Expression of Fucosyltransferase 4 () mRNA Is Increased in Endometrium from Women with Endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a common gynecological disorder defined as the presence of endometrial-like tissue (glands and stroma) outside the uterus. The etiopathogenesis of endometriosis is still poorly recognized. It is speculated that stage-specific embryonic antigen 1 (SSEA-1)-positive stem-like glandular epithelial cells may contribute to the development of the disease.

Growth factor profile in calcified cartilage from the metaphysis of a calf costochondral junction, the site of initial bone formation.

Endochondral bone formation is orchestrated by growth factors produced by chondrocytes and deposited in the cartilage matrix. Whilst some of these factors have been identified, the complete list and their relationship remains unknown. In the present study, the growth factors were isolated from non-calcified and calcified cartilage of costochondral junctions.

Recurrent miscarriage is associated with increased ghrelin mRNA expression in the endometrium- a case-control study.

Ghrelin has been found to be expressed in the human endometrium. Emerging evidence links ghrelin and its receptor with the reproductive system. Certain associations between ghrelin and angiogenesis have also been established.

Effects of post-weaning social isolation and environment al enrichment on exploratory behavior and ankiety in Wistar rats.

Adverse early experience is generally regarded as a risk factor for both externalizing and internalizing behavioral disorders in humans. It can be modeled in rats by a post-weaning social isolation procedure. Effects of social isolation might possibly be ameliorated by environmental enrichment.

The use of long-chain plant polyprenols as a means to modify the biological properties of new biodegradable polyurethane scaffolds for tissue engineering. A pilot study.

Microporous membranes for tissue engineering were produced from new biodegradable polyurethane based on hexamethylene diisocyanate, poly(epsilon-caprolactone) diol and 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-sorbitol. The interconnected pores had an average size in the range of 5-100 microm. The tensile strength at break, the Young's modulus and elongation at break of the membranes were 3.