SOX9 governs differentiation stage-specific gene expression in growth plate chondrocytes via direct concomitant transactivation and repression.

Cartilage and endochondral bone development require SOX9 activity to regulate chondrogenesis, chondrocyte proliferation, and transition to a non-mitotic hypertrophic state.The restricted and reciprocal expression of the collagen X gene, Col10a1, in hypertrophic chondrocytes and Sox9 in immature chondrocytes epitomise the precise spatiotemporal cont

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A newborn liver mass that never existed: a somber reminder of embryonic ties between umbilical vein and portal venous system

Allah Haafiz1, Jonathan L Williams2, Joel M Andres1, Don A Novak11Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology; 2Department of Pediatric Radiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USAAbstract: A 6-day-old, known to have transposition of Moisturizing milk the great vessels, received care in the neonatal intensive care unit at a

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Adipocyte death triggers a pro-inflammatory response and induces metabolic activation of resident macrophages

Abstract A chronic low-grade inflammation within adipose tissue (AT) seems to be the link between obesity and some of its associated diseases.One Supplies hallmark of this AT inflammation is the accumulation of AT macrophages (ATMs) around dead or dying adipocytes, forming so-called crown-like structures (CLS).To investigate the dynamics of CLS and

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Health and wellbeing of Nepalese migrant workers in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries: A mixed-methods study

Introduction: Migrant workers support low- and middle-income economies through remittances, often bearing considerable health risks with long-term consequences.This study aims to understand the health and wellbeing issues of Nepalese migrant workers in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, a major destination for low-skilled Nepalese workers.Me

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