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Regulation of pathologic retinal angiogenesis in mice and inhibition of VEGF-VEGFR2 binding by soluble heparan sulfate.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2010
Development of the retinal vascular network is strictly confined within the neuronal retina, allowing the intraocular media to be optically transparent. However, in retinal ischemia, pro-angiogenic factors (including vascular endothelial growth factor-A,
Koji M Nishiguchi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cell Surface Glycosaminoglycans as Receptors for Adhesion of Candida spp. to Corneal Cells

open access: yesPolish Journal of Microbiology, 2022
The most common causal agents of fungal keratitis are yeasts of the Candida genus. Adhesion constitutes the first stage of pathogenesis. Previous studies have shown that glycosaminoglycans from the corneal cell surface play an essential role in bacterial
Ordiales Helena   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Elevated cerebral spinal fluid biomarkers in children with mucopolysaccharidosis I-H. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) type-IH is a lysosomal storage disease that results from mutations in the IDUA gene causing the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs).
Dickson, Patricia I   +6 more
core   +1 more source

The International Guideline for the Definition, Classification, Diagnosis and Management of Urticaria

open access: yesAllergy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This update and revision of the international guideline for urticaria was developed in accordance with the methods recommended by Cochrane and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) working group. It is an initiative of the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network (GA2LEN) and its Urticaria and ...
T. Zuberbier   +221 more
wiley   +1 more source

Heparan sulfates and heparins: similar compounds performing the same functions in vertebrates and invertebrates? [PDF]

open access: yesBrazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 1999
The distribution and structure of heparan sulfate and heparin are briefly reviewed. Heparan sulfate is a ubiquitous compound of animal cells whose structure has been maintained throughout evolution, showing an enormous variability regarding the relative ...
H.B. Nader   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Horizontal gene transfer contributed to the evolution of extracellular surface structures [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
The single-cell layered ectoderm of the fresh water polyp Hydra fulfills the function of an epidermis by protecting the animals from the surrounding medium.
Altstätter, Johannes   +13 more
core   +1 more source

Multimodal Assessment of Kidney Quality During 24‐h of Normothermic Machine Perfusion

open access: yesArtificial Organs, EarlyView.
Normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) has emerged as a promising tool for assessing kidney quality prior to transplantation; however, reliable biomarkers remain to be established. In this study, thirteen porcine kidneys were perfused for 24 h using an autologous leukocyte‐filtered whole blood‐based perfusate applying urine recirculation.
Marlene Pühringer   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genetic risk factors in Finnish patients with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy

open access: yesActa Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
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
wiley   +1 more source

The Sea as a Rich Source of Structurally Unique Glycosaminoglycans and Mimetics

open access: yesMicroorganisms, 2017
Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are sulfated glycans capable of regulating various biological and medical functions. Heparin, heparan sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, dermatan sulfate, keratan sulfate and hyaluronan are the principal classes of GAGs found in ...
Ariana A. Vasconcelos, Vitor H. Pomin
doaj   +1 more source

Synthesis of heparosan oligosaccharides by Pasteurella multocida PmHS2 single-action transferases [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Pasteurella multocida heparosan synthase PmHS2 is a dual action glycosyltransferase that catalyzes the polymerization of heparosan polymers in a non-processive manner.
Boeriu, C.G.   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

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