• Identification of patients at risk of non-adherence to oral antirheumatic drugs in rheumatoid arthritis using the Compliance Questionnaire in Rheumatology: an ARCO sub-study 

      Marras, Carlos; Monteagudo, Indalecio; Salvador, Georgina; De-Toro, Javier; Escudero, Alejandro; Alegre-Sancho, Juan J.; Raya, Enrique; Ortiz, Ana; Carmona, Loreto; Mestre, Yvonne; Cea-Calvo, Luis; Calvo-Alén, Jaime (Springer, 2017-05-17)
      [Abstract] The ARCO study (Study on Adherence of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients to SubCutaneous and Oral Drugs), a multicenter, non-interventional retrospective study, was primarily designed to assess the percentage of ...
    • Immortalizing mesenchymal stromal cells from aged donors while keeping their essential features 

      Piñeiro-Ramil, María; Castro Viñuelas, Rocío; Sanjurjo-Rodríguez, Clara; Rodríguez-Fernández, Silvia; Hermida Gómez, Tamara; Blanco García, Francisco J; Fuentes Boquete, Isaac Manuel; Díaz-Prado, Silvia (Hindawi, 2020-06-16)
      [Abstract] Human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) obtained from aged patients are prone to senesce and diminish their differentiation potential, therefore limiting their usefulness for osteochondral ...
    • In vitro study of the therapeutic potential of brown crude fucoidans in osteoarthritis treatment 

      Vaamonde-García, Carlos; Capelo Mera, Emma; Flórez-Fernández, Noelia; Torres, María Dolores; Rivas-Murias, Beatriz; Meijide-Faílde, Rosa; Blanco García, Francisco J; Domínguez, Herminia (MDPI, 2022-11-17)
      [Abstract] Osteoarthritis, one of the most common joint degenerative pathologies, still has no cure, and current treatments, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, can cause serious adverse effects when taken for a ...
    • Induced pluripotent stem cells for cartilage repair: current status and future perspectives 

      Castro Viñuelas, Rocío; Sanjurjo-Rodríguez, Clara; Piñeiro-Ramil, María; Hermida Gómez, Tamara; Fuentes Boquete, Isaac Manuel; De-Toro, Javier; Blanco García, Francisco J; Díaz-Prado, Silvia (AO Research Institute Davos, 2018-09-11)
      [Abstract] The establishment of cartilage regenerative medicine is an important clinical issue, but the search for cell sources able to restore cartilage integrity proves to be challenging. Human mesenchymal stromal cells ...
    • Influence of Age on Rat Bone-Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells Potential 

      Fafián Labora, Juan Antonio; Fernández-Pernas, Pablo; Fuentes Boquete, Isaac Manuel; De-Toro, Javier; Oreiro, Natividad; Sangiao-Alvarellos, Susana; Mateos, Jesús; Arufe, M.C. (Nature, 2015-11-19)
      [Abstract] Mesenchymal stem cells promising role in cell-based therapies and tissue engineering appears to be limited due to a decline of their regenerative potential with increasing donor age. Six age groups from bone ...
    • Influence of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles in Vitro and their Role in Ageing 

      Fafián Labora, Juan Antonio; Morente-López, Miriam; Sánchez-Dopico, María José; Arntz, O.J.; Van de Loo, F.J.; De-Toro, Javier; Arufe, M.C. (Springer Nature, 2020-01-03)
      [Abstract] Introduction: This study assessed whether mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-derived extracellular vesicles influenced ageing and pluripotency markers in cell cultures where they are added. Methods: MSC-derived ...
    • Intraarticular Administration Effect of Hydrogen Sulfide on an In Vivo Rat Model of Osteoarthritis 

      Vaamonde-García, Carlos; Burguera, Elena F.; Vela-Anero, Á.; Hermida Gómez, Tamara; Filgueira-Fernández, P.; Fernández-Rodríguez, Jennifer Adriana; Meijide-Faílde, Rosa; Blanco García, Francisco J (MDPI, 2020-10-08)
      [Abstract] Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common articular chronic disease. However, its current treatment is limited and mostly symptomatic. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an endogenous gas with recognized physiological ...
    • Is Myofascial Release Therapy Cost-Effective When Compared with Manual Therapy to Treat Workers’ Mechanical Neck Pains? 

      Rodríguez Fuentes, Iván; De-Toro, Javier; Rodríguez Fuentes, Gustavo; Oliveira, Iris Machado de; Meijide-Faílde, Rosa; Fuentes Boquete, Isaac Manuel (Elsevier, 2020-09-12)
      [Abstract] Objective: The aim of this study was to do a cost-benefit analysis of myofascial release therapy (MRT) compared to manual therapy (MT) for treating occupational mechanical neck pain. Methods: Variables regarding ...
    • Isolation and characterization of mesenchymal stem cells from human amniotic membrane 

      Díaz-Prado, Silvia; Muíños-López, Emma; Hermida Gómez, Tamara; Rendal Vázquez, María Esther; Fuentes Boquete, Isaac Manuel; De-Toro, Javier; Blanco García, Francisco J (Mary Ann Liebert, 2011-01-04)
      [Abstract] Introduction: The human amniotic membrane is a highly abundant and readily available tissue that may be useful for regenerative medicine and cell therapy. Aim: To compare two previously published protocols for ...
    • iTRAQ-Based Analysis of Progerin Expression Reveals Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Reactive Oxygen Species Accumulation and Altered Proteostasis 

      Mateos, Jesús; Landeira-Abia, Arancha; Fafián Labora, Juan Antonio; Fernández-Pernas, Pablo; Lesende-Rodríguez, Iván; Fernández-Puente, Patricia; Fernández-Moreno, Mercedes; Delmiro, Aitor; Martín, Miguel A.; Blanco García, Francisco J; Arufe, M.C. (BioMed Central, 2015-06-12)
      [Abstract] Introduction. Nuclear accumulation of a mutant form of the nuclear protein Lamin-A, called Progerin (PG) or Lamin AΔ50, occurs in Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) or Progeria, an accelerated aging ...
    • Lamin A Deregulation in Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promotes an Impairment in their Chondrogenic Potential and Imbalance in their Response to Oxidative Stress 

      Mateos, Jesús; Fuente, Alexandre de la; Lesende-Rodríguez, Iván; Fernández-Pernas, Pablo; Arufe, M.C.; Blanco García, Francisco J (Elsevier, 2013-07-26)
      [Abstract] In the present study, we examined the effect of the over-expression of LMNA, or its mutant form progerin (PG), on the mesoderm differentiation potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from human umbilical cord ...
    • Lesions associated with calcium gluconate extravasation: presentation of 5 clinical cases and analysis of cases published 

      Pacheco Campaña, Francisco Javier; Midón Míguez, José; De-Toro, Javier (Wolters Kluwer, 2017-11)
      [Abstract] Introduction: Calcium gluconate extravasation is a process, which, while not common, occurs more frequently in neonatal intensive care units. The aim of this study is to present a number of cases of calcium ...
    • Long-term effects of hydrogen sulfide on the anabolic-catabolic balance of articular cartilage in vitro 

      Vela-Anero, Á.; Hermida Gómez, Tamara; Gato Calvo, Lucía; Vaamonde-García, Carlos; Díaz-Prado, Silvia; Meijide-Faílde, Rosa; Blanco García, Francisco J; Burguera, Elena F. (Elsevier, 2017-08-15)
      [Abstract] Healthy cartilage maintenance relies on an equilibrium among the anabolic and catabolic processes in chondrocytes. With the onset of osteoarthritis (OA), increased interleukin (IL)-1β levels induce an inhibition ...
    • Mesenchymal stem cell therapy in traumatic spinal cord injury: a systematic review 

      Montoto-Meijide, Rodrigo; Meijide-Faílde, Rosa; Díaz-Prado, Silvia; Montoto Marqués, Antonio (MDPI, 2023-07-20)
      [Abstract] Recovery from a traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) is challenging due to the limited regenerative capacity of the central nervous system to restore cells, myelin, and neural connections. Cell therapy, particularly ...
    • Mesenchymal Stromal Cells for Articular Cartilage Repair: Preclinical Studies 

      Fernández-Pernas, Pablo; Barrachina, Laura; Marquina, Maribel; Rodellar, C.; Arufe, M.C.; Costa, Cristina (AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), 2020-08-26)
      [Abstract] Rheumatic diseases such as osteoarthritis (OA) are a major social and economic burden because of the population aging and the lack of curative solutions. An effective cell therapy may be the best treatment ...
    • Methylphenidate promotes premature growth plate closure: in vitro evidence 

      Pazos-Pérez, Andrés; Piñeiro-Ramil, María; Franco-Trepat, Eloi; Guillán-Fresco, María; López-López, Verónica; Jorge-Mora, Alberto; Alonso-Pérez, Ana; Gómez, Rodolfo (MDPI, 2023-02-20)
      [Abstract] It is well known that patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treated with stimulants, such as methylphenidate hydrochloride (MPH), have reduced height and weight. Even though MPH has an anorexigenic ...
    • Mitochondrial activity is modulated by TNFα and IL-1β in normal human chondrocyte cells 

      López-Armada, María José; Caramés, Beatriz; Martín, M.A.; Cillero-Pastor, B.; Lires-Dean, M.; Fuentes Boquete, Isaac Manuel; Arenas, J.; Blanco García, Francisco J (Elsevier, 2006-05-05)
      [Abstract] Objective. Pro-inflammatory cytokines play an important role in osteoarthritis (OA). In osteoarthritic cartilage, chondrocytes exhibit an alteration in mitochondrial activity. This study analyzes the effect of ...
    • Molecular profile and cellular characterization of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells: donor influence on chondrogenesis 

      Cicione, Claudia; Díaz-Prado, Silvia; Muiños-López, Emma; Hermida Gómez, Tamara; Blanco García, Francisco J (Elsevier, 2010)
      [Abstract] Background. The use of autologous or allogenic stem cells has recently been suggested as an alternative therapeutic approach for treatment of cartilage defects. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) are ...
    • Multilineage differentiation potential of cells isolated from the human amniotic membrane 

      Díaz-Prado, Silvia; Muiños-López, Emma; Hermida Gómez, Tamara; Rendal Vázquez, María Esther; Fuentes Boquete, Isaac Manuel; De-Toro, Javier; Blanco García, Francisco J (Wiley, 2010-11-01)
      [Abstract] The human amniotic membrane (HAM) contains two cell types from different embryological origins. Human amnion epithelial cells (hAECs) are derived from the embryonic ectoderm, while human amnion mesenchymal stromal ...
    • Myofascial release therapy in the treatment of occupational mechanical neck pain: a randomized parallel group study 

      Rodríguez Fuentes, Iván; De-Toro, Javier; Rodríguez Fuentes, Gustavo; Oliveira, Iris Machado de; Meijide-Faílde, Rosa; Fuentes Boquete, Isaac Manuel (Wolters Kluwer, 2016-07)
      [Abstract] Objective: As myofascial release therapy is currently under development, the objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of myofascial release therapy with manual therapy for treating occupational ...