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Modelling Atherosclerotic Plaque Cap Mechanics: Microcalcifications Reduce Mechanical Properties in Mesenchymal Stromal Cell‐Based Model

Advanced Biology, EarlyView.
This study develops a tissue‐engineered model of the atherosclerotic cap using human mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). After 2 weeks of culture to produce a collagenous matrix, a mineralizing medium induces microcalcifications over 4 weeks. These constructs, imaged with second harmonic generation microscopy, lead to reduced ultimate stress at rupture ...
Imke L. Jansen, Deniz Şahin, Frank J.H. Gijsen, Eric Farrell, Kim van der Heiden   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Functions and Therapeutic Potentials of Long Noncoding RNA in Skeletal Muscle Atrophy and Dystrophy

Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Skeletal muscle is the most abundant tissue in the human body and is responsible for movement, metabolism, energy production and longevity. Muscle atrophy is a frequent complication of several diseases and occurs when protein degradation exceeds protein ...
Yidi Zhang, Teng Wang, Ziang Wang, Xin'e Shi, Jianjun Jin   +4 more
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Microphysiological Glomerular Filtration Barriers: Current Insights, Innovations, and Future Applications

Advanced Biology, EarlyView.
The glomerular filtration barrier (GFB) is the first step of blood filtration by the kidneys. The concerning increase of kidney diseases makes the development of new models essential. In this context, microphysiological glomerular filtration barriers focus on closely reproducing the physiological architecture of the in vivo GFB: podocytes, glomerular ...
Manon Miran, Kieu Ngo, David Buob, Hanna Debiec, Pierre Ronco, Guillaume Perry   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Arthrogryposis

Pediatric Neurology Briefs, 1997
Four infants with neurogenic arthrogryposis who died of respiratory failure before 1 month of age had DNA testing of autopsy specimens for SMNT gene deletion in a study at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, and the Children’s Hospital at ...
J Gordon Millichap
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Impaired Nuclear Export of Polyglutamine-Expanded Androgen Receptor in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. [PDF]

, 2019
Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) is a neuromuscular disease caused by polyglutamine (polyQ) expansion in the androgen receptor (AR). Prior studies have highlighted the importance of AR nuclear localization in SBMA pathogenesis; therefore, in ...
Arnold, Frederick J., Merry, Diane E., Pluciennik, Anna   +2 more
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3D Bioprinting of Thick Adipose Tissues with Integrated Vascular Hierarchies

Advanced Functional Materials, Volume 35, Issue 12, March 18, 2025.
An advanced 3D bioprinting technique is used here to create thick adipose tissues with a central, vessel and extensive branching. The construct is made using alginate, gelatin and collagen‐based bioinks. Flow through the complex vessel network is demonstrated as well as its successful integration with a femoral artery following implantation in a rat ...
Idit Goldfracht, Majd Machour, Inbal Michael, Maria Bulatova, Janette Zavin, Shulamit Levenberg   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Magnetic Field‐Assisted Conductive Nerve Guidance Conduit Enabling Peripheral Nerve Regeneration with Wireless Electrical Stimulation

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This study introduces a conductive nerve guidance conduit integrated with wireless electrical stimulation through alternating magnetic fields, which induces currents and creates a supportive microenvironment for nerve regeneration. In vivo studies show that this approach significantly enhanced myelin restoration, gastrocnemius muscle regeneration ...
Shiheng Liu, Li‐Fang Zhu, Ming‐Wei Chang, Chao Li, Tingyu Wang, Rong Wang, Xinghao Yan, Baolin Wang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Engineering the Hierarchical Porosity of Granular Hydrogel Scaffolds Using Porous Microgels to Improve Cell Recruitment and Tissue Integration

Advanced Functional Materials, Volume 35, Issue 12, March 18, 2025.
By fabricating and covalently assembling gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) porous microgels, a new class of granular hydrogel scaffolds with hierarchical porosity is developed. These scaffolds have a significantly higher void fraction than their counterparts made up of nonporous microgels, enhancing cell recruitment and tissue integration. This research may
Alexander Kedzierski, Sina Kheirabadi, Arian Jaberi, Zaman Ataie, Catherine L. Mojazza, Marisa L. Williamson, Anton M. Hjaltason, Aneesh Risbud, Yuanhui Xiang, Amir Sheikhi   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Casting Light on Mechanical Properties of Lower and Upper Extremity Muscles in Children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Healthy Peers

Archives of Health Science and Research
Objective: This study aimed to compare the mechanical properties of upper and lower extremities between children with spinal muscular atrophy types 1 and 2 and healthy peers.
Seval KUTLUTÜRK-YIKILMAZ, Tülay ÇEVİK-SALDIRAN, Özgül ÖZTÜRK, Sedat ÖKTEM   +3 more
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Rehabilitation in spinal muscular atrophy

The Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 2019
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive disorder with symptoms of progressive skeletal muscular atrophy which requires multidisciplinary medical care.
Agus Iwan Foead, Wendy Wai Yeng Yeo, Thirupathirao Vishnumukkala, Michael Larvin   +3 more
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