Optimal development of the embryo and the fetus depends on placental passage of gases,
nutrients, hormones, and waste products. These molecules are transferred across the …

The placenta serves as the interface between the maternal and fetal circulations and
regulates the transfer of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products. When exogenous …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious clinical syndrome of acute renal
dysfunction in a short period. One of therapeutic interventions for AKI is to reduce ROS …

A non-invasive and sensitive blood test has long been a goal for early stage disease
diagnosis and treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other proteinopathy diseases. We …

Endocytosis is an essential mechanism for cellular uptake in many human tissues. A range
of endocytic mechanisms occur including clathrin-dependent and-independent …

Every year, complications during pregnancy affect more than 26 million women. Some of
those diseases are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, as is the case of …

Highlights•25 (OH) D and iPTH were inversely correlated across sex and different stages of
age in outpatients with normal kidney function.•The correlation of 25 (OH) D and iPTH was …

Aim: We previously reported a novel triptolide (TP)-glucosamine conjugate (TPG) that
specifically accumulated in kidneys and protected renal function from acute …

Abstract Microcin J25 (MccJ25), a lasso peptide, has a unique 3-D interlocked structure that
provides high stability under acidic conditions, at high temperatures, and in the presence of …

The placenta is an intriguing organ that allows us to survive intrauterine life. This essential
organ connects both mother and fetus and plays a crucial role in maternal and fetal well …