Factors associated with risk analysis for asymptomatic left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in nondialysis patients with chronic kidney disease by Yajuan Gao, Shengnan Chen, Jiani Fu, Cui Wang, Yali Tang, Yongbai Luo, Xiaozhen Zhuo, Xueying Chen, Yan Shen

“…The main pattern of HF in CKD patients is preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) is a frequent pathophysiological mechanism and specific preclinical manifestation of HFpEF. Therefore, exploring and intervention of the factors associated with risk for LVDD is of great importance in reducing the morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disease (CVD) complications in CKD patients. …”
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In Vivo MRI Tracking of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Labeled with Ultrasmall Paramagnetic Iron Oxide Particles after Intramyocardial Transplantation in Patients with Chronic Ischemic... by Anders Bruun Mathiasen, Abbas Ali Qayyum, Erik Jørgensen, Steffen Helqvist, Annette Ekblond, Michael Ng, Kishore Bhakoo, Jens Kastrup

“…Longitudinal tracking using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of myocardial injected cells labeled with iron oxide nanoparticles has shown promising results in numerous preclinical studies but has yet to be evaluated in human studies. …”
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Metabolites derived from medicinal plants modulating voltage-gated sodium channel activity: A systematic review by José Luis Estela-Zape, Mayra Liliana Pizarro-Loaiza, Gabriel Arteaga, Santiago Castaño, Leonardo Fierro

“…However, further research is needed to clarify the underlying molecular mechanisms and validate these compounds through preclinical and clinical trials.…”
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Comprehensive investigation of matrix metalloproteinases in skin cutaneous melanoma: diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic insights by Lingxia Wu, Chenxiaoxiao Liu, Weicai Hu

“…Future efforts should focus on preclinical and clinical validation to translate these insights into personalized diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.…”
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Spatiotemporal transcriptome and scRNA sequencing analysis reveals that IKFZ1‐mediated microglia underlies a therapy for intracerebral hemorrhage by Wenqiao Qiu, Jie Tian, Gao Mou, Lili Guo, Tao Xu, Wei Liu, Jianwei Zhu, Yi Zhang, Xiaolin Hou, Yao Xie, Huan Xiong, Xinda Li, Yangyang Wang, Mingjun Gao, Anguo Wu, Longyi Chen, Jie Mei, Lulin Huang, Ruxiang Xu

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Enhanced breast cancer cell targeting: RGD integrin ligand potentiates RWQWRWQWR’s cytotoxicity and inhibits migration by Andrea Barragán-Cárdenas, Daniel Castellar-Almonacid, Yerly Vargas-Casanova, Claudia Parra-Giraldo, Adriana Umaña-Pérez, Joel López-Meza, Zuly Rivera-Monroy, Javier García-Castañeda

“…Conclusions: Our results suggest that this promising peptide can be considered for preclinical evaluation in the development of drugs to treat breast cancer and thus mitigate the impact of this disease.…”
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Differentiation Potential of Early- and Late-Passage Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Cultured under Hypoxia and Normoxia by Ashley G. Zhao, Kiran Shah, Julien Freitag, Brett Cromer, Huseyin Sumer

“…Our results demonstrate that the minimal standard criteria to define MSCs as suitable for laboratory-based and preclinical studies can be maintained in early- or late-passage MSCs cultured in hypoxia or normoxia. …”
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Cytotoxic and cytostatic activity of five new imidazotetrazine derivatives on breast cancer cell cultures MDAMB231, BT474, and MCF-7 by Ahmed Hamid Al-Humairi, Svetlana E. Sitnikova, Valery V Novochadov

“…Thus, 3-Cyclohexyl-4-oxoimidazo[5,1-d]-[1,2,3,5]tetrazine-8-N-piperidinyl-carboxamide (imidazotetrazine 4) is an unconditional leader in the tested series of new azoloazine derivatives and we recommend it for further preclinical trials.…”
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Evaluation of the Performance of an Ocular Surface Modulator Containing ST-Lysyal Versus Hyaluronic Acid Eyedrops in Patients with Dry Eye Disease: A Pilot Study by Stefano Barabino, Andrea Rosa, Sara Marini, Carlo Domenico Bianchi, Maurizio Rolando

“…Conclusion This study provides the first clinical evidence of T-Lys efficacy in patients with DED, supporting preclinical data and highlighting its potential as a promising ocular surface modulator. …”
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Nuclear Intron Sequence Variation of the <i>Bulinus globosus</i> Complex (Mollusca: Planorbidae): Implications for Molecular Systematic Analyses by Chairat Tantrawatpan, Kotchaphon Vaisusuk, Chrysantus M. Tanga, Warayutt Pilap, Naruemon Bunchom, Ross H. Andrews, Tongjit Thanchomnang, Wanchai Maleewong, Weerachai Saijuntha

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Cellular therapies in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases by Pedro Franco-Fuquen, Juana Figueroa-Aguirre, David A. Martínez, Eider F. Moreno-Cortes, Juan E. Garcia-Robledo, Fabio Vargas-Cely, Daniela A. Castro-Martínez, Mustafa Almaini, Januario E. Castro

“…Preliminary data from patients with RMDs, particularly those with lupus erythematosus and dermatomyositis, suggest that CAR T-cells targeting CD19 can induce rapid and sustained depletion of circulating B cells, leading to complete clinical and serological responses in cases that were previously unresponsive to conventional therapies.This review will provide an overview of the current state of preclinical and clinical studies on the use of CAR T-cells and other cellular therapies for RMDs. …”
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Robotic Assistance in Percutaneous Liver Ablation Therapies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ana K. Uribe Rivera, MD, Barbara Seeliger, MD, PhD, Laurent Goffin, MSc, Alain García-Vázquez, MD, Didier Mutter, MD, PhD, Mariano E. Giménez, MD, PhD

“…Several databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, ProQuest, Science Direct, Research Rabbit, and IEEE Xplore) were systematically searched for robotic preclinical and clinical percutaneous liver ablation studies, and relevant original manuscripts were included according to the Preferred Reporting items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. …”
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Enhanced detection of circulating tumor cells using a MUC1 promoter-driven recombinant adenovirus by Cheng Wang, Huihui Gu, Jia Cai, Chuandong Zhu, Qin Zheng, Hanfeng Xu, Lixue Wang, Yuan Wan

“…CTC Model Samples were employed to determine detection rates, and clinical samples from breast cancer patients were analyzed to preliminarily evaluate the efficacy of CTC detection in a clinical context.ResultsIn preclinical and clinical studies, rAdF35-MUC1 exhibited a significantly high detection efficiency for breast cancer cells, outperforming the existing hTERT-dependent adenovirus (rAdF35-hTERT), especially in detecting CTCs at low quantities. …”
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Development of nucleic acid-based vaccines against dengue and other mosquito-borne flaviviruses: the past, present, and future by Muhammad Bashir Bello, Ahlam Alsaadi, Asif Naeem, Sarah A. Almahboub, Mohammad Bosaeed, Mohammad Bosaeed, Safia S. Aljedani

“…This review provides a comprehensive update on the progress of DNA and mRNA vaccine development against mosquito-borne flaviviruses, detailing early efforts and current strategies that have produced candidates with remarkable protective efficacy and strong immunogenicity in preclinical models. Furthermore, we explore future directions for advancing nucleic acid vaccine candidates, which hold transformative potential for enhancing global public health.…”
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The Double-Edged Sword of Third-Party Resources: Examining Use and Financial Burden of Extracurricular Tools in Medical Students [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved wit... by Dimitrios Papanagnou, Saaniya Farhan, Andres Fernandez, Meryem Guler, Drake Kienzle, Faizaan Siddique

“…Studies suggest third-party resources are used in a task-dependent manner with a supplemental role to lectures during the preclinical years and a primary role for United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) preparation during clinical years. …”
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Phα1β interaction with the Kv11.1 potassium channel in HEK293 cells transfected with the human ERG channel by João B. Calixto, Adara Aurea dos Santos, Juliano Ferreira, Alessandra Hubner Souza, Célio José de Castro Junior, Marcus Vinicius Gomez

“…Over the past 15 years, our research has demonstrated the potential of Phα1β, in both its native and recombinant forms, as a promising analgesic drug through preclinical tests conducted on rodent pain models. Regulatory agencies require the evaluation of new drugs on human ERG channels. …”
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Current Treatment Regimens and Promising Molecular Therapies for Chronic Hepatobiliary Diseases by Marilena Durazzo, Arianna Ferro, Victor Manuel Navarro-Tableros, Andrea Gaido, Paolo Fornengo, Fiorella Altruda, Renato Romagnoli, Søren K. Moestrup, Pier Luigi Calvo, Sharmila Fagoonee

“…Further, we describe how this knowledge is linked to current molecular therapies as well as ongoing preclinical and clinical research on novel targeting strategies, including nucleic acid-, mesenchymal stromal/stem cell-, and extracellular vesicle-based options. …”
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System- and fish-size-specific reference intervals for plasma analytes in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) reared in commercial fresh- and saltwater recirculating aquaculture syste... by Thomas Amlie, David Persson, Simen Foyn Nørstebø, Asgeir Østvik, Marit Stormoen, Øystein Evensen

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Human Fat-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Xenogenically Implanted in a Rat Model Show Enhanced New Bone Formation in Maxillary Alveolar Tooth Defects by Andrew Wofford, Austin Bow, Steven Newby, Seth Brooks, Rachel Rodriguez, Tom Masi, Stacy Stephenson, Jack Gotcher, David E. Anderson, Josh Campbell, Madhu Dhar

“…Translating this strategy to preclinical animal models provides hope for bone tissue engineering.…”
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&beta;-Caryophyllene and Statins in Bone Fracture Healing &ndash; A Narrative Review by Marom H, Khan MA, Darvish N, Tornetta III P, Khoury A, Weil YA, Skelley NW, Allison DC, Meiron S, Ehrmann Barr T

“…Both BCP and statins have shown promising results in preclinical studies, enhancing bone density and promoting fracture healing. …”
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