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PPAR-δ Agonist With Mesenchymal Stem Cells Induces Type II Collagen-Producing Chondrocytes in Human Arthritic Synovial Fluid

Cell Transplantation, 2017
Osteoarthritis (OA) is an inflammatory joint disease characterized by degeneration of articular cartilage within synovial joints. An estimated 27 million Americans suffer from OA, and the population is expected to reach 67 million in the United States by
Bruce E. Heck, Joshua J. Park, Vishruti Makani, Eun-Cheol Kim, Dong Hyun Kim   +4 more
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Facial Cosmetic Therapy Use Among Patients With Systemic Sclerosis: An Australian Cohort Study

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is associated with numerous facial manifestations for which patients may engage in cosmetic therapies. It is unclear how patients with SSc use these therapies. This study sought to characterize patient engagement and experiences with cosmetic therapies for SSc‐related and non‐SSc–related facial changes.
Zachary Warren, Diane Apostolopoulos, Gene‐Siew Ngian, Amanda M. Saracino, Laura Ross, Nava Ferdowsi, Jennifer Walker, Cindy Hall, Kim Griggs, Susanna Proudman, Wendy Stevens, Joanne Sahhar   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Structure‐Guided Dynamical Mechanics in Bioinspired Double Twisted Laminated Thin Films

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This work explores a dynamic mechanistic study of crack propagation and puncture testing via real‐time monitoring of crack initiation, propagation, and termination through nature‐inspired single and double twisted architectures fabricated from cellulose nanocrystals.
Justin Brackenridge, Olivia Harper, Jaejun Lee, Sergio Gonzalez‐Munoz, Vladimir V. Tsukruk   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Applications of type I and II collagen in osteochondral tissue engineering: Respective features and future perspectives

Medicine in Novel Technology and Devices
At present, osteoarthritis stands as one of the most prevalent degenerative musculoskeletal diseases globally. The inherent lack of self-healing capacity in articular cartilage presents a considerable obstacle in treating osteoarthritis.
Ruoyu Huang, Xiaolian Niu, Xueying Li, Xiaoming Li   +3 more
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Fusogenic RNA Nanomodules for Fusion‐Mediated and Multiplexed siRNA Delivery

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A fusogenic lipid‐layered RNA nanomodules (L‐CRAMs) enable high‐capacity and long‐lasting siRNA delivery through membrane fusion. These nanomodules carry exceptionally large siRNA payloads, avoid conventional endosomal uptake, and release multiple functional siRNAs through Dicer‐mediated processing.
Sunghyun Moon, Iksoo Jang, Taehyeon Kim, Nayoung Yoon, Kyuha Yum, Jong Bum Lee   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Gu Tong Xian capsule on expression level of type I, II collagen and BMP-2 mRNA in rabbits with fracture during long-distance running

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2017
The study aims to analyze and investigate the effects of Gu Tong Xian Capsule on the expression level of type I, II collagen and BMP-2 mRNA in rabbits with fracture during long-distance running. 60 adult healthy rabbits were selected as research objects,
Liang Li, Yueting Qiu
doaj   +1 more source

Biodegradable and Biocompatible Functional Polymers for Biomedical Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Biodegradable and biocompatible functional polymers integrate electrical, mechanical, and stimuli‐responsive functionalities while enabling programmed degradation under physiological conditions. This review introduces recent advances in conductive, shape‐memory, self‐healing, photocurable, and adhesive polymer systems, emphasizing material design ...
Won Bae Han, Shuvra Mondal, Sungkeun Han, Chan‐Hwi Eom, Venkata Ramesh Naganaboina, Suk‐Won Hwang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Coordinated Architectural and Chemical Reinforcement in the Crushing Mandible of a Soldier Termite

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
The crushing mandible of a soldier termite withstands substantial biting loads despite lacking mineral. Its cuticle is partitioned: convex teeth pair hardness and zinc enrichment with aligned chitin fibers for contact durability, while stiffer concave regions between teeth carry bending loads.
Andrew Tran Nguyen, Patryk Wąsik, Juan Fernando Cucuyame Morales, Marie Kate Palau, Adrian Francisco Duran Ornelas, Phani Saketh Dasika, Jin Hee Kim, Radhika Laxminarayana, Eric Hintsala, Greta Chang, Junzhi Liao, Lizhi Sun, Nathan Lord, Atsushi Arakaki, Paul Bardunias, Pablo Zavattieri, David Kisailus   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanical Programming of PEGDA‐β‐CD Polyrotaxane‐Based Hydrogels via Host–Guest Molecular Recognition

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A mechanically programmable hydrogel for tissue engineering is developed by modulating the molecular threading density of poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate‐β‐cyclodextrin (PEGDA‐β‐CD) polyrotaxane and combining it with β‐CD‐modified gelatin. The polyrotaxane‐guided transition from disordered pores to laminar microstructures enables precise tuning ...
Shiyi Chen, Xudan Xing, Haopu Su, Dominik Voll, Xiaohe Xu, Jiafeng Wan, Tongtong Cui, Christian W. Schmitt, Stefan Bräse, Peng Li, Patrick Théato   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Matrix Metalloproteinase-dependent turnover of cartilage, synovial membrane, and connective tissue is elevated in rats with collagen induced arthritis

Journal of Translational Medicine, 2012
Background Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease affecting the extracellular matrix of especially synovial joints. The thickness of the synovial membrane increases and surrounding tissue degrades, leading to altered collagen balance in the tissues.
Siebuhr Anne Sofie, Wang Jianxia, Karsdal Morten, Bay-Jensen Anne-C, Y Jin, Q Zheng   +5 more
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