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Igor Slivac, Emilija Zdraveva, Fran Ivancic, Bojan Zunar, Tamara Holjevac Grguric, Visnja Gaurina Srcek, Ivan-Kresimir Svetec, Tamara Dolenec, Emi Govorcin Bajsic, Mirna Tominac Trcin, Budimir Mijovic
Summary: This study compared the structural and biological characteristics of cell scaffolds made of synthetic polyester and natural protein-based extracellular matrix, showing that the differences between the two matrices did not affect cell growth and transfection efficiency. The results suggest that PCL electrospun mats can be a viable option for producing simple, cell carrying structures that adequately simulate the natural scaffold.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wan-Jing Chen, I-Hsuan Lin, Chien-Wei Lee, Yi-Fan Chen
Summary: Aging leads to decline in skeletal muscle function, with reduced regenerative capacity and changes in extracellular matrix structure. This can result in increased collagen deposition and decreased ECM degradation in aged skeletal muscle.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Rajani Kandhi, Mehdi Yeganeh, Akihiko Yoshimura, Alfredo Menendez, Sheela Ramanathan, Subburaj Ilangumaran
Summary: The study found that SOCS1 plays a critical role in controlling liver fibrosis and the development of hepatocellular carcinoma, and regulates the recruitment and differentiation of pro-inflammatory macrophages by attenuating HSC activation.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Roberta Palmulli, Enzo Bresteau, Graca Raposo, Guillaume Montagnac, Guillaume van Niel
Summary: Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are actively involved in melanoma progression by modifying the tumor microenvironment and promoting the formation of pre-metastatic niche. The interaction of tumor-derived EVs with the extracellular matrix (ECM) plays a critical role in promoting persistent tumor cell migration. However, the direct interaction between EVs and ECM components is still uncertain. In this study, we utilized electron microscopy and a pull-down assay to demonstrate that sEVs derived from melanoma cell lines can physically interact with collagen I, forming collagen fibrils coated with sEVs, highlighting the heterogeneity of sEVs' interaction with collagen.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Immunology
Saskia V. Vijver, Akashdip Singh, Eline T. A. M. Mommers-Elshof, Jan Meeldijk, Ronald Copeland, Louis Boon, Sol Langermann, Dallas Flies, Linde Meyaard, M. Ines Pascoal Ramos
Summary: The tumor microenvironment contains collagen fragments that can mediate T cell suppression through LAIR-1, leading to poor outcomes in cancer patients with high expression levels of MMPs and LAIR-1. Therapeutic strategies targeting the interaction of LAIR-1 with collagen fragments may help to reverse T cell dysfunction and improve immunity in cancer patients.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
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Meng Zhang, Fenghua Zhao, Xue Zhang, Linda A. Brouwer, Janette K. Burgess, Martin C. Harmsen
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Faiza Farhan, Manjari Trivedi, Priscilla Di Wu, Wei Cui
Summary: This study found that HLCs cultured with collagen showed increased albumin and alpha-1 anti-trypsin expression, reduced AFP, and higher urea secretion compared to HLCs cultured with Matrigel. However, collagen-cultured HLCs exhibited lower CYP3A4 activity and glycogen storage than Matrigel-cultured HLCs. The functional differences in HLCs between collagen and Matrigel cultures resemble hepatic zonation in the liver lobules.
STEM CELL RESEARCH & THERAPY
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Polymer Science
Chandler R. Keller, Kelsey F. Ruud, Steve R. Martinez, Weimin Li
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Biochemical Research Methods
Maxwell C. McCabe, Anthony J. Saviola, Kirk C. Hansen
Summary: The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a critical component of multicellular organisms involved in essential biological processes. By applying an optimized ECM extraction method, the matrisome of 25 organs was analyzed. It was found that tissue matrices are composed of a shared set of ECM proteins, but with varying abundance levels. Network analysis revealed related ECM protein networks across different tissues, including basement membrane and collagen subtypes.
JOURNAL OF PROTEOME RESEARCH
(2023)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Hyun Ho Yun, Sunyoung Park, Myung-Jin Chung, Ji-Yoon Son, Jae-Min Park, Seung-Jun Jung, Jae-Hyuk Yim, Kyung-Ku Kang, Seongrim Byeon, Su-Min Baek, Seoung-Woo Lee, A-Rang Lee, Tae-Hwan Kim, Jin-Kyu Park, Kyu-Shik Jeong
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alexander L. Reese-Petersen, Federica Genovese, Lei Zhao, Glen Banks, David A. Gordon, Morten A. Karsdal
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FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Theerut Luangmonkong, Warisara Parichatikanond, Peter Olinga
Summary: Liver fibrosis is caused by excessive production, abnormal deposition, and impaired degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM). The effective and safe strategy to halt fibrosis progression is still lacking. Regulating the homeostasis of collagen, the most abundant ECM protein, could be an effective strategy for liver fibrosis treatment.
BIOCHEMICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
J. Moradian-Oldak, A. George
Summary: Biomineralization of enamel, dentin, and bone involves the deposition of apatite mineral crystals within an organic matrix. While the structure and organic composition of these tissues differ, the molecular mechanisms involving protein interactions and crystallization events are common. The review highlights the importance of protein matrix control in the mineralization process and discusses strategies for biomimetic growth of enamel and repair of demineralized dentin and bone tissue engineering.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Engineering, Biomedical
Adam Rauff, Jason C. Manning, James B. Hoying, Steven A. LaBelle, Hannah A. Strobel, Gregory J. Stoddard, Jeffrey A. Weiss
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ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ho Rim Oh, Min Kyung Ko, Daehee Son, Young Wook Ki, Shin-Il Kim, Seok-Yong Lee, Keon Wook Kang, Gi Jeong Cheon, Do Won Hwang, Hyewon Youn
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JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2015)
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Yasunori Miyamoto, Mio Tanabe, Kimie Date, Kanoko Sakuda, Kotone Sano, Haruko Ogawa
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JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
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(2018)
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