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Nadia Chaher, Reza Hajhosseiny, Alkystis Phinikaridou and René M. Botnar
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a highly complex macromolecular network present in all tissues and organs. The ECM is continuously remodelling under an orchestrated process facilitated by many matrix-degrading and matrix-synthesising enzymes in both he...
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Anna Maria Sacco, Clotilde Castaldo, Franca Di Meglio, Daria Nurzynska, Stefano Palermi, Rocco Spera, Rossana Gnasso, Giorgio Zinno, Veronica Romano and Immacolata Belviso
Cardiac regeneration is a critical endeavor in the treatment of heart diseases, aimed at repairing and enhancing the structure and function of damaged myocardium. This review offers a comprehensive overview of current advancements and strategies in cardi...
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Nadezhda Sachivkina, Arfenya Karamyan, Valentina Semenova, Aleksej Ignatiev, Abdugani Abdurasulov, Rakhima Muratova, Dinara Emilbekova, Venera Ermatova, Ali Risvanli, Ruslan Salykov, Alfia Ibragimova and Ekaterina Neborak
The therapeutic potential of Angelica ternata extract was tested against biofilm-associated fungi Candida albicans. Such an extract with a 1.896 ± 0.071% per 1 mL rutin content of flavonoids can reliably suppress the formation of biofilms of pathogenic y...
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Giovanna Vermiglio, Antonio Centofanti, Maria Grazia Piancino, Maria Chiara Malandrino, Michele Runci Anastasi, Giacomo Picciolo and Giuseppina Cutroneo
Unilateral posterior crossbite is a malocclusion disease that involves morpho-functional characteristics of masseter muscle; a normal or increased activity of contralateral muscle and a reduced activity of the ipsilateral muscle during unilateral crossbi...
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Carla Palomino-Durand, Emmanuel Pauthe and Adeline Gand
Modern innovation in reconstructive medicine implies the proposition of material-based strategies suitable for tissue repair and regeneration. The development of such systems necessitates the design of advanced materials and the control of their interact...
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Neill J. Turner
The present Special Issue comprises a collection of articles addressing the many ways in which extracellular matrix (ECM), or its components parts, can be used in regenerative medicine applications. ECM is a dynamic structure, composed of a three-dimensi...
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Rachel Brittany Sidebottom, Sabi Bang and Gary Martin
The purpose of this paper is to present a morphological description of three different types of acellular material lining hemal spaces in a shrimp, providing a background for addressing future questions. The vasculature of the penaeid shrimp, Sicyonia in...
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José Ariévilo Gurgel Rodrigues, Ismael Nilo Lino de Queiroz, Ana Luíza Gomes Quinderé, Norma Maria Barros Benevides, Ana Maria Freire Tovar, Paulo Antônio de Souza Mourão
Pág. 273 - 282
Acanthophora muscoides (Rhodophyta) contains structurally heterogeneous sulfated polysaccharides (Am-SPs) with pharmacological importance; however, its matrix SPs composition has not been still extensively investigated. This study sequentially extracted ...
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José Ariévilo Gurgel Rodrigues, Ismael Nilo Lino de Queiroz, Ana Luíza Gomes Quinderé, Norma Maria Barros Benevides, Ana Maria Freire Tovar, Paulo Antônio de Souza Mourão (Author)
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Acanthophora muscoides (Rhodophyta) contains structurally heterogeneous sulfated polysaccharides (Am-SPs) with pharmacological importance; however, its matrix SPs composition has not been still extensively investigated. This study sequentially extracted ...
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Dorina Lauritano, Giulia Moreo, Fedora Della Vella, Annalisa Palmieri, Francesco Carinci and Massimo Petruzzi
Background: It has been proven that the antihypertensive agent nifedipine can cause gingival overgrowth as a side effect. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of pharmacological treatment with nifedipine on human gingival fibroblasts activity...
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Jung Hwan Oh, Fatih Karadeniz, Jung Im Lee, Hye Ran Kim, Youngwan Seo and Chang-Suk Kong
Ultraviolet A (UVA)-induced detrimental effects in the skin, also known as photoaging, are mediated with several pathways including oxidative stress generation and extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation. UVA irradiation results in excessive production of...
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Francesca Della Sala, Gennaro Longobardo, Antonio Fabozzi, Mario di Gennaro and Assunta Borzacchiello
Wound healing is a naturally occurring process that can be aided by a wound dressing properly designed to assure an efficient healing process. An infection caused by several microorganisms could interfere with this process, delaying or even impairing wou...
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Homa Maleki, Bahareh Azimi, Saeed Ismaeilimoghadam and Serena Danti
Poly(lactic acid)(PLA) is an aliphatic polyester that can be derived from natural and renewable resources. Owing to favorable features, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, good thermal and mechanical performance, and processability, PLA has been ...
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Gabriella Caruso
Microbial biofilms are biological structures composed of surface-attached microbial communities embedded in an extracellular polymeric matrix. In aquatic environments, the microbial colonization of submerged surfaces is a complex process involving severa...
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Edit Hirsch, Márió Nacsa, Ferenc Ender, Miklós Mohai, Zsombor K. Nagy, György J. Marosi
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Nanoscale fibers were prepared for the fabrication of scaffolds by using a strong electrostatic field on the polymer solution. Electrospinning is widely applied for production of drug delivery, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine systems as wel...
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Miguel Ángel López Zavala and Jorge Isidro Ramos Patlán
In this study, the dewaterability of activated sludge inoculated with spores of two filamentous fungi (Trichoderma reesei and Aspergillus oryzae) was evaluated. The reduction of capillary suction time (CST) and the increase of sludge solids content were ...
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Miguel Ángel López Zavala, Jorge Isidro Ramos Patlán
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In this study, the dewaterability of activated sludge inoculated with spores of two filamentous fungi (Trichoderma reesei and Aspergillus oryzae) was evaluated. The reduction of capillary suction time (CST) and the increase of sludge solids content were ...
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Ruggero Bosco, Jeroen Van Den Beucken, Sander Leeuwenburgh and John Jansen
The mechanical and biological properties of bone implants need to be optimal to form a quick and firm connection with the surrounding environment in load bearing applications. Bone is a connective tissue composed of an organic collagenous matrix, a fine ...
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Ye-Eun Choi, Jung-Mo Yang and Ju-Hyun Cho
Owing to global population aging, instances of bone metabolic diseases have increased. Consequently, interest in natural and functional plant food products for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis is also increasing. In this study, we determine t...
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Eva Martins, Rita Fernandes, Ana L. Alves, Rita O. Sousa, Rui L. Reis and Tiago H. Silva
Collagen is a ubiquitous protein present in the extracellular matrix of all major metazoan animals, with approximately 28 different human collagen types described in the literature, each with unique physicochemical properties. Collagens found broad appli...
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