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Generation of osteoarthritis and healthy mesenchymal cell lines for research on regenerative medicine for osteoarthritis
(2018-04)
[Purpose] Bone-marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) are multipotent self-renewal adult cells with potential to regenerate the damaged tissues in degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis (OA). Nevertheless, research ...
Healthcare experience and their relationship with demographic, disease and healthcare-related variables: a cross-sectional survey of patients with chronic diseases using the IEXPAC scale.
(Springer, 2018-11-15)
[Abstract]
BACKGROUND: Patient experience is acknowledged as a principal aspect of quality healthcare delivery, and it has implications with regard to outcomes.
OBJECTIVES: Our objective was to evaluate the healthcare ...
Next-Generation Sequencing and Quantitative Proteomics of Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome-Derived Cells Point to a Role of Nucleotide Metabolism in Premature Aging
(PLOS, 2018-10-31)
[Abstract] Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a very rare fatal disease characterized for accelerated aging. Although the causal agent, a point mutation in LMNA gene, was identified more than a decade ago, the ...
Cell therapy and tissue engineering for cartilage repair
(IntechOpen, 2018-02-14)
[Abstract] The integrity of the articular cartilage is necessary for the proper functioning of the diarthrodial
joint. The self-repair capacity of this tissue is very limited and, currently, there
is no effective treatment ...
Cell viability assay in corneal endothelium
(2018)
[Abstract] Introduction: Endothelium is the inner layer of the cornea, which must be viable for transplanting. The limited availability of corneas makes necessary the developing of preservation ...
The addition of albumin improves Schwann cells viability in nerve cryopreservation
(Springer, 2018-04-26)
[Abstract] The purpose of the current study was to establish a valid protocol for nerve cryopreservation, and to evaluate if the addition of albumin supposed any advantage in the procedure. We compared a traditional ...
The use of antidotes for calcium gluconate extravasation: an experimental study in mice
(Wolters Kluwer, 2018)
[Abstract] Background: Calcium gluconate extravasation is a process that can cause serious lesions, such as necrosis and calcification of the soft tissues. The aim of the present study was to analyze the beneficial effects ...