Arterial arcades and collaterals regress under hemodynamics-based diameter adaptation: A computational and mathematical analysis
Vivi Rottschäfer,
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Willem G.N. Kuppers,
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Jiao Chen
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Journal of Theoretical Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 112111 - 112111
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Islet dimension and its impact on transplant outcome: A systematic review
World Journal of Transplantation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3)
Published: April 18, 2025
BACKGROUND
Not
all
islet
transplants
desirably
achieve
insulin
independence.
This
can
be
attributed
to
the
microarchitecture
and
function
of
islets
influenced
by
their
dimensions.
Large
enhance
secretion
through
paracrine
effects
but
are
more
susceptible
hypoxic
injury
post-transplant,
while
small
offer
better
viability
In
vivo
studies
suggest
large
essential
for
maintaining
euglycemia,
though
smaller
typically
preferred
in
transplantation
outcomes.
AIM
To
document
impact
dimension
on
clinical
preclinical
transplant
outcomes
optimize
procedures.
METHODS
PubMed,
Scopus
EMBASE
platforms
were
searched
relevant
literature
up
9
April
2024.
Articles
reported
either
glucose-stimulated
insulin-secreting
(GSIS)
capacity,
engraftment,
or
independence
based
included.
The
risk
bias
was
measured
using
Appraisal
Tool
Cross-Sectional
Studies.
Extracted
data
analyzed
via
a
narrative
synthesis.
RESULTS
Nineteen
included
review.
A
total
sixteen
GSIS,
which
nine
documented
increased
islet,
where
majority
per
equivalent
(IEQ).
Seven
GSIS
large-sized
that
measure
cell
islet.
All
articles
compared
poor
engraftment
islets.
CONCLUSION
Small
with
diameter
<
125
µm
have
desired
due
survival
following
isolation.
Large-sized
receive
blood
supply
directly
from
arterioles
meet
higher
metabolic
demands.
undergoes
central
necrosis
soon
after
isolation
(devascularization);
failing
maintain
glucose
stimuli
leads
decline
overall
Improved
preservation
isolation,
enhances
yield
(IEQ),
thereby
reducing
likelihood
failed
potentially
improves
outcome.
Language: Английский
The efficiency of stem cell differentiation into functional beta cells for treating insulin-requiring diabetes: Recent advances and current challenges
Endocrine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
86(1), P. 1 - 14
Published: May 10, 2024
Language: Английский
Ameliorating and refining islet organoids to illuminate treatment and pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus
Yushan Li,
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Meiqi Xu,
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Jiali Chen
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et al.
Stem Cell Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: June 27, 2024
Abstract
Diabetes
mellitus,
a
significant
global
public
health
challenge,
severely
impacts
human
worldwide.
The
organoid,
an
innovative
in
vitro
three-dimensional
(3D)
culture
model,
closely
mimics
tissues
or
organs
vivo.
Insulin-secreting
islet
derived
from
stem
cells
induced
with
3D
structures,
has
emerged
as
potential
alternative
for
transplantation
and
possible
disease
model
that
mirrors
the
body’s
vivo
environment,
eliminating
species
difference.
This
technology
gained
considerable
attention
its
diabetes
treatment.
Despite
advances,
process
of
cell
differentiation
into
organoid
cultivation
demonstrates
deficiencies,
prompting
ongoing
efforts
to
develop
more
efficient
protocols
biomimetic
materials.
At
present,
constructed
exhibit
limitations
their
composition,
structure,
functionality
when
compared
natural
islets.
Consequently,
further
research
is
imperative
achieve
multi-tissue
system
composition
improved
insulin
secretion
while
addressing
transplantation-related
safety
concerns,
such
tumorigenicity,
immune
rejection,
infection,
thrombosis.
review
delves
methodologies
strategies
constructing
application
treatment,
pivotal
scientific
challenges
within
research,
offering
fresh
perspectives
deeper
understanding
pathogenesis
development
therapeutic
interventions.
Language: Английский
Arterial arcades and collaterals regress under hemodynamics-based diameter adaptation: a computational and mathematical analysis
Vivi Rottschsfer,
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Willem G.N. Kuppers,
No information about this author
Jiao Chen
No information about this author
et al.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 23, 2024
Segments
in
the
arterial
network
have
a
>1000-fold
span
of
radii.
This
is
believed
to
result
from
adaptation
each
segment
wall
shear
stress
(WSS),
with
outward
respectively
inward
remodeling
if
WSS
higher
or
lower
than
some
reference
value.
While
this
seems
straightforward
mechanism
for
tree
design,
not
but
contains
numerous
arcades,
collaterals
and
other
looping
structures.
In
theoretical
study,
we
analyzed
stability
structures
networks
under
control.
Simulation
models
were
based
on
very
simple
topologies
as
well
published
human
coronary
mouse
cerebral
networks.
Adaptation
was
implemented
rate
change
structural
radius
that
proportional
deviation
its
WSS.
A
more
generalized
model
large
range
local
hemodynamic
stimuli,
including
velocity,
flow
power
dissipation.
For
over
12,000
tested
parameter
sets,
simulations
invariably
predicted
loss
loops
due
regression
one
segments.
small
networks,
case
both
model,
initial
conditions
parameters.
Loss
loopiness
also
by
included
direction-dependent
rates,
heterogeneous
rates
among
adapting
segments,
dynamic
conditions.
found
artery
subjected
mathematical
analysis
proved
direct
consequence
Kirchhoff's
circuit
law,
which
loop
leads
positive
eigenvalue
Jacobian
matrix
partial
derivatives
therefore
unstable
equilibria
presence
loops.
an
inherent
property
adapt
hemodynamics.
Additional
mechanisms
are
needed
explain
their
presence,
communication
between
connected
Language: Английский
SUN1 inhibits osteogenesis and promotes adipogenesis of human adipose‐derived stem cells by regulating α‐tubulin and CD36 expression
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(19)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Sad
and
UNC84
domain
1
(SUN1)
is
a
kind
of
nuclear
envelope
protein
with
established
involvement
in
cellular
processes,
including
motility
meiosis.
SUN1
plays
an
intriguing
role
human
adipose-derived
stem
cells
(hASCs)
differentiation;
however,
this
remains
largely
undefined.
This
study
was
undertaken
to
investigate
the
hASCs
differentiation,
as
well
its
underlying
mechanisms.
Employing
siRNAs,
we
selectively
downregulated
CD36
expression.
Microtubules
were
depolymerized
using
nocodazole,
PPARγ
activated
rosiglitazone.
Western
blotting
performed
quantify
SUN1,
PPARγ,
α-tubulin,
CD36,
OPN,
adiponectin
expression
levels.
Alkaline
phosphatase
Oil
red
O
staining
used
assess
osteogenesis
adipogenesis,
respectively.
Downregulated
increased
decreased
adipogenesis
hASCs,
concomitant
upregulated
α-tubulin
expression,
alongside
reduced
localization
PPARγ.
Microtubule
depolymerization
Rescue
experiments
indicated
that
microtubule
counteracted
SUN1-induced
phenotypic
changes.
demonstrates
influences
differentiation
towards
osteogenic
adipogenic
lineages,
indicating
essential
cell
fate.
Language: Английский