Telocytes (TCs) form a cardiac network of interstitial cells. Our previous studies have shown
that TCs are involved in heterocellular contacts with cardiomyocytes and cardiac …

This study describes a novel type of interstitial (stromal) cell—telocytes (TCs)—in the human
and mouse respiratory tree (terminal and respiratory bronchioles, as well as alveolar ducts) …

Abstract Immunocytochemical, electron-, and immunoelectron-microscopical studies have
revealed that, in addition to the four major “textbook categories” of cell-cell junctions (gap …

Human heart valve diseases have become an important topic in cardiovascular pathology
and medicine. These diseases have different etiologies and manifestations. However, the …

Myocardium is composed of two main cell populations: cardiomyocytes (CMs) and interstitial
cells (eg fibroblasts, immunoreactive cells, capillaries). However, very recently we have …

Valve interstitial cells (VIC s) are responsible for maintaining the structural integrity and
dynamic behaviour of the valve. Telocytes (TC s), a peculiar type of interstitial cells, have …

Proper remodeling of the endocardial cushions into thin fibrous valves is essential for
gestational progression and long-term function. This process involves dynamic interactions …

Protein micropatterning enables robust control of cell positioning on electron-microscopy
substrates for cryogenic electron tomography (cryo-ET). However, the combination of …

Current options for aortic valve replacements are non‐viable and thus lack the ability to grow
and remodel, which can be problematic for paediatric applications. Toward the development …

The ventricle of the salmonid heart consists of an outer compact layer of circumferentially
arranged cardiomyocytes encasing a spongy myocardium that spans the lumen of the …