A Network‐Based Approach to Understanding Key Signaling Pathways in Intervertebral Disc Biology
A literature‐based signaling network capturing the most relevant pathways in human nucleus pulposus cells was first constructed from curated biological evidence. The network was then translated into a system of ordinary differential equations to derive steady‐state solutions and define median baseline activity levels.
Sofia Tseranidou +11 more
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Copy number gain of granulin-epithelin precursor (GEP) at chromosome 17q21 associates with overexpression in human liver cancer [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Granulin-epithelin precursor (GEP), a secretory growth factor, demonstrated overexpression in various human cancers, however, mechanism remain elusive.
Carol YK Tong +10 more
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This review charts the evolution of corneal hydrogels from passive replacements to active and intelligent systems, evaluating natural and synthetic materials while addressing design challenges such as transparency and strength. Advanced applications such as scarless wound healing, three‐dimensional bioprinting, and smart wearables are highlighted to ...
Xinwei Wang +9 more
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Pathogenic or Likely Pathogenic GRN Variants Are Found in 0.1% of Parkinson's Disease Patients
Abstract Background Parkinsonism may be observed in multiple neurodegenerative diseases, including GRN‐associated frontotemporal dementia (FTD‐GRN), complicating the differential diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD). Objectives To investigate the presence of GRN variants in a large group of PD patients.
Christian A. Ganoza +31 more
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Alzheimer's disease drug development pipeline: 2026
Abstract INTRODUCTION Discovery and development of new therapies for Alzheimer's disease (AD) are urgently needed to address the world's growing population of individuals on the AD pathophysiological continuum. Clinicaltrials.gov is a resource for studying drugs in development for treatment of AD. RESULTS There are currently 158 drugs in 192 AD trials.
Jeffrey L. Cummings +6 more
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Biomarkers of Lupus Nephritis Histopathology: Where Do We Stand?
Objective Lupus nephritis (LN) is characterized by a variable disease course, necessitating continuous monitoring. There is an urgent need to identify noninvasive biomarkers. By reviewing and critically assessing the quality of existing studies on LN biomarkers correlating with histopathology, we here explore the challenges in promoting their use in ...
Valentina Querin +11 more
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Progranulin in neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases as a group of congenital or acquired diseases of the nervous system are currently more common in the aging societies, being one of the most severe diseases faced the healthcare services. Many scientific teams are searching for a better understanding of the mechanisms of these diseases, i.e.
Barbara Harmata +3 more
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Progranulin Deficient Mice Develop Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus [PDF]
Loss-of-function mutations of progranulin are associated with frontotemporal dementia in humans, and its deficiency in mice is a model for this disease but with normal life expectancy and mild cognitive decline on aging. The present study shows that aging progranulin deficient mice develop progressive polydipsia and polyuria under standard housing ...
Hardt, Stefanie +5 more
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Expression of the growth factor progranulin in endothelial cells influences growth and development of blood vessels: a novel mouse model. [PDF]
Progranulin is a secreted glycoprotein that regulates cell proliferation, migration and survival. It has roles in development, tumorigenesis, wound healing, neurodegeneration and inflammation.
Huishi Toh +3 more
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Digital detection of exosomes by interferometric imaging [PDF]
Exosomes, which are membranous nanovesicles, are actively released by cells and have been attributed to roles in cell-cell communication, cancer metastasis, and early disease diagnostics.
Benussi, Luisa +13 more
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