A single-molecule study of the inhibition effect of Naringenin on transforming growth factor-β ligand-receptor binding.

Chem Commun (Camb)

Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructures and Nanotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China.

Published: May 2011

With single-molecule fluorescence imaging and single-molecule force measurement, we have found that the natural compound Naringenin exerts an inhibition effect on TGF-β ligand-receptor interaction, the initial step of TGF-β signaling.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c1cc10778jDOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

single-molecule study
4
study inhibition
4
inhibition naringenin
4
naringenin transforming
4
transforming growth
4
growth factor-β
4
factor-β ligand-receptor
4
ligand-receptor binding
4
binding single-molecule
4
single-molecule fluorescence
4

Similar Publications

Super-resolution microscopy has revolutionized biological imaging, enabling the visualization of structures at the nanometer length scale. Its application in live cells, however, has remained challenging. To address this, we adapted LIVE-PAINT, an approach we established in yeast, for application in live mammalian cells.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Synaptic dysfunction is a primary hallmark of both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, leading to cognitive and behavioral decline. While alpha-synuclein, beta-amyloid, and tau are involved in the physiological functioning of synapses, their pathological aggregation has been linked to synaptopathology. The methodology for studying the small-soluble protein aggregates formed by these proteins is limited.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Interleukin (IL)-1β is a pro-inflammatory cytokine whose levels are increased in the brains of Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients. Despite the role of IL-1β in the pathology of AD, the fact that it is expressed at very low levels makes it a challenging cytokine to measure, hence limiting its potential use as a reliable biomarker. Moreover, being able to accurately and reliably measure the levels of IL-1 β in blood makes it possible to evaluate this cytokine as a potential biomarker of the inflammatory response in AD.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Impaired renal function can influence biomarker levels through mechanisms involving blood-brain barrier integrity and clearance pathways; however, the impact of variations within normal renal function remains unclear. The main aim of this study was to determine whether adjustment for the specific level of renal function is necessary when renal function remains within physiological levels. We studied n = 183 patients (NID n = 122; other neurological diseases n = 39; somatoform controls n = 22) who underwent lumbar puncture at University Hospital Frankfurt.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory, autoimmune, and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system. The disease can manifest and progress with both physical and cognitive symptoms, affecting the patient's daily activities. The aim of our study was to investigate the correlation between functional status, cognitive functions, and neurofilament light chain levels in plasma in MS patients.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!