Evolving complexity of MIF signaling

SS Jankauskas, DWL Wong, R Bucala, S Djudjaj… - Cellular signalling, 2019 - Elsevier
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a cytokine expressed in various cell types,
including hematopoietic, epithelial, endothelial, mesenchymal and neuronal cells. Altered …

Targeting MIF in cancer: therapeutic strategies, current developments, and future opportunities

C O'Reilly, M Doroudian, L Mawhinney… - Medicinal research …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Strong evidence has been presented linking chronic inflammation to the onset and
pathogenesis of cancer. The multifunctional pro‐inflammatory protein macrophage migration …

Macrophage migration inhibitory factor promotes tumor growth and metastasis by inducing myeloid-derived suppressor cells in the tumor microenvironment

KD Simpson, DJ Templeton, JV Cross - The Journal of Immunology, 2012 - journals.aai.org
The macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), an inflammatory cytokine, is
overexpressed in many solid tumors and is associated with poor prognosis. We previously …

Biological targets of isothiocyanates

KK Brown, MB Hampton - Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-General …, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Isothiocyanates are phytochemicals with a broad array of effects in
biological systems. Bioactivity includes the stimulation of cellular antioxidant systems …

Brassica-Derived Plant Bioactives as Modulators of Chemopreventive and Inflammatory Signaling Pathways

C Sturm, AE Wagner - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017 - mdpi.com
A high consumption of vegetables belonging to the Brassicaceae family has been related to
a lower incidence of chronic diseases including different kinds of cancer. These beneficial …

Exploring the anti‐inflammatory activity of sulforaphane

K Treasure, J Harris… - Immunology and Cell …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Dysregulation of innate immune responses can result in chronic inflammatory conditions.
Glucocorticoids, the current frontline therapy, are effective immunosuppressive drugs but …

Natural isothiocyanates: genotoxic potential versus chemoprevention

C Fimognari, E Turrini, L Ferruzzi, M Lenzi… - … Research/Reviews in …, 2012 - Elsevier
Isothiocyanates, occurring in many dietary cruciferous vegetables, show interesting
chemopreventive activities against several chronic–degenerative diseases, including …

Therapeutic potential of sulfur-containing natural products in inflammatory diseases

X Cao, L Cao, W Zhang, R Lu, JS Bian, X Nie - Pharmacology & …, 2020 - Elsevier
Owing to the prevalence of chronic inflammation and its related disorders, there is a demand
for novel therapeutic agents capable of preventing or suppressing inflammation. Natural …

Insect detoxification of glucosinolates and their hydrolysis products

V Jeschke, J Gershenzon, DG Vassão - Advances in botanical research, 2016 - Elsevier
The glucosinolate–myrosinase system is the main activated chemical defence present
among plants of the order Brassicales, which includes agriculturally important crucifer crops …

Eat your broccoli: Oxidative stress, NRF2, and sulforaphane in chronic kidney disease

SE Liebman, TH Le - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
The mainstay of therapy for chronic kidney disease is control of blood pressure and
proteinuria through the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-Is) or …