IκB Kinase Is Critical for TNF-α-Induced VCAM1 Gene Expression in Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells

IkB Kinase Is Critical for TNF-a-Induced VCAM1 Gene Expression in Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells

Tangeretin protects renal tubular epithelial cells against experimental cisplatin toxicity

Objective(s): Cisplatin is an effective antineoplastic agent; its clinical utility, however, is limited by a few salient toxic side effects like nephrotoxicity. This study aimed to determine the potential protective effects of tangeretin, a citrus-derived flavonoid, against renal tubular cell injury in cisplatin-induced renal toxicity of rats.Materials and Methods: Tangeretin was injected intra...

Assessment of the Relative Level of TNF-α Gene Expression in RAW264.7 Cells

Background and Objective: Recent studies have shown that not only the quantity, but also the quality of dietary fatty acids can affect lipid parameters. Elaidic acid is a major hydrogenated by-product of vegetable oil play a role in the development of cardiovascular disease, especially atherosclerosis, through changing lipid profile and increase in inflammation and inflammatory factors. On the ...

Effect of Prunetin on TNF-α-Induced MUC5AC Mucin Gene Expression, Production, Degradation of IκB and Translocation of NF-κB p65 in Human Airway Epithelial Cells

BACKGROUND We investigated whether prunetin significantly affects tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)-induced MUC5AC mucin gene expression, production, inhibitory kappa B (IκB) degradation and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) p65 translocation in human airway epithelial cells. METHODS Confluent NCI-H292 cells were pretreated with prunetin for 30 minutes and then stimulated with TNF-α for 24 hours o...

Hypoxia-reoxygenation induced necroptosis in cultured rat renal tubular epithelial cell line

Objective(s): The aim of this study is to explore the potential role of hypoxia/reoxygenation in necroptosis in cultured rat renal tubular epithelial cell line NRK-52E, and further to investigate its possible mechanisms.Materials and Methods: Cells were cultured under different hypoxia-reoxygenation conditions                        in vitro. MTT assay was used to measure the cell proliferation...