Background: There are close links between chemotherapy-induced intestinal mucositis and
microbiota dysbiosis. Previous studies indicated that D-methionine was an excellent …

Growth differentiation factor 11 (GDF11) is a member of the transforming growth factor beta
1 (TGF-β1) superfamily that reverses age-related cardiac hypertrophy, improves muscle …

Many studies have shown that crosstalk exists between apoptosis and autophagy, despite
differences in mechanisms between these processes. Paeonol, a major phenolic compound …

Lumbrokinase, a novel antithrombotic agent, purified from the earthworm Lumbricus rubellus,
has been clinically used to treat stroke and cardiovascular diseases. However, …

Ischemic stroke is characterized by the loss of cerebral blood flow, which frequently leads to
neurological deficits. Tissue plasminogen activator is the only therapeutic agent approved to …

We investigated the participation of cyclin-dependent kinase-5 (Cdk5)-mediated N-methyl-d-aspartate
receptor (NMDAR) NR2B subunit phosphorylation in cross-organ reflex …

Cross-organ sensitization between the uterus and the lower urinary tract (LUT) underlies
the high concurrence of pelvic pain syndrome and LUT dysfunctions, and yet the role of …

Cisplatin induces anorexia, weight loss, loss of adipose tissue, skeletal muscle atrophy, and
serious adverse effects that can cause premature termination of chemotherapy. The aim of …

To address the effect of electroacupuncture (Ea) on the autonomic nerve activity, responses
of arteriole blood pressure (BP), intragastric pressure (IGP) and parasympathetic vagal …

The incidence of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury is rapidly increasing around
the world and this disease is a major contributor to global morbidity and mortality. It is known …