Selective inhibition of lysine‐specific demethylase 5A (KDM5A) using a rhodium (III) complex for triple‐negative breast cancer therapy
Lysine‐specific demethylase 5A (KDM5A) has recently become a promising target for epigenetic
therapy. In this study, we designed and synthesized metal complexes bearing ligands …
therapy. In this study, we designed and synthesized metal complexes bearing ligands …
Novel peroxides as promising anticancer agents with unexpected depressed antimalarial activity
…, YJ Wu, JY Gao, FM Gordillo, S Mok… - …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Twenty six peroxides belonging to bridged 1,2,4,5‐tetraoxanes, bridged 1,2,4‐trioxolanes (ozonides),
and tricyclic monoperoxides were evaluated for their in vitro antimalarial activity …
and tricyclic monoperoxides were evaluated for their in vitro antimalarial activity …
Ca2+ signalling plays a role in celastrol‐mediated suppression of synovial fibroblasts of rheumatoid arthritis patients and experimental arthritis in rats
…, TW Chan, Y Han, N Zhang, SWF Mok… - British journal of …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background and Purpose Celastrol exhibits anti‐arthritic effects in rheumatoid arthritis (RA),
but the role of celastrol‐mediated Ca 2+ mobilization in treatment of RA remains undefined. …
but the role of celastrol‐mediated Ca 2+ mobilization in treatment of RA remains undefined. …
Hernandezine, a novel AMPK activator induces autophagic cell death in drug-resistant cancers
BYK Law, SWF Mok, WK Chan, SW Xu, AG Wu… - …, 2016 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Drug resistance hinder most cancer chemotherapies and leads to disease recurrence and
poor survival of patients. Resistance of cancer cells towards apoptosis is the major cause of …
poor survival of patients. Resistance of cancer cells towards apoptosis is the major cause of …
Modulation of alveolar macrophage and mitochondrial fitness by medicinal plant-derived nanovesicles to mitigate acute lung injury and viral pneumonia
L Ye, Y Gao, SWF Mok, W Liao, Y Wang… - Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Acute lung injury (ALI) is generally caused by severe respiratory infection and characterized
by overexuberant inflammatory responses and inefficient pathogens-containing, the two …
by overexuberant inflammatory responses and inefficient pathogens-containing, the two …
An anti-prostate cancer benzofuran-conjugated iridium (III) complex as a dual inhibitor of STAT3 and NF-κB
…, W Wang, HJ Zhong, ZZ Dong, Q Huang, SWF Mok… - Cancer letters, 2017 - Elsevier
Four benzofuran-conjugated iridium(III) or rhodium (III)-based metal complexes are synthesized
to screen as an inhibitor of STAT3 activity in prostate cancer cells. All complexes show …
to screen as an inhibitor of STAT3 activity in prostate cancer cells. All complexes show …
The short-chain fatty acid butyrate accelerates vascular calcification via regulation of histone deacetylases and NF-κB signaling
H Zhong, H Yu, J Chen, SWF Mok, X Tan, B Zhao… - Vascular …, 2022 - Elsevier
Recent studies have shown that short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), primarily acetate, propionate
and butyrate, play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. Whether …
and butyrate, play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. Whether …
New potential pharmacological functions of Chinese herbal medicines via regulation of autophagy
BYK Law, SWF Mok, AG Wu, CWK Lam, MXY Yu… - Molecules, 2016 - mdpi.com
Autophagy is a universal catabolic cellular process for quality control of cytoplasm and
maintenance of cellular homeostasis upon nutrient deprivation and environmental stimulus. It …
maintenance of cellular homeostasis upon nutrient deprivation and environmental stimulus. It …
Neferine induces autophagy-dependent cell death in apoptosis-resistant cancers via ryanodine receptor and Ca2+-dependent mechanism
…, F Michelangeli, YQ Qu, SW Xu, Y Han, SWF Mok… - Scientific reports, 2019 - nature.com
Resistance of cancer cells to chemotherapy is a significant clinical concern and mechanisms
regulating cell death in cancer therapy, including apoptosis, autophagy or necrosis, have …
regulating cell death in cancer therapy, including apoptosis, autophagy or necrosis, have …
Role of galectin-3 in prion infections of the CNS
SWF Mok, C Riemer, K Madela, DK Hsu, FT Liu… - Biochemical and …, 2007 - Elsevier
Galectin-3 is a multi-functional protein and participates in mediating inflammatory reactions.
The pronounced overexpression of galectin-3 in prion-infected brain tissue prompted us to …
The pronounced overexpression of galectin-3 in prion-infected brain tissue prompted us to …