Keratin-Templated Synthesis of Metallic Oxide Nanoparticles as MRI Contrast Agents and Drug Carriers
, 2018 Keratin is a family of cysteine-rich structural fibrous proteins abundantly present in skin and skin appendages. Inspired by the template synthesis strategy, in this work, keratin was utilized for the first time as a platform template to synthesize ...
Chen Peng (429537) +4 more
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Cross-talk between microRNA-let7c and transforming growth factor-β2 during epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition of retinal pigment epithelial cells [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020 AIM: To explore the roles of microRNA-let7c (miR-let7c) and transforming growth factor-β2 (TGF-β2) and cellular signaling during epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of retinal pigment epithelial cells. METHODS: Retinal pigment epithelial (ARPE-19)
Qu-Zhen Deji +5 more
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A Ca2+-Mediated Switch of Epiplakin from a Diffuse to Keratin-Bound State Affects Keratin Dynamics
, 2022 Keratins exert important structural but also cytoprotective functions. They have to be adaptable to support cellular homeostasis. Epiplakin (EPPK1) has been shown to decorate keratin filaments in epithelial cells and to play a protective role under ...
Rudolf E. Leube +9 more
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The role of Grafting in Canal Wall down Mastoidectomy Comparative Study [PDF]
Zagazig University Medical JournalBackground: Radical mastoidectomy is the outstanding standard technique for management of cholesteatoma. Long term studies showed increasing incidence of discharging cavities .
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Immune Cells Profiles in the Different Sites of COVID-19-Affected Lung Lobes in a Single Patient
Frontiers in Medicine, 2022 Whereas the COVID-19 disease pathophysiology is under investigation, it is important to identify the pathways of viral transmission and inflammation from the pre-illness to the disease-onset stages.
Sadahiro Iwabuchi +8 more
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Identification of a population of epidermal squamous cell carcinoma cells with enhanced potential for tumor formation. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 Epidermal squamous cell carcinoma is among the most common cancers in humans. These tumors are comprised of phenotypically diverse populations of cells that display varying potential for proliferation and differentiation. An important goal is identifying
Gautam Adhikary +11 more
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, 2017 Adenocarcinoma of the colon invades the peritoneal membrane with uneven fraying of the elastic fibers of the elastic lamina. At low magnification, the keratin-positive stromal cells appear to extend past the elastic lamina and into the subserosa (A and B,
Jey-Hsin Chen (3830464) +1 more
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Keratin-Graphene Nanocomposite: Transformation of Waste Wool in Electronic Devices
, 2019 Electronic devices, designed to be long lasting, are commonly made with rigid, nondegradable materials. These, together with the presence of rare and toxic elements, create significant issues for their waste management.
Davide Spirito (3330324) +6 more
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European Journal of Histochemistry, 2013 Using immunohistochemistry, the study demonstrates the distribution of keratins (pan-keratin with CK1-8, 10, 14-16, 19; keratins CK1, 5, 6, 9, 10; hair keratins AE13, AE14) in the epidermis of the Malayan pangolin (Manis javanica).
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Keratin 19 im Verdauungssystem
, 2018 Keratine stellen Intermediärfilamente der Epithelzellen dar. K19 gehört mit K7, K8, K18 und K20 zu den Keratinen der einschichtigen Epithelien. In der Leber wird es in den Gallengangepithelien und hepatischen Stammzellen, nicht aber in adulten Hepatozyten exprimiert.
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