Bisphenol A (BPA) and neurological disorders: An overview
The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
173, P. 106614 - 106614
Published: June 28, 2024
Language: Английский
Melatonin and resveratrol alleviate molecular and metabolic toxicity induced by Bisphenol A in endometrial organoids
Reproductive Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
128, P. 108628 - 108628
Published: June 5, 2024
Bisphenol
A
(BPA),
a
widespread
environmental
contaminant,
poses
concerns
due
to
its
disruptive
effects
on
physiological
functions
of
the
uterine
endometrium.
In
contrast,
melatonin
(MT)
and
Resveratrol
(RSV)
are
under
scrutiny
for
their
potential
protective
roles
against
BPA-induced
damage.
For
efficacy
ethical
in
animal
test,
endometrial
organoids,
three-dimensional
models
mimicking
endometrium,
serve
as
crucial
tools
unraveling
impact
factors
reproductive
health.
This
study
aimed
comprehensively
characterize
morphological,
molecular
metabolic
responses
porcine
organoids
BPA
assess
MT
RSV.
Porcine
uteri
were
prepared,
digested
with
collagenase,
mixed
Matrigel,
incubated
at
38°C
5
%
CO
Language: Английский
Efficient derivation of functional astrocytes from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs)
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(12), P. e0313514 - e0313514
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
Astrocytes
are
specialized
glial
cell
types
of
the
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
with
remarkably
high
abundance,
morphological
and
functional
diversity.
maintain
neural
metabolic
support,
synapse
regulation,
blood-brain
barrier
integrity
immunological
homeostasis
through
intricate
interactions
other
cells,
including
neurons,
microglia,
pericytes
lymphocytes.
Due
to
their
extensive
intercellular
crosstalks,
astrocytes
also
implicated
in
pathogenesis
CNS
disorders,
such
as
ALS
(amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis),
Parkinson’s
disease
Alzheimer’s
disease.
Despite
critical
importance
neurodegeneration
neuroinflammation
recognized,
lack
suitable
vitro
systems
limits
availability
for
modeling
human
brain
pathologies.
Here,
we
report
time-efficient,
reproducible
generation
from
induced
pluripotent
stem
cells
(hiPSCs).
Our
hiPSC-derived
expressed
characteristic
astrocyte
markers,
GFAP,
S100b,
ALDH1L1
AQP4.
Furthermore,
displayed
spontaneous
calcium
transients
responded
inflammatory
stimuli
by
secretion
type
A1
A2
astrocyte-related
cytokines.
Language: Английский