Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs and airway, yet its inflammatory subtypes and potential pathogenesis have not been completely elucidated and require further study. With advances in epigenetic development, methylation has emerged as a new direction for identifying and decoding the occurrence and subtype manifestations of asthma. N-methyladenosine (mA), an RNA methylation modification occurring in the N-position of adenosine, is a prevalent epigenetic modification observed in eukaryotes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCigarette smoking has been shown to be the most significant risk factor for lung cancer. Recent studies have also indicated that RNA-binding motif protein 5 (RBM5) can modulate apoptosis and suppress tumor growth. The present study focused on the role of RBM5 in the regulation of cigarette smoke extract (CSE)-induced transformation of bronchial epithelial cells into the cancerous phenotype and its mechanism of action.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the world. Schizandrin B (Sch B) is one of the main dibenzocyclooctadiene lignans present in the fruit of Schisandra chinensis (Schisandraceae). Sch B has multiple functions against cancer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCigarette smoking is closely associated with various respiratory diseases. Oxidants and carcinogens in cigarettes are reported to induce various airway epithelial injuries. However, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.
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