Abstract Background Recent advancements in mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) technology have paved the way for innovative treatment options for various diseases.These stem cells play a crucial role in tissue regeneration and repair, releasing local anti-inflammatory and healing signals.However, challenges such as homing issues and tumorigenicity have led
The Fluidization Effect of a Bilayer Membrane on a Fatty Acid Vesicle by a Detergent
A bicelle, which is a bilayer molecular assembly, can be prepared by fluidizing a vesicle in the presence of a detergent.We investigated the effect of two different detergents, 3-[(3-cholamidopropyl)dimethylammonio]-2-hydroxypropane sulfonate (CHAPSO) and Triton X-100 (TX), on the formation of a bicelle from a vesicle containing oleic acid (OA) and
Chest CT in COVID-19 pneumonia: a correlation of lung abnormalities with duration and severity of symptoms
Abstract Background After the spread of COVID-19 pneumonia, chest CT examination was used as a substantial non-invasive complement to RT-PCR for diagnosing and as a rapid screening tool when RT-PCR results are unavailable.Our study aimed at the analysis of the lung abnormalities detected by chest CT in COVID-19 pneumonia according to the severity a
Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a scoping review
IntroductionOur objective was to identify recent CPGs for the diagnosis and management of DMD and summarize their characteristics and reliability.MethodsWe conducted a scoping review of CPGs using MEDLINE, the Turning Research Into Practice (TRIP) database, Google Scholar, guidelines created by organizations, and other repositories to identify CPGs
The Dilemma of the Revitalization of Intangible Cultural Heritage and Global Homogenization: The Case of Techno Nezha in Taiwan
This article concerns itself with the rise of a specific kind of representation of the Daoist deity Combs Nezha in contemporary Taiwan, namely that of Techno Nezha.In many celebrations, the traditional figure of Dancing Nezha has been revitalised into the popular deity dancing to techno music.The article further analyses a survey undertaken by Yuan