Tacrolimus action pathways in an ointment base for hypertrophic scar prevention in a rabbit ear model☆☆☆
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DOI: 10.1016/j.abd.2020.08.019
Abstract: Background Tacrolimus is used to prevent unaesthetic scars due to its action on fibroblast activity and collagen production modulation. Objectives To evaluate the action pathways, from the histopathological point of view and in cytokine control,… read more here.
Keywords: muscle actin; smooth muscle; action pathways; prevention ... See more keywords
CD56 and smooth muscle actin immunoreactivity in basal cell carcinomas: Are they indicators of differentiation or do they hold a diagnostic use?
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DOI: 10.1111/cup.14322
Abstract: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cutaneous malignancy and may show various differentiations. The possible pluripotent stem cell lineage of BCCs, whose origins are controversial today, is thought to be the main reason… read more here.
Keywords: cell; cd56 smooth; basal cell; smooth muscle ... See more keywords
Loss of smooth muscle α-actin effects on mechanosensing and cell–matrix adhesions
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DOI: 10.1177/1535370220903012
Abstract: Mutations in ACTA2, encoding smooth muscle α-actin, are a frequent cause of heritable thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissections. These mutations are associated with impaired vascular smooth muscle cell function, which leads to decreased ability of… read more here.
Keywords: muscle actin; muscle; smooth muscle; contractility ... See more keywords
Desmoglein 2 mutation provokes skeletal muscle actin expression and accumulation at intercalated discs in murine hearts
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DOI: 10.1242/jcs.199612
Abstract: ABSTRACT Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (AC) is an incurable progressive disease that is linked to mutations in genes coding for components of desmosomal adhesions that are localized to the intercalated disc region, which electromechanically couples adjacent cardiomyocytes.… read more here.
Keywords: skeletal muscle; muscle actin; actin expression;
Immunohistochemical detection of alpha-smooth muscle actin and S-100 in bovine mammary gland with mastitis
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DOI: 10.18805/ijar.b-3674
Abstract: Fibrosis is a common finding in chronic mastitis. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) plays a prominent role in fibrogenesis in adult tissues. The aim of this study was to investigate whether EMT occurs in bovine mastitis by… read more here.
Keywords: mastitis; muscle actin; smooth muscle; bovine mammary ... See more keywords
Titanium Substratum Roughness as a Determinant of Human Gingival Fibroblast Fibronectin and α-Smooth Muscle Actin Expression
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DOI: 10.3390/ma14216447
Abstract: The most appropriate surface treatment to enhance gingival connective tissue formation on the abutment of dental implants remains undefined, with healing associated with a scar-like response. We have previously shown that topographies with an arithmetic… read more here.
Keywords: muscle actin; adhesion; gingival; smooth muscle ... See more keywords
Structural insights into actin isoforms
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DOI: 10.7554/elife.82015
Abstract: Actin isoforms organize into distinct networks that are essential for the normal function of eukaryotic cells. Despite a high level of sequence and structure conservation, subtle differences in their design principles determine the interaction with… read more here.
Keywords: actin isoforms; structural insights; actin; actin actin ... See more keywords