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August-2017 Volume 40 Issue 2

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Therapeutic strategies for alcoholic liver disease: Focusing on inflammation and fibrosis (Review)

Hideto Kawaratani, Kei Moriya, Tadashi Namisaki, Masakazu Uejima, Mitsuteru Kitade, Kousuke Takeda, Yasushi Okura, Kousuke Kaji, Hiroaki Takaya, Norihisa Nishimura, Shinya Sato, Yasuhiko Sawada, Kenichiro Seki, Takuya Kubo, Akira Mitoro, Junichi Yamao, Hitoshi Yoshiji
Pages: 263-270
Published online on: 09 June 2017

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The crucial role of protein phosphorylation in cell signaling and its use as targeted therapy (Review)

Fatima Ardito, Michele Giuliani, Donatella Perrone, Giuseppe Troiano, Lorenzo Lo Muzio
Pages: 271-280
Published online on: 22 June 2017

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Identification of different macrophage subpopulations with distinct activities in a mouse model of oxygen-induced retinopathy

Yanji Zhu, Ling Zhang, Qing Lu, Yushuo Gao, Yujuan Cai, Ailing Sui, Ting Su, Xi Shen, Bing Xie
Pages: 281-292
Published online on: 13 June 2017

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Lewis(y) antigen promotes the progression of epithelial ovarian cancer by stimulating MUC1 expression

Rui Hou, Luo Jiang, Dawo Liu, Bei Lin, Zhenhua Hu, Jian Gao, Danye Zhang, Shulan Zhang, Masao Iwamori
Pages: 293-302
Published online on: 02 June 2017

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Role of metadherin in estrogen-regulated gene expression

Yujun Li, Jesus Gonzalez Bosquet, Shujie Yang, Kristina W. Thiel, Yuping Zhang, Haitao Liu, Kimberly K. Leslie, Xiangbing Meng
Pages: 303-310
Published online on: 13 June 2017

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Fangchinoline suppresses the proliferation, invasion and tumorigenesis of human osteosarcoma cells through the inhibition of PI3K and downstream signaling pathways

Xiucheng Li, Zhifan Yang, Weiqi Han, Xuanyuan Lu, Songtao  Jin, Wanlei Yang, Jianlei Li, Wei He, Yu Qian
Pages: 311-318
Published online on: 06 June 2017

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Silencing of LSD1 gene modulates histone methylation and acetylation and induces the apoptosis of JeKo-1 and MOLT-4 cells

Zhong-Kai Zou, Yi-Qun Huang, Yong Zou, Xu-Ke Zheng, Xu-Dong Ma
Pages: 319-328
Published online on: 19 June 2017

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Formulation and characterization of EGCG for the treatment of superficial bladder cancer

Katarzyna Dettlaff, Maciej Stawny, Magdalena Ogrodowczyk, Anna Jelińska, Waldemar Bednarski, Dorota Wątróbska-Świetlikowska, Rick W. Keck, Omar A. Khan, Ibrahim H. Mostafa, Jerzy Jankun
Pages: 329-336
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Triptolide exerts protective effects against fibrosis following ileocolonic anastomosis by mechanisms involving the miR-16-1/HSP70 pathway in IL-10-deficient mice

Hong‑Wei Hou, Jin‑Min Wang, Dong Wang, Rong Wu, Zhen‑Ling Ji
Pages: 337-346
Published online on: 09 June 2017

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Role of transforming growth factor β‑1 in the pathogenesis of pelvic organ prolapse: A potential therapeutic target

Cheng Liu, Ying Wang, Bing‑Shu Li, Qing Yang, Jian‑Ming Tang, Jie Min, Sha‑Sha Hong, Wen‑Jun Guo, Li Hong
Pages: 347-356
Published online on: 26 June 2017

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Effects of bufalin on the mTOR/p70S6K pathway and apoptosis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in nude mice

Yao Liu, Xu Wang, Ying Jia, Yueping Liu
Pages: 357-366
Published online on: 23 June 2017

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Meiotic defects and decreased expression of genes located around the chromosomal breakpoint in the testis of a patient with a novel 46,X,t(Y;1)(p11.3;p31) translocation

Guangyuan Li, Furhan Iqbal, Liu Wang, Zhipeng Xu, Xiaoyan Che, Wen Yu, Liang Shi, Tonghang Guo, Guixiang Zhou, Xiaohua Jiang, Huan Zhang, Yuanwei Zhang, Dexin Yu
Pages: 367-377
Published online on: 14 June 2017

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Notch signaling pathway promotes osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells by enhancing BMP9/Smad signaling

Junjie Cao, Yalin Wei, Jing Lian, Lunyun Yang, Xiaoyan Zhang, Jiaying Xie, Qiang Liu, Jinyong Luo, Baicheng He, Min Tang
Pages: 378-388
Published online on: 22 June 2017

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(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate attenuates myocardial injury induced by ischemia/reperfusion in diabetic rats and in H9c2 cells under hyperglycemic conditions Corrigendum in /10.3892/ijmm.2026.5889

Yang Wu, Zhong-Yuan Xia, Bo Zhao, Yan Leng, Juan Dou, Qing-Tao Meng, Shao-Qing Lei, Zhi-Ze Chen, Jie Zhu
Pages: 389-399
Published online on: 08 June 2017

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The C-terminus domain of the hepatitis B virus x protein stimulates the proliferation of mouse foetal hepatic progenitor cells, although it is not required for the formation of spheroids

Liming Yu, Shu Chen, Na Luo, Song He
Pages: 400-410
Published online on: 14 June 2017

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HMOX-1 inhibits TGF-β-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition in the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line

Xiaofeng Zhu, Shuichuan Huang, Lili Zeng, Jieyi Ma, Suhong Sun, Feng Zeng, Fanli Kong, Xiaoming Cheng
Pages: 411-417
Published online on: 14 June 2017

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Lentiviral vector-mediated co-overexpression of VEGF and Bcl-2 improves mesenchymal stem cell survival and enhances paracrine effects in vitro

Xiaobin Ni, Caiwen Ou, Jingbin Guo, Bei Liu, Jianwu Zhang, Zhiye Wu, Hekai Li, Minsheng Chen
Pages: 418-426
Published online on: 12 June 2017

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Resveratrol protects against L-arginine-induced acute necrotizing pancreatitis in mice by enhancing SIRT1-mediated deacetylation of p53 and heat shock factor 1

Nian Wang, Fen Zhang, Liu Yang, Jiang Zou, Hao Wang, Ke Liu, Meidong Liu, Huali Zhang, Xianzhong Xiao, Kangkai Wang
Pages: 427-437
Published online on: 06 June 2017

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Gastric electrical stimulation improves enteric neuronal survival

Nian Wang, Kun Li, Shuangning Song, Jie Chen
Pages: 438-446
Published online on: 14 June 2017

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SOX4 promotes melanoma cell migration and invasion though the activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway

Qiong Cheng, Jinfeng Wu, Yaohua Zhang, Xiao Liu, Nan Xu, Fuguo Zuo, Jinhua Xu
Pages: 447-453
Published online on: 16 June 2017

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Protective effect of human serum amyloid P on CCl4-induced acute liver injury in mice

Min Cong, Weihua Zhao, Tianhui Liu, Ping Wang, Xu Fan, Qingling Zhai, Xiaoli Bao, Dong Zhang, Hong You, Tatiana Kisseleva, David A. Brenner, Jidong Jia, Hui Zhuang
Pages: 454-464
Published online on: 14 June 2017

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JAK/STAT3 and Smad3 activities are required for the wound healing properties of Periplaneta americana extracts

Qin Song, Yuxin Xie, Qiheng Gou, Xiaoqiang Guo, Qian Yao, Xiaojun Gou
Pages: 465-473
Published online on: 26 June 2017

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Heat shock protein 90β in the Vero cell membrane binds Japanese encephalitis virus

Yuan Wang, Yan Li, Tianbing Ding
Pages: 474-482
Published online on: 26 June 2017

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Effect of Sorbus commixta on the invasion and migration of human hepatocellular carcinoma Hep3B cells

Hyerin Park, Hyunwook Park, Tae-Wook Chung, Hee‑Jung Choi, Yeon-Seop Jung, Syng-Ook Lee, Ki-Tae Ha
Pages: 483-490
Published online on: 02 June 2017

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DTX3L is upregulated in glioma and is associated with glioma progression Expression of Concern in /10.3892/ijmm.2026.5816

Peng Xu, Xuelei Tao, Chengjin Zhao, Qingfeng Huang, Hao Chang, Na Ban, Yuanqi Bei, Xiaojie Xia, Chaoyan Shen, Kun Wang, Li Xu, Peizhang Wu, Jianbing Ren, Donglin Wang
Pages: 491-498
Published online on: 13 June 2017

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Role of PKA in the process of neonatal cardiomyocyte hypertrophy induced by urotensin II

Jianrong Xu, Qinghua Han, Hongtao Shi, Wenyuan Liu, Tingting Chu, Hao Li
Pages: 499-504
Published online on: 22 June 2017

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Suppressive effect of an aqueous extract of Diospyros kaki calyx on dust mite extract/2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions

Ju-Hee Yu, Meiling Jin, Young-Ae Choi, Na-Hee Jeong, Jeong-Sook Park, Tae-Yong Shin, Sang-Hyun Kim
Pages: 505-511
Published online on: 12 June 2017

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COX-2 regulates Snail expression in gastric cancer via the Notch1 signaling pathway

Yuwei Ye, Min Liu, Hao Yuan, Shupeng Ning, Yuping Wang, Zhaofeng Chen, Rui Ji, Qinghong Guo, Qiang Li, Yongning Zhou
Pages: 512-522
Published online on: 02 June 2017

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miR‑27 inhibits the NF-κB signaling pathway by targeting leptin in osteoarthritic chondrocytes

Bin Zhou, Hongwei Li, Jide Shi
Pages: 523-530
Published online on: 13 June 2017

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Danger-recognizing proteins, β-defensin-128 and histatin-3, as potential biomarkers of recurrent coronary events

Madankumar Ghatge, Ankit Sharma, Sangeeta Maity, Vijay V. Kakkar, Rajani Kanth Vangala
Pages: 531-538
Published online on: 19 June 2017

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Deoxyactein protects pancreatic β-cells against methylglyoxal-induced oxidative cell damage by the upregulation of mitochondrial biogenesis

Kwang Sik Suh, Eun Mi Choi, Woon-Won Jung, Yu Jin Kim, Soo Min Hong, So Yong Park, Sang Youl Rhee, Suk Chon
Pages: 539-548
Published online on: 12 June 2017

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Excessive nNOS/NO/AMPK signaling activation mediated by the blockage of the CBS/H2S system contributes to oxygen‑glucose deprivation‑induced endoplasmic reticulum stress in PC12 cells

Rui Zhang, Yong‑Quan Lin, Wei‑Sheng Wang, Xin‑Qiang Wang
Pages: 549-557
Published online on: 21 June 2017

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Macrophage-derived foam cells impair endothelial barrier function by inducing endothelial-mesenchymal transition via CCL-4 Corrigendum in /10.3892/ijmm.2026.5824

Ying Yang, Nian-Sang Luo, Ru Ying, Yong Xie, Jia-Yuan Chen, Xiao-Qiao Wang, Zhen-Jie Gu, Jing-Ting Mai, Wen-Hao Liu, Mao-Xiong Wu, Zhi-Teng Chen, Yong-Biao Fang, Hai-Feng Zhang, Zhi-Yi Zuo, Jing-Feng Wang, Yang-Xin Chen
Pages: 558-568
Published online on: 19 June 2017

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Vascular endothelial growth inhibitor 174 and its functional domains inhibit epithelial-mesenchymal transition in renal cell carcinoma cells in vitro

Ning Zhang, Baoan Hong, Wenyong Lian, Changhua Zhou, Siqi Chen, Xin Du, Xiaohu Deng, Shayiremu Duoerkun, Qing Li, Yong Yang, Kan Gong
Pages: 569-575
Published online on: 19 June 2017

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1-Methyl-L-tryptophan promotes the apoptosis of hepatic stellate cells arrested by interferon-γ by increasing the expression of IFN-γRβ, IRF-1 and FAS

Ji Eun Oh, Kwang Yong Shim, Jong In Lee, Soo In Choi, Soon Koo Baik, Young Woo Eom
Pages: 576-582
Published online on: 26 June 2017

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October-2026 Volume 58 Issue 4

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Role of adipocytes and their derived extracellular vesicles in the progression, diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases (Review)

Kangrong Li, Muhammad Zubair, Yongmin Yan, Jiahao Xu
Article Number: 293
Published online on: 20 August 2026

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[Corrigendum] EBM84 attenuates airway inflammation and mucus hypersecretion in an ovalbumin‑induced murine model of asthma

In Sik Shin, Mee Young Lee, Woo Young Jeon, Na Ra Shin, Chang Seob Seo, Hyekyung Ha
Article Number: 292
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Decoding fibroblast activation: Transcriptional networks in hepatic stellate cells and across fibrotic organs (Review)

Denita Charoenthanakitkul, Chaiyaboot Ariyachet
Article Number: 291
Published online on: 20 August 2026

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Inflammatory bowel disease treatment: Mechanisms to clinical translation (Review)

Siqi Tang, Guoyou Gou, Youjia Liu, Fang Wang, Feihong Shu, Ya Deng, Ting Zhang, Jingyu Xu, Rui Xie
Article Number: 290
Published online on: 18 August 2026

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Redox biology in PCOS: Biomarkers, mechanistic networks, and targeted interventions (Review)

Yuena Qiu, Xiaojing Guo, Jie An
Article Number: 289
Published online on: 18 August 2026

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Glucose metabolism in osteoporosis: A potential therapeutic target (Review)

Shengyao Peng, Zhuo Yao, Junzhe Guo, Chi Zhang, Keda Yang, Lin Tao
Article Number: 288
Published online on: 17 August 2026

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[Retracted] Engulfment of platelets delays endothelial cell aging via girdin and its phosphorylation

Yong Lan, Yongjun Li, Dajun Li, Peng Li, Jiyang Wang, Yongpeng Diao, Guodong Ye, Yangfang Li
Article Number: 287
Published online on: 17 August 2026

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α‑Cyperone targets the PAK1‑JNK/NF‑κB axis to modulate dendritic cells maturation and Th2/Th9 differentiation in an asthma model

Hang Hu, Xing Wang, Linlin Guo, Ziling Zeng, Hongmei Tang, Yun Zhang, Jiayao Duan, Kaijin Wang
Article Number: 286
Published online on: 14 August 2026

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Early high‑frequency spinal cord stimulation modulates the ROS/p38 MAPK/NF‑κB and CXCL10/CXCR3 pathways to alleviate neuropathic pain and promote spinal cord injury repair

Sitong Su, Tao Liu, Honghui Lei, Yang Yu, Caizhi Ma, Xinglang Wang, Haoyuan Chen, Zebin Huang, Meiling Cheng, Tongtong Qian, Fangyong Wang
Article Number: 285
Published online on: 13 August 2026

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Shared mechanisms of musculoskeletal dysfunction in type 2 diabetes mellitus: Insights into future therapeutic directions (Review)

Zhenhong He, Hanyu Li, Yuhan Luo, Yingying Yu, Siyu Li, Tao Zhang, Dingsu Bao
Article Number: 284
Published online on: 12 August 2026

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[Expression of Concern] Exogenous spermine attenuates diabetic kidney injury in rats by inhibiting AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway

Xinying Zhang, Li Zhang, Zhe Chen, Siwei Li, Bingbing Che, Ningning Wang, Junting Chen, Changqing Xu, Can Wei
Article Number: 283
Published online on: 12 August 2026

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G protein‑coupled receptor kinase 4 governs early kidney development via STAT3 and Nhe3a

Linh Anna Trúc Vu, Julian Gerhards, Lars D. Maerz, Martin D. Burkhalter, Melanie Philipp
Article Number: 282
Published online on: 11 August 2026

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[Retracted] Resistant starch prevents tumorigenesis of dimethylhydrazine‑induced colon tumors via regulation of an ER stress‑mediated mitochondrial apoptosis pathway  

Qiuyu Wang, Peng Wang, Zhigang Xiao
Article Number: 281
Published online on: 10 August 2026

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XBP1 signaling from tumor metabolic stress to myeloid driven immunotherapy resistance (Review)

Ziwei Chen, Jiaqi Wu, Wenxi Liu, Jie Tan, Xiaochun Peng, Yanhua Zhang, Gai Liang
Article Number: 280
Published online on: 05 August 2026

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Decoding miRNA‑146a: Mechanisms of action in cardiovascular diseases and endocrine metabolic disorders (Review)

Xiu Yang, Pengcheng Li, Hao Zhao
Article Number: 279
Published online on: 05 August 2026

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Contribution of p38 MAPK in liver fibrosis: An overview of mechanisms, signaling pathways, and therapeutic targets (Review)

Xueqin Yang, Huarong Li, Hao Ye, Ting Wu, Fangyun Xu, Chao Hu, Chunlei Yu, Pian Ye
Article Number: 278
Published online on: 05 August 2026

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[Corrigendum] Peroxisome proliferator‑activated receptor α regulates acesulfame‑K‑induced NAFLD via hepatic PLCβ: Foe and friend

Peng-Yao Lin, Jia-Rong Xie, Tian-Chen Qian, Shi-Song Wang, Si-Yi Yu, Wen-Bo Shi, Ying Wang, Lu-Ze Cen, Qing-Jing Zhu, Yi-Yang Zheng, Hui Gao, Rong Fang, Zhao-Xia Xia, Ai-Ming Liu, Lei Xu
Article Number: 277
Published online on: 05 August 2026

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Multi‑omics insights into uveitis: From mechanisms to precision medicine (Review)

Chengzhi Liu, Qiong Wu, Mingzhen Yuan, Mingyue Liu, Xinyu Wang, Jiaqi Shen, Xusheng Cao
Article Number: 276
Published online on: 03 August 2026

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[Retracted] Effects of miRNA‑455 on cardiac hypertrophy induced by pressure overload

Chuntao Wu, Shimin Dong, Yongjun Li
Article Number: 275
Published online on: 03 August 2026

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Energy stress activates AMPK to suppress ferroptosis in neurodegenerative proteinopathies

Yuanyuan Yong, Yuxin Hu, Qian Feng, Xiaogang Zhou, Lu Yu, Dalian Qin, Jianing Mi, Jianming Wu, Jianxin Liu, Anguo Wu
Article Number: 274
Published online on: 31 July 2026

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Brazilin attenuates methylglyoxal‑induced endothelial injury by enhancing eIF5A hypusination and inhibiting the AMPK/mTOR‑mediated autophagy/apoptosis axis in vitro and in vivo

Yu Liang, Jinxiang Chen, Haiyang Li, Junjing Xiong, Jingcan You, Liqun Wang, Jianbo Wu, Youkun Zheng, Mao Luo
Article Number: 273
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[Retracted] Silencing of decoy receptor 3 (DcR3) expression by siRNA in pancreatic carcinoma cells induces Fas ligand‑mediated apoptosis in vitro and in vivo

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Published online on: 25 August 2026

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[Retracted] Downregulation of LINC00707 promotes osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrow‑derived mesenchymal stem cells by regulating DKK1 via targeting miR‑103a‑3p

Jun Liu, Minfei Wu, Guang Feng, Rui Li, Yang Wang, Jianhang Jiao
Article Number: 294
Published online on: 24 August 2026

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