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When you hear the word "sterol," your mind probably jumps to one famous, and often misunderstood, molecule: cholesterol. We’re constantly bombarded with messages about "good" and "bad" cholesterol, and its impact on our cardiovascular health. But what if I told you that cholesterol is just one member of a vast and vital family of molecules called sterol lipids? This diverse group is ...
The field of medicine is constantly evolving, with new procedures and technologies emerging that improve patient outcomes and reduce recovery times. As these innovations advance, the materials that make them possible become increasingly important. One such group of materials, fluoropolymers, is proving to be essential for a variety of cutting-edge medical procedures. Known for their exceptional ...
The T cell antigen receptor (TCR) is a characteristic marker of T cells, playing a crucial role in the immune system. Each T cell typically expresses a specific TCR, which has a unique structure and sequence that can recognize different antigens, including bacteria, viruses, tumor cells, and other pathogens. Once the TCR binds to the antigen, the T cell initiates an immune response, generating ...
Rare diseases are characterized by their low prevalence, affecting a small number of people across the world. These diseases often come with significant challenges, including accurate diagnosis, availability of effective treatments, and limited resources for research and development. However, recent advancements in diagnostics technology hold promise for speeding up the field of rare disease ...
Metabolism is the assembly of biochemical reactions in living organisms, the material basis for life maintenance of living organisms, and an important basis for the study of life activities. Metabolomics studies the endogenous metabolic activities of life under the influence of the internal and external environments, including the detection and analysis of metabolite types and quantities and ...
In the vibrant realm of cellular biology and regenerative medicine, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) hold unparalleled potential for therapeutic applications. Particularly noteworthy are bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs), a subtype of MSCs. Their unique properties make them indispensable resources for developing ground-breaking solutions for various medical conditions. Mesenchymal stem ...
The Use of Bioreactors In The Pharmaceutical IndustryThe pharmaceutical industry relies heavily on bioreactors to support a wide range of biological research applications, from cell therapy to vaccine development.1 These bioreactors provide a controlled environment for the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria, cells, and algae, in order to produce biomolecules or biomaterials used in ...
CD Genomics is a world-leading genomics services company that continues to innovate in high throughput sequencing services for the genomics industry, as well as genotyping, bioinformatics, microarrays, and more. The company has recently launched TCR-seq, a powerful service that enables rapid and efficient analysis of T-cell receptor (TCR) diversity and clonality, providing critical support for ...
Lung cancer is a major type of cancer in the world, with the highest morbidity and mortality among all malignant tumors. ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (ALK+ NSCLC) is a relatively rare and dangerous subtype, with patients suffering from a high incidence rate of brain metastases. Statistics show that about 55% of ALK-positive advanced NSCLC patients will develop brain metastases during ...
Sources of Fat Fat, also known as triglyceride, is made by condensing one molecule of glycerol and three fatty acids. The source of fatty acids in the body: one is the body's own synthesis, and the other is the food supply. Some unsaturated fatty acids cannot be synthesized by the body and depend on food supply, called essential fatty acids. There are mainly two kinds, one is the ω-3 series ...
Before a patient can get fit with their multi-articulating myoelectric hand, it’s vital that their prosthetist conducts a thorough evaluation and understands the cause of amputation or limb loss. This information helps prosthetists understand what a patient’s needs are so they can determine which prosthetic hand is the best fit for them. With this in mind, we’ll discuss the ...
Abstract Objective: Vascular conduit is essential for arterial reconstruction for a number of conditions, including trauma and atherosclerotic occlusive disease. We have developed a tissue-engineered human acellular vessel (HAV) that can be manufactured, stored on site at hospitals, and be immediately available for arterial vascular reconstruction. Although the HAV is acellular when implanted, ...
Abstract : Intimal hyperplasia is one of the prominent failure mechanisms for arteriovenous fistulas and arteriovenous access grafts. Human tissue-engineered vascular grafts (TEVGs) were implanted as arteriovenous grafts in a novel baboon model. Ultrasound was used to monitor flow rates and vascular diameters throughout the study. Intimal hyperplasia in the outflow vein of TEVGs was assessed at ...
Temperature as well as relative humidity can affect the airborne survival of viruses, bacteria and even fungi. As such, environmental control in hospitals is important because disease transmission from the aerosol or airborne infection is possible. Environmental exposure is a common hazard for organisms and throughout this can pass on from one host to another. Factors such as temperature, ...
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Silence Therapeutics, a pioneer in the development of novel small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapeutics, and Mallinckrodt plc, a global biopharmaceutical company, announced the submission of a clinical trial application (CTA) for SLN501, a siRNA therapy targeting the complement C3 protein, on March 23, 2022. Silence will receive a $3 million milestone payment from Mallinckrodt as a result of the ...
Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome (also called SBS or Short Gut Syndrome) generally develops shortly after birth due to an underlying gastrointestinal (GI) condition. The condition then can lead to intestinal surgery, in which part of the short bowel is removed. SBS is a devastating condition where patients struggle to absorb life-sustaining nutrients from their diet due to the surgical removal of ...
Carotenoid structure and category The major carotenoids contain α-carotene, β-carotene, γ-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, lycopene, etc. Among the three isomers of carotenoids, β-carotene has the highest content and γ-carotene the least. α, β, γ-carotene and β-cryptoxanthin can be decomposed to form vitamin A, while lutein, ...
You've probably heard amazing stories of surgeons performing successful, yet extremely delicate and risky procedures such as open-heart surgery, separation of conjoined twins, craniotomy, thoracic aortic dissection repair, oesophagectom, spinal osteomyelitis surgery, and many more. As a medical student, you wonder how a surgeon can do such an incredible job. Well, the answer lies in lots of ...
It is certain that RNA therapy is no longer a no-man's land for medical innovation. Not only have several products been launched and received good market response, but there are also many pipelines in the research and development side to advance to the middle and late clinical stage, and behind the boom are the technological breakthroughs of scientists. There are three key points in the ...
The research of atmospheric plasma’s use for medical treatments has gathered apace over recent years. Plasma comprises charged particles as well as a range of other active components that are thought to interact with the body to produce desired affects in plasma medicine such as; electric current, UV radiation and reactive gas species these components are thought to be able to act ...