Basement membrane and blood–brain barrier
The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is a highly complex and dynamic structure, mainly composed
of brain microvascular endothelial cells, pericytes, astrocytes and the basement membrane …
of brain microvascular endothelial cells, pericytes, astrocytes and the basement membrane …
Basal lamina changes in neurodegenerative disorders
Background Neurodegenerative disorders are a group of age-associated diseases
characterized by progressive degeneration of the structure and function of the CNS. Two key …
characterized by progressive degeneration of the structure and function of the CNS. Two key …
Zinc oxide nanorod‐based piezoelectric dermal patch for wound healing
Current treatments for wound healing engage in passive healing processes and rarely
participate in stimulating skin cell behaviors for active wound healing. Electric potential …
participate in stimulating skin cell behaviors for active wound healing. Electric potential …
The collagen family: structure, assembly, and organization in the extracellular matrix
CM Kielty, ME Grant - Connective tissue and its heritable …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
In this chapter, we discuss the current understanding of the family of matrix macromolecules
that are classified as collagens. Reference is made to reviews and recent papers to provide …
that are classified as collagens. Reference is made to reviews and recent papers to provide …
The collagen binding α1β1 integrin VLA-1 regulates CD8 T cell-mediated immune protection against heterologous influenza infection
SJ Ray, SN Franki, RH Pierce, S Dimitrova… - Immunity, 2004 - cell.com
A common feature of many infections is that many pathogen-specific memory T cells become
established in diverse nonlymphoid tissues. A mechanism that promotes the retention and …
established in diverse nonlymphoid tissues. A mechanism that promotes the retention and …
Gene expression analysis of peripheral T cell lymphoma, unspecified, reveals distinct profiles and new potential therapeutic targets
PP Piccaluga, C Agostinelli, A Califano… - The Journal of …, 2007 - Am Soc Clin Investig
Peripheral T cell lymphoma, unspecified (PTCL/U), the most common form of PTCL, displays
heterogeneous morphology and phenotype, poor response to treatment, and poor …
heterogeneous morphology and phenotype, poor response to treatment, and poor …
[HTML][HTML] Preemptive ramipril therapy delays renal failure and reduces renal fibrosis in COL4A3-knockout mice with Alport syndrome
O Gross, B Beirowski, ML Koepke, J Kuck, M Reiner… - Kidney international, 2003 - Elsevier
Preemptive ramipril therapy delays renal failure and reduces renal fibrosis in COL4A3-
knockout mice with Alport syndrome. Background Alport syndrome (AS) is a common …
knockout mice with Alport syndrome. Background Alport syndrome (AS) is a common …
New functional roles for non-collagenous domains of basement membrane collagens
N Ortega, Z Werb - Journal of cell science, 2002 - journals.biologists.com
Collagens IV, XV and XVIII are major components of various basement membranes. In
addition to the collagen-specific triple helix, these collagens are characterized by the …
addition to the collagen-specific triple helix, these collagens are characterized by the …
Gene expression analysis of angioimmunoblastic lymphoma indicates derivation from T follicular helper cells and vascular endothelial growth factor deregulation
Angioimmunoblastic lymphoma (AILT) is the second most common subtype of peripheral T-
cell lymphoma (PTCL) and is characterized by dismal prognosis. Thus far, only a few studies …
cell lymphoma (PTCL) and is characterized by dismal prognosis. Thus far, only a few studies …
Biomimetic cell culture proteins as extracellular matrices for stem cell differentiation
1. INTRODUCTION Each year, millions of people suffer loss or damage to organs and
tissues due to accidents, birth defects, and disease. Stem cells are an attractive prospect for …
tissues due to accidents, birth defects, and disease. Stem cells are an attractive prospect for …