Exosomal microRNAs (exomiRNAs) have emerged as promising biomarkers for the early clinical diagnosis of osteoporosis. However, their limited abundance and short length in peripheral blood present significant challenges for the accurate detection of exomiRNAs. Herein, we have designed and implemented an efficacious fluorescence-based biosensor for the highly sensitive detection of exomiRNA associated with osteoporosis, leveraging the enhancing 3D DNA walker-induced CRISPR/Cas12a technology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Ursolic acid (UA) is a triterpenoid compound found in natural plants. It has been reported to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties. However, its role in atopic dermatitis (AD) is unknown.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExosomal microRNAs (miRNAs) have been demonstrated to be credible biomarkers for the diagnosis and monitoring of tumors. Nevertheless, developing simple, rapid, and stable biosensing strategies that are capable of accurately detecting exosomal miRNAs remains a challenge. Herein, an accelerated and biostable three-dimensional (3D) nanomachine based on Janus wireframe DNA cube was constructed for sensitive fluorescence measurement of exosomal miRNA.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Mangiferin (MF) is a bioactive ingredient predominantly isolated from the mango tree, that has been reported to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects. This study was aimed to investigate the protective effect of MF on the joints of arthritic rats and explore the underlying mechanisms of this function.
Methods: Adjuvant-induced arthritis (AA) rat model was established and clinical severity of AA was evaluated by arthritis index, paw edema, plasma, and synovium homogenate parameters.
Studies have shown that ursolic acid (UA) and empagliflozin (EM) exert therapeutic effects in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy (DN), but both drugs have disadvantages. This study explores the effect of combining these drugs compared to that of either monotherapy. A diabetic rat model was established by feeding a high-fat diet (HFD) with high-sugar content and administering a low dose of streptozotocin (STZ) via intraperitoneal injection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCheng et S. Y. Chang (Calycanthaceae), which has a unique systematic status, is listed as a national second-class protected plant of China.
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