Publications by authors named "Zecheng Xu"

N-linoleyltyrosine (NITyr), one of the anandamide analogs, exerts activity via the endocannabinoid receptors (CB and CB), which showed anti-tumor effects in various tumors. Therefore, we speculated that NITyr might show anti-non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) effects via the CB or CB receptor. The purpose of the investigation was to reveal the anti-tumor ability of NITyr on A549 cells and its mechanisms.

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Article Synopsis
  • Beta-amyloid protein (Aβ) plays a crucial role in Alzheimer's disease, and N-linoleyltyrosine (NITyr) shows promise as a neuroprotective agent against Aβ-induced damage in neurons.
  • NITyr effectively reduces cell death, enhances BDNF protein levels, activates autophagy-related proteins, and promotes a beneficial signaling pathway involving p-CREB and protein expressions related to neuron survival.
  • The neuroprotective effects of NITyr are dependent on its ability to induce autophagy, which is mediated through the CB/AMPK/mTOR/ULK1 signaling pathway, as blocking these pathways diminishes its protective benefits.
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Knowledge on the occurrence and distributions of organic compounds, especially PAHs, POPs and ECs, in karstic river basins is limited. This study aims to determine the depositional history and sources of PAHs, PCBs, OCPs, antibiotics, EDCs and phenolic compounds and the ecological risk they have in the Panyang River Basin, an area with a typical karstic landscape and a high-longevity population. Sediment core analysis was adopted, correlation and principal component analyses were conducted to analyze pollution sources, and lead isotope technology was implemented for dating analysis.

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