Publications by authors named "Linlu Jin"

The cytoskeleton is an important structural component that regulates various aspects of cell morphology, movement, and intracellular signaling. It plays a pivotal role in the cellular response to biomechanical stimuli, particularly in endothelial cells, which are critical for vascular homeostasis and the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. Mechanical forces, such as shear and tension, activate intracellular signaling cascades that regulate transcription, translation, and cellular behaviors.

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  • Cardiovascular disease, particularly atherosclerosis (AS), poses a significant global health issue, with vulnerable plaques directly linked to acute cardiovascular events, prompting the investigation of Syndecan-1 (SDC-1) and its role in plaque progression.
  • Using ApoE atherosclerosis mouse models, researchers found that mice on a high-fat diet and with partial carotid artery ligation exhibited the most severe plaque accumulation and vulnerability after 16 weeks, indicated by increased lipid/foam cells and specific proteins related to inflammation and tissue remodeling.
  • The study concluded that higher expression levels of SDC-1 in the atherosclerosis models were positively correlated with plaque vulnerability, positioning SDC-1 as a potential biomarker for assessing the severity
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) hold promise for regenerative medicine, particularly for bone tissue engineering. However, directing MSC differentiation towards specific lineages, such as osteogenic, while minimizing undesired phenotypes remains a challenge. Here, we investigate the influence of micropatterns on the behavior and lineage commitment of rat bone marrow-derived MSCs (rBMSCs), focusing on osteogenic differentiation.

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Mitochondria, essential organelles orchestrating cellular metabolism, have emerged as central players in various disease pathologies. Recent research has shed light on mitohormesis, a concept proposing an adaptive response of mitochondria to minor disturbances in homeostasis, offering novel therapeutic avenues for mitochondria-related diseases. This comprehensive review explores the concept of mitohormesis, elucidating its induction mechanisms and occurrence.

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Ischemic cerebrovascular diseases pose significant challenges due to their high mortality, disability rates, and recurrence risk, imposing substantial societal and healthcare burdens. Current treatment modalities, including medication and surgical interventions, have limitations. This study explores the therapeutic potential of anisodine hydrobromide, a neuroprotective compound, with a focus on its interaction with muscarinic receptors (M1-M5) in cerebral ischemic diseases, employing a middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) rat model, and microglial HM cells and astrocytes SVG12 as models.

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Oxidative stress-induced neuronal apoptosis plays an important role in many neurodegenerative disorders. In this study, we have shown that indirubin-3-oxime, a derivative of indirubin originally designed for leukemia therapy, could prevent hydrogen peroxide (HO)-induced apoptosis in both SH-SY5Y cells and primary cerebellar granule neurons. HO exposure led to the increased activities of glycogen synthase kinase 3β (GSK3β) and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) in SH-SY5Y cells.

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