Vol. 18, Issue 7
2024
ID: YNJtK
Hana Zelenková, Jiří Adler, Tomáš Sopuch
This case study explores the therapeutic management of a severe pressure ulcer in an 89-year-old female patient. Following a stroke and subsequent diagnosis of an inoperable meningioma, the patient experienced a fall that resulted in extensive pressu...
Vol. 17, Issue 5
2023
ID: jyEDL
Yu-Jen Cheng
Background: For fast recovery from lung cancer lobectomy, a complete thoracoscopic approach can be accomplished via mini-ports using a three-ports two-instrument technique (mini-TPTI). The resected specimen is removed without extending the port Wound...
Vol. 15, Issue 10
2021
ID: Q1srd
Oliver Szasz, Gyula Peter Szigeti, Andras Szasz
The role of electrical forces in angiogenesis is widely studied. The electric field (EF) induces polarization of endothelial cells, functioning as a morphogen in angiogenesis. Besides polarization, EF may promote cellular fission in newborn cells. Gi...
Vol. 15, Issue 8
2021
ID: dcrKp
Cheong Hoon Seo, Hui Song Cui, June-Bum Kim
Introduction: Hypertrophic scars represent the most common complication resulting from burn injury, and their pathological hallmark is excessive deposition of fibroblast-derived extracellular matrix proteins. Calpain, a calcium-dependent endopeptidas...
Vol. 15, Issue 8
2021
ID: nPArO
Hui Song Cui, Ji Young Lee, Cheong Hoon Seo, June-Bum Kim
A pathophysiological hallmark of hypertrophic scarring is the overactivation of fibroblasts, which results in their proliferation along with overproduction of the extracellular matrix. The Gardos channel (KCa3.1) is reported to mediate fibroblast act...
Vol. 15, Issue 8
2021
ID: dqpky
Cheong Hoon Seo, Hui Song Cui, June-Bum Kim
Abstract: Hyperproliferation of fibroblasts and excessive extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition are pathological hallmarks of hypertrophic scars, the most common complication of burn injury. Calpains are Ca2+-dependent proteases and associated with f...