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c-Abl promotes osteoblast expansion by differentially regulating canonical and non-canonical BMP pathways and p16INK4a expression
Defects in stem cell renewal or progenitor cell expansion underlie ageing-related diseases such as osteoporosis. Yet much remains unclear about the mechanisms regulating progenitor expansion. Here we show that...
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Open AccessLong non-coding RNA CASC2 improved acute lung injury by regulating miR-144-3p/AQP1 axis to reduce lung epithelial cell apoptosis
Apoptosis of lung epithelial cell is implicated in the pathogenesis of acute lung injury (ALI). To study the protective effect and mechanism of cancer susceptibility candidate 2 (CASC2) on reducing lung epithe...
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Open AccessTP53TG1 enhances cisplatin sensitivity of non-small cell lung cancer cells through regulating miR-18a/PTEN axis
The acquisition of drug resistance has been considered as a main obstacle for cancer chemotherapy. Tumor protein 53 target gene 1 (TP53TG1), a p53-induced lncRNA, plays a vital role in the progression of human...
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Open AccessMesenchymal stem cells and extracellular matrix scaffold promote muscle regeneration by synergistically regulating macrophage polarization toward the M2 phenotype
Skeletal muscle plays an important role in the body’s physiology but there are still no effective treatments for volumetric muscle loss (VML) resulting from severe traumatic injury or tumor excision. Recent st...
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Open AccessDiscovery of the first macrolide antibiotic binding protein in Mycobacterium tuberculosis: a new antibiotic resistance drug target
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CRISPR–Cas9-mediated base-editing screening in mice identifies DND1 amino acids that are critical for primordial germ cell development
CRISPR-mediated base editing can introduce single-nucleotide changes in the DNA of living cells. One intriguing application of base editing is to screen pivotal amino acids for protein function in vivo; howeve...
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A novel cell-penetrating peptide protects against neuron apoptosis after cerebral ischemia by inhibiting the nuclear translocation of annexin A1
Nuclear translocation of annexin A1 (ANXA1) has recently been reported to participate in neuronal apoptosis after cerebral ischemia. Prevention of the nuclear translocation of ANXA1 should therefore inhibit ne...
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Author Correction: CRISPR–Cas9-mediated base-editing screening in mice identifies DND1 amino acids that are critical for primordial germ cell development
In Fig. 2a of this Technical Report originally published, the authors inadvertently used the same set of images for the 4B2N1 and 4B2N3 cells when preparing the figure. The three images (bright field, Oct4-EGF...
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Open AccessIdentification of small non-coding RNAs as sperm quality biomarkers for in vitro fertilization
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Open AccessNeutrophil extracellular traps induced by VP1 contribute to pulmonary edema during EV71 infection
Pulmonary edema is a fatal complication of EV71-associated hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). The pathogenesis of EV71-induced pulmonary edema remains largely unclear. In this study, we aimed to explore the...
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Open AccessMetformin effectively treats Tsc1 deletion-caused kidney pathology by upregulating AMPK phosphorylation
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is characterized by hamartomatous lesions in multiple organs, with most patients develo** polycystic kidney disease and leading to a decline of renal function. TSC is caused ...
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Open AccessEnhanced therapeutic effects of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells after prolonged treatment for HBV-related liver failure and liver cirrhosis
Umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UCMSCs) have been demonstrated to have good therapeutic effects in the treatment of HBV-related liver diseases. However, the therapeutic effect of UCMSCs on HBV-related l...
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Open AccessExosomes derived from atorvastatin-pretreated MSC accelerate diabetic wound repair by enhancing angiogenesis via AKT/eNOS pathway
Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-derived exosomes emerge as promising candidates for treating delayed wound healing in diabetes due to the promotion of angiogenesis. Preconditioned MSC with chemical or biological f...
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USP22 positively modulates ERα action via its deubiquitinase activity in breast cancer
Estrogen receptor α (ERα) is the crucial factor in ERα-positive breast cancer progression. Endocrine therapies targeting ERα signaling is one of the widely used therapeutic strategies for breast cancer. Howeve...
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Open AccessSingle-cell transcriptome analysis of uncultured human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells
Umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) have certain advantages over other MSCs and about 300 clinical trials have been registered using UC-MSCs to treat diseases such as osteoarthritis, autoimmune dis...
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Open AccessMicroRNA-205 mediates endothelial progenitor functions in distraction osteogenesis by targeting the transcription regulator NOTCH2
Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a highly efficacious form of reconstructive bone regeneration, but its clinical utility is limited by the prolonged period required for bone consolidation to occur. Understandi...
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Open AccessEffects of low lead exposure on sperm quality and sperm DNA methylation in adult men
Lead (Pb) exposure is a risk factor for male infertility, but the epigenetic changes in sperm DNAattributable to lead exposure is poorly defined.
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Open AccessThe impact of recipient age on the effects of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells on HBV-related acute-on-chronic liver failure and liver cirrhosis
The results of a previous study verified that umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UCMSCs) have good therapeutic effects for the treatment of HBV-related acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) and liver cirrh...
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Open AccessNLRP3 associated with chronic kidney disease progression after ischemia/reperfusion-induced acute kidney injury
Nod-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), as an inflammatory regulator, has been implicated in acute kidney injury (AKI). Failed recovery after AKI can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, the role of NLR...
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Open AccessAXDND1, a novel testis-enriched gene, is required for spermiogenesis and male fertility
Spermiogenesis is a complex process depending on the sophisticated coordination of a myriad of testis-enriched gene regulations. The regulatory pathways that coordinate this process are not well understood, an...