A microfluidics platform for simultaneous evaluation of sensitivity and side effects of anti-cancer drugs using a three-dimensional culture method by Yuki Kobayashi, Honoka Hashizume, Sotaro Takiguchi, Jiajue Ji, Ryuji Kawano, Keiichiro Koiwai, Haru Yamamoto, Mohamed Elbadawy, Tsutomu Omatsu, Amira Abugomaa, Masahiro Kaneda, Tatsuya Usui, Kazuaki Sasaki

“…Abstract Organoids are stem cell-derived three-dimensional tissue cultures composed of multiple cell types that recapitulate the morphology and functions of their in vivo counterparts. …”
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Thymus ad astra, or spaceflight-induced thymic involution by Wataru Muramatsu, Wataru Muramatsu, Maria Maryanovich, Maria Maryanovich, Maria Maryanovich, Taishin Akiyama, Taishin Akiyama, George S. Karagiannis, George S. Karagiannis, George S. Karagiannis, George S. Karagiannis, George S. Karagiannis, George S. Karagiannis

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Modern treatment methods in atopic dermatitis - literature overview by Martyna Borowska-Łygan, Jakub Tomaszewski, Wojciech Urban, Konrad Strużek, Jan Biłogras, Kornelia Karamus, Rafał Wojciech Rejmak

“…Recent studies show positive effects of treatment with biologic drugs, JAK inhibitors, stem cells and provide great hope towards the development of treatments for atopic dermatitis. …”
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Understanding the multifaceted nature of peptide hydrogels in biomedical research by Srestha Ghosh, Shinjini Chaudhuri, Subhabrata Guha, Gaurav Das

“…In this review, we will present the recent advancements that have occurred in the field of peptide-based hydrogels concerning its biomedical applications especially delivery of targeted delivery, wound healing, tissue engineering, stem cell therapy, etc.…”
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Florid Proliferation of Hyalinized Vessels in a Spermatic Cord STAT6 Positive Solitary Fibrous Tumor and Its Potential Clinical Implications by Christopher P. Marquez, Haiyan Zhang, Jason Goodrum, J. Nicholas Sreshta, Marjan Afrouzian

“…We also summarize our current understanding of the structural and molecular features that make up SFTs and discuss how these features may help us better understand the pathophysiology of pluripotent mesenchymal stem cell differentiation.…”
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Emulsion Cross-Linking Technique for Human Fibroblast Encapsulation by Watcharaphong Chaemsawang, Weerapong Prasongchean, Konstantinos I. Papadopoulos, Suchada Sukrong, W. John Kao, Phanphen Wattanaarsakit

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The Role of Bacteria and Pattern Recognition Receptors in GvHD by E. Holler, K. Landfried, J. Meier, M. Hausmann, G. Rogler

“…Graft-versus-Host Disease (GvHD) is the most serious complication of allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT) and results from an activation of donor lymphocytes by recipient antigen-presenting cells (APCs). …”
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Macrophage Polarization in the Osteoarthritis Pathogenesis and Treatment by Xiongfei Zou, Hongjun Xu, Wenwei Qian

“…These pathways induce low‐grade inflammation within OA‐affected joints, altering chondrocyte metabolism, inhibiting cartilage repair, and impairing mesenchymal stem cell chondrogenesis, thereby contributing to OA progression. …”
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Tracheobronchial Manifestations of Aspergillus Infections by Rafal Krenke, Elzbieta M. Grabczak

“…Thus, invasive or potentially invasive Aspergillus airway diseases are discussed separately in three groups of patients: (1) lung transplant recipients, (2) highly immunocompromised patients with hematologic malignancies and/or patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and (3) the remaining, less severely immunocompromised patients or even immunocompetent subjects.…”
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Revolutionizing acute myeloid leukemia treatment: a systematic review of immune-based therapies by Ugochi Ebinama, Binsah George

“…Abstract The established protocol for the management of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has traditionally involved the administration of induction chemotherapy, followed by consolidation chemotherapy, and subsequent allogeneic stem cell transplantation for eligible patients. …”
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Long-Term Use of Ruxolitinib in an AML Patient with Posttransplant Steroid Refractory GVHD by Philip T. Sobash, Achuta K. Guddati, Vamsi Kota

“…We present a case of a 32-year-old male on ruxolitinib with GVHD status postmatched unrelated donor stem cell transplant (MUD SCT) for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with FLT3 mutation currently on ruxolitinib for 5 years who is not able to tolerate reduction in dosage due to flare-ups. …”
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Late Onset and Protracted Course of Steroid Refractory Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease by Gursel Gunes, Haluk Demiroglu, Hakan Goker, Umit Yavuz Malkan, Eylem Eliacik, Okan Yayar, Yahya Buyukasik

“…Chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (aHSCT). Occurring in 30% to 70% of patients, cGVHD has a median time to onset of 4 to 6 months and most cases present within 2 years after aHSCT. …”
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Distribution of Vessels in Tension Wood and Its Correlation with Lignin Composition by Deded Sarip Nawawi, Istie Sekartining Rahayu, Nyoman Jaya Wistara, Rita Kartika Sari, Wasrin Syafii

“…Reaction wood sample was taken from the leaning stem of mindi (Melia azedarach). The formation of tension wood reduced the number and size of vessel and, consequently, increased the proportion of fiber. …”
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Humoral immune response after anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccine “booster” dose in patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) by NICOLA SGHERZA, Paola Curci, Rita Rizzi, Angela Maria Vittoria Larocca, Luigi Vimercati, Silvio Tafuri, Maria Chironna, Pellegrino Musto

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PPAR Could Contribute to the Pathogenesis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Osamu Kimura, Yasuteru Kondo, Tooru Shimosegawa

“…In this paper, we have summarized the relevance of PPARs to the pathogenesis of HCC and cancer stem cells and possible therapeutic options through modifying PPAR signaling.…”
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Cavernous Nerve Injury Resulted Erectile Dysfunction and Regeneration by Nan Jiang, Cheng Wu, Xunrong Zhou, Guanghua Zhai, Jian Wu

“…In addition, such as neuromodulatory proteins, proimmune ligands, gene therapy, stem cell therapy, and the current cutting-edge low-energy shock wave therapy have shown advantages in basic research and limited clinical studies. …”
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Exploring the anti-metastatic potential of sunitinib and novel analogs in colorectal cancer: insights into HIF-1α mediated metastasis by Fatemeh B. Rassouli, Maryam M. Matin, Maryam M. Matin, Farzin Hadizadeh, Farzin Hadizadeh, Masoud Nejabat, Hossein Allahverdizadeh, Hamidreza Jamali, Shahin Gharedaghi, Halimeh Hassanzadeh

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Exploring the effects of cannabidiol encapsulation in liposomes on their physicochemical properties and biocompatibility by Inga Jurgelane, Karina Egle, Andra Grava, Dana Galkina, Margarita Brante, Maksims Melnichuks, Marite Skrinda-Melne, Girts Salms, Arita Dubnika

“…This study aims to prepare CBD-containing liposomes using commercially used lipids distearoyl phosphatidylcholine (DSPC) and dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine (DPPC), and 1,2 distearoyl-sn-glycero-3 phosphoethanolamine-N-[carbonyl-amino(polyethylene glycol)-4300] (ammonium salt) (DSPE-PEG) and to perform in vitro studies – cell viability and CBD release. Liposomes were synthesized using thin-film hydration method, and characterized by Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM). …”
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ANGPTL3 overcomes sorafenib resistance via suppression of SNAI1 and CPT1A in liver cancer by Yang-Hsiang Lin, Cheng-Yi Chen, Hsiang-Cheng Chi, Meng-Han Wu, Ming-Wei Lai, Chau-Ting Yeh

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The placenta as a cradle, but not source, of blood? by Julie Y Chen, Kyle M Loh

“…An important question is whether the placenta is a source of, or merely a niche for, blood-forming hematopoietic stem cells. A recent PLOS Biology study suggests that the placenta does not directly give rise to hematopoietic stem cells.…”
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