Current Issues in Molecular Biology最新文献

筛选
英文 中文
Gut-Adipose Tissue Axis and Metabolic Health. 肠-脂肪组织轴与代谢健康。
IF 2.8 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-06-06 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47060424
Sanja Borozan, Cornelius J Fernandez, Adnan Samee, Joseph M Pappachan
{"title":"Gut-Adipose Tissue Axis and Metabolic Health.","authors":"Sanja Borozan, Cornelius J Fernandez, Adnan Samee, Joseph M Pappachan","doi":"10.3390/cimb47060424","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb47060424","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The gut-adipose tissue axis plays a crucial role in metabolic health. It is a two-way communication pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and adipose tissue. This axis influences physiological processes vital for maintaining metabolic health, including energy homeostasis, lipid metabolism, and inflammation. Emerging research suggests that the gut microbiota, composed of trillions of microorganisms residing in the intestines, significantly impacts this axis by modulating host metabolism. An imbalance in the gut microbiota (dysbiosis) has been linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and other metabolic disorders. Innovative therapeutic strategies and dietary interventions aimed at modulating the gut-adipose tissue axis have shown encouraging results in improving metabolic health. A deeper critical understanding of the gut-adipose tissue axis is, therefore, essential in understanding the pathophysiology of metabolic disorders so that targeted interventions can be developed to prevent and treat these metabolic disorders. This article highlights the need for integrative approaches that consider both gastrointestinal and adipose functions in metabolic health management.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144689297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Potential Resistance to Oxaliplatin-Based Regimens in Gastric Cancer Patients with ERBB2 R678Q Mutation: Evidence from a National Genomic Database. ERBB2 R678Q突变胃癌患者对基于奥沙利铂的方案的潜在耐药性:来自国家基因组数据库的证据
IF 2.8 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-06-06 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47060430
Shuhei Suzuki, Manabu Seino, Hidenori Sato, Yosuke Saito, Koki Saito, Yuta Yamada, Koshi Takahashi, Ryosuke Kumanishi, Tadahisa Fukui
{"title":"Potential Resistance to Oxaliplatin-Based Regimens in Gastric Cancer Patients with ERBB2 R678Q Mutation: Evidence from a National Genomic Database.","authors":"Shuhei Suzuki, Manabu Seino, Hidenori Sato, Yosuke Saito, Koki Saito, Yuta Yamada, Koshi Takahashi, Ryosuke Kumanishi, Tadahisa Fukui","doi":"10.3390/cimb47060430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb47060430","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (<i>ERBB2/HER2</i>) is a critical biomarker in gastric cancer management, but the clinical implications of specific ERBB2 mutations remain poorly characterized. Methods/Results: We investigated the <i>ERBB2</i> R678Q mutation, utilizing the Center for Cancer Genomics and Advanced Therapeutics (C-CAT) database, which involved the analysis of 3116 gastric/gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinomas. <i>ERBB2</i> mutations were identified in 130 cases, with R678Q present in 40 patients. These patients exhibited significantly lower response rates to oxaliplatin-based regimens compared to <i>ERBB2</i> wild-type cases (19.0% vs. 38.0%, <i>p</i> = 0.03), while other <i>ERBB2</i> mutations demonstrated no such resistance. No significant differences in the response were observed to the ramucirumab or nivolumab regimens. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that the <i>ERBB2</i> R678Q mutation may predict a poor response to oxaliplatin-based therapy. This study provides real-world evidence supporting the potential clinical relevance of this specific <i>ERBB2</i> mutation in treatment decision making for gastric cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144689315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Nutraceutical Potential of Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) on Cancer Treatment: An Overview of In Vitro and Animal Studies. 苦瓜(Momordica charantia)治疗癌症的营养潜力:体外和动物研究综述。
IF 2.8 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-06-06 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47060425
Georgia-Eirini Deligiannidou, Agathi Pritsa, Anastasios Nikolaou, Efthymios Poulios, Christos Kontogiorgis, Sousana K Papadopoulou, Constantinos Giaginis
{"title":"Nutraceutical Potential of Bitter Melon (<i>Momordica charantia</i>) on Cancer Treatment: An Overview of In Vitro and Animal Studies.","authors":"Georgia-Eirini Deligiannidou, Agathi Pritsa, Anastasios Nikolaou, Efthymios Poulios, Christos Kontogiorgis, Sousana K Papadopoulou, Constantinos Giaginis","doi":"10.3390/cimb47060425","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb47060425","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bitter melon (<i>Momordica charantia</i>) has been extensively investigated for its potential in cancer treatment. In this work, we provide an overview of in vitro and animal studies exploring its bioactive compounds, extracts, extracellular vesicles, fusion proteins, co-treatment with conventional pharmaceuticals, and utilization of nanoparticles, demonstrating promising cytotoxic and apoptotic effects across various cancer cell lines. A comprehensive search of online databases, e.g., PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, and Google Scholar was performed in the last decade, utilizing relevant keywords and applying several inclusion and exclusion criteria. The plant and its derivatives exhibit significant antiproliferative properties and modulate key signaling pathways. Additionally, animal studies have validated its antitumor potential, highlighting its ability to suppress tumor growth, modulate immune responses, and enhance chemotherapeutic efficacy in vivo. Although several compounds of the plant have been investigated, the insights regarding their mechanisms of action remain limited. Also, plant-derived extracellular vesicles show promise as natural carriers for targeted drug delivery, while fusion proteins improve cellular uptake and apoptosis induction. Finally, the integration of bitter melon components into nanomedicine underscores their potential for advanced therapeutic applications. Collectively, these findings reinforce the growing interest in utilizing bitter melon-derived compounds for cancer treatment and signal the need for further research to optimize their clinical translation.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144689386","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Association of TNF-α and IL-6 Concentrations with Depression in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. TNF-α和IL-6浓度与类风湿关节炎患者抑郁的关系
IF 2.8 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-06-05 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47060419
Jelena Mrđa, Ljiljana Tadić-Latinović, Ljubinka Božić Majstorović, Vladimir Mrđa, Bosa Mirjanić-Azarić, Irma Ovčina, Semir Vranić, Snježana Popović-Pejičić
{"title":"Association of TNF-α and IL-6 Concentrations with Depression in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.","authors":"Jelena Mrđa, Ljiljana Tadić-Latinović, Ljubinka Božić Majstorović, Vladimir Mrđa, Bosa Mirjanić-Azarić, Irma Ovčina, Semir Vranić, Snježana Popović-Pejičić","doi":"10.3390/cimb47060419","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb47060419","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Aim:</b> Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease, characterized by the production of numerous pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β), which lead to pathophysiological changes in innate and acquired immunity. The existing evidence shows that pro-inflammatory cytokines in rheumatoid arthritis impact monoaminergic neurotransmission, neurotropic factors, and synaptic activity, which may lead to the development of depression. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> In our study, we explored the association between TNF-α and IL-6, disease activity, and the degree of depression in patients with RA. The association between TNF-α and IL-6 and the Beck and Hamilton depression scales was analyzed in a group of 116 RA patients with depression. We investigated the same correlation in 45 patients with primary depression who represented the control group. <b>Results:</b> A Spearman test showed that IL-6 levels had a positive association with the Beck and Hamilton scales (<i>p</i> < 0.05) and that TNF-α had a positive association with the Hamilton scale (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Also, the Hamilton depression scale was the more sensitive scale in the detection of depressive symptoms. <b>Conclusions:</b> Our study indicates that elevated values of pro-inflammatory cytokines are associated with the degree of depression in patients with RA. Future preclinical and clinical studies will contribute to a better understanding of the pathophysiological mechanism of depression in patients with RA and may serve as the basis for new treatment modalities. By detecting depression promptly, with the help of the HAM-D as the more sensitive scale, we could influence the future modality of treatment, and with a multidisciplinary approach, we could ensure an improvement in the quality of life of patients with RA.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144689341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Progress in Transcriptomics and Metabolomics in Plant Responses to Abiotic Stresses. 植物对非生物胁迫响应的转录组学和代谢组学研究进展。
IF 2.8 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-06-05 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47060421
Tao Yu, Xuena Ma, Jianguo Zhang, Shiliang Cao, Wenyue Li, Gengbin Yang, Changan He
{"title":"Progress in Transcriptomics and Metabolomics in Plant Responses to Abiotic Stresses.","authors":"Tao Yu, Xuena Ma, Jianguo Zhang, Shiliang Cao, Wenyue Li, Gengbin Yang, Changan He","doi":"10.3390/cimb47060421","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb47060421","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Abiotic stress constrains plant growth and productivity worldwide. To survive adverse environmental conditions, plants deploy sophisticated adaptive strategies involving transcriptional reprogramming and metabolic remodeling. Over the past decade, advancements in high-throughput sequencing and mass spectrometry have propelled transcriptomics and metabolomics as pivotal post-genomic disciplines, offering unprecedented opportunities to dissect molecular mechanisms underlying stress responses. This review synthesizes current progress in applying these omics technologies to investigate plant adaptations to key abiotic stresses (thermal, saline, water deficit/excess, and heavy metal stresses). We systematically evaluate the technical strengths and limitations of transcriptomic and metabolomic platforms, highlight recent breakthroughs in stress-responsive gene identification and metabolic pathway elucidation, and discuss emerging challenges in integrative data analysis. By bridging genotype-phenotype relationships through multi-omics approaches, this study aims to deepen our mechanistic understanding of plant stress resilience and inform the design of stress-resilient crops for sustainable agriculture.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144689389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Genome-Wide Comparative Analysis of Invertases in the Salicaceae with the Identification of Genes Involved in Catkin Fiber Initiation and Development. 水杨科植物转化酶的全基因组比较分析及柳絮纤维起始和发育相关基因的鉴定。
IF 2.8 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-06-05 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47060423
Hui Wang, Qianhua Tang, Jinyan Mao, Chang Jia, Zilu Qin, Yiqun Chen, Qingqing Liang, Xiaogang Dai, Yingnan Chen, Tongming Yin, Huaitong Wu
{"title":"Genome-Wide Comparative Analysis of Invertases in the <i>Salicaceae</i> with the Identification of Genes Involved in Catkin Fiber Initiation and Development.","authors":"Hui Wang, Qianhua Tang, Jinyan Mao, Chang Jia, Zilu Qin, Yiqun Chen, Qingqing Liang, Xiaogang Dai, Yingnan Chen, Tongming Yin, Huaitong Wu","doi":"10.3390/cimb47060423","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb47060423","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Invertase (INV) irreversibly converts sucrose to glucose and fructose during processes such as differentiation and organ development in plants, especially during the development of trichomes. Systematic identification and analysis of INVs in Salicaceae remain limited. Here, <i>INV</i> genes in <i>Populus deltoides</i> and <i>Salix suchowensis</i> were investigated, and their chromosomal localization, collinearity, gene structures, cis-regulatory elements, and phylogenetic relationships were comprehensively analyzed. Twenty and seventeen <i>INVs</i> were found, respectively, in <i>P. deltoides</i> and <i>S. suchowensis</i>, most of which were derived from a common ancestor and exhibited similar chromosomal distribution and high collinearity. Orthologs between the two species showed conservation of gene structures and promoter regulatory elements. Multi-species phylogenetic analysis identified an evolutionary clade associated with seed fiber development in <i>P. deltoides</i> and <i>S. suchowensis</i>. Further evaluation of <i>INV</i> expression in female catkins at various stages of seed fiber formation verified the predominance of <i>PdeVINV1</i>, <i>PdeVINV2</i>, <i>PdeVINV3</i>, and <i>PdeVINV4</i> in <i>P. deltoides</i>, as well as <i>SsuVINV1</i> and <i>SsuVINV2</i> in <i>S. suchowensis</i>, during critical phases of catkin fiber differentiation. These genes are likely to have significant regulatory roles in the initiation and development of catkin fiber cells. These findings provide a reference for future functional studies of INVs.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144689295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Epigenetic Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Risk in Frail Patients-A Scope Review. 体弱患者心血管风险的表观遗传生物标志物——范围综述
IF 2.8 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-06-05 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47060422
Stanisław Wawrzyniak, Julia Cieśla, Magdalena Woś, Ewa Wołoszyn-Horák, Michał M Masternak, Tomasz Kukulski, Ewa Stępień, Andrzej Tomasik
{"title":"Epigenetic Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Risk in Frail Patients-A Scope Review.","authors":"Stanisław Wawrzyniak, Julia Cieśla, Magdalena Woś, Ewa Wołoszyn-Horák, Michał M Masternak, Tomasz Kukulski, Ewa Stępień, Andrzej Tomasik","doi":"10.3390/cimb47060422","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb47060422","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Epigenetic biomarkers offer promising potential for early identification and risk stratification of frail individuals susceptible to adverse cardiovascular outcomes. This scope review aimed to identify and evaluate epigenetic biomarkers concurrently associated with frailty and increased cardiovascular risk, potentially facilitating more precise patient stratification and treatment decisions. A two-stage literature search was performed using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase databases from the year 2000 through 27 December 2024. Stage 1 identified studies reporting epigenetic biomarkers associated with frailty in blood-derived human samples. Stage 2 assessed cardiovascular relevance by screening the frailty biomarkers identified in Stage 1 for their documented association with cardiovascular diseases. Two independent reviewers conducted screening, data extraction, and risk-of-bias assessments, resolving disagreements via a third reviewer. The primary outcomes were the association of biomarkers with frailty severity and cardiovascular risk. Key epigenetic biomarkers identified included microRNAs (particularly miR-21, miR-146a, miR-451, and miR-92a) and DNA methylation markers (LINE-1 methylation, epigenetic clocks like GrimAge and DunedinPACE, and possibly novel, emerging clocks like DNAmCVDscore and the Smoking Index). Due to specificity limitations, these biomarkers are most promising when used collectively as part of multimarker panels rather than individually. Future research should validate multimarker panels, explore novel biomarkers, and assess clinical integration to optimize precision medicine in frail cardiovascular populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144689290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Assessment of X Chromosome Centromere Instability in Alzheimer's Disease: A Quantitative FISH Approach. 阿尔茨海默病X染色体着丝粒不稳定性的评估:定量FISH方法。
IF 2.8 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-06-05 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47060420
Biljana Spremo-Potparević, Petar Popović, Dijana Topalović, Andrea Pirković, George Perry, Lada Živković
{"title":"Assessment of X Chromosome Centromere Instability in Alzheimer's Disease: A Quantitative FISH Approach.","authors":"Biljana Spremo-Potparević, Petar Popović, Dijana Topalović, Andrea Pirković, George Perry, Lada Živković","doi":"10.3390/cimb47060420","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb47060420","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chromosomal instability in Alzheimer's disease (AD) neurons has been previously reported. This pilot study aimed to establish a quantitative technique for assessing X chromosome centromere signals using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Hippocampal brain tissue was collected at autopsy from sporadic AD patients and age- and gender-matched controls. FISH was utilized to detect and measure the intensity of hybridization signals for X chromosome centromeres in the interphase nuclei of hippocampal brain cells. The premature centromere division (PCD) phenomenon, marked by a close bipartite signal appearing as two separated FISH spots, was examined to see if the hybridized DNA amount in each spot matched the expected centromere DNA amount. The technique effectively distinguished between PCD+ and PCD- signals. The average PCD frequency of the X chromosome in the AD group was 7 ± 1%, compared with 3.2 ± 0.84% in the controls. This quantitative approach supports qualitative analyses of FISH centromere spots, reinforcing findings of chromosomal instability in AD. The presence of a double signal at the centromere of a single X chromosome indicates re-entered cell cycles, DNA replication, and PCD in hippocampal neurons. This technique provides a reliable method for identifying PCD + signals and contributes to understanding chromosomal instability in AD.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144689339","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
The Preventive Power of the Mediterranean Diet Against Blue-Light-Induced Retinal Degeneration: Is the Secret in the Herbs and Spices? 地中海饮食对蓝光致视网膜变性的预防作用:是草药和香料的秘密吗?
IF 2.8 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-06-04 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47060418
Anja Harej Hrkać, Ana Pelčić, Tea Čaljkušić-Mance, Jasenka Mršić-Pelčić, Kristina Pilipović
{"title":"The Preventive Power of the Mediterranean Diet Against Blue-Light-Induced Retinal Degeneration: Is the Secret in the Herbs and Spices?","authors":"Anja Harej Hrkać, Ana Pelčić, Tea Čaljkušić-Mance, Jasenka Mršić-Pelčić, Kristina Pilipović","doi":"10.3390/cimb47060418","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb47060418","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Mediterranean diet, rich in plant-based foods, healthy fats, and herbs, has long been associated with a range of health benefits, including cardiovascular, neuroprotective, and anti-inflammatory effects. Recent studies suggest that certain components of this diet, particularly spices such as bay laurel, thyme, oregano, sage, and rosemary, may play a critical role in protecting the retina from oxidative damage, a key factor in blue-light-induced retinal degeneration. Blue light, emitted by digital screens and artificial lighting, has been implicated in the development of retinal conditions like age-related macular degeneration by inducing oxidative stress and inflammation. This review explores the potential of the herbs and spices commonly present in the Mediterranean diet to mitigate blue-light-induced retinal damage. These herbs are rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, essential oils, and terpenes, which offer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, contributing to retinal health and reducing oxidative damage. By focusing on bioactive compounds such as eucalyptol (1,8-cineole), rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid, eugenol, and thymol, this article investigates how these herbs and spices might act as natural protectants against blue-light-induced stress and retinal degeneration. The findings highlight the promising role of these culinary staples in preventing retinal damage and offer insights into future dietary recommendations for eye health in an increasingly digital world.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144689401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Hepatitis B Virus Genotypes and Subgenotypes Circulating in Belarus. 白俄罗斯流行的乙型肝炎病毒基因型和亚基因型
IF 2.8 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-06-04 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47060415
Vladimir Eremin, Fedor Karpenko, Igor Karpov, Valery Semenov, Ina Oiestad
{"title":"Hepatitis B Virus Genotypes and Subgenotypes Circulating in Belarus.","authors":"Vladimir Eremin, Fedor Karpenko, Igor Karpov, Valery Semenov, Ina Oiestad","doi":"10.3390/cimb47060415","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb47060415","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Approximately 800-900 new cases of chronic forms of hepatitis B are reported in Belarus annually. Compulsory vaccination, introduced to the country in the mid-90s, produces a certain positive effect on reducing the number of HBV cases. However, around 75,000 patients with chronic hepatitis B are estimated to live in the country at the moment. The main goal of this research was to determine the genotypes/subgenotypes of the hepatitis B virus and establish their role in maintaining the epidemic process in the country. Serological (CMIA, ELISA), molecular biological (PCR, sequencing), and bioinformatic (phylogenetic analysis) methods have been used to obtain results. As studies have shown, in 722 (81.7%) samples, genotype D has been determined; in 156 (17.7%), genotype A; in 3 (0.3%), genotype C; and only in 1 sample (0.1%), genotype B. In two cases (0.2%), a recombinant form of the hepatitis B virus has been detected. The epidemic process of hepatitis B in the country is supported mainly by the circulation of \"local\" variants of the virus. At the same time, there are occasional introductions of new genetic variants from outside of the country.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144689298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
0
×
引用
GB/T 7714-2015
复制
MLA
复制
APA
复制
导出至
BibTeX EndNote RefMan NoteFirst NoteExpress
×
提示
您的信息不完整,为了账户安全,请先补充。
现在去补充
×
提示
您因"违规操作"
具体请查看互助需知
我知道了
×
提示
确定
请完成安全验证×
相关产品
×
本文献相关产品
联系我们:info@booksci.cn Book学术提供免费学术资源搜索服务,方便国内外学者检索中英文文献。致力于提供最便捷和优质的服务体验。 Copyright © 2023 布克学术 All rights reserved.
京ICP备2023020795号-1
ghs 京公网安备 11010802042870号
Book学术文献互助
Book学术文献互助群
群 号:604180095
Book学术官方微信