Five Years Pathological Evaluation of Corneal Regrafts: A Study from Southern Iran by Masoomeh Eghtedari, Mahmood Kamalzadeh, Masoud Yasemi, Hossein Movahedan, Mohammad Javad Ashraf

“…Conclusion. Endothelial cell loss was the major cause of failure in our study. …”
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Epac1 Restores Normal Insulin Signaling through a Reduction in Inflammatory Cytokines by Elizabeth Curtiss, Youde Jiang, Li Liu, Claire Hawthorne, Jessica Zhang, Jena J. Steinle

“…Confocal microscopy was performed to localize the insulin receptor in the retina of Epac1 floxed and endothelial cell-specific Epac1 knockout mice. Whole retinal lysates from Epac1 floxed and endothelial cell-specific Epac1 knockout mice were used to investigate proteins involved in the insulin signaling cascade. …”
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Anti-angiogenic effects of cationic zinc (II) phthalocyanine derivatives through photodynamic therapy by Seyma Isik, Mukaddes Ozcesmeci, Ayfer Kalkan Burat, Esin Hamuryudan, Ozge Can, Muge Serhatli

“…Furthermore, ZnPc1-mediated PDT showed more pronounced inhibition of endothelial cell migration, invasion, and capillary-like tube formation than ZnPc2. …”
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Comparison of Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery and Conventional Phacoemulsification in Shallow Anterior Chambers and Glaucoma by Zhou Zhou, Li Li, Siming Zeng, Wenjing He, Min Li

“…The outcome measures included pre- and postoperative uncorrected and corrected distance visual acuity (UDVA and CDVA), intraocular pressure (IOP), endothelial cell density (ECD), endothelial cell loss (ECL), and object scatter index (OSI). …”
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Human Neutrophil Defensins Disrupt Liver Interendothelial Junctions and Aggravate Sepsis by QiXing Chen, Yang Yang, YiHang Pan, LiHua Shen, Yan Zhang, Fei Zheng, Qiang Shu, XiangMing Fang

“…The injection of high dose of HNP-1 did not directly induce liver endothelial cell death but destroyed interendothelial junctions in the liver. …”
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Surface Modification with NGF-Loaded Chitosan/Heparin Nanoparticles for Improving Biocompatibility of Cardiovascular Stent by Haixin Song, Tao Wu, Xiaotian Yang, Yangzheng Li, Ye Ye, Bo Li, Tao Liu, Shihui Liu, Jianhua Li

“…In vitro blood compatibility and endothelial cell compatibility assay showed that the modified surface could selectively inhibit platelet adhesion and smooth muscle cell overproliferation, while accelerating endothelialization via promoting endothelial cell proliferation and enhancing endothelial progenitor cell mobilization.…”
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Inhibitory Effects of Polaprezine on the Inflammatory Response to Helicobacter pylori by Osamu Handa, Norimasa Yoshida, Yukiko Tanaka, Miho Ueda, Takeshi Ishikawa, Tomohisa Takagi, Naoyuki Matsumoto, Yuji Naito, Toshikazu Yoshikawa

“…In addition, the expression of CD11b and CD18 on PMN and PMN-dependent adhesion to endothelial cells elicited by HPE was inhibited by polaprezinc and zinc sulphate in a concentration-dependent manner. …”
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Long-Term Observation of Triplex Surgery for Cataract after Phakic 6H Implantation for Super High Myopia by Xin Liu, Fan Fan, Xiaoying Wang, Yi Lu, Tianyu Zheng, Peng Zhou, Xingtao Zhou, Yi Luo

“…Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), endothelial cell density (ECD), and associated adverse events were evaluated. …”
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Preeclampsia, Hypoxia, Thrombosis, and Inflammation by Amir A. Shamshirsaz, Michael Paidas, Graciela Krikun

“…Reductions in uteroplacental flow initiate a cascade of molecular effects leading to hypoxia, thrombosis, inflammation, and endothelial cell dysfunction resulting in untoward pregnancy outcomes. …”
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Early Results with a New Posterior Chamber Phakic Intraocular Lens in Patients with High Myopia by Dilek Yaşa, Ufuk Ürdem, Alper Ağca, Yusuf Yildirim, Burçin Kepez Yildiz, Nilay Kandemir Beşek, Ulviye Yiğit, Ahmet Demirok

“…No significant cataract formation, significant endothelial cell loss, glaucoma, uveitis, or any other vision-threatening complication was observed. …”
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Inflammatory-Driven Angiogenesis in Bone Augmentation with Bovine Hydroxyapatite, B-Tricalcium Phosphate, and Bioglasses: A Comparative Study by Vlad M. Anghelescu, Ioana Neculae, Octavian Dincă, Cristian Vlădan, Claudiu Socoliuc, Mirela Cioplea, Luciana Nichita, Cristiana Popp, Sabina Zurac, Alexandru Bucur

“…After a period of 6 months, bone fragments were harvested for histopathologic examination. Endothelial cell analysis was done by analysing vascularization with PECAM/CD31 and VEGF and fibrosis with collagen IV, laminin, and osteonectin stains. …”
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Evaluation of the Findings of Patients Who Underwent Sutureless Flanged Transconjunctival Intrascleral Intraocular Lens Implantation with or without Pars Plana Vitrectomy by Elcin Suren, Mustafa Kalayci, Ersan Cetinkaya, Mehmet Fatih Kucuk, Mehmet Erkan Dogan, Doğan Durmaz, Fulya Duman, Muhammet Kazim Erol

“…The best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), spherical equivalent values, corneal endothelial cell density, and intraocular pressures were compared between the two groups before and after the operation. …”
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Enteritis necroticans and Clostridium perfringens type C; Epidemiological and pathological findings over the past 20 years. by Stuart Johnson, Andrew M Skinner, Calob Lostutter, Trevor Duke, Horst Posthaus

“…Research into the pathogenesis of this disease has confirmed the central role of beta toxin and its target, the endothelial cell. Unlike most bacterial enteric infections, the primary anatomic location of EN is the proximal small intestine, reasons for which are not completely understood. …”
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Signaling Required for Blood Vessel Maintenance: Molecular Basis and Pathological Manifestations by Masahiro Murakami

“…While signaling pathways such as VEGF, FGF, and angiopoietin-Tie2 are important for endothelial cell survival and junction stabilization, PDGF and TGF-β signaling modify mural cell (vascular smooth muscle cells and pericytes) functions, thus they fortify vessel integrity. …”
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The Beneficial Role of Nrf2 in the Endothelial Dysfunction of Atherosclerosis by Zixia Huang, Mingyue Wu, Lijin Zeng, Deming Wang

“…This article examines the mechanisms and potential targets of Nrf2 affecting endothelial cell function to improve atherosclerosis and to provide ideas for the development of new CVD treatments.…”
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ADAMTS13 Improves Endothelial Function and Reduces Inflammation in Diabetic Retinopathy by Ahmed M. Abu El-Asrar, Mohd I. Nawaz, Ajmal Ahmad, Mairaj Siddiquei, Eef Allegaert, Lowie Adyns, Lotte Vanbrabant, Priscilla W. Gikandi, Gert De Hertogh, Sofie Struyf, Ghislain Opdenakker

“…In epiretinal membranes, endothelial cells and monocytes/macrophages express ADAMTS13. …”
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Corneal crossed links: a new alternative in the treatment of ectasia by Maygret Alberro Hernández, Janet González Sotero, Haymy Caridad Casanueva Cabezas, Eduardo Rojas Álvarez

“…The confocal microscopy techniques have shown significant swelling and resistance of corneal stroma after this procedure. Density of endothelial cell and transparency of the cornea and crystallin remain unchanged. …”
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Five steps in leukocyte extravasation in the microcirculation by chemoattractants by T. Oda, M. Katori, K. Hatanaka, S. Yamashina

“…After PMNs had passed through the endothelial cell layer, they remained in the venular wall for more than 30 min after application of the chemoattractants and appeared in the extravascular space. …”
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Interleukin-1, Tumour Necrosis Factor and Treatment of the Septic Shock Syndrome by Charles A Dinarello

“…Other targets for treating septic shock include neutralizing antibodies to the complement fragment C5a, platelet activating factor antagonists and blockade of endothelial cell leukocyte adhesion molecules. Specific blockade of the pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-1 (IL-1) or tumour necrosis factor (TNF) reduces the morbidity and mortality associated with septic shock. …”
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The Role of PPARs in the Endothelium: Implications for Cancer Therapy by David Bishop-Bailey, Karen E. Swales

“…PPAR𝛼, -𝛽/𝛿, and -𝛾 are all expressed in endothelial cells. This review will discuss the roles of PPARs in endothelial cells in relation to angiogenesis, inflammation, coagulation, and platelet control pathways. …”
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