Mechanical Microvibration Device Enhancing Immunohistochemistry Efficiency.

Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is a widely used technique in diagnostic pathology and biomedical research, but there is still a need to shorten the operation process and reduce the cost of antibodies. This study aims to assess a novel IHC technique that incorporates mechanical microvibration (MMV) to expedite the process, reduce antibody consumption, and enhance staining quality. MMV was generated using coin vibration motors attached to glass slides mounted with consecutive tissue sections.

Vaccarin attenuates high glucose-induced human EA•hy926 endothelial cell injury through inhibition of Notch signaling.

Endothelial cell injury is a critical component of atherosclerosis and hypertension. Vaccarin is considered to be of potential benefit in the treatment of vascular diseases. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the possible effects of vaccarin in human EA·hy926 cells induced by high glucose, and to investigate its underlying mechanism in the prevention and treatment of high glucose‑induced injury.

Vaccarin promotes endothelial cell proliferation in association with neovascularization in vitro and in vivo.

Angiogenesis is a major pathological component of several diseases, including traumatic vascular disease and coronary heart disease. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effects of vaccarin on endothelial cell migration and neovascularization, which are important and necessary components of wound healing. The present study investigated and confirmed neovascularization induced by vaccarin in vitro and in vivo.

Total saponins from Albizia julibrissin inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor-mediated angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo.

Dried stem bark from Albizia julibrissin (AJ) is a highly valued Traditional Chinese Medicine, which has been shown to suppress tumor growth and angiogenesis. Total saponins from AJ (TSAJ) are one of the most bioactive components of AJ extract. The present study evaluated the anti‑tumor and anti‑angiogenic effects of TSAJ in vitro and in vivo.

Vaccarin attenuates the human EA.hy926 endothelial cell oxidative stress injury through inhibition of Notch signaling.

Endothelial cell injury is an essential component of atherosclerosis and hypertension. Atherosclerosis and other macrovascular diseases are the most common complications of diabetes. Vaccarin is a major flavonoid glycoside in Vaccariae semen, and is expected to be useful in the treatment of vascular diseases.

Lipid droplets may lay a spacial foundation for vasculogenic mimicry formation in hepatocellular carcinoma.

Vasculogenic mimicry is a highly patterned vascular channel distinguished from the endothelium-dependent blood vessel. Vasculogenic mimicry is lined by highly aggressive tumor cells, and is associated with tumor grade, invasion and metastasis, and poor clinical prognosis. Much attention has been focused on the signaling pathways and the tumor microenvironment needed for vasculogenic mimicry formation, however, the studies on the spacial foundation for vasculogenic mimicry formation are limited.