Stimulation of Transforming Growth Factor-β1-Induced Endothelial-To-Mesenchymal Transition and Tissue Fibrosis by Endothelin-1 (ET-1): A Novel Profibrotic Effect of ET-1. [PDF]
, 2016 TGF-β-induced endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndoMT) is a newly recognized source of profibrotic activated myofibroblasts and has been suggested to play a role in the pathogenesis of various fibrotic processes.
Jimenez, Sergio A. +3 more
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Anemia revealing a collagenous gastritis in a young Tunisian man
The Pan African Medical Journal, 2018 Collagenous gastritis is a rare entity, characterized by the deposition of a subepithelial collagenous band with an inflammatory infiltrate in the mucosa. We report the first Tunisian case revealed by severe anemia.
Imen Akkari +4 more
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Collagen supplementation - does it bring real benefits?
Quality in Sport, 2023 Collagen is a protein and one of the main building blocks of our skin. It is found in bones, tendons, ligaments, internal organs, blood vessels, and the lining of the intestines.
Karolina Kaziród +6 more
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The role of nailfold capillaroscopy in interstitial lung diseases - Can it differentiate idiopathic cases from collagen tissue disease associated interstitial lung diseases? [PDF]
, 2015 Introduction: Nailfold capillaroscopy (NFC) is a non-invasive diagnostic test that is mostly used for early diagnosis of collagen tissue diseases (CTDs). We aimed to evaluate whether NFC findings could be a clue for discriminating idiopathic interstitial
Altınışık, Göksel +4 more
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Early Detection and Staging of Lung Fibrosis Enabled by Collagen-Targeted MRI Protein Contrast Agent
Chemical & Biomedical Imaging, 2023 Chronic lung diseases, such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are major leading causes of death worldwide and are generally associated with poor prognoses. The heterogeneous distribution of collagen,
Oluwatosin Y. Ibhagui +24 more
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Carotenoids - Effective Radical Scavengers for Healthy and Beautiful Skin [PDF]
, 2019 Free radicals are involved in various diseases and skin aging. To reduce and prevent this risk, our body produces antioxidants that can neutralize free radicals.
Darvin, Maxim E. +4 more
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The pathogenesis of tendinopathy. A molecular perspective [PDF]
, 2004 There are many publications that discuss the aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of the various forms of tendinopathy, but few are based on conclusive scientific evidence.
Riley, GP
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Detecting Collagen Molecules at Picogram Level through Electric Field-Induced Accumulation
Sensors, 2020 The demand for sensors capable of measuring low-abundant collagen in human fluids has highly increased in recent years. Indeed, collagen is expected to be a biomarker for chronic diseases and could monitor their progression.
Romina Rega +8 more
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Review of the role of collagen in tumorigenesis and development
Shanghai Jiaotong Daxue xuebao. Yixue ban, 2023 Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the body and is the main component of the extracellular matrix. Collagen regulates cellular behavior, and its dysregulation can cause a variety of diseases, including cancer.
TANG Lei, XU Yingchun, ZHANG Fengchun
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Urine peptidomic biomarkers for diagnosis of patients with systematic lupus erythematosus [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is characterized with various complications which can cause serious organ damage in the human body. Despite the significant improvements in disease management of SLE patients, the non-invasive diagnosis ...
Burkly, L.C. +6 more
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