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Understanding cardiovascular risks in endometriosis patients

Endometriosis increases the risk of cardiovascular events.

18 Oct 2024

Two programs found to control invasion and inflammation in segregated tumor cell populations

Understanding in depth how tumors evolve to become malignant is the objective of the latest study led by the Cell Plasticity in Development and Disease laboratory, directed by ángela Nieto at the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), a joint center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Miguel Hernández University (UMH) of Elche.

16 Oct 2024

Clec14a protein found to play vital role in regulating bone formation and density

The role of the C-type lectin domain containing 14A (Clec14a), a type-H endothelial protein, in coordinating osteoblast activity.

14 Oct 2024

New surgical stitches capable of generating electrical charge may accelerate wound healing

Researchers developed the BioES-suture, a bioabsorbable suture that accelerates wound healing through electrical stimulation, showing superior healing outcomes.

10 Oct 2024

Plant polyphenols: The secret to living longer and healthy aging?

Plant polyphenols show promise in combating aging, supporting mitochondrial health and reducing inflammation, potentially improving quality of life for seniors.

2 Oct 2024

Hormone hepcidin identified as potential trigger for psoriasis

Scientists may have uncovered the root cause of psoriasis, a chronic and sometimes debilitating skin disease that affects 2-3% of the global population. The condition is characterized by red, scaly patches that impact the quality of a patient's life and can sometimes be life-threatening.

26 Sep 2024

Study sheds light on mechanisms behind liver fibrosis and potential therapies

New research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy sheds light on the processes that lead to liver fibrosis and suggests a novel treatment approach for this common and serious condition.

25 Sep 2024

Activation of PPARβ/δ-AMPK pathway shown to slow liver fibrosis development

A study led by Manuel Vázquez Carrera, group leader at the Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Diseases Networking Biomedical Research Centre (CIBERDEM) at the University of Barcelona, reveals advances in the understanding and treatment of liver fibrosis, a serious complication in the context of metabolic fatty liver disease, also known as MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease).

17 Sep 2024

New study offers hope for extending ovarian healthspan and function

A woman's ovaries are like a factory where eggs grow and produce hormones that regulate everything from menstruation and pregnancy to bone density and mood.

17 Sep 2024

Endurance exercise transforms fat tissue and boosts metabolic health in adults with obesity

Regular endurance exercise significantly remodels abdominal subcutaneous fat in adults with obesity, enhancing its metabolic function and contributing to better cardiometabolic health.

11 Sep 2024

Ropirio Therapeutics secures exclusive license for novel lymphatic system activators

The Wyss Institute at Harvard University announced today that Ropirio Therapeutics, Inc. (Ropirio) has secured a worldwide, exclusive license from Harvard's Office of Technology Development (OTD) and Boston University (BU)'s Technology Development office for novel molecules that activate the lymphatic system - a first in the pharma industry.

11 Sep 2024

Long-term exercise leads to healthier fat storage in obese individuals

People with obesity who are long-time exercisers have healthier belly fat tissue and can store fat there more effectively than nonexercisers with obesity, according to a new study from a team of researchers at the University of Michigan.

10 Sep 2024

Researchers uncover connection between two common diabetes drugs with implications for foot ulcer healing

Research shows elevated metformin in diabetic foot ulcer exudates when combined with insulin, highlighting potential for improved wound healing therapies.

9 Sep 2024

Age-related fibroblast changes in males drive aggressive melanoma

Age-related changes in the fibroblasts, cells that create the skin's structure, contribute to the development of aggressive, treatment-resistant melanoma in males, according to research in mice by the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

6 Sep 2024

Artificial lymphoid organ-chips created to predict vaccine responses in humans

Researchers at the Institut Pasteur in France have developed artificial "lymphoid organ-chips" that recreate much of the human immune system's response to booster vaccines

6 Sep 2024

Study reveals key signaling pathways driving lung cancer metastasis

When it comes to cancer metastasis, it takes two to tango. That was one of the key findings of a new study led by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK): The TGF-beta and RAS signaling pathways work together to spur the spread of cancer in lung adenocarcinoma, a leading cause of cancer deaths around the world.

6 Sep 2024

Study links periodontal bacteria to worsening rheumatoid arthritis

Periodontal disease, which affects the gums and tissues that surround the teeth, is one of the most prevalent dental conditions worldwide.

5 Sep 2024

Fish gut bacteria may provide new ingredients for skincare

There are some pretty strange ingredients in cosmetics and skin care products. One example is snail mucin - also known as snail slime - which is used for its moisturizing and antioxidant properties.

5 Sep 2024

Fermented lingonberry juice shown to reduce inflammation and support gut health in IBD

Fermented lingonberry juice may help manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by modulating both the oral and gut microbiomes, reducing inflammation, and promoting beneficial bacteria.

2 Sep 2024

Understanding the mechanisms of cardiac fibrosis

The article explores the role of the m6A reader YTHDF1 in cardiac fibrosis, a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix proteins, leading to the stiffening of the heart and impaired function. Cardiac fibrosis is a common pathological process in various cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, myocardial infarction, and heart failure.

29 Aug 2024

Collagen News and Research

Latest Collagen News and Research

Understanding cardiovascular risks in endometriosis patients

Two programs found to control invasion and inflammation in segregated tumor cell populations

Clec14a protein found to play vital role in regulating bone formation and density

New surgical stitches capable of generating electrical charge may accelerate wound healing

Plant polyphenols: The secret to living longer and healthy aging?

Hormone hepcidin identified as potential trigger for psoriasis

Study sheds light on mechanisms behind liver fibrosis and potential therapies

Activation of PPARβ/δ-AMPK pathway shown to slow liver fibrosis development

New study offers hope for extending ovarian healthspan and function

Endurance exercise transforms fat tissue and boosts metabolic health in adults with obesity

Ropirio Therapeutics secures exclusive license for novel lymphatic system activators

Long-term exercise leads to healthier fat storage in obese individuals

Researchers uncover connection between two common diabetes drugs with implications for foot ulcer healing

Age-related fibroblast changes in males drive aggressive melanoma

Artificial lymphoid organ-chips created to predict vaccine responses in humans

Study reveals key signaling pathways driving lung cancer metastasis

Study links periodontal bacteria to worsening rheumatoid arthritis

Fish gut bacteria may provide new ingredients for skincare

Fermented lingonberry juice shown to reduce inflammation and support gut health in IBD

Understanding the mechanisms of cardiac fibrosis

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