Astrocytes are the most prevalent glial cells in the brain. Historically considered as “merely
supporting” neurons, recent research has shown that astrocytes actively participate in a …

Astrocyte-neuron interactions protect neurons from iron-mediated toxicity. As dopamine can
be metabolized to reactive quinones, dopaminergic neurons are susceptible to oxidative …

Abstract Background Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infects the stomach of 50% of the world's
population. Importantly, chronic infection by this bacterium correlates with the appearance of …

Astrocytes contribute to the formation, function, and plasticity of synapses. Their processes
enwrap the neuronal components of the tripartite synapse, and due to this close interaction …

Optical biosensor technology continues to be the method of choice for label‐free, real‐time
interaction analysis. But when it comes to improving the quality of the biosensor literature …

Osteoporosis and obesity result from disturbed osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation
and present emerging challenges for our aging society. Because of the regulatory role of …

Balanced differentiation of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) into osteoblasts and
adipocytes is essential for healthy bone and fat homeostasis. A disturbed balance of MSC …

Astrocytes are the most abundant glial cells in the mammalian brain and directly participate
in the proper functioning of the nervous system by regulating ion homeostasis, controlling …

STAT3 is a latent transcription factor that plays a role in regulating fibroblast function in
fibrotic lung diseases. To further understand the role of STAT3 in the phenotypic divergence …

Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) have been promoted for multiple
therapeutic applications. Many beneficial effects of MSCs are paracrine, dependent on …