Resilience in STEM: The Role of Well-Being Against Media’s Unrealistic Body Ideals by Iulia Gonta, Cristina Tripon

“…This study aims to fill that gap by exploring well-being and the factors that support it. The sample included 520 students from both STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and non-STEM fields. …”
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The influence of hepatocyte growth factor on the proliferation and differentiation of stem cells by Rafał Bieś, Agnieszka Mikosińska, Jakub Parys, Mateusz Litwin, Patrycja Kałuziak, Marta Jajczak, Maciej Mossakowski, Aleksandra Witek, Martyna Kaźmierczak, Stanisław Jesionek

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Preparing integrated STEM educators in PNG: the enabling and constraining factors by Matthew Readette, Kainaro Kravia, John Hagoya, Jonika Havave, Savitha DeBritto, Jeffrey Ambelye, Agewa Zeming, Prisilla Sakopa, Terri Bourke, Vinesh Chandra, Denise Beutel, Dann Mallet

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In Vivo Chromatin Targets of the Transcription Factor Yin Yang 2 in Trophoblast Stem Cells. by Raquel Pérez-Palacios, Sofía Macías-Redondo, María Climent, Bruno Contreras-Moreira, Pedro Muniesa, Jon Schoorlemmer

“…<h4>Background</h4>Yin Yang 2 (YY2) is a zinc finger protein closely related to the well-characterized Yin Yang 1 (YY1). YY1 is a DNA-binding transcription factor, with defined functions in multiple developmental processes, such as implantation, cell differentiation, X inactivation, imprinting and organogenesis. …”
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Alternative splicing in stem cells and development: research progress and emerging technologies by Yan Jin, XiaoLin Liang, Xiangting Wang

“…Recent studies have highlighted how alternative splicing contributes to stem cells self-renewal and differentiation, as well as how dysregulation of splicing factors can impact stem cells behavior and lead to developmental abnormalities or diseases. …”
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A comprehensive review of factors affecting wellbore integrity in CO2 injection wells by Faysal Ahammad, Saman Azadbakht

“…This study aims to advance the current understanding and enhance the management of wellbore integrity issues in CO2 injection wells. Accordingly, this review paper undertakes a thorough exploration of the primary factors influencing wellbore integrity in CO2 injection wells. …”
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Extraction Socket Preservation Using Growth Factors and Stem Cells: a Systematic Review by Mindaugas Pranskunas, Pablo Galindo-Moreno, Miguel Padial-Molina

“…Objectives:: To evaluate the reported literature on the use of stem cells or growth factors for post extraction treatment of the alveolar bone. …”
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Mesenchymal stem cells or extracellular vesicles in the choice of rheumatoid arthritis treatment by E. A. Takoeva, R. I. Kokaev, A. A. Islaev

“…PubMed and eLibrary databases for the period 2011–2023 were analyzed using keywords: rheumatoid arthritis, hematopoietic stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, rheumatoid factor, extracellular vesicles, cell therapy.Results and discussion. …”
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Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-Functionalized Scaffolds for the Recruitment of Synovial Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Osteochondral Repair by Yuan Luo, Xiaodong Cao, Junfeng Chen, Jianwei Gu, Hao Yu, Junying Sun, Jun Zou

“…Synovial mesenchymal stem cells (SMSCs) adhered well to all scaffolds, but demonstrated the strongest proliferation ability in the HSPP (HAp-Silk-PDA-PDGF) group. …”
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Vesicle-associated membrane protein 5 is an intrinsic defense factor for embryonic stem cells against coronaviruses by Huijun Dong, Zihang Pan, Pengtao Jiao, Fei Ye, Qi Peng, Yanying Yu, Xinyuan Lai, Huan Li, Zhao Guan, Juan Deng, Tao Shen, Wenjie Tan, Yi Shi, Qiang Ding, Jianyuan Luo, Tong Li, Hui Zhuang, Kuanhui Xiang

“…Abstract Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) display a distinctive resistance against various viruses, irrespective of any interferon response. …”
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Novel, Reproducible, Consortia Factors Derived from Adipose Stem Cells for Burn Wound Treatment by Talavera-Adame D, Palomares M, Plaza MR, Rogowski N, Lee BS, Zemach A, Newman N

“…Anti-inflammatory effects were analyzed by inhibition of Nuclear Factor- κB (NF-κB) nuclear translocation in human dermal endothelial cells (HMEC-1). …”
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Vitamin D enhances migration but decreases gene expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and tumor necrosis factor-α in Wharton’s jelly mesenchymal stem cells by Vitriyanna Mutiara Yuhendri, Nurfi Pratiwi, Ariza Julia Paulina, Ismawati Ismawati, Nicko Pisceski Kusika Saputra, Arfianti Arfianti

“…Active forms of Vitamin D, such as 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25(OH)2D3) are known to influence the action of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in several mechanisms, such as stimulating their proliferation and osteogenic differentiation, as well as tissue regeneration. …”
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Factors associated with the number of CD34-positive hematopoietic progenitor cells in the leukocyte concentrate in patients with lymphomas and acute T-lymphoblastic leukemia by I. V. Galtseva, L. P. Mendeleeva, M. L. Kanaeva, K. A. Nikiforova, Yu. O. Davydova, N. M. Kapranov, S. M. Kulikov, L. A. Kuzmina, Ya. K. Mangasarova, V. V. Troitskaya, T. V. Gaponova, E. N. Parovichnikova

“…The pool of hematopoietic stem cells is known to be heterogeneous. e studied various factors associated with previous treatment, patient and disease characteristics, as well as the composition of the C34+ pool in peripheral blood (), associated with the number of C34+ cells in the first leukocyte concentrate (LC).Aim. …”
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Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein-6 Alters Skeletal Muscle Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Doaa Aboalola, Victor K. M. Han

“…Insulin-like growth factor binding protein-6 (IGFBP-6), the main regulator of insulin-like growth factor-2 (IGF-2), is a component of the stem cell niche in developing muscle cells. …”
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Edifying the Focal Factors Influencing Mesenchymal Stem Cells by the Microenvironment of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration in Low Back Pain by Maite Esquijarosa Hechavarria, Seidu A. Richard

“…IVDD triggers a wide range of pathologies and clinical syndromes like paresthesia, weakness of extremities, and intermittent/chronic back pain. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have demonstrated to possess immunomodulatory functions as well as the capability of differentiating into chondrocytes under appropriate microenvironment conditions, which makes them potentially epitome for intervertebral disc (IVD) regeneration. …”
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Efficient Generation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Definitive Endoderm Cells with Growth Factors and Small Molecules by Faizal Z. Asumda, Shadia Alzoubi, Kiyasha Padarath, Nina John, Kimya Jones, Ravindra Kolhe, Ashis Kumar Mondal, Tae Jin Lee, Wenbo Zhi, Robert C. Huebert, Nathan P. Staff, Lindsey A. Kirkeby

“…The two primary methods utilized for <i>in vitro</i> differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into DE cells are the growth factor (GF) and the small molecule (SM) approaches. …”
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Comprehensive Identification of Krüppel-Like Factor Family Members Contributing to the Self-Renewal of Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells and Cellular Reprogramming. by Hyojung Jeon, Tsuyoshi Waku, Takuya Azami, Le Tran Phuc Khoa, Jun Yanagisawa, Satoru Takahashi, Masatsugu Ema

“…Krüppel-like factor gene family members, such as Klf2, Klf4 and Klf5, have important roles in maintaining the undifferentiated state of mouse ES cells as well as in cellular reprogramming, yet it is not known whether other Klf family members exert self-renewal and reprogramming functions when overexpressed. …”
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Comparative analysis of small molecule and growth factor-derived human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived hepatocyte-like cells by Faizal Z. Asumda, Faizal Z. Asumda, Shadia Alzoubi, Kiyasha Padarath, Kimya Jones, Ravindra Kolhe, Ashis Kumar Mondal, Ahmet Alptekin, Wenbo Zhi, Tae Jin Lee, Robert C. Huebert, Nathan P. Staff, Lewis R. Roberts, Lindsey A. Kirkeby

“…The growth factor and small molecule protocol are the two primary approaches for generating human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived hepatocyte-like cells (iPSC-HLCs). …”
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Regulation of mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes on helper T cells in periodontitis by WEN Yuqi, GUO Shujuan, DING Yi

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Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor and Physiotherapy after Stroke: Results of a Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial: Stem Cell Trial of Recovery EnhanceMent after Stroke-3 (... by Nikola Sprigg, Rebecca O'Connor, Lisa Woodhouse, Kailash Krishnan, Timothy J England, Louise A Connell, Marion F Walker, Philip M Bath

“…<h4>Background</h4>Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) mobilises endogenous haematopoietic stem cells and enhances recovery in experimental stroke. …”
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