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Cartilage cells (CCs), adipose tissue (ASC)- and bone marrow (BMSC)-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have been shown as promising candidates for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). Despite their adaptive ability, exposure to chronic catabolic and inflammatory processes can limit their survival and healing potential. An attractive cell-free alternative or complementary strategy is represented by their secreted extracellular vesicles (EVs), having homeostatic properties on OA chondrocytes and synovial cells. In view of clinical translation, a thorough characterization of the shuttled therapeutic molecules, like miRNAs, is greatly needed to fingerprint and develop the most effective EV formulation for OA treatment. To date, a crucial pitfall is given by the lack of EV-miRNA-associated reference genes (RGs) for the reliable quantification and comparison among different therapeutic EV-based therapeutic products. In this study, the stability of 12 putative miRNA RGs (let-7a-5p, miR-16-5p, miR-22-5p, miR-2ntification of miRNAs embedded in MSC- and CC-EVs, a mandatory step for the molecular definition and comparison of the clinical potency of these innovative cell-free-based therapeutic products for OA in particular, as well as for a wider array of regenerative-medicine-based approaches.Patient specific finite element (FE) modeling of the pediatric spine is an important challenge which offers to revolutionize the treatment of pediatric spinal pathologies, for example adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). In particular, modeling of the intervertebral disc (IVD) is a unique challenge due to its structural and mechanical complexity. This is compounded by limited ability to non-invasively interrogate key mechanical parameters of a patient's IVD. In this work, we seek to better understand the link between mechanical properties and mechanical behavior of patient specific FE models of the pediatric lumbar spine. A parametric study of IVD parameter was conducted, coupled with insights from current knowledge of the pediatric IVD. In particular, the combined effects of parameters was investigated. Recommendations are made toward areas of importance in patient specific FE modeling of the pediatric IVD. In particular, collagen fiber bundles of the IVD are found to dominate IVD mechanical behavior and are thus recommended as an area of primary focus for patient specific FE models. In addition, areas requiring further experimental research are identified. This work provides a valuable building block toward the development of patient specific models of the pediatric spine.Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor that often occurs in adolescents and children. Zoledronic acid, a new-generation bisphosphonate, has been widely used as an antitumor drug to inhibit bone metastasis. However, the rapid renal elimination results in low effective concentrations. Meanwhile, high-dose intravenous zoledronic acid administration leads to severe side effects. The present study fabricated an organic-inorganic hybrid nanoparticle as the carrier of zoledronic acid. The rod-like nanoparticle, which had 150-nm length and 40-nm cross-sectional diameter, consisted of a hyaluronic acid/polyethylene glycol (HA-PEG) polymer shell and a nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) core, with zoledronic acid molecules loading on the surface of nHA and clearance of HA-PEG shell. The nanoparticle was characterized by microscopic analysis, in vitro release study, cytotoxicity analysis, and in vivo immune response examination. Results showed that the compact and stable structure could achieve high drug loading efficiency, sustained drug release, and great biocompatibility. In vitro and in vivo experiments revealed the low cytotoxicity and acceptable immune response under low-dose nanoparticle treatment, indicating its potential application for future osteosarcoma therapeutic strategies.Surfactants are a group of amphiphilic chemical compounds (i.e., having both hydrophobic and hydrophilic domains) that form an indispensable component in almost every sector of modern industry. Their significance is evidenced from the enormous volumes that are used and wide diversity of applications they are used in, ranging from food and beverage, agriculture, public health, healthcare/medicine, textiles, and bioremediation. A major drive in recent decades has been toward the discovery of surfactants from biological/natural sources-namely bio-surfactants-as most surfactants that are used today for industrial applications are synthetically-manufactured via organo-chemical synthesis using petrochemicals as precursors. This is problematic, not only because they are derived from non-renewable resources, but also because of their environmental incompatibility and potential toxicological effects to humans and other organisms. This is timely as one of today's key challenges is to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels (oil, coal, gas) and to move toward using renewable and sustainable sources. Considering the enormous genetic diversity that microorganisms possess, they offer considerable promise in producing novel types of biosurfactants for replacing those that are produced from organo-chemical synthesis, and the marine environment offers enormous potential in this respect. In this review, we begin with an overview of the different types of microbial-produced biosurfactants and their applications. The remainder of this review discusses the current state of knowledge and trends in the usage of biosurfactants by the Oil and Gas industry for enhancing oil recovery from exhausted oil fields and as dispersants for combatting oil spills.Metastasis is the primary cause of a large number of cancer-associated deaths. By portraying the precise environment of the metastasis process in vitro, the microfluidic system provides useful insights on the mechanisms underlying cancer cell migration, invasion, colonization, and the procurement of supplemental nutrients. However, current in vitro metastasis models are biased in studying blood vessel-based metastasis pathways and thus the understanding of lymphatic metastasis is limited which is also closely related to the inflammatory system. To understand the effects of inflammatory cytokines in lymphatic metastasis, we developed a three-channel microfluidic system by mimicking the lymph vessel-tissue-blood vessel (LTB) structure. Based on the LTB chip, we successfully confirmed the inflammatory cytokine, interleukin 6 (IL-6), -mediated intercellular communication in the tumor microenvironment during lymphatic metastasis. The IL-6 exposure to different subtypes of breast cancer cells was induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and improved tissue invasion property (8-fold). And the growth of human vein endothelial cells toward the lymph vessel channel was observed by VEGF secretion from human lymphatic endothelial cells with IL-6 treatment. The proposed LTB chip can be applied to analyze the intercellular communication during the lymphatic metastasis process and be a unique tool to understand the intercellular communication in the cancer microenvironment under various extracellular stimuli such as inflammatory cytokines, stromal reactions, hypoxia, and nutrient deficiency.Intracellular concentrations of essential mental ions must be tightly maintained to avoid metal deprivation and toxicity. However, their levels in cells are still difficult to monitor. In this report, the combination of a Co2+Ni2+-specific riboswitch and an engineered downstream mCherry fluorescent protein allowed a highly sensitive and selective whole-cell Co2+/Ni2+ detection process. The sensors were applied to examine the resistance system of Co2+/Ni2+ in E. coli, and the sensors were able to monitor the effects of genetic deletions. These results indicate that riboswitch-based sensors can be employed in the study of related cellular processes.A new pair of 2,2'-diamino-1,1'-binaphthyl linked porphyrin dimers, (R)-/(S)-H, were synthesized to study their supramolecular interactions with a pair of chiral diamines ((R)-/(S)-PPDA) by using UV-Vis absorption, fluorescence and NMR titrations. The spectroscopic titrations indicated that sandwich-type 11 complexes were formed at low guest concentration and then transformed to 12 open complexes at high guest concentration. The supramolecular interactions afforded sensitive circular dichroism responses, and the CD signs of the 11 complexes are decided by the stereostructure of chiral diamine guests. Moreover, due to the shortened linking units, (R)-/(S)-H show more sensitive and predicable CD response than the previously reported hosts (R)-/(S)-H1 and this can be reasonably explained by DFT molecular modeling. The present results suggest (R)-/(S)-H are promising for chiral optical sensing.The rapid development of cities results in many public health and built-up environmental problems, which have vital impacts on children's growth environment, the development of children, and city contradictions. There is a lack of children being a main concern when constructing new urban areas or reconstructing old districts. Children's activity spaces tend to be standardized and unified (kit, fence, and carpet) "KFC style" designs, which leads to the urban neighborhood space and the environment being insufficient to attract children to conduct activities. Therefore, starting from the urban neighborhood space environment, this paper explores what kind of spatial environment is needed for children's physical activity and its impact on children's physical activity. Daporinad purchase Taking six residential areas in the Changchun Economic Development Zone as the research object, based on the theory of children's ability development and game value, this paper uses the Woolley and Lowe evaluation tool to quantify the impact of the thow that the urban neighborhood space environment can affect the duration of children's physical activity. In future urban residential area planning and design, urban children can meet the self-demand of physical activity in the neighborhood space through the reasonable balance and combination of neighborhood space characteristics and environmental characteristics.Introduction One of the targets of the END-TB strategy is to ensure zero catastrophic expenditure on households due to TB. The information about household catastrophic expenditure is limited in India and, therefore difficult to monitor. The objective is to estimate household and catastrophic expenditure for Tuberculosis using national sample survey data. Methods For arriving at out-of-pocket expenditure due to tuberculosis and its impact on households the study analyzed four rounds of National Sample Survey data (52nd round-1995-1996, 60th round-2004-2005, 71st round-2014-15, and 75th round 2017-2018). The household interview survey data had a recall period of 365 days for inpatient/ hospitalization and 15 days for out-patient care expenditure. Expenditure amounting to >20% of annual household consumption expenditure was termed as catastrophic. Results A 5-fold increase in median outpatient care cost in 75th round is observed compared to previous rounds and increase has been maximum while accessing public sector. The overall expense ratio of public v/s private is 13, 14, 15, and 15, respectively across four rounds for hospitalization. The prevalence of catastrophic expenditure due to hospitalization increased from 16.5% (52nd round) to 43% (71st round), followed by a decline to 18% in the recent 75th round. Conclusion Despite free diagnostic and treatment services offered under the national program, households are exposed to catastrophic financial expenditure due to tuberculosis. We strongly advocate for risk protection mechanisms such as cash transfer or health insurance schemes targeting the patients of tuberculosis, especially among the poor.