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Dagmara Słota, Josef Jampilek, Agnieszka Sobczak-Kupiec • Journal of Functional Biomaterials
(2024)
Coating materials offers an intriguing solution for imparting inert implants with additional bioactive characteristics without changing underlying parameters such as mechanical strength. Metallic implants like endoprostheses or polymeric im...
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DOI: 10.3390/jfb15030062
Sanae Kanno, Seishiro Hirano, Tsubasa Sakamoto, Akiko Furuyama et al. • Scientific Reports
(2020)
Abstract Macrophage receptor with collagenous structure (MARCO) is a scavenger receptor class-A protein that is expressed on the cell surface of macrophages. MARCO mediates binding and ingestion of unopsonized environmental particles, inclu...
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-78464-2
Wei Yan, Guo-hui Xiao, Li-juan Wang, Yan Zhou et al. • Journal of Translational Medicine
(2025)
Abstract Background The stiffness of the matrix is closely related to the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Although direct targeting of stromal rigidity in HCC remains a clinical challenge, cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs)...
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DOI: 10.1186/s12967-025-06325-5
Lydia M. O’Sullivan, Clay J. Newton, Keith R. Underwood, Judson K. Grubbs et al. • Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
(2026)
In the bison industry, both heifers and bulls are marketed and harvested at various ages, generally ranging from 20 to 30 months. Bulls represent the greatest proportion of the slaughter mix, as the bison industry does not routinely castrat...
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DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2025.1688932
Suyang Chen, Cai Yu • International Dental Journal
(2025)
Introduction: An oroantral fistula (OAF) is an abnormal connection between the oral cavity and the maxillary sinus, usually occurred after the removal of maxillary premolar and molar teeth. Many techniques have been described for closure of...
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DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2025.105939
Mai M. Assi, Mohammed E. Grawish, Heba Mahmoud Elsabaa, Mohamad E. Helal et al. • Scientific Reports
(2024)
Abstract Conditioned media (CM) is derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) culture and contains biologically active components. CM is easy to handle and reduces inflammation while repairing injured joints. Combination therapy of the CM wi...
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-77325-6
María Teresa Donato, Agustín Lahoz, Sandra Montero, Ana Bonora et al. • Cell Transplantation
(2008)
Hepatocyte transplantation is an alternative therapy to orthotopic liver transplantation for the treatment of liver diseases. Good quality freshly isolated or cryopreserved human hepatocytes are needed for clinical transplantation. However,...
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DOI: 10.3727/096368908787236620
Francisco Acuña, Gisela Soledad Gualdoni, Francisco Rivollier, Camila Barril et al. • Animals
(2025)
During development, the remodelling of fibrillar components of the uterine extracellular matrix (ECM), mediated by the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their tissue inhibitors (TIMPs), plays an essential role in embryonic survival. Prev...
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DOI: 10.3390/ani15040542
Yawei Sun, Shuai Wang, Xingwei Zhang, Zhuhao Wu et al. • Biomolecules
(2021)
Background: Procollagen-lysine, 2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenase 2 (PLOD2), a key enzyme that catalyzes the hydroxylation of lysine, plays a crucial role in the progression of several solid tumors. However, its spatial expression profile and pr...
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DOI: 10.3390/biom11121842
Noemi Procopio, Caley A. Mein, Sefora Starace, Andrea Bonicelli et al. • Biology
(2021)
The evaluation of bone diagenetic phenomena in archaeological timescales has a long history; however, little is known about the origins of the microbes driving bone diagenesis, nor about the extent of bone diagenesis in short timeframes—suc...
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DOI: 10.3390/biology10060460
Shengliang Zhang, Hanghang Lou, Hongyun Lu, Enbo Xu et al. • Fishes
(2023)
To find a suitable medium for muscle satellite cells of Larimichthys crocea, herein, the effect of different basal media and coating materials on the proliferation of piscine satellite cells (PSCs) was explored. Firstly, two basal media, na...
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DOI: 10.3390/fishes8090429
Mohammad Rasool Khazaei, Zahra Ami, Mozafar Khazaei, Leila Rezakhani • International Journal of Fertility and Sterility
(2024)
Background: Men’s infertility and lack of production of healthy and active sperm are concerns of recent years in mostcountries. Studies on the preparation of extracellular matrix (ECM) from decellularization of testis tissue and spermatogen...
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DOI: 10.22074/ijfs.2023.1989173.1433
Zhen Li, Yannik Gehlen, Yannik Gehlen, Fabian Heizmann et al. • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
(2020)
Discogenic low back pain (LBP) is a main cause of disability and inflammation is presumed to be a major driver of symptomatic intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD). Anti-inflammatory agents are currently under investigation as they demonst...
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00583
Ronaldo J. F. C. do Amaral, Ronaldo J. F. C. do Amaral, Ronaldo J. F. C. do Amaral, Noora M. A. Zayed et al. • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
(2019)
Porous collagen-glycosaminoglycan (collagen-GAG) scaffolds have shown promising clinical results for wound healing; however, these scaffolds do not replace the dermal and epidermal layer simultaneously and rely on local endogenous signaling...
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2019.00371
Abbirami Balachandran, Sy Bing Choi, Morak-Młodawska Beata, Jeleń Małgorzata et al. • Molecules
(2023)
1. Diabetic chronic wounds, mainly foot ulcers, constitute one of the most common complications of poorly managed diabetes mellitus. The most typical reasons are insufficient glycemic management, latent neuropathy, peripheral vascular disea...
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031043
Shuo Wang, Jinhua Chi, Yanting Wang, Ruibao Ju et al. • Materials & Design
(2026)
Vitrectomy is a common clinical treatment for fundus disease. Due to the non-renewable nature of the vitreous, artificial vitreous are usually required to replace natural vitreous to perform functions post operation. Silicone oil and gas, a...
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DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2026.115780
Yong Wang, Daniel Paushter, Shusen Wang, Barbara Barbaro et al. • Cell Transplantation
(2011)
This study was designed to retrospectively compare the impact of crude Sigma V collagenase (Sigma V, n = 52) with high-purified Serva NB1 collagenase (Serva NB1, n = 42) on human islet isolation outcomes. A three-step filtration was applied...
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DOI: 10.3727/096368911X564994
M. Camila Melo-Narvaez, Fee Gölitz, Eshita Jain, Janine Gote-Schniering et al. • Respiratory Research
(2025)
Abstract Background Human precision-cut lung slices (hPCLS) are a unique platform for functional, mechanistic, and drug discovery studies in the field of respiratory research. However, tissue availability, generation, and cultivation time r...
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DOI: 10.1186/s12931-025-03132-w
Yun Chen, Yun Chen, Kangrong Wang, Kangrong Wang et al. • Frontiers in Pharmacology
(2025)
BackgroundHydrogen gas (H2), which is the lightest and diffusible gas molecule, has strong abilities to alleviate excessive oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. Inhalation of H2 is beneficial for preventing the damage of the lung,...
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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2025.1575106
Niels A. J. Cremers, Martijn H. J. van den Bosch, Stephanie van Dalen, Irene Di Ceglie et al. • Arthritis Research & Therapy
(2017)
Abstract Background Monocytes are dominant cells present within the inflamed synovium during osteoarthritis (OA). In mice, two functionally distinct monocyte subsets are described: pro-inflammatory Ly6Chigh and patrolling Ly6Clow monocytes....
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DOI: 10.1186/s13075-017-1426-6