Adenosine—A Regulator of Human Testicular Peritubular Cells
ABSTRACT Background Extracellular purines, in particular ATP and adenosine, are regulators of physiological and pathophysiological processes throughout the human body. Roles in the human testis are emerging and include actions on peritubular cells, which form the wall of seminiferous tubules.
Lina Scholz +12 more
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Pyran compound 7r exerts neuroprotective effects against Parkinson's disease via modulating oxidative stress and autophagy. [PDF]
Han RT +7 more
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Genetic risk factors in Finnish patients with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy
Abstract Purpose To study the genetic risk factors of Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) in the Finnish population using hospital‐based and large biobank cohorts. Methods We genotyped a cohort of 107 Finnish patients with FECD for the primary associated genetic risk factor, the TCF4 (CTG)>50 expansion, and studied their clinical phenotype.
Inka‐Tuulevi Vähämäki +10 more
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Supra and subgingival application of antiseptics or antibiotics during periodontal therapy
Abstract Periodontal diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis) are characterized by inflammatory processes which arise as a result of disruption of the balance in the oral ecosystem. According to the current S3 level clinical practice guidelines, therapy of patients with periodontitis involves a stepwise approach that includes the control of the patient ...
Elena Figuero +5 more
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Beyond Angiography: Cardiac CT for Planning Complex PCI in Calcified Coronary Lesions. [PDF]
Sadamatsu K +3 more
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Abstract Purpose To assess the correlation between optical coherence tomography (OCT) and ultrasound pachymetry (USP) as methods for analysing central corneal thickness (CCT) and to evaluate ophthalmic factors affecting CCT. Methods The eyes of 3070 subjects of the Northern Finland Birth Cohort (NFBC) were examined at the age of 45–49 years.
Tuomas Qvist +3 more
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Long-term observation of the endothelium morphology and corneal thickness in myopic adolescents treated with orthokeratology: a 10-year retrospective study. [PDF]
Zhao LQ +7 more
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Sociocultural and Structural Determinants of Black Maternal Mental Health: A Scoping Review
This image highlights the ways sociocultural and structural determinants intersect to influence Black maternal health and pathways to improving mental health of Black mothers and birthing parents. ABSTRACT Background Black women face a disproportionate risk of perinatal mental mood disorders with significant implications for maternal and infant health ...
Priscilla N. Boakye +15 more
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Real-world outcomes after switching to faricimab in treatment-resistant diabetic macular edema: A 1-year observational study with choroidal thickness assessment. [PDF]
Tomemori R +8 more
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