Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are widespread indoor gaseous pollutants that are associated with vascular diseases. However, due to methodological limitations, the underlying mechanisms of VOC-induced aortic fibrosis remains unclear. To address this …

Introduction: Despite the rapid development of small diameter vascular graft (SDVG), the ability of synthetic grafts to facilitate tissue remodeling and regeneration remains an important challenge within regenerative medicine. Methods: Based on our …

In this work, the authors compared microCT and in vivo ultrasonography in terms of accuracy and efficacy for measuring the volume of various organs in mice. Two quantification protocols were applied: ellipsoidal volume measuring maximum diameters in all …

Lactate is an immunosuppressive molecule that plays an important role in tumor progression. Regulating lactate metabolism to remodel the immunosuppressive microenvironment represents a promising strategy for cancer therapy. However, owing to the hypoxic …

Targeted therapies and immunotherapies have largely improved cancer treatment in the last years. One of the most promising approaches is the induction of tumor apoptosis by the Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Related Apoptosis Inducing Ligand (TRAIL) through …

A novel glomerulopathy model demonstrates renal counterbalance via local angiotensin II regulation …

Neuronal degeneration and inflammation are hallmark features of spinal cord injury that severely hinder functional recovery. As key regulators of the post-injury microenvironment, macrophages can promote either tissue repair or exacerbate damage. Among …

The stimulator of interferon genes (STING) pathway is a promising target in cancer immunotherapy. However, current nanomedicine strategies targeting the STING pathway often suffer from limited tumor specificity and insufficient immune activation. In this …

Purpose: Lymph node (LN) biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosing metastasis. While ultrasound imaging is a non-invasive method for real-time LN metastasis diagnosis and tumor assessment, its accuracy depends on operator skill and system settings. …

Cervical remodeling during pregnancy is a critical process that, if untimely, can lead to complications such as preterm birth (PTB). This study introduces a novel multi-parametric approach combining non-invasive imaging modalities to quantify cervical …