Publications by authors named "K Buczma"

There is little research concerning the role of stem cells in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMDSC) and amniotic fluid-derived stem cells significantly reduced the amount and severity of NEC in the animal models. ADSCs share similar surface markers and differentiation potential with BMDSCs.

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  • The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is essential for regulating cardiovascular health and is a target for various therapeutic drugs, especially in managing diseases like hypertension and heart failure.
  • Dysregulation of RAAS has drawn attention in cancer treatment due to its impact on tumor biology and cardiovascular toxicities from oncological therapies.
  • RAAS inhibitors (RAASi) could serve as supportive treatments that help mitigate cardiovascular risks and improve outcomes in cancer patients undergoing therapies that can lead to cardiovascular complications.
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Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, and the number of cancer-related deaths is expected to increase. Common types of cancer include skin, breast, lung, prostate, and colorectal cancers. While clinical research has improved cancer therapies, these treatments often come with significant side effects such as chronic fatigue, hair loss, and nausea.

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Neurodegenerative diseases, which occur when neurons begin to deteriorate, affect millions of people worldwide. These age-related disorders are becoming more common partly because the elderly population has increased in recent years. While no treatments are accessible, every year an increasing number of therapeutic and supportive options become available.

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that leads to demyelination and damage to the central nervous system. It is well known, the significance of the involvement and influence of the immune system in the development and course of MS. Nowadays, more and more studies are demonstrating that an important factor that affects the action of the immune system is the gut microbiota.

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