Comparative Evaluation of Intra-articular Ozone and Steroid Treatments in Patients with Coxarthrosis under Ultrasound Guidance: A Retrospective Study by Yilmaz Karaduman, Arzu Muz, Azize Serçe, Servi Yildirim, Ismail Eren Durmus, Suna Akin Takmaz

“…Additionally, it affects inhibitory cytokines, antioxidant enzymes, and neo-angiogenesis. Aim: To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of USG intra-articular ozone therapy versus corticosteroid injections in managing hip OA (coxarthrosis) in patients who have not responded to conventional treatments. …”
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Exosomes Derived from Mesenchymal Stem Cells Ameliorate Hypoxia/Reoxygenation-Injured ECs via Transferring MicroRNA-126 by Qunwen Pan, Yan Wang, Qing Lan, Weiquan Wu, Zhenxuan Li, Xiaotang Ma, Liming Yu

“…Stem cell-released exosomes (EXs) could modulate target cell functions by delivering their cargos, and exert therapeutic effects as their mother cells. miR-126 is an important regulator of EC functions and angiogenesis. In this study, we determined whether EXs released from MSC-EXs provided beneficial effects on hypoxia/reoxygenation- (H/R-) injured ECs by transferring miR-126. …”
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A bibliometric analysis of exosomes in aging from 2007 to 2023 by Zenghui Niu, Meiyu Cui, Yingkun Fu, Lingfeng Zhou, Jiali Wang, Jiali Wang, Yan Lei, Xinrong Fan, Qiang Wang, Jing Yang

“…The keyword analysis revealed that future research on exosomes in aging will possibly focus on “inflammation, cellular senescence, angiogenesis, insulin resistance, and Alzheimer's disease.”ConclusionWe identified the research trends of exosomes in the field of aging through this bibliometric analysis. …”
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IGF2BP2 Shapes the Tumor Microenvironment by Regulating Monocyte and Macrophage Recruitment in Bladder Cancer by Jianpeng Li, Yunzhong Jiang, Minghai Ma, Lu Wang, Minxuan Jing, Zezhong Yang, Lizhao Wang, Quanpeng Qiu, Rundong Song, Yuanchun Pu, Yuanquan Zhang, Nan Mei, Mengzhao Zhang, Jinhai Fan

“…Furthermore, IGF2BP2 expression was linked to immunosuppressive M2‐like and SPP1+ macrophages, contributing to an angiogenesis‐promoting and immunosuppressive TME. Conclusion IGF2BP2 shapes the BC TME by modulating macrophage infiltration and polarization, leading to an immunosuppressive microenvironment that hinders immunotherapy. …”
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PLL-g-HPA Hydrogel Loaded Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promote Burn Wound Healing in Rat Model by Regulating Inflammation Response by Tian L, Wang Z, Lei T, Feng L, Li Y, Wang K, Zhang Y, Zhang C, Liu J, Xing H, Ren W

“…Compared to the control group, treatment with PLL-g-HPA hydrogel in conjunction with hUC-MSCs significantly enhanced wound healing, modulated inflammatory responses, and promoted angiogenesis as well as re-epithelialization in rat models.Conclusion: The PLL-g-HPA hydrogel in conjunction with hUC-MSCs represents a promising therapeutic approach for the management of burn wounds.Keywords: rat burn model, wound healing, human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells, p-hydroxyphenylacetic acid grafted poly-l-ysine hydrogel…”
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Okra juice used for rapid wound healing through its bioadhesive and antioxidant capabilities by Biao Zhang, Yuanqiang Li, Kaijie Wu, Liqi Wei, Yining Chen, Yuan Zhang, Yiping Ren, Tianshu Zou, Pengcheng Yu, Hongxia Ma, Rui Chen, Xin Liu, Yan Cheng

“…Both in vitro and in vivo evaluations indicate that it can effectively accelerate the healing process by sealing the wound, improving epithelial regeneration and angiogenesis, and alleviating inflammation. In addition, it has improved biocompatibility compared to commercial medical glue. …”
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Single-cell transcriptomics reveals the heterogeneity and function of mast cells in human ccRCC by Xiyu Song, Xiyu Song, Xiyu Song, Jianhua Jiao, Jianhua Jiao, Jiayang Qin, Wei Zhang, Weijun Qin, Weijun Qin, Shuaijun Ma, Shuaijun Ma

“…However, VEGFA+MC was produced in large quantities in ccRCC tissues and promoted tumor angiogenesis compared with adjacent normal tissues, which aroused our concern. …”
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Nrf2/cyclooxygenase 2 signaling in Cr(VI)-induced carcinogenesis by Lei Zhao, Yi-Fang Wang, Andrea Adamcakova-Dodd, Peter S. Thorne, Ranakul Islam, Ke Jian Liu, Fei Chen, Jia Luo, Ling-Zhi Liu

“…The results indicated that COX-2 functioned as an oncogene to promote the malignant transformation of B2B cells and enhance the proliferation, migration, tumor growth, and angiogenesis of Cr-T cells. Nuclear factor E2-related factor-2 (Nrf2) was identified as a transcription factor for COX-2. …”
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Bone Defect Repair Using a Bone Substitute Supported by Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived from the Umbilical Cord by Michal Kosinski, Anna Figiel-Dabrowska, Wioletta Lech, Lukasz Wieprzowski, Ryszard Strzalkowski, Damian Strzemecki, Lukasz Cheda, Jacek Lenart, Krystyna Domanska-Janik, Anna Sarnowska

“…Results obtained from qPCR and Luminex® indicate that WJ-MSCs possess the ability to differentiate into osteoblast-like cells and may induce osteoclastogenesis, angiogenesis, and mobilization of host MSCs. In animal studies, WJ-MSCs seeded on Bio-Oss® increased the scaffold integration with host bone and changed their morphology to osteoblast-like cells. …”
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S1PR3-driven positive feedback loop sustains STAT3 activation and keratinocyte hyperproliferation in psoriasis by Panpan Lian, Li Li, Renwei Lu, Bin Zhang, Junaid Wazir, Chaode Gu, Bojie Ma, Wenyuan Pu, Wangsen Cao, Zhiqiang Huang, Zhonglan Su, Hongwei Wang

“…Genetic deletion of S1pr3 in mice or pharmacological inhibition of S1PR3 significantly attenuates psoriasis-like skin inflammation, decreasing epidermal hyperplasia, dermal angiogenesis, and inflammatory mediator production. These findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying psoriasis and identify S1PR3 as a promising therapeutic target. …”
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Localized COUP‐TFII pDNA Delivery Modulates Stem/Progenitor Cell Differentiation to Enhance Endothelialization and Inhibit Calcification of Decellularized Allografts by Mengmeng Xing, Fei Wang, Ruowen Chu, He Wang, Yuyao Sun, Meng Qian, Huan Jiang, Adam C. Midgley, Guohao Dai, Qiang Zhao

“…Recent advances in vascular biology highlight the pivotal role of COUP‐TFII in orchestrating endothelial identity, angiogenesis, safeguarding against atherosclerosis, and mitigating vascular calcification. …”
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A novel gene signature for predicting outcome in colorectal cancer patients based on tumor cell-endothelial cell interaction via single-cell sequencing and machine learning by Lina Pang, Qingxia Sun, Wenyue Wang, Mingjie Song, Ying Wu, Xin Shi, Xiaonan Shi

“…The colorectal cancer group with a high Malignant Cluster01 and Tip-like endothelial cells related machine learning-derived prognostic signature score exhibited significant associations with invasion, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, and angiogenesis pathways, along with immune cell infiltration. …”
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Analysis of the correlation between the dose exposure intensity and apatinib in advanced gastric cancer: a retrospective cohort study by Xiao Ma, Xiao Ma, Lan Gao, Siying Che, Chaofeng Tao

“…BackgroundApatinib is a small molecule anti-angiogenesis targeted drug that has demonstrated significant efficacy as a late-line treatment in advanced gastric cancer in phase 3 clinical trials. …”
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Health promoting activities and corresponding mechanism of (–)-epicatechin-3-gallate by Zhiliang Li, Changchun Feng, Hongjin Dong, Weibin Jin, Wenying Zhang, Jianfeng Zhan, Shuzhen Wang

“…Like EGCG, ECG also possesses various pharmacological and physiological properties, such as mediation of antioxidant activities, anti-inflammation response, regulation of cell proliferation and apoptosis, as well as anticancer properties during angiogenesis, invasion and metastasis stages. Nontoxic ECG has various molecular targets within the cells, including CYP enzymes, phase II detoxification and antioxidant enzymes, as well as pro-inflammatory mediators. …”
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The Manufacture of GMP-Grade Bone Marrow Stromal Cells with Validated In Vivo Bone-Forming Potential in an Orthopedic Clinical Center in Brazil by Rhayra B. Dias, João A. M. Guimarães, Marco B. Cury, Leonardo R. Rocha, Elaine S. da Costa, Liebert P. Nogueira, Camila Hochman-Mendez, Anneliese Fortuna-Costa, Anna Karoline F. Silva, Karin S. Cunha, Sergio A. L. de Souza, Maria Eugênia L. Duarte, Rafaela C. Sartore, Danielle C. Bonfim

“…In vitro-expanded bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) have long been proposed for the treatment of complex bone-related injuries because of their inherent potential to differentiate into multiple skeletal cell types, modulate inflammatory responses, and support angiogenesis. Although a wide variety of methods have been used to expand BMSCs on a large scale by using good manufacturing practice (GMP), little attention has been paid to whether the expansion procedures indeed allow the maintenance of critical cell characteristics and potency, which are crucial for therapeutic effectiveness. …”
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Targeting SLITRK4 Restrains Proliferation and Liver Metastasis in Colorectal Cancer via Regulating PI3K/AKT/NFκB Pathway and Tumor‐Associated Macrophage by Xiaojiao Sun, Junling Zhang, Bingqi Dong, Qingqing Xiong, Xin Wang, Yanlun Gu, Zhiqi Wang, Huiyu Liu, Jixin Zhang, Xu He, Hongjin Liu, Yi Zhong, Chuxiao Yi, Xiaowei Chi, Zhenming Liu, Xiaocong Pang, Yimin Cui

“…Multiple in vitro and in vivo models suggested SLITRK4 promoted CRC tumorigenesis, invasion, migration, and angiogenesis, and inhibition of it restrained CRC tumor growth and liver metastasis with a more profound effect on the tumor microenvironment (TME). …”
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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with antiangiogenic therapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors for the treatment of locally advanced gastric cancer: a real - world retrospective co... by Zhouwei Zhan, Bijuan Chen, Shaohua Xu, Ruyu Lin, Haiting Chen, Xiaohuan Ma, Xuanping Lin, Wanting Huang, Changhua Zhuo, Yu Chen, Zengqing Guo

“…This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of combining neoadjuvant chemotherapy with anti-angiogenesis and ICIs in patients with locally advanced GC (LAGC).MethodsIn this cohort study, we reviewed our prospectively maintained GC database and included individuals diagnosed with clinical stage II-III GC who received neoadjuvant therapy followed by surgery between January 2022 and August 2023. …”
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Trojan-horse silk fibroin nanocarriers loaded with a re-call antigen to redirect immunity against cancer by Luca Mastracci, Patrizio Castagnola, Elia Bari, Francesca Ferrera, Tiziana Altosole, Sara Perteghella, Pierluigi Mauri, Rossana Rossi, Giulia Passignani, Martina Galati, Giuseppina Iliana Astone, Maddalena Mastrogiacomo, Daniela Fenoglio, Dario Di Silvestre, Maria Luisa Torre, Gilberto Filaci

“…Proteomics and systems biology showed that peritumoral treatment with either SFNs-OVA or SFNs-CpG dramatically modified tumor microenvironment with respect to the control (CTR), mainly involving functional modules and hubs related to angiogenesis, inflammatory mediators, immune function, T complex and serpins expression, redox homeostasis, and energetic metabolism. …”
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Construction of complex three-dimensional vascularized liver tissue model in vitro based on a biphasic cell-laden embedding medium by Weikang Lv, Haoran Yu, Abdellah Aazmi, Tuya Naren, Wanli Cheng, Mengfei Yu, Zhen Wang, Xiaobin Xu, Huayong Yang, Liang Ma

“…Transcriptome sequencing revealed that liver tissues with higher vascular density exhibited upregulated gene expression in metabolic and angiogenesis-related pathways. In summary, this method is adaptable to various materials, allowing the rheological properties of the supporting bath and the tissue’s porosity to be modified using microgels, thus enabling precise regulation of the liver tissue microenvironment. …”
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Associations between TGF-β1 Levels and Markers of Hemolysis, Inflammation, and Tissue Remodeling in Pediatric Sickle Cell Patients by Rayra P. Santiago, Magda O. S. Carvalho, Camylla V. B. Figueiredo, Luciana M. Fiuza, Rodrigo M. Oliveira, Sètondji C. M. A. Yahouédéhou, Valma M. L. Nascimento, Isa M. Lyra, Théo Araujo-Santos, Nívea F. Luz, Milena M. Aleluia, Caroline C. Guarda, Valéria M. Borges, Marilda S. Goncalves

“…Our findings suggest that TGF-β1 may play important roles in vascular remodeling, vasculopathy, angiogenesis, and inflammation in pediatric patients with SCD.…”
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