• They are the same in that most of the reproductive organs of both sexes develop from similar embryonic tissue, meaning they are homologous. (wikibooks.org)
  • In short, this is a known list of sex organs that evolve from the same tissues in a human life. (wikibooks.org)
  • Soft tissue is defined as the supportive tissue of various organs and the nonepithelial, extraskeletal structures exclusive of lymphohematopoietic tissues. (medscape.com)
  • Organs and tissues affected by the disease grow out of proportion to the rest of the body. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Increased cell proliferation in various tissues and organs leads to the abnormal growth characteristic of Proteus syndrome. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The curriculum starts with just a water molecule and builds its way up until students are drawing cells and tissues, and then organs and organ systems. (ellenjmchenry.com)
  • 3 4 Since then, it has become evident that MSCs reside in many tissues, including mesenchymal tissues (bone, adipose tissue, connective tissue), umbilical cord and several organs including the liver, spleen and lung. (bmj.com)
  • Transplants, organs and tissues grafting. (inist.fr)
  • This results in the formation of a relatively well-defined zone of compressed fibrous tissue that may contain scattered tumor cells. (medscape.com)
  • The hypodermis is the subcutaneous layer and is composed of mainly adipose (fatty) tissue and collagen-rich connective tissue. (visiblebody.com)
  • Fatty tissue can convert androgen hormones into estrogen. (bvsalud.org)
  • 4 5 Adipose tissue is an active endocrine organ, heterogeneous with respect to embryonic origin, body distribution and function. (bmj.com)
  • Figure 4.1: Histology and illustration of compact bone tissue, highlighting cells and layers of ECM. (pressbooks.pub)
  • Blood vessels (vascular tissue) and fat (adipose tissue) can also grow abnormally in Proteus syndrome. (medlineplus.gov)
  • 5 , - , 9 This loose connective tissue is composed of extracellular matrix and various types of cells: fat cells-named adipocytes, and the non-fat cells of the stromal vascular fraction that contains preadipocytes, capillary endothelial cells, infiltrating leucocytes and multipotent stem cells. (bmj.com)
  • In this review, we discuss the potential influence of stromal vascular fraction from adipose tissue in the management of alopecia as well as its involvement in preclinical and clinical trials. (jcadonline.com)
  • Adipose tissue is a loose connective tissue composed of cells supported by an intracellular matrix as well as by vascular, lymphatic, and neural networks. (jcadonline.com)
  • A non-vascular form of connective tissue composed of CHONDROCYTES embedded in a matrix that includes CHONDROITIN SULFATE and various types of FIBRILLAR COLLAGEN. (bvsalud.org)
  • Collagen VI (COL6) is highly expressed in adipose tissue, upregulated in the obese state, and enriched in breast cancer lesions and is a stimulator of mammary tumor growth. (jci.org)
  • MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT: The mammary glands lie inside the breast over the pectoralis major muscle, surrounded by adipose and connective tissue. (smartimagebase.com)
  • Soon after birth, the nipples are raised from the shallow mammary pits by proliferation of the surrounding connective tissue. (medscape.com)
  • In vitro cell culture and animal studies have demonstrated that mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have the capacity to modify immune responses and to enhance tissue repair. (bmj.com)
  • Methods of inducing differentiation in stem cells and muscle cells produced therefrom may be used for the study of cellular and molecular biology of tissue development, for the discovery of genes and proteins such as differentiation factors that play a role in tissue development and regeneration. (justia.com)
  • The DOD has a need for surgery and procedural training models, which have a high degree of realism and functionality with synthetic skin, muscle, vessels, adipose, and connective tissue. (sbir.gov)
  • Smooth muscle cells seeded into ring-shaped agarose wells aggregate and contract to form robust three-dimensional (3D) tissues within 7 days. (jove.com)
  • Histopathological changes in the tumors indicated nests growth, high nuclear-cytoplasmic ratios, coarse and clumped chromatin, numerous and distinctly atypical mitoses, cell necrosis and surrounding normal adipose, muscle and connective tissue immersed. (eurekamag.com)
  • Conclusion Rheumatoid AAT is highly reactive tissue which upon stimulation secretes considerable amounts of proinflammatory (IL-6, IL-8, TNF) and anti-inflammatory (IL-1Ra) cytokines and classical adipokines. (bmj.com)
  • Recently, adipose tissue has been shown to synthesise and release highly bioactive substances: classical adipokines (eg, leptin, adiponectin) and various proinflammatory factors such as cytokines, chemokines, growth factors and complement components. (bmj.com)
  • [ 2 , 3 ] See Soft-Tissue Sarcomas: What You Need to Know , a Critical Images slideshow, to help identify and treat some of these malignant tumors of mesenchymal origin. (medscape.com)
  • These effects were partially mediated through enhanced TGF-β signaling, which contributes to tissue fibrosis and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of tumor cells. (jci.org)
  • Fibroblastic connective tissue nevus (FCTN) represents a rare and distinct benign cutaneous mesenchymal lesion of fibroblastic/myofibroblastic lineage, which broadens the spectrum of lesions presently recognized as connective tissue nevus. (lww.com)
  • The papillomatous lesions typically consist of a fibrovascular stalk composed of loose connective tissue with dilated vessels and a variable perivascular admixture of inflammatory cells. (medscape.com)
  • Abundant adipose tissue in the epicardial groove, surrounding the kidneys and within the mesentery indicated the good body condition of the white-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus ). (cdc.gov)
  • In this procedure, all of the breast tissue, including breast and axillary lymph nodes are removed. (smartimagebase.com)
  • Inflammation of the connective and adipose tissues surrounding the KIDNEY. (umassmed.edu)
  • Growth of the glandular tissues occurs in response to hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and prolactin and a range of growth factors. (glowm.com)
  • Deiters cells Reticular membrane of the inner ear Notes "reticular tissue" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary Strum, Judy M. (wikipedia.org)
  • The primary function of the red cell is to carry oxygen to tissue cells and to carry carbon dioxide away. (ivis.org)
  • The fluidity of normal red cells allow them to traverse tortuous capillary beds leading to close approximation of red cells with tissue cells. (ivis.org)
  • Embryonic stem (ES) cells are derived from the embryo and are pluripotent, thus possessing the capability of developing into any organ, cell type or tissue type. (justia.com)
  • As tumors invade the surrounding tissue, cells may break off into a lymphatic vessel. (smartimagebase.com)
  • Because of its histological characteristics, abundance of connective and secondary changes/atrophy, fibrolipoma may appear as infiltrating adjacent tissues and may cause doubts of differential diagnosis with malignant infiltrating lesions. (springer.com)
  • 11 However, the greater the abundance of adipose tissue in the human body, the significantly higher the yield of MSCs is compared to other tissues. (jcadonline.com)
  • This decrease is evidenced by lower PCB levels reported in human adipose tissue, blood serum, and breast milk [Anderson et al. (cdc.gov)
  • The peripheral portion of the tumor compresses surrounding, normal soft tissue because of centripetal expansile growth. (medscape.com)
  • Lipoma is a benign tumor most frequently found in almost all anatomical sites that have adipose tissue in their structure. (springer.com)
  • The bones of the forehead form the scaffold on which the soft tissues are draped. (medscape.com)
  • COPD is characterised by tissue destruction and inflammation. (bmj.com)
  • 1 In RA, numerous cytokines play a fundamental role in inflammation and joint destruction and are thought to originate primarily from synoviocytes and leucocytes that massively infiltrate synovial tissue. (bmj.com)
  • In dentistry, clinical reports, as well as controlled clinical studies conducted in humans and in animal models, using histological analysis described positive results for the use of different cyanoacrylate-based tissue adhesives. (bvsalud.org)
  • These studies reported that the use of tissue adhesives reduced the surgical procedure time period, eliminated postoperative visits as well as the discomfort of suture removal and, in addition, did not interfere with the clinical repair process. (bvsalud.org)
  • Proteus syndrome is a rare condition characterized by overgrowth of the bones, skin, and other tissues. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Keratin is a fibrous protein that protects skin and tissue, and it also is the key structural material in hair and nails. (visiblebody.com)
  • The adipose tissue in the thighs and buttocks [in women] is special in that it is reserved for nutrition of a fetus in bad times," Peter T. Pugliese, MD, founder of Circadia Skin Care Institute in Reading, PA, tells Life Extension. (lifeextension.com)
  • The hypodermis contains adipose tissue (fat) and connective tissue that helps to attach the skin to the underlying muscles and bones. (limamemorial.org)
  • Generally, individuals new to this method will struggle with the skin harvesting, which includes a complete removal of the excess adipose and connective tissues. (jove.com)
  • Use a clean, sharp surgical blade to scrape away the excess fat and connective tissue from the skin, then transfer the skin into a 50 milliliter conical tube containing 10 milliliters of room temperature HBSS supplemented with EDTA, HEPES, and FBS, and predigest the tissue on a rotating plate for 30 minutes in a dry, non-gassed, 37 degree Celsius incubator. (jove.com)
  • Next, use a pair of forceps to transfer the flank skin pieces from the strainer into a new 50 milliliter tube containing ten milliliters of fresh, room temperature HBSS media, supplemented with EDTA, HEPES, and FBS, then use a 12.5 centimeter pair of surgical dissecting scissors to mince each piece of flank skin so that the average piece of tissue is approximately 2.2 by 2.2 millimeters in size. (jove.com)
  • An increased number of skin and soft-tissue abscesses caused by community-acquired methicillin-resistant S aureus (MRSA) have occurred in children. (medscape.com)
  • Tissue explants were treated with proinflammatory cytokines relevant to RA pathogenesis (interleukin 1β (IL-1β), tumour necrosis factor (TNF), interferon γ, IL-15, IL-17, IL-23). (bmj.com)
  • Generally, soft-tissue tumors grow centripetally, though some benign tumors (eg, fibrous lesions) may grow longitudinally along tissue planes. (medscape.com)
  • The 3D printing of synthetic tissues enables such models to be fabricated customized to particular situations (i.e. unique anatomy, bone fracture, or condition) and with lower cost than conventional methods. (sbir.gov)
  • On other occasions, they may appear with a paraneoplastic syndrome [ 2 ], including myasthenia gravis, pure red cell aplasia, connective tissue disorders, and hypogammaglobulinaemia/Good's syndrome [ 1 , 2 ]. (ecancer.org)
  • Nonetheless, its features seemed to confirm the adipose composition of the mass. (springer.com)
  • Other risk factors for breast cancer include hormone use or exposure and composition of breast tissue. (smartimagebase.com)
  • Current achievements in the field of soft-tissue tumors are the result of advances in molecular biology, oncogenetics, imaging techniques, immunochemistry, diagnosis by fine-needle aspiration (FNA), surgical reconstruction, radiation therapy, and tissue banking. (medscape.com)
  • In order to meet Defense Health Agencys need for anatomically correct, self-healing, synthetic tissues for surgical training, ChromoLogic proposes to develop synthetically formulated anatomically correct tissues (SYNFACT). (sbir.gov)
  • Accessory or ectopic breast tissue responds to hormonal stimulation and may cause discomfort during menstrual cycles. (medscape.com)
  • Although most soft-tissue tumors of various histogenetic types are classified as either benign or malignant, many are of an intermediate nature, which typically implies aggressive local behavior with a low-to-moderate propensity for metastasis. (medscape.com)
  • The WAT-on-a-chip is a multilayer device that features tissue chambers tailored specifically for the maintenance of 3D tissues based on human primary adipocytes, with supporting nourishment provided through perfused media channels. (nature.com)
  • Name the non-living intracellular material in which the tissues remain embedded. (topperlearning.com)
  • The causes of cellulite include the stress hormone cortisol, gender differences in fat storage, and metabolism in the top layer of fat and the structure of connective tissue in these areas, as well as fluid leakage from small capillaries in these areas. (lifeextension.com)
  • By combining BodyTite and PRP (platelet rich plasma), this procedure stimulates collagen production and regenerates new, healthier tissue resulting in superior results and minimal down time. (abc15.com)
  • Future advances in molecular oncology may further improve diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment protocols for patients with soft-tissue sarcomas . (medscape.com)
  • The stains used have different molecular sizes and enable the individual tissues to be stained differentially. (sigmaaldrich.com)
  • 5 Functional in vitro assays indicate different physiological roles of MSCs related to their heterogeneity and tissue location of origin. (bmj.com)
  • On infusion, culture-expanded MSCs regulate inflammatory and immune responses and tissue repair. (bmj.com)
  • 11 12 MSCs furthermore contribute to tissue homeostasis through anti-apoptotic and regenerative properties. (bmj.com)