The endothelial cells (ECs) make up the inner lining of blood vessels, acting as a barrier
separating the blood and the tissues in several organs. ECs maintain endothelium integrity …

Understanding mechanisms and manifestations of cardiovascular risk factors, including
diabetes, on vascular cells such as endothelial cells, pericytes, and vascular smooth muscle …

Soft tissue defects are a common clinical challenge mostly caused by trauma, congenital
anomalies and oncological surgery. Current soft tissue reconstruction options include …

Background: Endothelial cells in the tumor microenvironment play an important role in the
development of kidney renal clear cell carcinoma (KIRC). We wanted to further identify the …

In human vascular anatomy, blood flows from the heart to organs and tissues through a
hierarchical vascular tree, comprising large arteries that branch into arterioles and further …

The endothelium layer lining the inner surface of blood vessels serves relevant
physiological functions in all body systems, including the exchanges between blood and …

The blood–brain barrier, which is formed by tightly interconnected microvascular endothelial
cells, separates the brain from the peripheral circulation. Together with other central nervous …

Liver models are vital for the liver diseases and drug research as many novel drugs.
However, traditional liver models cannot meet this need, mainly because they cannot …

The fields of tissue engineering and disease modeling have become increasingly cognizant
of the need to create complex and mature structures in vitro to adequately mimic the in vivo …

Viral and bacterial infections continue to pose significant challenges for numerous
individuals globally. To develop novel therapies to combat infections, more insight into the …