Introduction Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the predominant form of diabetes mellitus and is
among the leading causes of death with an increasing prevalence worldwide. However, the …

Simple Summary NPAS2, short for Neuronal PAS Domain Protein 2, is a transcription factor
involved in regulating the circadian rhythms and sleep–wake cycles in mammals, including …

Chronic wounds pose an increasing burden not only to patients, but also to the health
system. Wound repair requires the timely and orderly migration of fibroblasts to the wound …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive lung disease and a severe form of
pulmonary fibrosis. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of alveolar epithelial cells is …

Hypertrophic scar is a problem for numerous patients, especially after burns, and is
characterized by increased fibroblast proliferation and collagen deposition. Increasing …

There is an increasing demand to not only accelerate the development of advanced therapy
tissue engineered medicines, but to also eliminate xenogeneic materials from their …

Aim The purpose of this study was to investigate the function and mechanism of a novel
peptide derived from adipose‐derived stem cell‐conditioned medium (ADSC‐CM). Methods …

Scars are composed of stiff collagen fibers, which contract strongly owing to the action of
myofibroblasts. To explore the substances that modulate scar contracture, the fibroblast …

Appropriate topical dressings for burn treatments are important to accelerate skin wound
recovery and prevent external infections. This study aimed to evaluate the effect and …

Radiotherapy (RT) is one of three major treatments for malignant tumors, and one of its most
common side effects is skin and soft tissue injury. However, the treatment of these remains …