The Long Scientific Journey of Sirolimus (Rapamycin): From the Soil of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) to Applied Research and Clinical Trials on β-Thalassemia and Other …

R Gambari, C Zuccato, LC Cosenza, M Zurlo… - Biology, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary In this review article, we present the fascinating story of sirolimus
(rapamycin), a drug known to be able to induce fetal hemoglobin, and for this reason of great …

Immuno-protective vesicle-crosslinked hydrogel for allogenic transplantation

Y Wang, R Huang, Y Lu, M Liu, R Mo - Nature Communications, 2024 - nature.com
The longevity of grafts remains a major challenge in allogeneic transplantation due to
immune rejection. Systemic immunosuppression can impair graft function and can also …

Heart Transplantation

N Chrysakis, DE Magouliotis, K Spiliopoulos… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Heart transplantation (HTx) remains the last therapeutic resort for patients with advanced
heart failure. The present work is a clinically focused review discussing current issues in …

Exploring the nuances of cooperation in public health–a critical reflection on default policies and reputation effects: a reply to 'Nurturing, nudging and navigating the …

E Ferguson, R Mills - Global Discourse, 2023 - bristoluniversitypressdigital.com
Exploring the nuances of cooperation in public health – a critical reflection on default policies
and reputation effects: a reply to ‘Nurturing, nudging and navigating the increasingly precarious …

Widely distributable and retainable in-situ gelling material for treating myocardial infarction

HT Le, A Mahara, K Fukazawa, T Nagasaki… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2024 - Elsevier
Intramyocardial hydrogel injection is a promising therapy to prevent negative remodeling
following myocardial infarction (MI). In this study, we report a mechanism for in-situ gel …

Perspectives on Scaffold Designs with Roles in Liver Cell Asymmetry and Medical and Industrial Applications by Using a New Type of Specialized 3D Bioprinter

I Harbuz, DD Banciu, R David, C Cercel… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cellular asymmetry is an important element of efficiency in the compartmentalization of
intracellular chemical reactions that ensure efficient tissue function. Improving the current 3D …

Research and Application of Hydrogel-Encapsulated Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction

H Guan, Y Chen, X Liu, L Huang - Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 2024 - Elsevier
Myocardial infarction (MI) stands out as a highly lethal disease that poses a significant threat
to global health. Worldwide, heart failure resulting from MI remains a leading cause of …

Outcomes of Heart Transplantation From Donation After Circulatory Death: An Up-to-Date Systematic Meta-analysis

J Zong, W Ye, J Yu, X Zhang, J Cui, Z Chen, Y Li… - …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Background. Donation after circulatory death (DCD) heart transplantation (HTx) significantly
expands the donor pool and reduces waitlist mortality. However, high-level evidence-based …

Pro: Normothermic Regional Perfusion Should Be Utilized in Orthotopic Heart Transplantation

M Alarfaj, Z Shah - Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular …, 2024 - jcvaonline.com
The prevalence of heart failure has increased in the last few decades with an estimate of
over 8 million American to have heart failure by 2030. 1 At the same time, the number of …

Levothyroxine supplementation does not improve heart transplantation from brain-dead donors

GB Lim - Nature Reviews Cardiology, 2024 - nature.com
Levothyroxine supplementation does not improve heart transplantation from brain-dead
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