Biomimetic ECM nerve guidance conduit with dynamic 3D interconnected porous network and sustained IGF-1 delivery for enhanced peripheral nerve regeneration and immune modulation by Teng Wan, Qi-Cheng Li, Feng-Shi Zhang, Xiao-Meng Zhang, Na Han, Pei-Xun Zhang

“…Herein, a biomimetic extracellular matrix (ECM) NGC featuring an interconnected 3D porous network and sustained delivery of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is designed using multi-functional gelatine microcapsules (GMs). …”
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LncRNA PTS-1 Protects Against Osteoarthritis Through the miR-8085/E2F2 Axis by Ma C, Chen Q, Wei YF, Chen SW, Liu H, Xin F, Ren YX

“…Cheng Ma,1,* Qi Chen,2,* Yi-Fan Wei,1,* Shu-Wen Chen,3 Huan Liu,4 Feng Xin,5 Yong-Xin Ren1 1Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Clinical College, The First Clinical School of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Huai’an No.1 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai’an, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Orthopaedics, Xuzhou Cancer Hospital, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221005, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Feng Xin; Yong-Xin Ren, Email 925866554@qq.com; renyongxinjsph@163.comBackground: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain, disability, and reduced mobility worldwide, characterized by metabolic imbalances in chondrocytes, extracellular matrix (ECM), and subchondral bone. Emerging evidence highlights the critical role of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in OA pathogenesis. …”
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The bronchoalveolar lavage fluid CD44 as a marker for pulmonary fibrosis in diffuse parenchymal lung diseases by Magda Suchankova, Magda Suchankova, Eszter Zsemlye, Eszter Zsemlye, Jan Urban, Peter Baráth, Lenka Kohútová, Barbara Siváková, Barbara Siváková, Martina Ganovska, Elena Tibenska, Kinga Szaboova, Eva Tedlova, Dominik Juskanic, Dominik Juskanic, Kristina Kluckova, Kristina Kluckova, Michaela Kardohelyova, Tetiana Moskalets, Anna Ohradanova-Repic, Patrik Babulic, Maria Bucova, Vladimir Leksa

“…The major hallmark of lung fibrosis is uncontrolled activation of lung fibroblasts to myofibroblasts associated with extracellular matrix deposition and the loss of both lung structure and function.MethodsHere, we used this peculiar feature in order to identify specific biomarkers of pulmonary fibrosis in bronchoalveolar lavage fluids (BALF). …”
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Paracrine activity of Smurf1-silenced mesenchymal stem cells enhances bone regeneration and reduces bone loss in postmenopausal osteoporosis by Alberto González-González, Itziar Álvarez-Iglesias, Daniel García-Sánchez, Monica Dotta, Ricardo Reyes, Ana Alfonso-Fernández, Alfonso Bolado-Carrancio, Patricia Díaz-Rodríguez, María Isabel Pérez-Núñez, José Carlos Rodríguez-Rey, Jesús Delgado-Calle, Flor M. Pérez-Campo

“…Proteomic analysis revealed both soluble and vesicular fractions of hCM-Smurf1 were enriched with proteins essential for ossification and extracellular matrix organization, enhancing osteogenic differentiation. …”
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Anisotropic structure of nanofiber hydrogel accelerates diabetic wound healing via triadic synergy of immune-angiogenic-neurogenic microenvironments by Kunkoo Kim, Jia Yang, Chengli Li, Chun-Yi Yang, Peilun Hu, Yaosai Liu, Yin-yuan Huang, Xiaohan Sun, Ming Chi, Chenyu Huang, Xiaodan Sun, Lingyun Zhao, Xiumei Wang

“…In this study, we developed a highly oriented anisotropic nanofiber hydrogel designed to provide directional guidance for cellular extension and cytoskeletal organization, thereby achieving pronounced multicellular modulation, including shape-induced polarization of macrophages, morphogenetic maturation of Schwann cells, oriented extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition by fibroblasts, and enhanced vascularization by endothelial cells. …”
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Sarcolemma resilience and skeletal muscle health require O-mannosylation of dystroglycan by Jeffrey M. Hord, Sarah Burns, Tobias Willer, Matthew M. Goddeeris, David Venzke, Kevin P. Campbell

“…Dystroglycan (DG) serves as a basement membrane extracellular matrix (ECM) receptor in many cells, and is also expressed in the outward-facing membrane, or sarcolemma, of skeletal muscle fibers. …”
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Semaphorin 3A Shifts Adipose Mesenchymal Stem Cells towards Osteogenic Phenotype and Promotes Bone Regeneration In Vivo by Xiangwei Liu, Naiwen Tan, Yuchao Zhou, Xueying Zhou, Hui Chen, Hongbo Wei, Ji Chen, Xiaoru Xu, Sijia Zhang, Guodong Yang, Yingliang Song

“…The analyses in vitro showed that the overexpression of Sema3A in ASCs significantly enhanced the expression of bone-related genes and extracellular matrix calcium deposition, while decreasing the expression of adipose-related genes and thus lipid droplet formation, resembling a BMSCs phenotype. …”
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The hematopoietic function, histological characteristics, and transcriptome profiling of Wanxi white geese ovary during nesting and late-laying stages by Chunfang Zhao, Tao Jin, Kefeng Yang, Xinyu Liu, Man Ren, Deyong She, Qianqian Hu, Shenghe Li

“…Functional enrichment analysis revealed the DEGs and DE lncRNAs associated with focal adhesion, extracellular matrix (ECM)-receptor interaction, cell adhesion molecules (CAMs), and PI3K-Akt signaling pathways, were responsible for the differences in the ovaries between the nesting and late-laying periods. …”
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Herbal HuoXueTongFu Formula with anti-inflammatory and fibrinolytic activity regulation for the prevention of postoperative peritoneal adhesions by Lili Yang, Lili Yang, Yali Wang, Yali Wang, Zhengjun Li, Zhengjun Li, Wen Li, Yanqi Chen, Ziyang Kong, Huixiang Zhang, Jiafei Wu, Mingqi Shang, Ming Li, Yaoyao Bian, Yaoyao Bian, Yaoyao Bian, Li Zeng, Li Zeng

“…., matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9), tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA), and plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1), were annotated as important biological processes (extracellular matrix disassembly and the collagen catabolic process). …”
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Low hydrostatic pressure promotes functional homeostasis of nucleus pulposus cells through the TRPV4/CRT/FA complex axis by Junxian Hu, Junxian Hu, Yibo Zhu, Yibo Zhu, Zeyu Pang, Zeyu Pang, Xiaoxiao Li, Xiaoxiao Li, Huilin Zhang, Huilin Zhang, Xiangwei Li, Xiangwei Li, Yongjian Gao, Yongjian Gao, Yiyang Wang, Yiyang Wang, Pei Li, Pei Li, Qiang Zhou, Qiang Zhou

“…These changes in extracellular matrix (ECM) composition helped maintain the physiological function of NP cells. …”
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Structurally sophisticated 3D-printed PCL-fibrin hydrogel meniscal scaffold promotes in situ regeneration in the rabbit knee meniscus by Hebin Ma, Bowen Xie, Hongguang Chen, Lifang Hao, Haigang Jia, Dengjie Yu, Yuanbo Zhou, Puzhen Song, Yajing Li, Jing Liu, Kaitao Yu, Yantao Zhao, Yadong Zhang

“…The PCL scaffold offers superior biomechanical properties, while the Fib hydrogel creates a conducive microenvironment for cell growth, supporting chondrocyte proliferation and extracellular matrix (ECM) production. Physical and chemical characterization, biocompatibility testing, and in vivo animal experiments revealed the excellent biomechanical properties and biocompatibility of the scaffold, which enhanced in situ meniscal regeneration and reduced osteoarthritis progression. …”
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Achalasia—An Autoimmune Inflammatory Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study by J. Furuzawa-Carballeda, D. Aguilar-León, A. Gamboa-Domínguez, M. A. Valdovinos, C. Nuñez-Álvarez, L. A. Martín-del-Campo, A. B. Enríquez, E. Coss-Adame, A. E. Svarch, A. Flores-Nájera, A. Villa-Baños, J. C. Ceballos, G. Torres-Villalobos

“…Achalasia tissue exhibited an increase in the expression of proteins involved in extracellular matrix turnover, apoptosis, proinflammatory and profibrogenic cytokines, and Tregs and Bregs versus controls (P<0.001). …”
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Combining single-cell analysis and molecular docking techniques to construct a prognostic model for colon adenocarcinoma and uncovering inhibin subunit βb as a novel therapeutic ta... by Qinqing Wu, Qinqing Wu, Lu Ye, Yuwei Wu, Mengyu Zhao, Mengyu Zhao, Jiaxin Lu, Yanping Yu, Yanping Yu, Yixiao Niu, Yixiao Niu, Luxiao Zhang, Peijun Zuo, Peijun Zuo

“…Anoikis is a type of programmed cell death that occurs when cells lose their attachment to the extracellular matrix (ECM), and it plays a crucial role in tumor metastasis. …”
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Functional hydrogel empowering 3D printing titanium alloys by Weimin Zhang, Jiaxin Zhang, He Liu, Yang Liu, Xiao Sheng, Sixing Zhou, Tiansen Pei, Chen Li, Jincheng Wang

“…Hydrogels composed of three-dimensional networks of hydrophilic polymers can effectively simulate the extracellular matrix of natural bone and are capable of loading bioactive molecules such as proteins, peptides, growths factors, polysaccharides, or nucleotides for localized release within the human body, by directly participating in biological processes. …”
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Oral submucous fibrosis: pathogenesis and therapeutic approaches by Jianfei Tang, Junjie Liu, Zekun Zhou, Xinyan Cui, Hua Tu, Jia Jia, Baike Chen, Xiaohan Dai, Ousheng Liu

“…Abstract Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF), characterized by excessive deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) that causes oral mucosal tissue sclerosis, and even cancer transformation, is a chronic, progressive fibrosis disease. …”
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The CYP4/20-HETE/GPR75 axis in the progression metabolic dysfunction-associated steatosis liver disease (MASLD) to chronic liver disease by James P. Hardwick, Byoung-Joon Song, Paul Rote, Charles Leahy, Yoon Kwang Lee, Alexandra Rudi Wolf, Danielle Diegisser, Victor Garcia

“…CLDs cause structural alterations across the liver through increased contents of extracellular matrix (ECM), driving dysfunction of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs) alongside hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) and activated resident or infiltrating immune cells. …”
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Integrated transcriptomic analysis reveals evolutionary and developmental characteristics of tendon ossification in teleost by Xu-Dong Wang, Fei-Long Shi, Jia-Jia Zhou, Zheng-Yu Xiao, Tan Tu, Xue-Mei Xiong, Chun-Hong Nie, Shi-Ming Wan, Ze-Xia Gao

“…Through cross-species comparisons of the tendon development process, we discovered that candidate genes were primarily enriched in extracellular matrix organization, ossification, regulation of angiogenesis, and other related processes. …”
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Unraveling the protein kinase C/NDRG1 signaling network in breast cancer by C. Saponaro, M. Damato, E. Stanca, S. Aboulouard, F. A. Zito, S. De Summa, D. Traversa, L. Schirosi, S. Bravaccini, F. Pirini, E. Fonzi, M. Tebaldi, M. Puccetti, A. Gaballo, L. Pantalone, M. Ronci, L. Magnani, D. Sergi, A. Tinelli, S. Tacconi, L. Siculella, A. M. Giudetti, I. Fournier, M. Salzet, M. Trerotola, D. Vergara

“…Moreover, CRISPR-based inhibition of NDRG1 expression was obtained in a BC cell line, and showed that this protein is a key driver of BC cell invasion through the Rho-associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase 1 (ROCK1)/phosphorylated cofilin pathway that regulates stress fiber assembly, and the modulation of extracellular matrix reorganization related genes. Together, our findings highlight the potential of NDRG1 as a new BC biomarker and uncover a novel mechanism of regulation of NDRG1 expression that might lead to innovative therapeutic strategies.…”
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Surface functionalization of titanium implants with controlled-release glutathione conjugate for antioxidant and osteogenesis by Huichuan Xu, Kosuke Nozaki, Ziniu Yu, Nobuyuki Kawashima, Takeshi Ueno, Huaze Wu, Hao Wu, Noriyuki Wakabayashi

“…Moreover, VPA-GSH-treated Ti surfaces facilitated alkaline phosphatase activity and extracellular matrix (ECM) mineralization. Runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2), osteopontin (OPN) and osteocalcin (OCN) gene expression level were significantly up-regulated on VPA-GSH-treated Ti surfaces. …”
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Cartilage structure-inspired nanofiber-hydrogel composite with robust proliferation and stable chondral lineage-specific differentiation function to orchestrate cartilage regenerat... by Yaqiang Li, Xiaowei Xun, Liang Duan, Erji Gao, Jiaxin Li, Lei Lin, Xinping Li, Aijuan He, Haiyong Ao, Yong Xu, Huitang Xia

“…This process includes early-stage proliferation followed by second-stage extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition, driving the transition from proliferation to chondrogenesis. …”
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