Chronic liver fibrosis mitigated by mouse hepatocytes
The new study provides proof of principle that functional liver cells can be grown in a different species, offering a potential solution to transplant shortage.
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Mesothelial cells in omental adipose tissue hinder adipogenesis
The discovery that omental fat has a mechanism to limit adipocyte formation may lead to new treatments for obesity and metabolic disease.
How gKetoC alleviates intestinal inflammation
Through in vitro and in vivo models, researchers find a mechanism by which bacteria-generated fatty acids regulate immune responses.
New first trimester screening algorithm for preeclampsia
The screening model combines maternal history, ultrasound data and several tests for blood markers to enable personalised treatment.
Nanoparticle targets primary tumours and brain metastases
A specialised drug-loaded nanoparticle, which can cross the blood-brain barrier, shrunk both breast tumours and breast cancer cells.
Associations of AML MRD levels with posttransplant clinical outcomes
Patients with no detectable FLT3 mutations had the best outcomes after an allogenic hematopoietic cell transplant.
Novel protein function inhibitor regenerated myelin sheaths
Researchers showed that ESI1, or similar compounds, may help to slow or even reverse cognitive losses that can occur during aging.
How hematopoietic stem cells retain their regenerative potential
Researchers found that genetic depletion of cyclophilin A results in stem cells distinctively lacking intrinsically disordered proteins.
New study challenges assumptions about the development of RA
Scientists have discovered that each rheumatoid arthritis patient possesses a unique and diverse set of ACPAs.
Enhanced NPC cultivation furthers understanding of kidney disease
Induced NPCs facilitate the creation of patient-specific organoid models and improve identification of nephron targeted drugs.
Quantitative assessment of cerebral small vessel disease risk
Researchers discovered that measuring the concentrations of IL-18 in an individual’s blood could estimate future risk of stroke.
New methodologies to find microbiome biomarkers
Confounder control and quantitative profiling revealed misleading associations between microbial markers and colorectal cancer development.
Anti-cancer drugs could treat or prevent atherosclerosis
Researchers discovered that smooth muscle cells can change into cancer-like cell types and worsen atherosclerosis.
New findings could influence asthma drug development
Researchers have revealed that genetically enhanced expression of GSDMB causes a disturbed interferon-response.
Improved method to control the generation of dopaminergic neurons
A synthetic antibody selectively activates the Wnt signalling pathway and directs stem cells to differentiate into neurons.