischemia, characterized by OGD, initiates a cascade of cellular events culminating in neuronal injury and death. Currently, no approved treatment exists to mitigate neurological dysfunction [21]. Moreover, the availability of effective drugs for treating cerebral ischemia remains limited. Our study is the first to investigate the neuroprotective role of luteolin in cerebral ischemia. The findings indicated that OGD/R significantly decreased cell viability, increased apoptosis, and elevated the mRNA levels of IL-6, IL-1β, NLRP3, and MMP9 in SW10 cells. Luteolin exerted neuroprotective effects by enhancing the cell viability-reducing apoptosis and inhibiting the expression of a series of inflammatory factors in injured SW10 cells following OGD/R. These protective effects were mediated through the regulation of the NLRP3/IL-1β signaling pathway and could be reversed by BMS-986299.
OGD/R is a widely used experimental model to mimic cerebral I/R injury, capable of inducing apoptosis and reducing the cell viability of neuronal cells [1,22]. Neuronal apoptosis frequently occurs in neurodegenerative diseases, leading to long-term alterations in brain function [22]. Our results demonstrated that luteolin could enhance OGD/R-induced cell viability and reduce apoptosis in SW10 cells, suggesting its neuroprotective properties of luteolin. A previous study has shown that the Naotaifang formula could relieve OGD/R-induced inflammation and ferroptosis through BMP6/SMADs signaling to regulate microglial M1/M2 polarization [23]. Edaravone is a well-known free radical scavenger with demonstrated neuroprotective effects in conditions like ischemic stroke. Yin et al. [24] demonstrated that edaravone could inhibit autophagy in neurons caused by OGD/R Another study manifested that edaravone-dexborneol, composed of edaravone and (+)-borneol, could significantly attenuate cerebral I/R injury both in vitro and in vivo via targeting OAT3/P-gp transporters for drug delivery into the brain [25]. Our in vivo experiments have clarified that luteolin could alleviate cerebral infarction, apoptosis, and pyroptosis in cerebral I/R injury. Therefore, the current in vitro experiments further confirmed that luteolin could improve OGD/R-induced injury by regulating cell viability and apoptosis.
Cerebral ischemia exacerbates brain injury by precipitating a robust inflammatory response [21]. An increasing body of evidence indicates that proinflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1β and IL-6, are the primary initiators of cerebral ischemic injury. Inflammation, moreover, plays a key role in the pathological progression of cerebral ischemic injury [26]. MMP9 has also been reported to regulate inflammation in various tissues and diseases [27,28]. MMP9 can activate inflammatory cells and facilitate the release of inflammatory factors, thereby further intensifying the inflammatory damage to brain tissue [29]. ROS is a crucial contributor of neuronal injury during OGD/R. The level of ROS was elevated by OGD/R but reduced by luteolin. Excessive production of ROS disrupts the redox equilibrium in cells, leading to lipid peroxidation, protein oxidation, and DNA damage, which will lead to cell dysfunction and death [30]. In addition, ROS can not only directly aggregate mitochondrial membrane and mitochondrial DNA but also increase blood-brain barrier permeability, activate NF-κB, and promote inflammation [30,31]. Our study indeed demonstrated that OGD/R induction triggered inflammation, increased the ROS levels, and up-regulated the expression of IL-6, IL-1β, NLRP3, and MMP9 in SW10 cells. However, luteolin suppressed their expression compared with the OGD/R group, suggesting that luteolin could reduce the release of inflammatory cytokines from injured SW10 cells caused by OGD/R.
It has been reported that the neuroprotective effects of luteolin are closely associated with ROS inhibition, mitochondrial function stabilization, and downstream transcription factors (e.g., NF-κB) [32,33,34]. A previous research showed that luteolin could protect cardiomyocytes from I/R-induced ferroptosis by inhibiting the accumulation of ROS and MDA [33]. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a hallmark of OGD/R injury, and luteolin could induce cell apoptosis through endoplasmic reticulum stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in neuroblastoma cells [35]. As a central regulator of inflammation, NF-κB activation exacerbates neuronal injury during OGD/R. The ability of luteolin to inhibit NF-κB signaling and reduce the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines could further attenuate neuroinflammation and damage [36]. Mitochondrial dysfunction results in the accumulation of ROS and oxidized mtDNA within microglia, which leads to the activation and elongation of NLRP3 [37]. Additionally, NLRP3 is the best-studied inflammasome [38], playing a key role in the inflammatory response of I/R injury [39]. Interestingly, delayed NLRP3 expression has been detected in neurons during I/R injury [40]. NLRP3 has been reported to be the major contributor among the inflammasomes after transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) in mice [41]. Therefore, NLRP3 inflammasome can act as a treatment target for cerebral I/R injury [42]. Moreover, NLRP3 inflammasome activation can up-regulate the IL‐1β expression and further promote the cascade of inflammation in the central nervous system, leading to the aggravation of nerve injury in patients with ischemic stroke [43,44,45]. Therefore, identifying interventions that can modulate the NLRP3/IL-1β signaling pathway holds great significance for neuroprotection and disease treatment. In this study, BMS-986299, an NLRP3 agonist, was found to significantly reduce the cell viability and increase the inflammatory factors expression of OGD/R SW10 cells treated with luteolin. This inhibitory effect was reversed by NLRP3 knockdown, indicating that the activity mediated by luteolin depends on the regulation of the NLRP3/IL-1β signaling pathway.
However, there are some limitations in this study. While the NLRP3/IL-1β signaling pathway is important, it could be beneficial to explore the additional pathways (such as NF-κB and mitochondrial function stabilization) that may contribute to luteolin’s effects. Second, further experiments, such as a CRISPR/Cas9-mediated knockout of NLRP3 in SW10 cells, as well as in vivo systems (interactions within the neural microenvironment or an in vivo MCAO model), should be conducted to investigate the specificity of luteolin’s actions on NLRP3. Additionally, the comparison analyses between luteolin and other neuroprotective agents (e.g., edaravone) need to be unearthed in the future.
In summary, we have demonstrated that luteolin alleviates the expression of inflammatory factors and protects neurons injured by OGD/R, which was mediated by suppressing the NLRP3/IL-1β signaling pathway. This study provides additional theoretical and data support for the potential clinical application of luteolin in mitigating neuron injury in cerebral ischemia.
Acknowledgments
Not applicable.
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Funding information: This study was supported by the application of luteolin in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (No. PKJ2022-Y55).
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Author contributions: FY and GXW carried out the conception and design of the research and drafted the manuscript. XYC participated in the acquisition of data. YFZ carried out the analysis and interpretation of data. CY participated in the design of the study and performed the statistical analysis. HH and LW conceived of the study, participated in its design and coordination, and helped to draft the manuscript and revision of manuscript for important intellectual content. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Conflict of interest: The authors state no conflict of interest.
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Data availability statement: The data used to support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon request.
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- Special Issue Advancements in oncology: bridging clinical and experimental research - Part II
- Unveiling novel biomarkers for platinum chemoresistance in ovarian cancer
- Lathyrol affects the expression of AR and PSA and inhibits the malignant behavior of RCC cells
- The era of increasing cancer survivorship: Trends in fertility preservation, medico-legal implications, and ethical challenges
- Bone scintigraphy and positron emission tomography in the early diagnosis of MRONJ
- Meta-analysis of clinical efficacy and safety of immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer
- Special Issue Computational Intelligence Methodologies Meets Recurrent Cancers - Part IV
- Exploration of mRNA-modifying METTL3 oncogene as momentous prognostic biomarker responsible for colorectal cancer development
- Special Issue The evolving saga of RNAs from bench to bedside - Part III
- Interaction and verification of ferroptosis-related RNAs Rela and Stat3 in promoting sepsis-associated acute kidney injury
- The mRNA MOXD1: Link to oxidative stress and prognostic significance in gastric cancer
- Special Issue Exploring the biological mechanism of human diseases based on MultiOmics Technology - Part II
- Dynamic changes in lactate-related genes in microglia and their role in immune cell interactions after ischemic stroke
- A prognostic model correlated with fatty acid metabolism in Ewing’s sarcoma based on bioinformatics analysis
- Red cell distribution width predicts early kidney injury: A NHANES cross-sectional study
- Special Issue Diabetes mellitus: pathophysiology, complications & treatment
- Nutritional risk assessment and nutritional support in children with congenital diabetes during surgery
- Correlation of the differential expressions of RANK, RANKL, and OPG with obesity in the elderly population in Xinjiang
- A discussion on the application of fluorescence micro-optical sectioning tomography in the research of cognitive dysfunction in diabetes
- A review of brain research on T2DM-related cognitive dysfunction
- Metformin and estrogen modulation in LABC with T2DM: A 36-month randomized trial
- Special Issue Innovative Biomarker Discovery and Precision Medicine in Cancer Diagnostics
- CircASH1L-mediated tumor progression in triple-negative breast cancer: PI3K/AKT pathway mechanisms
Articles in the same Issue
- Research Articles
- Network pharmacological analysis and in vitro testing of the rutin effects on triple-negative breast cancer
- Impact of diabetes on long-term survival in elderly liver cancer patients: A retrospective study
- Knockdown of CCNB1 alleviates high glucose-triggered trophoblast dysfunction during gestational diabetes via Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway
- Risk factors for severe adverse drug reactions in hospitalized patients
- Analysis of the effect of ALA-PDT on macrophages in footpad model of mice infected with Fonsecaea monophora based on single-cell sequencing
- Development and validation of headspace gas chromatography with a flame ionization detector method for the determination of ethanol in the vitreous humor
- CMSP exerts anti-tumor effects on small cell lung cancer cells by inducing mitochondrial dysfunction and ferroptosis
- Predictive value of plasma sB7-H3 and YKL-40 in pediatric refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia
- Antiangiogenic potential of Elaeagnus umbellata extracts and molecular docking study by targeting VEGFR-2 pathway
- Comparison of the effectiveness of nurse-led preoperative counseling and postoperative follow-up care vs standard care for patients with gastric cancer
- Comparing the therapeutic efficacy of endoscopic minimally invasive surgery and traditional surgery for early-stage breast cancer: A meta-analysis
- Adhered macrophages as an additional marker of cardiomyocyte injury in biopsies of patients with dilated cardiomyopathy
- Association between statin administration and outcome in patients with sepsis: A retrospective study
- Exploration of the association between estimated glucose disposal rate and osteoarthritis in middle-aged and older adults: An analysis of NHANES data from 2011 to 2018
- A comparative analysis of the binary and multiclass classified chest X-ray images of pneumonia and COVID-19 with ML and DL models
- Lysophosphatidic acid 2 alleviates deep vein thrombosis via protective endothelial barrier function
- Transcription factor A, mitochondrial promotes lymph node metastasis and lymphangiogenesis in epithelial ovarian carcinoma
- Serum PM20D1 levels are associated with nutritional status and inflammatory factors in gastric cancer patients undergoing early enteral nutrition
- Hydromorphone reduced the incidence of emergence agitation after adenotonsillectomy in children with obstructive sleep apnea: A randomized, double-blind study
- Vitamin D replacement therapy may regulate sleep habits in patients with restless leg syndrome
- The first-line antihypertensive nitrendipine potentiated the therapeutic effect of oxaliplatin by downregulating CACNA1D in colorectal cancer
- Health literacy and health-related quality of life: The mediating role of irrational happiness
- Modulatory effects of Lycium barbarum polysaccharide on bone cell dynamics in osteoporosis
- Mechanism research on inhibition of gastric cancer in vitro by the extract of Pinellia ternata based on network pharmacology and cellular metabolomics
- Examination of the causal role of immune cells in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by a bidirectional Mendelian randomization study
- Clinical analysis of ten cases of HIV infection combined with acute leukemia
- Investigating the cardioprotective potential of quercetin against tacrolimus-induced cardiotoxicity in Wistar rats: A mechanistic insights
- Clinical observation of probiotics combined with mesalazine and Yiyi Baitouweng Decoction retention enema in treating mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis
- Diagnostic value of ratio of blood inflammation to coagulation markers in periprosthetic joint infection
- Sex-specific associations of sex hormone binding globulin and risk of bladder cancer
- Core muscle strength and stability-oriented breathing training reduces inter-recti distance in postpartum women
- The ERAS nursing care strategy for patients undergoing transsphenoidal endoscopic pituitary tumor resection: A randomized blinded controlled trial
- The serum IL-17A levels in patients with traumatic bowel rupture post-surgery and its predictive value for patient prognosis
- Impact of Kolb’s experiential learning theory-based nursing on caregiver burden and psychological state of caregivers of dementia patients
- Analysis of serum NLR combined with intraoperative margin condition to predict the prognosis of cervical HSIL patients undergoing LEEP surgery
- Commiphora gileadensis ameliorate infertility and erectile dysfunction in diabetic male mice
- The correlation between epithelial–mesenchymal transition classification and MMP2 expression of circulating tumor cells and prognosis of advanced or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma
- Tetrahydropalmatine improves mitochondrial function in vascular smooth muscle cells of atherosclerosis in vitro by inhibiting Ras homolog gene family A/Rho-associated protein kinase-1 signaling pathway
- A cross-sectional study: Relationship between serum oxidative stress levels and arteriovenous fistula maturation in maintenance dialysis patients
- A comparative analysis of the impact of repeated administration of flavan 3-ol on brown, subcutaneous, and visceral adipose tissue
- Identifying early screening factors for depression in middle-aged and older adults: A cohort study
- Perform tumor-specific survival analysis for Merkel cell carcinoma patients undergoing surgical resection based on the SEER database by constructing a nomogram chart
- Unveiling the role of CXCL10 in pancreatic cancer progression: A novel prognostic indicator
- High-dose preoperative intraperitoneal erythropoietin and intravenous methylprednisolone in acute traumatic spinal cord injuries following decompression surgeries
- RAB39B: A novel biomarker for acute myeloid leukemia identified via multi-omics and functional validation
- Impact of peripheral conditioning on reperfusion injury following primary percutaneous coronary intervention in diabetic and non-diabetic STEMI patients
- Clinical efficacy of azacitidine in the treatment of middle- and high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome in middle-aged and elderly patients: A retrospective study
- The effect of ambulatory blood pressure load on mitral regurgitation in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients
- Expression and clinical significance of ITGA3 in breast cancer
- Single-nucleus RNA sequencing reveals ARHGAP28 expression of podocytes as a biomarker in human diabetic nephropathy
- rSIG combined with NLR in the prognostic assessment of patients with multiple injuries
- Toxic metals and metalloids in collagen supplements of fish and jellyfish origin: Risk assessment for daily intake
- Exploring causal relationship between 41 inflammatory cytokines and marginal zone lymphoma: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study
- Gender beliefs and legitimization of dating violence in adolescents
- Effect of serum IL-6, CRP, and MMP-9 levels on the efficacy of modified preperitoneal Kugel repair in patients with inguinal hernia
- Effect of smoking and smoking cessation on hematological parameters in polycythemic patients
- Pathogen surveillance and risk factors for pulmonary infection in patients with lung cancer: A retrospective single-center study
- Necroptosis of hippocampal neurons in paclitaxel chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment mediates microglial activation via TLR4/MyD88 signaling pathway
- Celastrol suppresses neovascularization in rat aortic vascular endothelial cells stimulated by inflammatory tenocytes via modulating the NLRP3 pathway
- Cord-lamina angle and foraminal diameter as key predictors of C5 palsy after anterior cervical decompression and fusion surgery
- GATA1: A key biomarker for predicting the prognosis of patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
- Influencing factors of false lumen thrombosis in type B aortic dissection: A single-center retrospective study
- MZB1 regulates the immune microenvironment and inhibits ovarian cancer cell migration
- Integrating experimental and network pharmacology to explore the pharmacological mechanisms of Dioscin against glioblastoma
- Trends in research on preterm birth in twin pregnancy based on bibliometrics
- Four-week IgE/baseline IgE ratio combined with tryptase predicts clinical outcome in omalizumab-treated children with moderate-to-severe asthma
- Single-cell transcriptomic analysis identifies a stress response Schwann cell subtype
- Acute pancreatitis risk in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease: A critical focus
- Effect of subclinical esketamine on NLRP3 and cognitive dysfunction in elderly ischemic stroke patients
- Interleukin-37 mediates the anti-oral tumor activity in oral cancer through STAT3
- CA199 and CEA expression levels, and minimally invasive postoperative prognosis analysis in esophageal squamous carcinoma patients
- Efficacy of a novel drainage catheter in the treatment of CSF leak after posterior spine surgery: A retrospective cohort study
- Comprehensive biomedicine assessment of Apteranthes tuberculata extracts: Phytochemical analysis and multifaceted pharmacological evaluation in animal models
- Relation of time in range to severity of coronary artery disease in patients with type 2 diabetes: A cross-sectional study
- Dopamine attenuates ethanol-induced neuronal apoptosis by stimulating electrical activity in the developing rat retina
- Correlation between albumin levels during the third trimester and the risk of postpartum levator ani muscle rupture
- Factors associated with maternal attention and distraction during breastfeeding and childcare: A cross-sectional study in the west of Iran
- Mechanisms of hesperetin in treating metabolic dysfunction-associated steatosis liver disease via network pharmacology and in vitro experiments
- The law on oncological oblivion in the Italian and European context: How to best uphold the cancer patients’ rights to privacy and self-determination?
- The prognostic value of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, and prognostic nutritional index for survival in patients with colorectal cancer
- Factors affecting the measurements of peripheral oxygen saturation values in healthy young adults
- Comparison and correlations between findings of hysteroscopy and vaginal color Doppler ultrasonography for detection of uterine abnormalities in patients with recurrent implantation failure
- The effects of different types of RAGT on balance function in stroke patients with low levels of independent walking in a convalescent rehabilitation hospital
- Causal relationship between asthma and ankylosing spondylitis: A bidirectional two-sample univariable and multivariable Mendelian randomization study
- Correlations of health literacy with individuals’ understanding and use of medications in Southern Taiwan
- Correlation of serum calprotectin with outcome of acute cerebral infarction
- Comparison of computed tomography and guided bronchoscopy in the diagnosis of pulmonary nodules: A systematic review and meta-analysis
- Curdione protects vascular endothelial cells and atherosclerosis via the regulation of DNMT1-mediated ERBB4 promoter methylation
- The identification of novel missense variant in ChAT gene in a patient with gestational diabetes denotes plausible genetic association
- Molecular genotyping of multi-system rare blood types in foreign blood donors based on DNA sequencing and its clinical significance
- Exploring the role of succinyl carnitine in the association between CD39⁺ CD4⁺ T cell and ulcerative colitis: A Mendelian randomization study
- Dexmedetomidine suppresses microglial activation in postoperative cognitive dysfunction via the mmu-miRNA-125/TRAF6 signaling axis
- Analysis of serum metabolomics in patients with different types of chronic heart failure
- Diagnostic value of hematological parameters in the early diagnosis of acute cholecystitis
- Pachymaran alleviates fat accumulation, hepatocyte degeneration, and injury in mice with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
- Decrease in CD4 and CD8 lymphocytes are predictors of severe clinical picture and unfavorable outcome of the disease in patients with COVID-19
- METTL3 blocked the progression of diabetic retinopathy through m6A-modified SOX2
- The predictive significance of anti-RO-52 antibody in patients with interstitial pneumonia after treatment of malignant tumors
- Exploring cerebrospinal fluid metabolites, cognitive function, and brain atrophy: Insights from Mendelian randomization
- Development and validation of potential molecular subtypes and signatures of ocular sarcoidosis based on autophagy-related gene analysis
- Widespread venous thrombosis: Unveiling a complex case of Behçet’s disease with a literature perspective
- Uterine fibroid embolization: An analysis of clinical outcomes and impact on patients’ quality of life
- Discovery of lipid metabolism-related diagnostic biomarkers and construction of diagnostic model in steroid-induced osteonecrosis of femoral head
- Serum-derived exomiR-188-3p is a promising novel biomarker for early-stage ovarian cancer
- Enhancing chronic back pain management: A comparative study of ultrasound–MRI fusion guidance for paravertebral nerve block
- Peptide CCAT1-70aa promotes hepatocellular carcinoma proliferation and invasion via the MAPK/ERK pathway
- Electroacupuncture-induced reduction of myocardial ischemia–reperfusion injury via FTO-dependent m6A methylation modulation
- Hemorrhoids and cardiovascular disease: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study
- Cell-free adipose extract inhibits hypertrophic scar formation through collagen remodeling and antiangiogenesis
- HALP score in Demodex blepharitis: A case–control study
- Assessment of SOX2 performance as a marker for circulating cancer stem-like cells (CCSCs) identification in advanced breast cancer patients using CytoTrack system
- Risk and prognosis for brain metastasis in primary metastatic cervical cancer patients: A population-based study
- Comparison of the two intestinal anastomosis methods in pediatric patients
- Factors influencing hematological toxicity and adverse effects of perioperative hyperthermic intraperitoneal vs intraperitoneal chemotherapy in gastrointestinal cancer
- Endotoxin tolerance inhibits NLRP3 inflammasome activation in macrophages of septic mice by restoring autophagic flux through TRIM26
- Lateral transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy: A single-centre experience of 21 procedures
- Petunidin attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced retinal microglia inflammatory response in diabetic retinopathy by targeting OGT/NF-κB/LCN2 axis
- Procalcitonin and C-reactive protein as biomarkers for diagnosing and assessing the severity of acute cholecystitis
- Factors determining the number of sessions in successful extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy patients
- Development of a nomogram for predicting cancer-specific survival in patients with renal pelvic cancer following surgery
- Inhibition of ATG7 promotes orthodontic tooth movement by regulating the RANKL/OPG ratio under compression force
- A machine learning-based prognostic model integrating mRNA stemness index, hypoxia, and glycolysis‑related biomarkers for colorectal cancer
- Glutathione attenuates sepsis-associated encephalopathy via dual modulation of NF-κB and PKA/CREB pathways
- FAHD1 prevents neuronal ferroptosis by modulating R-loop and the cGAS–STING pathway
- Association of placenta weight and morphology with term low birth weight: A case–control study
- Investigation of the pathogenic variants induced Sjogren’s syndrome in Turkish population
- Nucleotide metabolic abnormalities in post-COVID-19 condition and type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and their association with endocrine dysfunction
- TGF-β–Smad2/3 signaling in high-altitude pulmonary hypertension in rats: Role and mechanisms via macrophage M2 polarization
- Ultrasound-guided unilateral versus bilateral erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia of patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Profiling gut microbiome dynamics in subacute thyroiditis: Implications for pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment
- Delta neutrophil index, CRP/albumin ratio, procalcitonin, immature granulocytes, and HALP score in acute appendicitis: Best performing biomarker?
- Anticancer activity mechanism of novelly synthesized and characterized benzofuran ring-linked 3-nitrophenyl chalcone derivative on colon cancer cells
- H2valdien3 arrests the cell cycle and induces apoptosis of gastric cancer
- Prognostic relevance of PRSS2 and its immune correlates in papillary thyroid carcinoma
- Association of SGLT2 inhibition with psychiatric disorders: A Mendelian randomization study
- Motivational interviewing for alcohol use reduction in Thai patients
- Luteolin alleviates oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation-induced neuron injury by regulating NLRP3/IL-1β signaling
- Polyphyllin II inhibits thyroid cancer cell growth by simultaneously inhibiting glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation
- Relationship between the expression of copper death promoting factor SLC31A1 in papillary thyroid carcinoma and clinicopathological indicators and prognosis
- CSF2 polarized neutrophils and invaded renal cancer cells in vitro influence
- Proton pump inhibitors-induced thrombocytopenia: A systematic literature analysis of case reports
- The current status and influence factors of research ability among community nurses: A sequential qualitative–quantitative study
- OKAIN: A comprehensive oncology knowledge base for the interpretation of clinically actionable alterations
- The relationship between serum CA50, CA242, and SAA levels and clinical pathological characteristics and prognosis in patients with pancreatic cancer
- Identification and external validation of a prognostic signature based on hypoxia–glycolysis-related genes for kidney renal clear cell carcinoma
- Engineered RBC-derived nanovesicles functionalized with tumor-targeting ligands: A comparative study on breast cancer targeting efficiency and biocompatibility
- Relationship of resting echocardiography combined with serum micronutrients to the severity of low-gradient severe aortic stenosis
- Effect of vibration on pain during subcutaneous heparin injection: A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial
- The diagnostic performance of machine learning-based FFRCT for coronary artery disease: A meta-analysis
- Comparing biofeedback device vs diaphragmatic breathing for bloating relief: A randomized controlled trial
- Serum uric acid to albumin ratio and C-reactive protein as predictive biomarkers for chronic total occlusion and coronary collateral circulation quality
- Multiple organ scoring systems for predicting in-hospital mortality of sepsis patients in the intensive care unit
- Single-cell RNA sequencing data analysis of the inner ear in gentamicin-treated mice via intraperitoneal injection
- Suppression of cathepsin B attenuates myocardial injury via limiting cardiomyocyte apoptosis
- Influence of sevoflurane combined with propofol anesthesia on the anesthesia effect and adverse reactions in children with acute appendicitis
- Identification of hub genes related to acute kidney injury caused by sevoflurane anesthesia and endoplasmic reticulum stress
- Efficacy and safety of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a systematic review and Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
- The value of diagnostic experience in O-RADS MRI score for ovarian-adnexal lesions
- Health education pathway for individuals with temporary enterostomies using patient journey mapping
- Serum TLR8 as a potential diagnostic biomarker of coronary heart disease
- Intraoperative temperature management and its effect on surgical outcomes in elderly patients undergoing lichtenstein unilateral inguinal hernia repair
- Immunohistochemical profiling and neuroepithelial heterogeneity in immature ovarian teratomas: a retrospective digital pathology-based study
- Associated risk factors and prevalence of human papillomavirus infection among females visiting tertiary care hospital: a cross-sectional study from Nepal
- Comparative evaluation of various disc elution methods for the detection of colistin-resistant gram-negative bacteria
- Effect of timing of cholecystectomy on weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy in morbidly obese individuals with cholelithiasis: a retrospective cohort study
- Causal association between ceramide levels and central precocious puberty: a mendelian randomization study
- Novel predictive model for colorectal liver metastases recurrence: a radiomics and clinical data approach
- Relationship between resident physicians’ perceived professional value and exposure to violence
- Multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes: a Mendelian randomization study of European ancestry
- Rapid pathogen identification in peritoneal dialysis effluent by MALDI-TOF MS following blood culture enrichment
- Comparison of open and percutaneous A1 pulley release in pediatric trigger thumb: a retrospective cohort study
- Impact of combined diaphragm-lung ultrasound assessment on postoperative respiratory function in patients under general anesthesia recovery
- Development and internal validation of a nomogram for predicting short-term prognosis in ICU patients with acute pyelonephritis
- The association between hypoxic burden and blood pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
- Promotion of asthenozoospermia by C9orf72 through suppression of spermatogonia activity via fructose metabolism and mitophagy
- Review Articles
- The effects of enhanced external counter-pulsation on post-acute sequelae of COVID-19: A narrative review
- Diabetes-related cognitive impairment: Mechanisms, symptoms, and treatments
- Microscopic changes and gross morphology of placenta in women affected by gestational diabetes mellitus in dietary treatment: A systematic review
- Review of mechanisms and frontier applications in IL-17A-induced hypertension
- Research progress on the correlation between islet amyloid peptides and type 2 diabetes mellitus
- The safety and efficacy of BCG combined with mitomycin C compared with BCG monotherapy in patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
- The application of augmented reality in robotic general surgery: A mini-review
- The effect of Greek mountain tea extract and wheat germ extract on peripheral blood flow and eicosanoid metabolism in mammals
- Neurogasobiology of migraine: Carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and nitric oxide as emerging pathophysiological trinacrium relevant to nociception regulation
- Plant polyphenols, terpenes, and terpenoids in oral health
- Laboratory medicine between technological innovation, rights safeguarding, and patient safety: A bioethical perspective
- End-of-life in cancer patients: Medicolegal implications and ethical challenges in Europe
- The maternal factors during pregnancy for intrauterine growth retardation: An umbrella review
- Intra-abdominal hypertension/abdominal compartment syndrome of pediatric patients in critical care settings
- PI3K/Akt pathway and neuroinflammation in sepsis-associated encephalopathy
- Screening of Group B Streptococcus in pregnancy: A systematic review for the laboratory detection
- Giant borderline ovarian tumours – review of the literature
- Leveraging artificial intelligence for collaborative care planning: Innovations and impacts in shared decision-making – A systematic review
- Cholera epidemiology analysis through the experience of the 1973 Naples epidemic
- Risk factors of frailty/sarcopenia in community older adults: Meta-analysis
- Supplement strategies for infertility in overweight women: Evidence and legal insights
- Scurvy, a not obsolete disorder: Clinical report in eight young children and literature review
- A meta-analysis of the effects of DBS on cognitive function in patients with advanced PD
- Protective role of selenium in sepsis: Mechanisms and potential therapeutic strategies
- Strategies for hyperkalemia management in dialysis patients: A systematic review
- C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio in peripheral artery disease
- Research progress on autophagy and its roles in sepsis induced organ injury
- Neuronutrition in autism spectrum disorders
- Pumilio 2 in neural development, function, and specific neurological disorders
- Antibiotic prescribing patterns in general dental practice- a scoping review
- Clinical and medico-legal reflections on non-invasive prenatal testing
- Smartphone use and back pain: a narrative review of postural pathologies
- Targeting endothelial oxidative stress in hypertension
- Exploring links between acne and metabolic syndrome: a narrative review
- Case Reports
- Delayed graft function after renal transplantation
- Semaglutide treatment for type 2 diabetes in a patient with chronic myeloid leukemia: A case report and review of the literature
- Diverse electrophysiological demyelinating features in a late-onset glycogen storage disease type IIIa case
- Giant right atrial hemangioma presenting with ascites: A case report
- Laser excision of a large granular cell tumor of the vocal cord with subglottic extension: A case report
- EsoFLIP-assisted dilation for dysphagia in systemic sclerosis: Highlighting the role of multimodal esophageal evaluation
- Molecular hydrogen-rhodiola as an adjuvant therapy for ischemic stroke in internal carotid artery occlusion: A case report
- Coronary artery anomalies: A case of the “malignant” left coronary artery and its surgical management
- Combined VAT and retroperitoneoscopy for pleural empyema due to nephro-pleuric fistula in xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis
- A rare case of Opalski syndrome with a suspected multiple sclerosis etiology
- Newly diagnosed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia demonstrating localized bone marrow infiltration exclusively in the lower extremities
- Rapid Communication
- Biological properties of valve materials using RGD and EC
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A single oral administration of flavanols enhances short
-term memory in mice along with increased brain-derived neurotrophic factor - Repeat influenza incidence across two consecutive influenza seasons
- Letter to the Editor
- Role of enhanced external counterpulsation in long COVID
- Expression of Concern
- Expression of concern “A ceRNA network mediated by LINC00475 in papillary thyroid carcinoma”
- Expression of concern “Notoginsenoside R1 alleviates spinal cord injury through the miR-301a/KLF7 axis to activate Wnt/β-catenin pathway”
- Expression of concern “circ_0020123 promotes cell proliferation and migration in lung adenocarcinoma via PDZD8”
- Corrigendum
- Corrigendum to “Empagliflozin improves aortic injury in obese mice by regulating fatty acid metabolism”
- Corrigendum to “Comparing the therapeutic efficacy of endoscopic minimally invasive surgery and traditional surgery for early-stage breast cancer: A meta-analysis”
- Corrigendum to “The progress of autoimmune hepatitis research and future challenges”
- Retraction
- Retraction of “miR-654-5p promotes gastric cancer progression via the GPRIN1/NF-κB pathway”
- Retraction of: “LncRNA CASC15 inhibition relieves renal fibrosis in diabetic nephropathy through downregulating SP-A by sponging to miR-424”
- Retraction of: “SCARA5 inhibits oral squamous cell carcinoma via inactivating the STAT3 and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways”
- Special Issue Advancements in oncology: bridging clinical and experimental research - Part II
- Unveiling novel biomarkers for platinum chemoresistance in ovarian cancer
- Lathyrol affects the expression of AR and PSA and inhibits the malignant behavior of RCC cells
- The era of increasing cancer survivorship: Trends in fertility preservation, medico-legal implications, and ethical challenges
- Bone scintigraphy and positron emission tomography in the early diagnosis of MRONJ
- Meta-analysis of clinical efficacy and safety of immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer
- Special Issue Computational Intelligence Methodologies Meets Recurrent Cancers - Part IV
- Exploration of mRNA-modifying METTL3 oncogene as momentous prognostic biomarker responsible for colorectal cancer development
- Special Issue The evolving saga of RNAs from bench to bedside - Part III
- Interaction and verification of ferroptosis-related RNAs Rela and Stat3 in promoting sepsis-associated acute kidney injury
- The mRNA MOXD1: Link to oxidative stress and prognostic significance in gastric cancer
- Special Issue Exploring the biological mechanism of human diseases based on MultiOmics Technology - Part II
- Dynamic changes in lactate-related genes in microglia and their role in immune cell interactions after ischemic stroke
- A prognostic model correlated with fatty acid metabolism in Ewing’s sarcoma based on bioinformatics analysis
- Red cell distribution width predicts early kidney injury: A NHANES cross-sectional study
- Special Issue Diabetes mellitus: pathophysiology, complications & treatment
- Nutritional risk assessment and nutritional support in children with congenital diabetes during surgery
- Correlation of the differential expressions of RANK, RANKL, and OPG with obesity in the elderly population in Xinjiang
- A discussion on the application of fluorescence micro-optical sectioning tomography in the research of cognitive dysfunction in diabetes
- A review of brain research on T2DM-related cognitive dysfunction
- Metformin and estrogen modulation in LABC with T2DM: A 36-month randomized trial
- Special Issue Innovative Biomarker Discovery and Precision Medicine in Cancer Diagnostics
- CircASH1L-mediated tumor progression in triple-negative breast cancer: PI3K/AKT pathway mechanisms