Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) plays an important role in organ fibrosis, including
that of the kidney. Loss of E-cadherin expression is a hallmark of EMT; however, whether the …

A pro-fibrotic role of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in tubular cell epithelial–mesenchymal
transition (EMT) is well established in renal fibrosis; however studies from our group and …

As a rich source of pro-fibrogenic growth factors and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs),
macrophages are well-placed to play an important role in renal fibrosis. However, the exact …

Having integrated intake air heating system, a steam reforming system, and cooled EGR
system into a diesel/hydrogen-rich gas engine, the authors applied the Taguchi approach to …

Over recent years, combustion engines are effectively equipped with a waste heat recovery (WHR)
system to produce power or hydrogen at less additional energy input. The WHR …

Loss of E-cadherin marks a defect in epithelial integrity and polarity during tissue injury and
fibrosis. Whether loss of E-cadherin plays a causal role in fibrosis is uncertain. α3β1 Integrin …

Methanol has been injected at the intake port with heated inlet air in a diesel engine. In the
meantime, the Taguchi methodology was adopted to estimate the optimal methanol-energy-…

In the era of rapid technological advance, it is an important task for all researchers to keep up
with trends when performing research. How to efficiently find suitable research topics while …

Surgical correction of multiapical deformities of the lower limb requires careful preoperative
planning. Surgeons must account for the potential creation of secondary deformity, such as …

Cancer stem cells (CSCs), or cancer cells with stem cell-like properties, generally exhibit drug
resistance and have highly potent cancer inducing capabilities. Genome-wide expression …