Lysosomes are the key degradative compartments of the cell. Lysosomal cathepsins, which
are enclosed in the lysosomes, help to maintain the homeostasis of the cell's metabolism by …

Heparan sulfate (HS) are complex unbranched carbohydrate chains that are heavily
modified by sulfate and exist either conjugated to proteins or as free, unconjugated chains …

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles, which contain an arsenal of different
hydrolases, enabling them to act as the terminal degradative compartment of the …

The endocytic pathway is a system specialized for the uptake of compounds from the cell
microenvironment for their degradation. It contains an arsenal of hydrolases, including …

The importance of extracellular matrix (ECM) integrity in maintaining normal tissue function
is highlighted by numerous pathologies and situations of acute and chronic injury …

This study investigated the repair effects of three Astragalus polysaccharides (APSs) with
different molecular weights (Mws) on injured human renal proximal tubular epithelial (HK-2) …

The causes of Parkinson disease (PD) remain mysterious, although some evidence
supports mitochondrial dysfunctions and α-synuclein accumulation in Lewy bodies as major …

Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is the leading cause of death among women with
gynecologic malignancies and accounts for approximately 6% of cancer deaths among …

Ethyl alcohol (ethanol) is commonly applied in cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations,
as well as disinfectant for chronic wounds. Objective: The present study aimed to appraise …

The aim of this study is to review developments in glycosaminoglycan and proteoglycan
research relevant to cartilage repair biology and in particular the treatment of osteoarthritis …