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AIF1+CSF1R+ MSCs, induced by TNF‐α, act to generate an inflammatory microenvironment and promote hepatocarcinogenesis

Hepatology, EarlyView., 2022
Mesenchymal stem cells subset, educated by TNF‐α, are involved to generate inflammatory microenvironment and promote hepatocarcinogenesis Abstract Background and Aims Increasing evidence suggests that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) home to injured local tissues and the tumor microenvironment in the liver.
Chen Zong, Yan Meng, Fei Ye, Xue Yang, Rong Li, Jinghua Jiang, Qiudong Zhao, Lu Gao, Zhipeng Han, Lixin Wei   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Upcycling Umbilical Cords: Bridging Regenerative Medicine with Neonatology

Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2017
Preterm birth is a major health concern that affects 10% of all worldwide deliveries. Many preterm infants are discharged from the hospital with morbidities that lead to an increased risk for neurodevelopmental impairment, recurrent hospitalizations, and
A. Moreira, Yasmeen Alayli, Saloni Balgi, Caitlyn A. Winter, Samuel Kahlenberg, Shamimunisa B. Mustafa, P. Hornsby   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Roles of ion channels in regulation of acetylcholine-mediated vasoconstrictions in umbilical cords of rabbit/rats

Reproductive Toxicology, 2016
We recently demonstrated that acetylcholine (ACh) produced reliable vasoconstrictions in the umbilical cords. This study investigated the possible mechanisms with different antagonists.
Zhoufeng Zhu, Jia-Qi Tang, Xiuwen Zhou, Sharon Xiang, Xiaoli Zhu, Na Li, R. Shi, Yuan Zhong, Lu-Bo Zhang, Miao Sun, Zhice Xu   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A Modified Protocol for the Isolation, Culture, and Characterization of Human Smooth Muscle Cells from the Umbilical Cord

Methods and Protocols, 2023
Background: Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and vascular endothelial cells are key participants in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and VSMCs are useful models to design therapeutic strategies for ...
Asmaa Q. Ibrahim, Mohammed S. Abdullah, Mamoun Ahram, Shtaywy Abdalla   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Home-based care for umbilical cords of neonates by family caregivers in Mpumalanga province, South Africa

Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Background: Multiple substances have been applied to neonates’ umbilical cords and have yielded detrimental results on neonates’ health status. Aim: The study aimed to explore and describe home-based care for umbilical cords of neonates by family ...
Happiness P. Sabina, Ntsieni S. Mashau, Bumani S. Manganye   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

LIGATION OF THE UMBILICAL CORD. [PDF]

Journal of the American Medical Association, 1908
In a series of 400 cases I employed the various textbook methods of tying and dressing the umbilical cord and found none of them to my liking. In attempting to eliminate the objectionable features of the various methods I evolved the following which may not be altogether new, but is in my opinion far superior in results to those in use by the majority ...
openaire   +2 more sources

Mesenchymal stromal cells from human umbilical cords display poor chondrogenic potential in scaffold-free three dimensional cultures.

European Cells & Materials, 2016
Many researchers world over are currently investigating the suitability of stromal cells harvested from foetal tissues for allogeneic cell transplantation therapies or for tissue engineering purposes.
A. Islam, A. Hansen, C. Mennan, I. Martinez-Zubiaurre   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Histomorphological Analysis of Placental & Umbilical Cord Blood Vessels in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus [PDF]

Liaquat National Journal of Primary Care
Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a primary health issue in our society. Diabetes during pregnancy presents various challenges that can impact the growth and development of the fetus, relying on the healthy functioning of the placenta ...
Anum Hafeez Dogar, Shagufta Nasreen, Samia Shahbaz, Amber Ilyas, Noor Ijaz, Sana Fatima Dogar   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Monochorionic Diamniotic Twins with Bordering Cord Insertions: Images and Outcome

Diagnostics, 2022
Twin pregnancy contributes to perinatal mortality, particularly monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy. Placental abnormalities are much more common in twin pregnancies than in singletons.
Lucian G. Pop, Madalina Piron, Viorica Radoi, Nicolae Bacalbasa, Oana D. Toader   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Growth discordance of monoamniotic twin because of difference of cords diameter in forked umbilical cord

Medicine, 2017
A case of monochorionic-monoamniotic (MCMA) twin pregnancy with growth discordance because of difference of cord diameter in forked umbilical cord is reported.
Yongbing Guo, Yu Sun, Huixia Yang
semanticscholar   +1 more source