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Abstract Cannabis is used by an estimated 192 million people around the world. Most people use cannabis through the inhalation of cannabis smoke, which contains combustion by-products that can negatively affect lung health. Knowledge of these risks has led to a growing interest in cannabis vaporizers, which heat the dry cannabis flower without burning. Vaporizing cannabis still releases ...
Matrix Gla Protein (MGP) is a small, vitamin K-dependent extracellular matrix protein that plays a critical role in the regulation of vascular calcification and bone development. As a natural inhibitor of pathological mineralization, MGP has attracted significant attention in cardiovascular and skeletal biology research. The development of recombinant MGP protein has enabled researchers to study ...
In the realm of pharmacology and drug development, the assessment of drug permeability is essential. One of the most widely recognized in vitro models for evaluating the intestinal absorption of compounds is the Caco-2 permeability assay. This assay plays a pivotal role in understanding how drugs are absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and aids in predicting their bioavailability. Background ...
Immunotoxicology is a specialized field that focuses on the assessment of how chemical substances affect the immune system. With the advancement of pharmaceuticals, environmental pollutants, and industrial chemicals, the need for comprehensive immunotoxicological evaluations has become paramount. This article explores the significance of immunotoxicology services, their methodologies, and their ...
Preclinical drug discovery represents a critical phase in the development of new therapeutics. It is the process that bridges the gap between basic research and clinical testing, allowing for the evaluation of potential drug candidates in biological systems before they are tested in humans. Central to this phase is the use of appropriate disease models, which are essential for understanding the ...
Cancer is a worldwide disease and one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality today. Traditionally, mouse models have been used for research as in vivo model organisms. However, the zebrafish (Danio rerio), also known as zebrafish, has emerged as an important new cancer model due to its small size, brood weight, and rapid maturation time, complements models that can traditionally be ...
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are a new class of drugs that combine the advantages of both antibodies and small molecule toxins. Compared with traditional cytotoxins, ADCs have the advantages of strong targeting, less toxic side effects, etc. They can accurately target tumor cells, reduce side effects, and improve the therapeutic effect.ADC drugs are mainly composed of monoclonal antibodies, ...
The process of iPSC differentiation to neurons and neuronal cells is of special importance for neurobiology and related disorders, considering the dearth of clinically relevant in vitro models available for research, drug screening and development, as well as the lack of therapy to reverse neuronal damage. Benefits and advantages of iPSC differentiation to neural stem cells (NSC), neurons and ...
In the vast and intricate world of biology, the development of proteins and antibodies stands as a crucial field of study, driving advancements in medicine, biotechnology, and beyond. From the fundamental building blocks of life to the complex molecules that defend our bodies, these remarkable biomolecules hold the key to unlocking new frontiers in scientific understanding and practical ...
Diabetes, specifically Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, remains one of the most commonly encountered metabolic diseases worldwide. The complexity and diversity of these conditions necessitate the development of detailed medical models for a comprehensive understanding of the diseases. Over time, Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Models, Metabolic Disease Models, and generalized Diabetes ...
The field of medical science has long utilized disease models, which are systems simulating the progression and expression of a disease, to better understand various illnesses. These models facilitate the study of disease pathology, identifying underlying mechanisms, and developing potential treatments. In the context of respiratory diseases, numerous models have been developed, with a prominent ...
Host cell proteins (HCPs) are process-related impurities produced by host cells and are typically present at low levels in recombinant biopharmaceutical products. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) has traditionally been used to monitor the total content of HCP in the production of therapeutic protein drugs. Now, with the continuous improvement and upgrading of technology, liquid ...
The field of medical science has long utilized disease models, which are systems simulating the progression and expression of a disease, to better understand various illnesses. These models facilitate the study of disease pathology, identifying underlying mechanisms, and developing potential treatments. In the context of respiratory diseases, numerous models have been developed, with a prominent ...
The clinical presentation of COVID-19-related illness ranges from asymptomatic to mild respiratory symptoms resembling influenza infection to acute symptoms including pneumonia requiring hospitalization and admission to the intensive care unit. COVID-19 starts in the upper airways and lungs, but in severe cases can also affect the heart, blood vessels, brain, liver, kidneys, and intestines. ...
Contexte Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease caused by the presence of antibodies directed against components of the muscle membrane located at the neuromuscular junction. In the majority of cases, these are autoantibodies directed against the acetylcholine receptor (AChR). The origin of the autoimmune response is not known, but thymic abnormalities and defective regulation of the ...
CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology has been widely used in many fields since its inception. Gene therapy developed using this technology has huge prospects in the medical and health fields. CRISPR/Cas9 technology enables gene-editing of the genome at specified sites, but a common worry about the technology is that gene-editing occurs where it shouldn't. In recent years, researchers at the ...
BRAF-V600E is an oncogene mutation commonly found in skin, rectal, and lung cancers. The V600E mutation leads to persistent activation of BRAF serine-threonine kinase, which activates the downstream mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway, ultimately leading to uncontrolled proliferation of cancer cells. ...
Summary: Non-union of bone fractures can cause pain and disabilities. Amongst certain fracture types, in specific age groups, the incidence of non-union is over 8% in the United States and over 3.6% of all fractures in the UK. Fracture non-unions have lifelong consequences and a debilitating impact in patients' life. Bone-grafts, allografts and xenograft are currently used to treat bone ...
Both current in vitro and in vivo models used in the development of candidate therapies for the treatment of intestinal diseases have severe limitations. RepliGut®, an in vitro human intestinal epithelial stem cell model, addresses many of these issues and has significant potential to reduce the time and cost of drug development. This model may even help to identify optimal therapies for ...
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University and its Center for 3D printing (SC3DP) have developed a 3D printed a highly repeatable and scalable three-dimensional in-vitro alveolar lung model using our REGENHU bioprinter, that could be exploited for pathogen translocation studies and respiratory-related toxicological testing applications. The triple-cell layered lung model was realized ...
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