Efficacy of mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of peritoneal fibrosis in animal models: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Lingqian Zheng, Wenmin Chen, Kaijin Yao, Yina Xie, Chunling Liao, Yongda Lin, Tianbiao Zhou

“…However, no significant differences were observed in VEGF, D/P of Na, D/P of BUN, D/P of protein, or glucose mass transfer between the MSCs treatment group and the control group.Conclusion MSC therapy significantly improves peritoneal function and attenuates fibrotic and inflammatory responses in animal models. …”
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Involvement of WNT Signaling in the Regulation of Gestational Age-Dependent Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Proliferation by Sota Iwatani, Akemi Shono, Makiko Yoshida, Keiji Yamana, Khin Kyae Mon Thwin, Jumpei Kuroda, Daisuke Kurokawa, Tsubasa Koda, Kosuke Nishida, Toshihiko Ikuta, Kazumichi Fujioka, Masami Mizobuchi, Mariko Taniguchi-Ikeda, Ichiro Morioka, Kazumoto Iijima, Noriyuki Nishimura

“…Although the cell proliferation and differentiation of BM-derived MSCs is known to decline with age, the functional difference between preterm and term UC-MSCs is poorly characterized. …”
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Identification of the early and late responder genes during the generation of induced pluripotent stem cells from mouse fibroblasts. by Jihwan Park, Yoo-Wook Kwon, Seokjin Ham, Chang-Pyo Hong, Seonghye Seo, Moon Kyung Choe, So-I Shin, Choon-Soo Lee, Hyo-Soo Kim, Tae-Young Roh

“…Regardless of the origins of the somatic cells, the fibroblasts induced using the ESC protein extracts appear to be completely reprogrammed into pluripotent cells, although they show unshared marginal differences in their gene expression programs, which may not affect the maintenance of stemness. …”
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The Development of a Human Respiratory Mucosa-on-a-Chip Using Human Turbinate-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Do Hyun Kim, Sang Hi Park, Mi-Yeon Kwon, Chae-Yoon Lim, Sun Hwa Park, David W. Jang, Se Hwan Hwang, Sung Won Kim

“…<i>Conclusions</i>: We conclude that the human respiratory mucosa-on-a-chip using human turbinate-derived mesenchymal stem cells allows the respiratory differentiation of hNTSCs and shows the difference in gene and cytokine expression, which could serve as an alternative to conventional differentiation for the production of functionally competent hNTSCs for future clinical applications.…”
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Effects of Different Surface Treatments and Accelerated Aging on Dental Zirconia—An In Vitro Study by Mihaela Pantea, Lucian Toma Ciocan, Vlad Gabriel Vasilescu, Georgeta Voicu, Adrian-Ionut Nicoară, Florin Miculescu, Robert Ciocoiu, Ana Maria Cristina Țâncu, Elena Georgiana Banu, Marina Imre

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Electrospinning of Bovine Split Hide Collagen and Collagen/Glycosaminoglycan for a Study of Stem Cell Adhesion and Proliferation on the Mats: Influence of Composition and Structura... by Todorka G. Vladkova, Dilyana N. Gospodinova, Peter D. Dineff, Milena Keremidarska-Markova, Kamelia Hristova-Panusheva, Natalia Krasteva

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Upregulation of mitochondrial function is associated with advanced prostate cancer by Valentin Baumgartner, Thomas Paul Scherer, Ashkan Mortezavi, Niels Rupp, Holger Moch, Peter Wild, Susanne Dettwiler, Miriam Wanner, Dominik Enderlin, Souzan Salemi, Daniel Eberli

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Perspectives of TRPV1 Function on the Neurogenesis and Neural Plasticity by R. Ramírez-Barrantes, C. Cordova, H. Poblete, P. Muñoz, I. Marchant, F. Wianny, P. Olivero

“…The function of TRPV1 in the brain is under intensive investigation, due to multiple places where it has been detected and its sensitivity for different chemical and physical agonists, and a new role of TRPV1 in brain function is now emerging as a molecular tool for survival and control of neural stem cells.…”
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The combination of odontogenic stem cells and mandibular advancement promotes the length of the mandible in adult rats by facilitating the development of condylar cartilage by Xin Cheng, Liangching Huang, Huijuan Wang, SiLong Lei, Chichong Chan, Xuesong Yang, Yue Huang

“…Abstract Background Mandibular retraction is a prevalent dental and maxillofacial deformity that negatively affects patients' functional health and facial aesthetics. It has been challenging to achieve optimal outcomes for patients who have passed the peak of growth and development using only functional orthopedic treatment. …”
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Blood-Brain Barrier Overview: Structural and Functional Correlation by Abeer Alahmari

“…In this review, we searched in Google Scholar, Pubmed, Web of Science, and Saudi Digital Library for the various cells and components that support the development and function of this barrier, as well as the different pathways to transport the various molecules between blood and the brain. …”
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Functional scaffolds and methods for bone tissue engineering applications by Leela Raghava Jaidev Chakka, Laxmi Shanthi Chede, Sujith Raj Bashetty, Mohammed Maniruzzaman

“…In addition, surface modification methods were also discussed to ensure the functionality of the scaffolds that facilitate a differentiation response in human mesenchymal stem cells in vitro or in vivo bone mineralization.…”
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Functional Characteristics of Multipotent Mesenchymal Stromal Cells from Pituitary Adenomas by Kaspars Megnis, Ilona Mandrika, Ramona Petrovska, Janis Stukens, Vita Rovite, Inga Balcere, Laima Sabine Jansone, Raitis Peculis, Valdis Pirags, Janis Klovins

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Genome editing of TXNIP in human pluripotent stem cells for the generation of hepatocyte-like cells and insulin-producing islet-like aggregates by Leonardo Traini, Javier Negueruela, Bernat Elvira, Wadsen St-Pierre-Wijckmans, Valerie Vandenbempt, Carlos E. Buss, Ao Li, Israel Pérez-Chávez, Francisco Ribeiro-Costa, Mariana Nunes, Joris Messens, Daria Ezeriņa, David C. Hay, Mayank Bansal, Esteban N. Gurzov

“…However, the impact of TXNIP deficiency on the differentiation and functionality of human stem cell-derived somatic metabolic cells remains unclear. …”
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Tranexamic acid impairs plasmin generation on human mesenchymal stem cells and derived membrane microvesicles, halting pericellular proteolysis by Ramy Abou Rjeily, Christina Mrad, Fatiha Z. El-Ghazouani, Florence Toti, Audrey Cras, Audrey Cras, Eduardo Angles-Cano

“…IntroductionMesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) participate in the dynamic remodeling of the extracellular matrix during wound healing, natural bleeding processes or cancer progression. …”
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A Study on the Oxidative Functionalization of a Poplar Biochar by Antonella Di Vincenzo, Ettore Madonia, Calogero Librici, Paola Bambina, Delia Chillura Martino, Susanna Guernelli, Paolo Lo Meo, Pellegrino Conte

“…In particular, concentrated nitric acid, a sulfonitric mixture and a piranha mixture were applied as oxidants at different temperatures and reaction times. In order to assess the outcome of the reaction conditions on the characteristics of the resultant products, these were characterized by a combination of imaging (SEM), spectroscopic (ATR-FTIR, RAMAN) and FFC-NMR relaxometric techniques. …”
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Microbiological and Physicochemical Approach in the Feeding of Superworm (<i>Zophobas morio</i>) with Petroleum-Derived Polymer Diets by Brandon R. Burgos, Fabiola Morales, Rodrigo Morales-Vera, Cristian Valdés, Jorge Y. Faundez, Eduardo Pereira de Souza, Flavio Henrique-Silva, Ariel D. Arencibia

“…SEM imaging demonstrated that superworm feces differed in dependence on the substrate consumed. …”
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Measurement and predictors of the financial performance of public health enterprises in Italy by Peter PERGER, Achim HECKER

“…In a second step, several predictor variables are examined in a PLS-SEM model (partial least squares - structural equation model), including the environmental factor umbrella institutions' financial performance (Region), structural factors size (absolute), size class, teaching/scientific function and specialization, operational factor occupancy and complexity of treatment and the staffing factor non-medical staff rate. …”
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Two distinct subpopulations of human stem-like memory T cells exhibit complementary roles in self-renewal and clonal longevity. by Danai Koftori, Charandeep Kaur, Laura Mora Bitria, Yan Zhang, Linda Hadcocks, Ada W C Yan, Piotr F Burzyński, Kristin Ladell, Daniel E Speiser, Katrina M Pollock, Derek Macallan, Becca Asquith

“…These two subpopulations have different functional profiles ex vivo, different transcriptional patterns, and different tissue distributions. …”
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Analysis of Different Formulations of Cellulose-grafted Hydrogels in the Dehydration of Biodiesel by Giovana Almenara, Bianca Estevam, Isadora Perez, Patricia Fregolente, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel, Leonardo Fregolente

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Different exosomes are loaded in hydrogels for the application in the field of tissue repair by Yanyan Zhang, Wenjing Yan, Le Wu, Zihao Yu, Ying Quan, Xin Xie

“…We first introduce the sources and functions of exosomes, particularly those from mesenchymal stem cells, and their roles in regenerative medicine. …”
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