Anatomy & Morphology

Article Anatomy & Morphology

Ring-shaped Dandy's superior petrosal vein

Mugurel Constantin Rusu, Mihai Lazar, Alexandra Diana Vrapciu

Summary: A previously unreported ring-shaped superior petrosal vein (RS-SPV) was found on the petrosal surface of the right cerebellar hemisphere. It was inserted in the superior petrosal sinus (SPS) above the internal auditory pore and located posterior-lateral to the trigeminal pore. The anterior arm of the venous ring received veins from the pontine surface and continued as a single venous trunk on the cerebellar surface.

SURGICAL AND RADIOLOGIC ANATOMY (2023)

Article Anatomy & Morphology

Fourth lumbar artery continuation of the common iliac artery with a retro-psoas course demonstrated by CT

Cigdem Oztunali, Berat Acu

Summary: This case report describes an anomalous common iliac artery (CIA) that originated from the aorta as the fourth lumbar artery (4th LA) and followed a retro-psoas course. The patient was an 8-year-old girl and the anomaly was incidentally detected on abdominopelvic computed tomography (CT). Although mostly asymptomatic, knowledge of this vascular anomaly is important in interventions of the area to prevent complications.

SURGICAL AND RADIOLOGIC ANATOMY (2023)

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Apoptotic effects of mesenchymal stem cells' conditioned medium on colorectal cancer cell lines

Roya Khamooshi, Ali Salimi, Raheleh Halabian, Pardis Saeedi

Summary: This study found that LPS-CM can significantly increase the apoptosis rate of colorectal cancer cells, decrease the expression level of the bcl2 gene, and significantly increase the expression levels of the bax and p53 genes. Therefore, LPS-CM could be a potential strategy for inhibiting the proliferation and progression of colorectal cancer cells.

TISSUE & CELL (2023)

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Identifying and locating carotenoids in supra-orbital combs of male black grouse (Lyurus tetrix) using Raman and transmission electron microscopy: A histological study using rehydrated tissue samples

Jessica L. Dobson, Thomas W. Pike, Jose Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Carl D. Soulsbury

Summary: This study reveals the histology basis and importance of the skin coloration in avian bare-skin signals, using the Black Grouse as a model. It also highlights the visual structural differences between signals of different sizes.

JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY (2023)

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Development of the prosencephalic structures, ganglionic eminence, basal ganglia and thalamus at 11+3 to 13+6 gestational weeks on 3D transvaginal ultrasound including normative data

R. Altmann, T. Rechberger, C. Altmann, L. Hirtler, I. Scharnreitner, P. Stelzl, S. Enengl

Summary: This study used transvaginal 3D ultrasound to examine the development of ganglionic eminence, basal ganglia, and thalamus/hypothalamus during gestational weeks 11 + 3 to 13 + 6. The findings provide insights into the sonomorphologic characteristics and measurements of these structures in the fetal prosencephalon.

BRAIN STRUCTURE & FUNCTION (2023)

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Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells -conditioned medium effects on Glioma U87 cell line migration, apoptosis, and gene expression

Sorush Jafari, Marziye Hamidian, Masoumeh Eliyasi Dashtaki, Ali Barzegar, Sorayya Ghasemi

Summary: The conditioned medium of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) has complex effects on glioma cells, potentially promoting specific gene expression and slightly increasing cell migration and apoptosis. This highlights the complexity of the interaction between MSCs and glioma cells, which requires further research to unravel the mechanisms involved.

TISSUE & CELL (2023)

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Quercetin-targeted AKT1 regulates the Raf/MEK/ERK signaling pathway to protect against doxorubicin-induced nephropathy in mice

Yufang Wang, Mingfang Liu, Nan Huang, Tingting Wang

Summary: The study found that quercetin can promote the recovery of kidney function in kidney-injured mice. Histopathological results showed that kidney tissue damage and fibrosis were reduced under the action of quercetin. The mitochondrial swollen structure caused by doxorubicin was restored by quercetin. Quercetin regulated the levels of abnormal apoptotic proteins Bax and Bcl-2 to normal levels. The high expression of Ang II caused by doxorubicin was down-regulated by quercetin. Abnormal inflammatory factors caused by doxorubicin were reversed by quercetin. Western blot experiments showed that quercetin regulated the protein levels of AKT1 and Raf/MEK/ERK and inhibited the detrimental effects of doxorubicin.

TISSUE & CELL (2023)

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Investigation on repairing diabetic foot ulcer based on 3D bio-printing Gel/ dECM/Qcs composite scaffolds

Yiming Zhong, Hailin Ma, Yueqi Lu, Liuyuan Cao, Yuen Yee Cheng, Xin Tang, Huanwei Sun, Kedong Song

Summary: This study successfully synthesized a composite scaffold that can stably load exosomes and has antibacterial properties, which is applicable for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.

TISSUE & CELL (2023)

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Probiotics mixture and taurine attenuate L-arginine-induced acute pancreatitis in rats: Impact on transient receptor potential vanilloid-1 (TRPV-1)/IL-33/NF-κB signaling and apoptosis

Marvy G. Mores, Ebtehal Mohammad Fikry, Ahmed O. El-Gendy, Wafaa R. Mohamed, Osama A. Badary

Summary: Lactobacillus mixture and taurine have therapeutic effects on acute pancreatitis, possibly by influencing TRPV-1/IL-33/NF-kappa B signaling and exhibiting potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

TISSUE & CELL (2023)

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Apelin alleviates sepsis-induced acute lung injury in part by modulating the SIRT1/NLRP3 pathway to inhibit endothelial cell pyroptosis

Manyan Zhang, Jiyu Ning, Yu Lu

Summary: This study found that Apelin alleviates sepsis-induced acute lung injury (siALI) by modulating the SIRT1/NLRP3 pathway to inhibit endothelial cell pyroptosis. This discovery has important clinical significance for treating ALI effectively.

TISSUE & CELL (2023)

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TNF-α blockage by etanercept restores spatial learning and reduces cellular degeneration in the hippocampus during liver cirrhosis

Rehab Nady, Rasha R. Ahmed, Nadia Moustafa, Manal Abdul -Hamid

Summary: This study found that neuroinflammation is involved in the development of hepatic encephalopathy and cognitive impairment. The TNF-alpha inhibitor, etanercept, can alleviate the neuronal and glial degenerative changes and improve spatial learning ability in liver cirrhosis.

TISSUE & CELL (2023)

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Pinostrobin, a dietary bioflavonoid exerts antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic protective effects against methotrexate-induced ovarian toxicity in rats

Ling -Ling Zhao, Titilope John Jayeoye, Tolulope Joshua Ashaolu, Opeyemi Joshua Olatunji

Summary: This study found that pinostrobin can protect the ovaries from methotrexate-induced damage. Pinostrobin reduces the levels of FSH and LH in the blood, decreases ovarian oxidative stress and inflammatory response, and restores ovarian tissue structure.

TISSUE & CELL (2023)

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Lysine demethylase 3A in hypoxic macrophages promotes ovarian cancer development through regulation of the vascular endothelial growth factor A/Akt signaling

Yan Song, Liming Li, Yan Xi

Summary: The lysine demethylase 3 A (KDM3A) in hypoxic macrophages promotes the development of ovarian cancer (OC) cells through the regulation of the VEGF/Akt signaling pathway.

TISSUE & CELL (2023)

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LPS-induced macrophage exosomes promote the activation of hepatic stellate cells and the intervention study of total astragalus saponins combined with glycyrrhizic acid

Kaili Deng, Ze Dai, Ping Yang, Dongxue Yang, Yuping Zhou

Summary: Huangqi decoction, a traditional Chinese medicine prescription composed of astragalus and licorice, has been found to reverse the activation of hepatic stellate cells induced by LPS-induced macrophage exosomes.

ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY (2023)

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Curcumenol improves renal function in 5/6 nephrectomy-induced chronic renal failure rats via the SIRT1/NF-κB pathway(sic)(sic)

Guanghui Zhong, Xudong Cai, Renxiong Wei, Sheng Wei, Xiaodan Cao

Summary: This study aimed to investigate the protective effects of curcumenol in a rat model of 5/6 nephrectomy-induced chronic renal failure (CRF) and found that it may involve inhibiting inflammatory responses and modulating the SIRT1 and NF-kappa B signaling pathways.

ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY (2023)

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Pure total flavonoids from citrus improve nonalcoholic steatohepatitis liver inflammatory responses by regulating the CCL2/CCR2-PI3K-Akt signal transduction pathway(sic)(sic)(sic)

Liyan Wu, Zengsheng Lu, Beihui He, Jianshun Yu, Maoxiang Yan, Jianping Jiang, Zhiyun Chen

Summary: The study found that pure total flavonoids from circus (PTFC) can improve the symptoms of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), possibly by regulating the CCL2/CCR2-PI3K-Akt signaling pathway to reduce liver inflammatory response.

ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY (2023)

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An evaluation of the effects of glabridin and dexamethasone in bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis: The role of BKCa channels

Elfide Gizem Bakirhan, Ali Parlar

Summary: This study found that glabridin and dexamethasone can reduce pathological injury and fibrosis in lung tissue by suppressing oxidative stress and inhibiting the inflammatory response. Glabridin also improves pulmonary function by activating BKCa channels.

TISSUE & CELL (2023)

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Mitochondrial transplantation inhibits cholangiocarcinoma cells growth by balancing oxidative stress tolerance through PTEN/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway

Xiaocong Liu, Yuanyuan Zhang, Xiaoyan Yang, Yan Zhang, Yulan Liu, Li Wang, Ting Yi, Jing Yuan, Wu Wen, Yi Jian

Summary: The study reveals the anti-tumor potential of mitochondrial transplantation by regulating cellular oxidative stress in cholangiocarcinoma through the PTEN/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.

TISSUE & CELL (2023)

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CTRP9 alleviates hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced human placental vascular endothelial cells impairment and mitochondrial dysfunction through activating AMPK/Nrf2 signaling

Lin Zhu, Shaolei Chen, Xulei Dai

Summary: This study elucidated the role of CTRP9 in PIH and demonstrated its protective effects on HPVECs injuries mediated by H/R through the regulation of AMPK/Nrf2 signaling pathway, suggesting its potential as a therapy for PIH.

TISSUE & CELL (2023)

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The role of Wnt signaling in mesenchymal stromal cell-driven angiogenesis

Pratheesh Mankuzhy, Arun Dharmarajan, Lakshmi R. Perumalsamy, Khan Sharun, Priyanka Samji, Rodney J. Dilley

Summary: This passage introduces the complex process of blood vessel development, growth, and remodeling, as well as the signaling pathways involved in this process. It highlights the potential of resident and exogenous mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) to regulate neovascularization through the secretion of proangiogenic factors. The review provides an updated overview of the canonical and non-canonical Wnt signaling pathways, as well as recent studies on MSCs' involvement in vasculogenic processes mediated by Wnt signaling pathways.

TISSUE & CELL (2023)