The myocardium is among the most energy-consuming tissues in the body, burning from 6 to
30 kg of ATP per day within the mitochondria, the so-called powerhouse of the …

Human-induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) are reprogrammed cells that have hallmarks
similar to embryonic stem cells including the capacity of self-renewal and differentiation into …

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are so far the most widely researched stem cells in clinics
and used as an experimental cellular therapy module, particularly in cardiac regeneration …

The present study investigates the impact of two endocrine disruptors, namely Bisphenols
(BPs) and Perfluoroalkyls (PFs), on human stem cells. These chemicals leach from plastic …

Human amniotic fluids stem cells (hAFSCs) can be easily isolated from the amniotic fluid
during routinely scheduled amniocentesis. Unlike hiPSCs or hESC, they are neither …

One of the main aims in regenerative medicine is to find stem cells that are easy to obtain
and are safe and efficient in either an autologous or allogenic host when transplanted. This …

Fibroblast activation protein-α (FAP-α) is a cell surface serine protease of the post-prolyl
peptidase family, and stromal FAP-α expression may serve important functions in tumor …

Cellular communication has a fundamental role in both human physiological and
pathological states and various mechanisms are involved in the crosstalk between organs …

Our previous study demonstrated that connexin (Cx) 43 participated in the regulation of
vascular permeability in severe sepsis. Osteopontin (OPN) has been demonstrated to …

The anthropometric profile assessment is an important aspect to consider during the growth
stages of youth sport practitioners due to its usefulness in controlling maturity status and …