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Dynamic interplay between breast cancer cells and normal endothelium mediates the expression of matrix macromolecules, proteasome activity and functional properties of endothelial cells [PDF]

, 2014
Background Breast cancer\u2013endothelium interactions provide regulatory signals facilitating tumor progression. The endothelial cells have so far been mainly viewed in the context of tumor perfusion and relatively little is known regarding the effects ...
Barbouri, D., Gialeli, C., Karamanos, N.K., Kletsas, D., Passi, A., Viola, M.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

How Do Cancer Cells Create Cancer‐Associated Fibroblast Subtypes? Impacts of Extracellular Vesicles on Stromal Diversity

Cancer Science, EarlyView.
Cancer‐associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are the major component of the tumor stroma. This review will highlight the CAF subtypes within the tumor microenvironment and their role in tumor progression. CAF subtype induction by extracellular vesicles (EVs) and their significance, which we reported previously, are also discussed.
Yutaka Naito
wiley   +1 more source

Extracellular ATP activates hyaluronan synthase 2 (HAS2) in epidermal keratinocytes via P2Y2, Ca2+ signaling, and MAPK pathways.

Biochemical Journal, 2018
Extracellular nucleotides are used as signaling molecules by several cell types. In epidermis, their release is triggered by insults such as ultraviolet radiation, barrier disruption, and tissue wounding, and by specific nerve terminals firing. Increased
L. Rauhala, Tiina Jokela, R. Kärnä, G. Bart, P. Takabe, S. Oikari, M. Tammi, S. Pasonen-Seppänen, R. Tammi   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A structural and biochemical model of processive chitin synthesis [PDF]

, 2014
Chitin synthases (CHS) produce chitin, an essential component of the fungal cell wall. The molecular mechanism of processive chitin synthesis is not understood, limiting the discovery of new inhibitors of this enzyme class.
Andrew T. Ferenbach, Atkinson, Barny, Bond, Bowen, Cabib, Charnock, Coutinho, D'Haeze, Daan M.F. van Aalten, Debellé, Drew, Gaughran, Helge C. Dorfmueller, Imai, Kamst, Kamst, Kamst, Karnezis, Kathiravan, Källberg, Manoil, Martínez-Rucobo, Masubuchi, Mavingui, Morgan, Nagahashi, Orlean, Rao, Ruiz-Herrera, Semino, Shaw, Streng, Sudoh, Thompson, Uchida, Vladimir S. Borodkin, Xie, Yabe   +38 more
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Dual Role of Natural Killer Cells in Early Pregnancy: Immunopathological Implications and Therapeutic Potential in Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion and Recurrent Implantation Failure

Cell Proliferation, EarlyView.
This article elaborates on the role of NK cells in early pregnancy from multiple perspectives, including molecular mechanisms and therapeutic interventions. It also discusses how NK cell dysfunction contributes to RSA and RIF, aiming to provide insights for future research on NK cell mechanisms and clinical treatment of RSA and RIF.
Defeng Guan, Zhou Chen, Yuhua Zhang, Wenjie Sun, Lifei Li, Xia Huang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

MicroRNA-574 suppresses oocyte maturation via targeting hyaluronan synthase 2 in porcine cumulus cells.

American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology, 2018
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been established as important regulators of gene expression in the mammalian ovary. A previous screen of small RNA in the porcine ovary identified the downregulation of miR-574 during oocyte maturation, although its role during ...
Bo Pan, Derek Toms, Julang Li
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Loss of Endothelial Glycocalyx Hyaluronan Impairs Endothelial Stability and Adaptive Vascular Remodeling after Arterial Ischemia

Cells, 2020
We recently reported that loss of hyaluronan (HA) from the endothelial glycocalyx leads to loss of vessel stability in specific microcirculatory vascular beds.
Gangqi Wang, Margreet R. de Vries, Wendy M. P. J. Sol, Annemarie M. van Oeveren-Rietdijk, Hetty C. de Boer, Anton Jan van Zonneveld, Paul H. A. Quax, Ton J. Rabelink, Bernard M. van den Berg   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Contribution of perineuronal nets to hyperexcitability in pilocarpine‐induced status epilepticus

Epilepsia, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Changes in extracellular matrix (ECM) and highly condensed ECM structures called perineuronal nets (PNNs) have been reported in human patients with epilepsy as well as some animal models of epilepsy. We studied potential ECM changes in a mouse model of pilocarpine‐induced status epilepticus (PISE) and their potential contributions to
AnnaLin M. Woo, Erik J. Fleischel, Dipan C. Patel, Harald Sontheimer   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bench-to-bedside review: The role of glycosaminoglycans in respiratory disease. [PDF]

, 2006
The extracellular matrix (ECM) plays a significant role in the mechanical behaviour of the lung parenchyma. The ECM is composed of a three-dimensional fibre mesh that is filled with various macromolecules, among which are the glycosaminoglycans (GAGs ...
PELOSI P.P., ROCCO PR, SOUZA-FERNANDES AB   +2 more
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PEG‐23 glyceryl distearate, a multifunctional skin‐supporting material, upregulates the expression of factors associated with epidermal barrier and hydration

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, EarlyView.
Polyethylene glycol‐23 glyceryl distearate (GDS‐23) forms niosomes and penetrates the skin. Our results suggest that the pharmacological effects following dermal penetration of GDS‐23 may enhance skin homeostasis by improving barrier function and moisture retention.
Tatsuro Miyoshi, Brian C. Keller, Sui Nakagawa, Takashi Ashino, Satoshi Numazawa   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source