Diagnostic yield of cystic fibrosis from a South Australian monocentric cohort: a retrospective study by Maria Fuller, Jasmina Markulić

“…Objectives To determine the diagnostic yield of cystic fibrosis (CF) using a two-tiered genetic testing approach. …”
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Endothelin Receptors Expressed by Immune Cells Are Involved in Modulation of Inflammation and in Fibrosis: Relevance to the Pathogenesis of Systemic Sclerosis by Tinazzi Elisa, Puccetti Antonio, Patuzzo Giuseppe, Barbieri Alessandro, Argentino Giuseppe, Confente Federico, Dolcino Marzia, Beri Ruggero, Marchi Giacomo, Ottria Andrea, Righetti Daniela, Rampudda Mariaelisa, Lunardi Claudio

“…Endothelin-1 (ET-1) plays a pivotal role in vasoconstriction, fibrosis, and inflammation, the key features of systemic sclerosis (SSc). …”
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Baseline liver fibrosis-4 score correlates to the progression of anxiety and cognitive impairment in patients with Parkinson’s disease by Yongqing Cheng, Yongqing Cheng, Li Chen, Honghong Zhu, Yingchao Ge, Lei Li, Yan Guo, Xin Wang, Shuangfei You, Guojun He, Shouru Xue

Subjects: “…liver fibrosis-4 score…”
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Correction: Ceria nanoparticles ameliorate renal fibrosis by modulating the balance between oxidative phosphorylation and aerobic glycolysis by Mengling Wang, Feng Zeng, Fengling Ning, Yinhang Wang, Shilin Zhou, Jiaqi He, Cong Li, Cong Wang, Xiaolin Sun, Dongliang Zhang, Jisheng Xiao, Ping Hu, Svetlana Reilly, Hong Xin, Xudong Xu, Xuemei Zhang

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The role of point-of-care ultrasound in the assessment of schistosomiasis-induced liver fibrosis: A systematic scoping review. by Eloise S Ockenden, Sandrena Ruth Frischer, Huike Cheng, J Alison Noble, Goylette F Chami

“…Several ultrasound staging systems have been proposed, each attempting to standardise schistosomal periportal fibrosis (PPF) diagnosis. This review aims to establish the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and staging of schistosomal PPF, and to map the evolution of ultrasound staging systems over time, focusing on internal validation and external reproducibility.…”
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FBR2 modulates ferroptosis via the SIRT3/p53 pathway to ameliorate pulmonary fibrosis by Yu Cheng, Yang Jiao, Wan Wei, Mengjia Kou, Yaodong Cai, Yang Li, Hao Li, Tonghua Liu

Subjects: “…pulmonary fibrosis…”
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Liver Fibrosis and Protection Mechanisms Action of Medicinal Plants Targeting Apoptosis of Hepatocytes and Hepatic Stellate Cells by Florent Duval, Jorge E. Moreno-Cuevas, Maria Teresa González-Garza, Carlos Rodríguez-Montalvo, Delia Elva Cruz-Vega

“…This review will describe the role of hepatocytes and HSC in the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis and detail the mechanisms of modulation of apoptosis of both cell lines by twelve known hepatoprotective plants in order to reduce liver fibrosis.…”
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hucMSC-Ex Alleviates IBD-Associated Intestinal Fibrosis by Inhibiting ERK Phosphorylation in Intestinal Fibroblasts by Yifei Wang, Yaqin Zhang, Bing Lu, Jianbo Xi, Dickson Kofi Wiredu Ocansey, Fei Mao, Donglin Hao, Yongmin Yan

“…There are currently no treatments for fibrosis. Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes have been proven to exert inhibitory and reversal effects in IBD and other organ fibrosis. …”
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Association of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema in rheumatoid arthritis with high titer of rheumatoid factor and autoimmunity to the lung by Aiping Ma, Renliang Huang, Jiaxi Guo, Guangdong Wang, Heqing Huang, Xinze Li, Shan Zhong, Yan Huang, Shaowei Lin, Yikai Lin, Qiaomiao Zhou, Susanne Krauss-Etschmann, Frank Petersen, Zhanxiang Wang, Xinhua Yu, Xinhua Yu

Subjects: “…combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE)…”
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Lived experiences for individuals with cystic fibrosis who have undergone lung transplantation: a qualitative study by Ulrika Skogeland, Isabelle de Monestrol, Terezia Pincikova, Tove Godskesen

Subjects: “…Cystic fibrosis…”
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Thymosin β4 Protects against Cardiac Damage and Subsequent Cardiac Fibrosis in Mice with Myocardial Infarction by Fei Wang, Yajuan He, Naijuan Yao, Litao Ruan, Zhen Tian

“…Although Tβ4 has been shown to have a protective effect in myocardial infarction, its impact on cardiac fibrosis has not been well reported. In this study, we evaluated the influence of exogenous Tβ4 on myocardial infarction and cardiac fibrosis and explored the possible underlying mechanism. …”
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Low Molecular Weight Fucoidan Can Inhibit the Fibrosis of Diabetic Kidneys by Regulating the Kidney Lipid Metabolism by Yan Wang, Yanlei Sun, Fengli Shao, Bo Zhang, Zhen Wang, Xinpeng Li

“…Based on PCR and western blot analyses, LMWF can regulate the expression levels of important lipid metabolism regulators, thereby impeding the development of kidney fibrosis. Through the vitro model, it also be indicated that LMWF could inhibit fibrosis process through regulating lipid metabolism which induced by palmitic acid.…”
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The Potential Diagnostic Value of Immune-Related Genes in Interstitial Fibrosis and Tubular Atrophy after Kidney Transplantation by Bin Yang, Dike Shi, Yahong Chen, Yi Zhu

“…Inflammation within areas of interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy (IF/TA) is associated with kidney allograft failure. …”
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The Change of Skeletal Muscle Caused by Inflammation in Obesity as the Key Path to Fibrosis: Thoughts on Mechanisms and Intervention Strategies by Yixuan Li, Wenwen Guo, Han Li, Yuhao Wang, Xinwei Liu, Wen Kong

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The Novel CFTR Mutation A457P in a Male with a Delayed Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis by Kate H. Cole, Patrick R. Sosnay, Lonny B. Yarmus, Jonathan B. Zuckerman

“…Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disease that may be caused by more than 1000 different mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. …”
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ANGPTL4 Attenuates Ang II-Induced Atrial Fibrillation and Fibrosis in Mice via PPAR Pathway by Xi Zhu, Xiaogang Zhang, Xinpeng Cong, Luoning Zhu, Zhongping Ning

“…In conclusion, ANGPTL4 attenuates Ang II-induced AF and atrial fibrosis by modulation in the SIRT3, PPARα, and PPARγ signaling pathways.…”
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Correction: Swallowing-related muscle inflammation and fibrosis induced by a single dose of radiation exposure in mice by Shuntaro Soejima, Chia-Hsien Wu, Haruna Matsuse, Mariko Terakado, Shinji Okano, Tsuyoshi Inoue, Yoshihiko Kumai

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Donkey milk supplementation alleviates renal fibrosis of chronic kidney disease by enhancing anti-inflammatory ability by Cui Huimin, Wang Peng, Chen Man, Lin Hong, Zhao Yuxin, Pu Zhiyu, Yang Jianjun

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Editorial: Women in renal pharmacology 2023 by Nuria Lloberas, Laure Elens, Brenda de winter

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Telomere Length Is Associated With Adverse Atrial Remodeling in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation by Kabita Pradhan, Balram Neupane, Paul Niehues, Martin Kirschner, Fabian Beier, Chao‐Chung Kuo, Erika Anneliese Hilbold, Christian Bär, Oana‐Maria Thoma, Maximilian Waldner, Margherita Vieri, Tim H. Brümmendorf, Vithurithra Tharmapalan, Wolfgang Wagner, Michael Kleines, Mahdi Emrani, Matthias Daniel Zink, Andreas Napp, Nikolaus Marx, Michael Gramlich

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