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Comparative Statistical Mechanics of Muscle and Non-Muscle Contractile Systems: Stationary States of Near-Equilibrium Systems in A Linear Regime

Entropy, 2017
A. Huxley’s equations were used to determine the mechanical properties of muscle myosin II (MII) at the molecular level, as well as the probability of the occurrence of the different stages in the actin–myosin cycle.
Yves Lecarpentier, Victor Claes, Xénophon Krokidis, Jean-Louis Hébert, Oumar Timbely, François-Xavier Blanc, Francine Michel, Alexandre Vallée   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Differential Regulation of MMPs, Apoptosis and Cell Proliferation by the Cannabinoid Receptors CB1 and CB2 in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells and Cardiac Myocytes

Biomedicines, 2022
Cannabinoids (CB) are implicated in cardiovascular diseases via the two main receptor subtypes CB1R and CB2R. This study investigated whether cannabinoids regulate the activity of matrix metalloproteases (MMP-2, MMP-9) in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and in cells of cardiac origin (H9c2 cell line).
Bettina Greiner, Manuela Sommerfeld, Ulrich Kintscher, Thomas Unger, Kai Kappert, Elena Kaschina   +5 more
openaire   +4 more sources

3D (Bio) Printing Combined Fiber Fabrication Methods for Tissue Engineering Applications: Possibilities and Limitations

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Biofabrication aims at providing innovative technologies and tools for the fabrication of tissue‐like constructs for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications. By integrating multiple biofabrication technologies, such as 3D (bio) printing with fiber fabrication methods, it would be more realistic to reconstruct native tissue's ...
Waseem Kitana, Indra Apsite, Leonid Ionov   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Protein‐Like Polymers Targeting Keap1/Nrf2 as Therapeutics for Myocardial Infarction

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
We describe a Keap1 targeting protein‐like polymer (PLP) which activates Nrf2, an important cytoprotective transcription factor for relieving myocardial infarction‐induced oxidative stress. This PLP increases cell survival in vitro in multiple relevant cardiac cell types and elicits pro‐reparative responses, improving cardiac function in a preclinical ...
Joshua M. Mesfin, Kendal P. Carrow, Alexander Chen, Madeline P. Hopps, JoJo J. Holm, Quincy P. Lyons, Michael B. Nguyen, Jervaughn D. Hunter, Assa Magassa, Elyse G. Wong, Kate Reimold, Sriya N. Paleti, Emily Gardner, Matthew P. Thompson, Colin G. Luo, Xiaoyu Zhang, Karen L. Christman, Nathan C. Gianneschi   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Molecular mechanisms regulating perivascular adipose tissue - potential pharmacological targets? [PDF]

, 2017
No abstract ...
Kennedy, Simon, Salt, Ian P.
core   +1 more source

Lecithin Alleviates Memory Deficits and Muscle Attenuation in Chinese Older Adults and SAMP8 Mice

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This study opens a new avenue for safeguarding cognition and muscle health, averting disability in older age, and treating age‐related pathologies through lecithin supplementation. It serves as a promising nonpharmacological intervention for the crosstalk of muscle and cognition.
Xianyun Wang, Dajun Li, Xiao Ying Li, Weizhao Lu, Huini Ding, Chengyan Qi, Xuan Wang, Jing Shen, Yafei Chi, Tiantian Li, Michelle M. Dunk, Yu An, Hongmei Huang, Kang Yu, Weili Xu, Rong Xiao, Yuandi Xi   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Early pathohistological changes in dysfunction of arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2010
Background. In hemodialysis patients the most common cause of vascular access failure is neointimal hyperplasia of vascular smooth muscle cells at the venous anastomosis of arteriovenous fistulas. Case report.
Stolić Radojica, Mitrović Slobodanka, Stolić Dragica, Mitić Nebojša   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Electrical Stimulation Therapy – Dedicated to the Perfect Plastic Repair

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review discusses various types of electrical stimulation sources and materials, delving into the roles and mechanisms of electrical stimulation therapy in plastic surgery for tissue repair. This work broadens the clinical perspective of electrical stimulation, covering diverse repair needs from bone to soft tissues, and provides insights into ...
Kexin Deng, Ruizeng Luo, Ying Chen, Xiaoqiang Liu, Yuanyin Xi, Muhammad Usman, Xupin Jiang, Zhou Li, Jiaping Zhang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanisms altering airway smooth muscle cell Ca(2+) homeostasis in two asthma models [PDF]

, 2008
Background: Asthma is characterized by airway remodeling, altered mucus production and airway smooth muscle cell (ASMC) contraction causing extensive airway narrowing. In particular, alterations of ASMC contractility seem to be of crucial importance. The
Bergner, Albrecht, Edelmann, Martin, Fischer, Rainald, Huber, Rudolf M., Kellner, Julia, Oelmez, Hamza, Tantzscher, Juliane   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Distribution of Major Basic Protein on Human Airway following In Vitro Eosinophil Incubation

Mediators of Inflammation, 2010
Major basic protein (MBP) released from activated eosinophils may influence airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) by either direct effects on airway myocytes or by an indirect effect.
Ailing Xue, John Wang, Gary C. Sieck, Mark E. Wylam   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source