Evidence That ADAM17 Mediates the Protective Action of CGRP against Angiotensin II-Induced Inflammation in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells by Si-yu Zeng, Li Yang, Chen-liang Hong, Hui-qin Lu, Qiu-jiang Yan, Yan Chen, Xu-ping Qin

“…Small interference RNA (siRNA) and inhibitors of CGRP, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), and extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) were adopted to investigate their effect on Ang II-induced inflammation in VSMCs. …”
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Establishment of a Model of Microencapsulated SGC7901 Human Gastric Carcinoma Cells Cocultured with Tumor-Associated Macrophages by Jin-Ming Zhu, Xiu-Lian Quan, Shi-Chao Han, Xue-Jun Fan, He-Ming Li, Shan-Shan Liang, Xi Chen, Ruo-Yu Wang, Xue-Ning Ji

“…Immunocytochemistry confirmed that Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen (PCNA) and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) were expressed in microencapsulated SGC7901 cells on days 7 and 14. …”
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Saikosaponin D improves nonalcoholic fatty liver disease via gut microbiota-bile acid metabolism pathway by Lan Li, Shengye Yang, Xinyu Liang, Yameng Liu, Hualing Xu, Xiaozhen Guo, Cen Xie, Xiaojun Xu

“…Further exploration found that SSD inhibited the mRNA expression levels of farnesoid X receptor (Fxr), small heterodimer partner (Shp), recombinant fibroblast growth factor 15 (Fgf15) and apical sodium dependent bile acid transporter (Asbt) in the intestine, suggesting that SSD improved liver lipid metabolism by inhibiting intestinal FXR signaling. …”
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Adjunct Intravitreous Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema with Anti-VEGF Agents by Robert B. Garoon, Robert E. Coffee, Lai Jiang, Christina Y. Weng, Petros E. Carvounis

“…To compare visual and anatomic outcomes of adjunct intravitreous (IVT) triamcinolone acetonide to antivascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injections to IVT anti-VEGF injections alone for center-involving diabetic macular edema (DME) in treatment-naïve eyes. …”
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Fenofibrate Inhibited the Differentiation of T Helper 17 Cells In Vitro by Zhou Zhou, Weiliang Sun, Ying Liang, Yanxiang Gao, Wei Kong, Youfei Guan, Juan Feng, Xian Wang

“…Our results showed that fenofibrate inhibited transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) and IL-6-induced differentiation of Th17 cells in vitro. …”
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Association of Epicardial Adipose Tissue Thickness with Cardiovascular Risk in Acromegaly by Bulent CAN, Fatma OLCAY COSKUN, Sercin OZKOK, Mumtaz TAKIR

“…Patients with acromegaly were divided into controlled and uncontrolled acromegaly groups based on insulin-like growth factor-1 levels. Epicardial adipose tissue thickness measurements were obtained from chest computed tomography, and laboratory data were extracted from patient files. …”
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The Effect of Autologous Platelet-Rich Gel on the Dynamic Changes of the Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2 Expression in the Diabetic Chronic R... by Lan Li, Dawei Chen, Chun Wang, Guanjian Liu, Xingwu Ran

“…The expression of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 as well as transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) in the granulation tissue was detected by q TR-PCR and IHC. …”
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Paget’s disease of the breast: a contemporary perspective by O. O. Yemelyanova, A. D. Zikiryakhodzhaev, N. N. Volchenko, V. V. Efanov

“…Significant prognostic factors, e.g. the invasive component of Paget’s cancer, the involvement status of regional lymph nodes, morphological criteria, the grade of malignancy, overexpression of epidermal growth factor Her2/neu, the presence of BRCA 1/2 and CHEK2 gene mutations, as well as age, affect the prognosis of Paget’s disease. …”
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Paneth Cells: Dispensable yet Irreplaceable for the Intestinal Stem Cell NicheSummary by Michaela Quintero, Linda C. Samuelson

“…In this review, we summarize the intestinal stem cell niche, including the Notch, Wnt, growth factor, mechanical, and metabolic niche, and discuss how Paneth cells might contribute to these various components. …”
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Characterization of Neurogenic Potential of Dental Pulp Stem Cells Cultured in Xeno/Serum-Free Condition: In Vitro and In Vivo Assessment by Jieun Jung, Jong-Wan Kim, Ho-Jin Moon, Jin Young Hong, Jung Keun Hyun

“…In the NSC group relative to the FBS group, the expression of NSC markers and the concentrations of leukemia inhibitory factor, nerve growth factor, and stem cell factor were higher, although their expression levels were lower than those of human fetal NSCs. …”
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Modulation of Biomaterial‐Associated Fibrosis by Means of Combined Physicochemical Material Properties by Lisa E. Tromp, Torben A.B. van derBoon, Roderick H.J. deHilster, Ruud Bank, Patrick van Rijn

“…Normal human dermal fibroblasts (NHDFs) are screened for cell density, area, and myofibroblast markers α‐smooth muscle actin (α‐SMA) and Collagen type I (COL1) after 24 h and 7 days of culture, with or without transforming growth factor‐beta (TGF‐β). Results demonstrated that material properties influence fibroblast behavior after 7 days with TGF‐β stimulation, with wettability emerging as the predominant factor, followed by stiffness. …”
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Searching for Biomarkers in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: Amphiregulin and Progranulin by Burak BILGIN, Mete GULER, Hulya CICEK, Selma URFALIOGLU, Gokhan KOKUSARI, Bedia MARANGOZOGLU SAHIN

“…Amphiregulin (AREG) promotes proliferative and regenerative activity and repairs most cell types by binding and activating epidermal growth factor receptors. Progranulin (PGRN) has complex functions in many physiological and pathological processes. …”
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Wharton’s Jelly-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells and Fibroblast-Derived Extracellular Matrix Synergistically Activate Apoptosis in a p21-Dependent Mechanism in WHCO1 and MDA MB 23... by Kevin Dzobo, Matjaz Vogelsang, Nicholas E. Thomford, Collet Dandara, Karlien Kallmeyer, Michael S. Pepper, M. Iqbal Parker

“…Vascular endothelial growth factor, Akt, and Nodal pathways were downregulated in cancer cells cocultured with WJ-MSCs. …”
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Genetic Testing Distinguishes Multiple Chondroid Chordomas with Neuraxial Bone Metastases from Multicentric Tumors by Hiroshi Kobayashi, Masahiro Shin, Naohiro Makise, Aya Shinozaki-Ushiku, Masachika Ikegami, Yuki Taniguchi, Yusuke Shinoda, Shinji Kohsaka, Tetsuo Ushiku, Katsutoshi Oda, Kiyoshi Miyagawa, Hiroyuki Aburatani, Hiroyuki Mano, Sakae Tanaka

“…Next-generation sequencing revealed that these lesions harbored a common somatic mutation in epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), c.3617A>C, which is not considered a pathogenic chordoma mutation, thus indicating that these lesions were not multicentric but rather multiple metastatic tumors. …”
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Gene Therapy with Endogenous Inhibitors of Angiogenesis for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Beyond Anti-VEGF Therapy by Selwyn M. Prea, Elsa C. Chan, Gregory J. Dusting, Algis J. Vingrys, Bang V. Bui, Guei-Sheung Liu

“…Current treatments aim to seal off leaky blood vessels via laser therapy or to suppress vessel leakage and neovascular growth through intraocular injections of antibodies that target vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). However, the long-term success of anti-VEGF therapy can be hampered by limitations such as low or variable efficacy, high frequency of administration (usually monthly), potentially serious side effects, and, most importantly, loss of efficacy with prolonged treatment. …”
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N-Acetylcysteine in Combination with IGF-1 Enhances Neuroprotection against Proteasome Dysfunction-Induced Neurotoxicity in SH-SY5Y Cells by Benxu Cheng, Pinki Anand, Anxiu Kuang, Feroz Akhtar, Virginia L. Scofield

“…The aim of this study was to determine whether cotreatment of NAC and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) efficiently protected against proteasome inhibitor-induced cytotoxicity in SH-SY5Y cells. …”
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Evaluation of Chitosan Hydrogel for Sustained Delivery of VEGF for Odontogenic Differentiation of Dental Pulp Stem Cells by Si Wu, Yachuan Zhou, Yi Yu, Xin Zhou, Wei Du, Mian Wan, Yi Fan, Xuedong Zhou, Xin Xu, Liwei Zheng

“…Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) plays a crucial role in dentin regeneration; however, its constant administrations in the human body is still problematic. …”
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DMAV in Drinking Water Activated NF-κB Signal Pathway and Increased TGF-β and IL-1β Expressions in Bladder Epithelial Cells of Rats by Siqi Cao, Shengnan Liu, Fei Wang, Jieyu Liu, Mengdan Li, Chen Wang, Shuhua Xi

“…In this study, we measured the expressions of mRNA and proteins of NF-κB pathway members, IKKα, IKKβ, p65, and p50 in rat bladder epithelium by qRT-PCR and immunohistochemical analysis after rats received drinking water containing 100 and 200 ppm DMAV for 10 weeks. Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) immunoexpression in rat bladder epithelium and urine level of IL-1β also were determined. …”
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IGF-1 Increases with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Promotes Wound Healing in Diabetic Foot Ulcers by Figen Aydin, Ahmet Kaya, Levent Karapinar, Mert Kumbaraci, Ahmet Imerci, Hasan Karapinar, Cengiz Karakuzu, Mustafa Incesu

“…To investigate insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-1) levels in response to hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for diabetic foot ulcers and to determine whether IGF-1 is a predictive indicator of wound healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers. …”
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SMAD4 Protein Expression Is Downregulated in Ileal Epithelial Cells from Patients with Crohn’s Disease with Significant Inverse Correlation to Disease Activity by Pia Klausen, John Gásdal Karstensen, Mehmet Coskun, Adrian Săftoiu, Peter Vilmann, Jack Bernard Cowland, Lene Buhl Riis

“…Small mothers against decapentaplegic (SMAD)4 and SMAD7 are key regulatory components in the immunosuppressive transforming growth factor- (TGF-) β signaling pathway, which is defective in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). …”
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