The Neurovascular Properties of Dental Stem Cells and Their Importance in Dental Tissue Engineering by Jessica Ratajczak, Annelies Bronckaers, Yörg Dillen, Pascal Gervois, Tim Vangansewinkel, Ronald B. Driesen, Esther Wolfs, Ivo Lambrichts, Petra Hilkens

“…Within the field of tissue engineering, natural tissues are reconstructed by combining growth factors, stem cells, and different biomaterials to serve as a scaffold for novel tissue growth. …”
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miR-29c Inhibits Renal Interstitial Fibrotic Proliferative Properties through PI3K-AKT Pathway by Weifeng Feng, Huijun Xie, Jiong Li, Xianxin Yan, Shiping Zhu, Shengyun Sun

“…The driving force behind it is some profibrotic growth factors such as transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) which is responsible for the formation of collagen in renal fibrosis. miR-29c, which is an antifibrotic microRNA, downregulates renal interstitial fibrosis by downregulating the TGF-β and collagen. …”
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Biomaterial Applications in Cell-Based Therapy in Experimental Stroke by Ligia S. B. Boisserand, Tomonobu Kodama, Jérémie Papassin, Rachel Auzely, Anaïck Moisan, Claire Rome, Olivier Detante

“…The mechanical properties of biomaterials can be exquisitely regulated forming polymers with different stiffness, modifiable physical state that polymerizes in situ, or small particles encapsulating cells or growth factors. The choice of biomaterial compounds should be adapted for the different applications, structure target, and delay of administration. …”
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Molecular Profiling of Acute and Chronic Rejections of Renal Allografts by Hřibová Petra, Honsová Eva, Brabcová Irena, Hrubá Petra, Viklický Ondřej

“…Using the TaqMan Low Density Array, the intrarenal expressions of 376 genes relating to immune response (B-cell activation, T-cell activation, chemokines, growth factors, immune regulators, and apoptosis) were analyzed in the four rejection categories: chronic AMR, chronic TCMR, acute AMR, and acute TCMR. …”
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Chitooligosaccharides promote diabetic wound healing by mediating fibroblast proliferation and migration by Zihan Li, Chuwei Zhang, Lei Wang, Qingrong Zhang, Yipeng Dong, Xinyu Sha, Bolin Wang, Zhihan Zhu, Wenmiao Wang, Yongjun Wang, Youlang Zhou, Yi Zhang

“…Fibroblasts play a vital role in wound healing by producing extracellular matrix (ECM) components and various growth factors, but their function is inhibited in diabetic wounds. …”
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Versatility of Chitosan-Based Biomaterials and Their Use as Scaffolds for Tissue Regeneration by José Carlos Viana Ribeiro, Rodrigo Silveira Vieira, Iracema Matos Melo, Vilana Maria Adriano Araújo, Vilma Lima

“…The results demonstrated the effectiveness of chitosan-based biomaterials in 93.4% of the studies reviewed, whether or not combined with cells and growth factors, in the regeneration of various types of tissues in animals. …”
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Synergistic effects of platelet-rich fibrin and photobiomodulation on bone regeneration in MC3T3-E1 Preosteoblasts by Ling-Hung Chou, Tzu-Sen Yang, Pei-Chun Wong, Ying-Chun Chen

“…PRF enhances cell proliferation and migration due to its rich concentration of growth factors, while PBM stimulates tissue repair through mitochondrial activation. …”
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Regulation of CXCR6 Expression on Adipocytes and Osteoblasts Differentiated from Human Adipose Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Seung-Cheol Lee, Yoo-Jung Lee, Min Kyoung Shin, Jung-Suk Sung

“…Human mesenchymal stem cells derived from adipose tissue (hADMSCs) are a desirable candidate in regenerative medicine. hADMSCs secrete growth factors, cytokines, and chemokines and also express various receptors that are important in cell activation, differentiation, and migration to injured tissue. …”
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NUTRIENT MEDIUM SELECTION AND OPTIMIZATION OF AVIBACTERIUM PARAGALLINARUM DEEP CULTURE METHOD by M. S. Firsova, V. A. Yevgrafova, A. V. Potekhin

“…Different liquid nutrient media supplemented with growth factors intended for Avibacterium paragallinarum strain No. 5111 cultivation were com­pared. …”
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New Paradigm in Cell Therapy Using Sperm Head to Restore Brain Function and Structure in Animal Model of Alzheimer’s Disease: Support for Boosting Constructive Inflammation vs. Ant... by Nafiseh Pakravan, Ardeshir Abbasi, Zuhair Mohammad Hassan

“…Sperm head returned learning memory, Aβ, lymphatics, neural growth factors, choroid plexus function, Iba-1/GFAP, MHC II/CD86/CD40, CD38/IL-10, and hypoxia levels back to normal level. …”
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Biology and Biotechnology of Follicle Development by Gustavo Adolfo Palma, Martin Eduardo Argañaraz, Antonio Daniel Barrera, Daniela Rodler, Adrian Ángel Mutto, Fred Sinowatz

“…Cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix interactions influence the production of growth factors in the different follicular compartments (oocyte, granulosa, and theca cells). …”
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Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate-Enhanced Marrow Stimulation of Chondral Defects by Henning Madry, Liang Gao, Hermann Eichler, Patrick Orth, Magali Cucchiarini

“…The additional application of a bone marrow aspirate (BMA) to the procedure of marrow stimulation is thought to enhance cartilage repair as it may provide both an additional cell population capable of chondrogenesis and a source of growth factors stimulating cartilage repair. Moreover, the BMA clot provides a three-dimensional environment, possibly further supporting chondrogenesis and protecting the subchondral bone from structural alterations. …”
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Bilateral Atypical Femoral Fractures in a Patient with Multiple Myeloma Treated with Intravenous Bisphosphonate Therapy by Ichiro Tonogai, Tomohiro Goto, Daisuke Hamada, Toshiyuki Iwame, Shinji Yoshioka, Takahiko Tsutsui, Yuichiro Goda, Hiroshi Egawa, Koichi Sairyo

“…Bisphosphonates have high bone affinity that inhibits osteoclastic activity and additionally reduces the growth factors released from malignant or osteoblastic cells, thereby impairing abnormal bone remodeling which leads to osteolysis. …”
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Immune regulation is more effective in the U937 inflammation model with mesenchymal stem cell extracellular vesicles stimulated by pro-inflammatory cytokines by Canan Öztürk, Zehra S. Halbutoğullari

“…It is thought that the mediators (cytokines, growth factors, etc.) secreted by stem cells change under inflammatory conditions, and the therapeutic activity of MSCs increases. …”
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Hydrogels for the Application of Articular Cartilage Tissue Engineering: A Review of Hydrogels by Er-Yuan Chuang, Chih-Wei Chiang, Pei-Chun Wong, Chih-Hwa Chen

“…Artificial hydrogels fabricated from biologically derived and synthesized polymeric materials are also used as tissue-engineering scaffolds; with their controlled degradation profiles, the release of stimulatory growth factors can be achieved. In order to make use of these hydrogels, cartilage implants were formulated in the laboratory to demonstrate the bionic mechanical behaviors of physiological cartilage. …”
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Strategic Project «Creative City – Territory of Development» as a Model of Interaction between Flagship University and Region by Tatyana V. Ashutova, Zoia Yu. Zhelnina

“…Therefore, the article analyzes the growth factors and ways of influence of the university on the regional community in the field of creative industries; emphasizes the complexity of the tasks and the increase in the number of stakeholders in the creative industries, underlines the fact that university projects are both the creative products and creative technologies for the formation of professional competences in the welfare industry, tourism and design.…”
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Harnessing the power of exosomes for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of hematological malignancies by Amirata Mohseni, Fatemeh Salehi, Samaneh Rostami, Kaveh Hadiloo, Mehrdad Hashemi, Zahra Baridjavadi, Fatemeh Ahangari, Najibeh Karami, Fatemeh Samani, Safa Tahmasebi, Najma Farahani, Afshin Taheriazam

“…They consist of lipid bilayers containing macromolecules such as lipids, proteins, microRNAs, growth factors, cytokines, and carbohydrates. Exosomes play a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. …”
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Stem Cell-Derived Nanovesicles: A Novel Cell-Free Therapy for Wound Healing by Jianghong Huang, Jun Zhang, Jianyi Xiong, Shuqing Sun, Jiang Xia, Lei Yang, Yujie Liang

“…Wound healing and regeneration are a dynamic and complex process that requires a collaborative effort between growth factors, epidermal cells, dermal cells, extracellular matrix, and vessels local to the wound area. …”
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Thumb Arthrodesis in The Arthritis Cases: A Scoping Review by Ghifar Akbar, Viskasari Pintoko Kalanjati, Teddy Heri Wardhana

“…Opportunities for new research include evaluating surgical techniques, biomaterials, and growth factors to enhance bone healing. Long-term follow-up studies remain crucial for identifying risk factors and improving patient outcomes in thumb arthrodesis. …”
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Transplantation of Rat Mesenchymal Stem Cells Overexpressing Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 2α Improves Blood Perfusion and Arteriogenesis in a Rat Hindlimb Ischemia Model by Weifeng Lu, Xiaoli Chen, Yi Si, Shichai Hong, Zhengyu Shi, Weiguo Fu

“…Genetic modification of rMSCs via overexpression of HIF-2α improves posttransplantation outcomes in a rat hindlimb ischemia model possibly by stimulating proangiogenic growth factors and cytokines.…”
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