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Identification and validation of autophagy-related genes during osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2022
Objective(s): Osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) is an essential stage in bone formation. Autophagy plays a pivotal role in the self-renewal potential and pluripotency of stem cells.
Li Yan, Yao Xiu, Lin Yanjun, Xing Yifeng, Liu Chaowei, Xu Jianghan, Wu Dong   +6 more
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Utilization of Lignin from the Waste of Bioethanol Production as a Mortar Additive

Jurnal Sylva Lestari, 2020
Lignin is the second most abundant biopolymer, exceeded only by cellulose, and comprises 15-25% of the dry weight of woody plants, with around 285,000 tons/year of production capacity globally.
Faizatul Falah, Muhammad Adly Rahandi Lubis, Triastuti Triastuti, Widya Fatriasari, Fahriya Puspita Sari   +4 more
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Silk Sericin: A Promising Sustainable Biomaterial for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications

Polymers, 2022
Silk is a natural composite fiber composed mainly of hydrophobic fibroin and hydrophilic sericin, produced by the silkworm Bombyx mori. In the textile industry, the cocoons of B.
Andreia S. Silva, Elisabete C. Costa, Sara Reis, Carina Spencer, R. Calhelha, S. Miguel, M. Ribeiro, L. Barros, J. Vaz, P. Coutinho   +9 more
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Silver Nanoparticle-Incorporated Hydroxyapatite-Chitosan-PVP-Based Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering: Physicochemical Characterization, Antibacterial Activity, and In Vitro Ceftriaxone Release Study

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2023
The development of biocompatible scaffolds is rapidly growing in several fields of human health, particularly for the treatment of bone defects.
Polash Chandra Karmakar, Monira Islam Chamely, Tusher -Al-Arafat, Marina Khatun, Naznin Akhtar, S. M. Asaduzzaman   +5 more
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Prevalence of complications associated with polymer-based alloplastic materials in nasal dorsal augmentation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2022
Background Various techniques with different grafts and implants have been proposed to establish a smooth and symmetric nasal dorsum with adequate function. Broadly, two categories of materials have been used in this regard: alloplastic implant materials
Seied Omid Keyhan, Shaqayeq Ramezanzade, Reza Golvardi Yazdi, Mohammad Amin Valipour, Hamid Reza Fallahi, Madjid Shakiba, Mahsa Aeinehvand   +6 more
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Exploration on UV-Blocking Performance of Lignin from Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) Fiber

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2021
To reveal the ultraviolet (UV) blocking mechanism of palm fiber, alkali lignin was extracted from palm and bamboo fiber and its UV absorption spectrum was tested, followed by some structural characterization.
Yanlai Wang, Xiuyun Xiao, Shu Wang, Kang Li, Ying Jiang, Yifa Ma, Tonghua Zhang, Ruilong Ran   +7 more
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Biomaterial‐based gene therapy

MedComm, 2023
Gene therapy, a medical approach that involves the correction or replacement of defective and abnormal genes, plays an essential role in the treatment of complex and refractory diseases, such as hereditary diseases, cancer, and rheumatic immune diseases.
Yi Yu, Yijun Gao, Liming He, B. Fang, Wenhui Ge, Pu Yang, Yikun Ju, Xiaoyan Xie, Lanjie Lei   +8 more
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Current Concepts of Biomaterial Scaffolds and Regenerative Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a catastrophic condition associated with significant neurological deficit and social and financial burdens. It is currently being managed symptomatically, with no real therapeutic strategies available.
Hidenori Suzuki, Y. Imajo, M. Funaba, Hiroaki Ikeda, N. Nishida, Takashi Sakai   +5 more
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Chloroquine Inhibition of Autophagy Enhanced the Anticancer Effects of Listeria monocytogenes in Melanoma

Microorganisms, 2023
Listeria monocytogenes has been shown to exhibit antitumor effects. However, the mechanism remains unclear. Autophagy is a cellular catabolic process that mediates the degradation of unfolded proteins and damaged organelles in the cytosol, which is a ...
Zuhua Yu, Yingying Zhao, Ke Ding, Lei He, Chengshui Liao, Jing Li, Songbiao Chen, Ke Shang, Jian Chen, Chuan Yu, Chunjie Zhang, Yinju Li, Shaohui Wang, Yanyan Jia   +13 more
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Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) as a Biomaterial: An Overview

Cureus, 2023
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a very powerful biomaterial that is increasingly used in dentistry. It has superior properties, which make it desirable in implantology.
Shambhavi Moharil, Amit Reche, Khushboo Durge   +2 more
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