Objective: The objective of this study is to examine the therapeutic efficacy of miR-133a-transfected bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) in restoring damaged myocardium, reducing myocardial fibrosis, and improving cardiac function following myocardial infarction (MI).
Methods: Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) were transfected with miR-133a using lentivirus vectors, and the in vitro transfection efficiency was assessed. A rat MI animal model was established to examine the survival rate of miR-133a-transfected BM-MSCs in ischemic myocardium.
Heck silylation of unactivated alkenes is an efficient strategy for the synthesis of useful organosilicon compounds. However, extensive efforts have been dedicated to only achieving achiral molecules. Herein, a highly regio- and enantioselective cobalt-catalyzed Heck silylation of unactivated alkenes with hydrosilanes is reported for the first time, providing access to axially chiral alkenes in good to excellent yields with 87-98 % ee.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study focused on the adverse sonochemical effect of ultrasound on biofilm extracellular polysaccharide and the adaptive biofilm responses for ultrasound resistance. Results showed ultrasound triggered phase transition of polysaccharides within biofilm from solation to gelation, which induced following biofilm viscoelasticity enhancement, consequential failure of biofilm removal and bacteria killing. Introducing additional cationic polysaccharide, 1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPlanktonic bacteria tend to form sessile community architectures to shield resident bacteria from various environmental stresses. The formed biofilm leads to the failure of conventional antimicrobial therapy. Extracellular macromolecules, including extracellular DNA (eDNA), proteins, lipids, and polysaccharides, crosslink into gel-like structures through electrostatic forces in the mature biofilm matrix.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Although percutaneous external fixation has gained popularity in transconjunctival blepharoplasty due to its simplicity and minimal incision, internal fixation remains the standard approach in transcutaneous blepharoplasty.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of percutaneous external fixation specifically in transcutaneous fat repositioning blepharoplasty.
Methods: A consecutive cohort of 97 patients underwent this surgical technique between May 2022 and December 2023.
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Plant flowering time is affected by endogenous and exogenous factors, but its variation patterns among different populations of a species has not been fully established. In this study, 27 accessions were used to investigate the relationship between autonomous pathway gene methylation, gene expression and flowering time variation. DNA methylation analysis, RT-qPCR and transgenic verification showed that variation in the flowering time among the populations ranged from 19 to 55 days and was significantly correlated with methylation of the coding regions of six upstream genes in the autonomous pathway, (), (), (), (), () and (), as well as their relative expression levels.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Weight is an influential factor in knee osteoarthritis (KOA). However, the effect of abnormal body weight on chitosan's efficacy in treating KOA is unclear. This study aimed to explore the differences in the effectiveness of arthroscopic surgery combined with intra-articular chitosan injection for KOA in patients with abnormal body weight.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOrganophosphate esters (OPEs) are widely used commercial additives, but their environmental persistence and toxicity raise serious concerns necessitating associated remediation strategies. Although there are various existing technologies for OPE removal, comprehensive screening for them is urgently needed to guide further research. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the techniques used to remove OPEs from soil and water, including their related influencing factors, removal mechanisms/degradation pathways, and practical applications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPsoriasis is a chronic skin inflammation influenced by dysregulated skin microbiota, with the role of microbiota in psoriasis gaining increasing prominence. Bacterial extracellular vesicles (bEVs) serve as crucial regulators in the interaction between hosts and microbiota. However, the mechanism underlying the therapeutic potential of bEVs from commensal bacteria in psoriasis remains unclear.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChronic wounds are characterized with excessive biofluid and persistent infection. Therefore, there is an urgent desire to develop a multifunctional wound dressing that can meet the extreme requirements including effective antibacterial and powerful wound microenvironment regulation and protection function to promote wounds heal quickly. In this study, a multifunctional composite dressing (HA-AMP/SF/Alg/Rb-BG-AIEgens) was synthesized by combining a mesoporous bioactive glass framework loaded with AIEgens (Rb-BG-AIEgens) with cross-linked antimicrobial peptide grafted hyaluronic acid (HA-AMP), sodium alginate (Alg), and silk fibroin (SF).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study aims to assess the association between isolated subscapularis tears and coracoid morphology using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and to calculate the optimal cut-off values of the significant predictor to predict subscapularis tears.
Patients And Methods: Between January 2018 and December 2022, a total of 60 patients (29 males, 31 females; mean age: 58.4±8.
Acute wounds such as severe burns and chronic wounds like diabetic ulcers present a significant threat to human health. Wound dressings made from natural polymers offer inherent properties that effectively enhance wound healing outcomes and reduce healing time. Numerous innovative hydrogels are being developed and translated to the clinic to successfully treat various wound types.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Severe degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR) can cause a poor prognosis if left untreated. For patients considered at prohibitive surgical risk, transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) has become an accepted alternative therapy. The DragonFly transcatheter valve repair system is an innovative evolution of the mitral TEER device family to treat DMR.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is considered to be an effective technique to promote the healing of various wounds. The aim of this study was to evaluate different wound dressings combined with NPWT in treating wounds in Wuzhishan pigs.
Method: Excisions were made in the backs of the pigs and were covered with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) dressing, polyurethane (PU) dressing or PU dressing with non-adherent membrane (PU-non-ad).
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease that significantly impacts individuals and healthcare systems worldwide. However, the exploration of N6-methyladenosine (m6A)-related aging genes in OA pathogenesis remains largely underexplored. This study aimed to elucidate the role of m6A-related aging genes in OA and to develop a robust diagnostic model based on their expression profiles.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWound infection is a major problem faced during wound healing. Therefore, it is necessary to develop wound dressings with excellent antimicrobial properties. Here, a smart response system of PVA-TPE/HA-AMP/SF/ALG wound dressing was prepared by a combination of chemical cross-linking and freeze-drying methods.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aims to evaluate the clinical effects of different blood derivatives on wound healing using network meta-analysis. PubMed, Embase, OVID, Web of Science, SCOPUS and Cochrane Central were searched to obtain studies about blood derivatives on wound healing until October 2023. R 4.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWound healing is a complex and dynamic process involving a series of cellular and molecular events. Revascularization, the restoration of blood flow to ischemic or damaged tissue, is a key step in wound healing. Adequate vascularization has been recognized as a necessary factor for successful tissue regeneration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) has gained significant attention in the field of regenerative medicine due to its potential therapeutic applications. However, few studies have reported the components, especially anti-ageing-related components, of PRP derived from umbilical cord blood (UCB). It is essential to understand the influence of age on the composition and efficacy of PRP to optimize its clinical use.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWound infection remains a major challenge for health professionals, because it delays wound healing and increases the overall cost and morbidity. Therefore, the development of new biomaterials with new antibacterial properties and healing effects remains a dire clinical need. To solve this problem, we developed silver nanoparticles embedded in γ-cyclodextrin metal-organic frameworks (Ag@MOF) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP)-loaded hydrogel systems based on methacrylated silk fibroin (SFMA) and methacrylate hyaluronic acid (HAMA) as Ag ion and growth factor delivery vehicles for inhibiting the growth of drug-resistant bacteria and promoting wound healing.
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