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Correction: Promotion of osteogenesis in BMSC under hypoxia by ATF4 via the PERK–eIF2α signaling pathway
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Open AccessProteinase 3 depletion attenuates leukemia by promoting myeloid differentiation
Hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) that have impaired differentiation can transform into leukemic blasts. However, the mechanism that controls differentiation remains elusive. Here, we show that t...
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Towards Stem/Progenitor Cell-Based Therapies for Retinal Degeneration
Retinal degeneration (RD) is a leading cause of blindness worldwide and includes conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa (RP), age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and Stargardt’s disease (STGD). These dise...
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Open AccessThe OGT–c-Myc–PDK2 axis rewires the TCA cycle and promotes colorectal tumor growth
Deregulated glucose metabolism termed the “Warburg effect” is a fundamental feature of cancers, including the colorectal cancer. This is typically characterized with an increased rate of glycolysis, and a conc...
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Open AccessGut microbial metabolite deoxycholic acid facilitates Th17 differentiation through modulating cholesterol biosynthesis and participates in high-fat diet-associated colonic inflammation
High-fat diet (HFD) is closely associated with the increased prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Excessive gut microbial metabolite deoxycholic acid (DCA) caused by HFD plays significant roles in e...
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MiR-3677-3p promotes development and sorafenib resistance of hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma by inhibiting FOXM1 ubiquitination
Being encoded by hepatitis B, hepatitis B X (HBx) protein plays crucial roles in hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) occurrence, development, and metastasis. miRNAs also function in the progress...
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Open AccessInteraction of TAGLN and USP1 promotes ZEB1 ubiquitination degradation in UV-induced skin photoaging
Ultraviolet A (UVA) irradiation can lead to skin damage and premature skin aging known as photoaging. This work found that UVA irradiation caused an imbalance between dermal matrix synthesis and degradation th...
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Open AccessCHD8 mutations increase gliogenesis to enlarge brain size in the nonhuman primate
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects social interaction and behavior. Mutations in the gene encoding chromodomain helicase DNA-binding protein 8 (CHD8) lead to ...
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Correction to: M6A RNA methylation-mediated RMRP stability renders proliferation and progression of non-small cell lung cancer through regulating TGFBR1/SMAD2/SMAD3 pathway
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M6A RNA methylation-mediated RMRP stability renders proliferation and progression of non-small cell lung cancer through regulating TGFBR1/SMAD2/SMAD3 pathway
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has the highest mortality rate among all malignancies worldwide. The role of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in the progression of cancers is a contemporary research hotspot. B...
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Open AccessAurora kinase a promotes the progression of papillary thyroid carcinoma by activating the mTORC2-AKT signalling pathway
Treatment failure is the main cause of death from papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). It is urgent to look for new intervention targets and to develop new therapies for treating PTC. Aurora-A kinase (AURKA) fun...
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Promotion of osteogenesis in BMSC under hypoxia by ATF4 via the PERK–eIF2α signaling pathway
Mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) is an endogenous tissue engineering technology in which bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSC) play a key role in MDO-related osteogenesis. Activating transcription...
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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...
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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 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 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 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 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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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 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...