Growth factors (GFs) are signaling molecules that direct cell development by providing
biochemical cues for stem cell proliferation, migration, and differentiation. GFs play a key …

Monocytes and macrophages are innate immune cells with diverse functions ranging from
phagocytosis of microorganisms to forming a bridge with the adaptive immune system. A …

Osteoporosis is a common bone metabolic disease in postmenopausal women, diabetic
patients and obese patients and is characterized by an imbalance in bone formation and …

Background Acute bone loss after fracture is associated with various effects on the complete
recovery process and a risk of secondary fractures among patients. Studies have reported …

Aims Here we introduce a wide and complex study comparing effects of growth factors used
alone and in combinations on human mesenchymal stem cell (hMSC) proliferation and …

This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of the changing role of hepatocyte
growth factor (HGF) signaling in the healthy and diseased synovial joint and spine. HGF is a …

Heterotopic ossification is common in tendon healing after trauma, but the detailed
mechanisms remain unknown. Tendon‐derived stem cells (TDSCs) are a type of progenitor …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide. Recent
advances in recombinant DNA technology have led to the development of numerous …

Background Numerous studies have shown that various cytokines are important factors
affecting bone mineral density (BMD), but the causality between the two remains uncertain …

In mammals, post-injury repair and regenerative events rely predominantly on stem cell
function. Stem cell transplantation has achieved considerable success in animals but …