• The delayed growth of LBW piglets is mainly due to a slower development of skeletal muscle as the myogenic activity is usually impaired in these animals during the fetal and early postnatal period 3 , 4 . (nature.com)
  • Wu and Knabe 9 reported that free Gln in porcine milk increased from 0.1 to 4 mM between day 1 and 28 of lactation indicating the potential importance of Gln for pig development in the early postnatal phase. (nature.com)
  • During embryonic myogenesis, migration of skeletal myogenic progenitors is essential to generate the anlagen of limbs, diaphragm and tongue, whereas in post-natal skeletal muscles, migration of muscle satellite (stem) cells towards regions of injury is necessary for repair and regeneration of muscle fibres. (crick.ac.uk)
  • a reverse function mutant Talniflumate of Nkx3.2 blocks the ability of Sox9 to both inhibit myogenesis and induce chondrogenesis suggesting that Nkx3.2 is required for Sox9 to promote chondrogenic differentiation in satellite cells. (healthyguide.info)
  • Cell culture experiments indicated that Gln could promote cell proliferation in a dose dependent manner, but expression of myogenesis regulatory genes was not altered. (nature.com)
  • Other NIH-funded investigations in our lab explore epigenetic mechanisms through which an anti-aging protein called Klotho affects myogenesis and muscle regeneration in neonatal and aging muscle. (ucla.edu)
  • Here, we review mechanisms of myogenic stem/progenitor cell migration during skeletal muscle development and post-natal regeneration. (crick.ac.uk)
  • Our work is at the stage of understanding the molecular mechanisms by which the aging of the regenerative potential of organ stem cells can be reversed by particular human embryonic factors that are capable of neutralizing the affects of aged niches on tissue regenerative capacity. (ca.gov)
  • Additionally, our data in progress suggest that muscle and brain age by similar molecular mechanisms and thus, therapeutic strategies for rejuvenating muscle repair might be applicable to the restoration of neurogenesis in aged brain. (ca.gov)
  • We investigated mechanisms of age-related changes in myogenic progenitor cells using the tissue-specific microRNA 501. (bvsalud.org)
  • The effects of ginseng oligosaccharides (GSOs) on neuronal oxidative injury induced by glutamate (GLU) and the molecular mechanisms involved were investigated. (sdbonline.org)
  • Exploring the mechanisms through which the immune system can modulate skeletal muscle wasting, injury, regeneration and growth is a particular focus of the lab. (ucla.edu)
  • During development, one of the major lineages expressing Pax3 is the skeletal muscle lineage. (wikipedia.org)
  • Finally we found that in an mouse model of fracture healing where muscle mass progenitor cells were lineage-traced Nkx3.2 and Sox9 are significantly upregulated while Pax3 is significantly downregulated in the muscle mass progenitor cells that give rise to chondrocytes during fracture restoration. (healthyguide.info)
  • Interestingly recent data indicated that although MyoD is not indicated in quiescent satellite cells in the adult it is transiently indicated in satellite cell progenitors in the embryo suggesting that satellite cells are derived from committed embryonic precursors of myogenic lineage [4] [5]. (healthyguide.info)
  • One such alternative cell fate is the adipogenic fate as Pax7(+) satellite cells isolated from solitary myofibers used adipogenic fate in addition ARHGAP1 to muscle mass fate significance of these factors we used a mouse fracture healing model inside a genetically altered reporter mouse where muscle mass progenitors were lineage-traced. (healthyguide.info)
  • In Drosophila with depleted RACK1 in all muscle cells or, specifically, in SC lineage resulted in a delayed recovery of skeletal muscle after physical damage as well as the low presence of active SC in the wound area. (sdbonline.org)
  • Here we show by in vivo fate mapping that brown, but not white, fat cells arise from precursors that express Myf5, a gene previously thought to be expressed only in the myogenic lineage. (bioseek.eu)
  • Taken together, these data indicate that PRDM16 specifies the brown fat lineage from a progenitor that expresses myoblast markers and is not involved in white adipogenesis. (bioseek.eu)
  • Therefore our and analyses suggest that the balance of Pax3 Nkx3.2 and Sox9 may act as a molecular Talniflumate switch during the chondrogenic differentiation of muscle mass progenitor cells which may be important for fracture healing. (healthyguide.info)
  • Directional cell migration is a critical process underlying morphogenesis and post-natal tissue regeneration. (crick.ac.uk)
  • RACK1 was expressed transiently in the skeletal muscle of post-natal mice, being abundant in the early phase of muscle growth and almost disappearing in adult mature fibers. (sdbonline.org)
  • The transcription factor CCAAT/enhancer binding protein beta (C/EBPβ) is expressed in Pax7 + satellite cells of healthy muscle and is downregulated during myoblast differentiation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • When overexpressed in the murine myoblast cell line C2C12 or in primary myoblasts, C/EBPβ reduced MyoD and other myogenic protein levels during differentiation, in addition to reducing myoblast fusion. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Therefore, promotion of myoblast proliferation and differentiation and induction of myotube hypertrophy should be beneficial for muscle regeneration and control of muscle mass. (kosfaj.org)
  • Muscle satellite cells make up a stem cell populace that is capable of differentiating into myocytes and contributing to muscle mass regeneration upon injury. (healthyguide.info)
  • We hypothesize that the ESC ovarian tumor model, with human vascular cells, will provide an ideal microenvironment to support human stem cell growth. (nih.gov)
  • Journal of Regenerative Medicine focuses on the topics include regenerative medicine therapies, stem cell applications, tissue engineering, gene and cell therapies, translational medicine and tissue regeneration. (scitechnol.com)
  • Together with biomaterials, stem cell technology is also being used to improve the existing healthcare facilities. (scitechnol.com)
  • What was surprising is that administering these inhibitors to the whole animal appears to reduce TGF-beta levels in the whole animal, suggesting some kind of feed-back and perhaps effects on other tissues as well as muscle. (ca.gov)
  • The poor performance of stem cells in an aged organ, such as skeletal muscle, is caused by the changes in regulatory pathways such as Notch, MAPK and TGF‐β, where old differentiated tissues and blood circulation inhibit the regenerative performance of organ stem cells. (ca.gov)
  • Feeding with amino acids can stimulate protein synthesis in all tissues, especially in skeletal muscle as reviewed by Davis et al. (nature.com)
  • In clinical practice, these involve the life-long immunosuppression of the organ transplantation patients, the creation of the supporting environment for engineered tissues in the mended organ, the unsolved issues of cell survival and differentiation of the cell-based therapy, and the selection and development of vectors for gene therapy. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The epidemic of obesity, closely associated with increases in diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cancer and other disorders, has propelled a major interest in adipose cells and tissues. (bioseek.eu)
  • Adipose tissues contain two distinct types of fat cells, white and brown. (bioseek.eu)
  • Therefore, we propose that damage to and subsequent release of mtDNA elicits a protective signalling response that enhances nDNA repair in cells and tissues, suggesting that mtDNA is a genotoxic stress sentinel. (regenerativemedicine.net)
  • Skeletal muscle regeneration relies on the reciprocal interaction between many types of cells. (bvsalud.org)
  • Postnatal growth and repair of skeletal muscle relies upon a population of quiescent muscle precursor cells, called satellite cells that can be activated to proliferate and differentiate into new myofibers, as well as self-renew to replenish the satellite cell population. (biomedcentral.com)
  • My laboratory will design and characterize molecular motor variants using a rapid testing cycle that relies on new instrumentation for high throughput single molecule tracking and manipulation assays. (nih.gov)
  • In 2010 beginning of 2011, we have approached the identification and characterization of the proteins that are produced by hESCs and have the rejuvenating and pro-regenerative activity on adult muscle. (ca.gov)
  • How adult muscle stem cells contribute to this decrease in regenerative capacity is incompletely understood. (bvsalud.org)
  • In Drosophila , a population of muscle-committed stem-like cells called adult muscle precursors (AMPs) keeps an undifferentiated and quiescent state during embryonic life. (biologists.com)
  • In 2009 beginning of 2010 we have focused on investigating what factors human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) may produce that enhance regeneration and if those factors have any effects by themselves on regeneration. (ca.gov)
  • A new tumor model, combining human embryonic stem cells (ESC) and tumor cells, develops abundant human vessels. (nih.gov)
  • TATA-box binding protein is not required for RNA Polymerase II transcription in mouse embryonic stem cells. (elifesciences.org)
  • Additionally, safe and efficient migration of transplanted cells is critical in cell therapies, both allogeneic and autologous. (crick.ac.uk)
  • One of the key reasons for this negative outcome is the limited migration of donor cells, which hinders the overall cell engraftment potential. (crick.ac.uk)
  • Molecular motors lie at the heart of biological processes from DNA replication to cell migration. (nih.gov)
  • Firstly, loss of dGLYAT suppressed scrib depletion- or Egr overexpression-induced JNK pathway activation and invasive cell migration. (sdbonline.org)
  • Commensurate with the known truth that HuR improved the great quantity of adhesion substances VLA-4 on Th17 cells, knockout of HuR impaired splenic Th17 cell migration towards the central anxious program and abolished the condition. (globaltechbiz.com)
  • The Q+ and Q- isoforms of PAX3 are generally co-expressed in cells. (wikipedia.org)
  • Among the PAX3 target genes, there is one group associated with muscle development and a second group associated with neural and melanocyte development. (wikipedia.org)
  • We found that in the descendents of muscle mass progenitors that contributed to cartilage formation Nkx3.2 and Sox9 were strongly induced while Pax3 manifestation was strongly repressed. (healthyguide.info)
  • Collectively our data suggest that the balance of Nkx3.2 Sox9 and Pax3 can act as a molecular switch during the chondrogenic differentiation of satellite cells which may play an important part in the healing process experiments were normalized to GAPDH. (healthyguide.info)
  • These cells lay beneath the basement membrane of the muscle mass fiber and are usually mitotically quiescent [1]. (healthyguide.info)
  • The effect of deer antler extract on muscle differentiation and muscle atrophy were evaluated to minimize muscle loss following aging. (kosfaj.org)
  • In addition, the expression levels of genes related to muscle differentiation and atrophy were confirmed through qRT-PCR. (kosfaj.org)
  • Gene expression of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), MyoD1, and myogenin, along with the muscle atrophy factors muscle RING finger-1 (MuRF-1) and forkhead box O3a (FoxO3a) upon addition of deer antler extracts to muscle-atrophied C2C12 cells was determined by qRT-PCR after treatment with AICAR. (kosfaj.org)
  • In addition, gene expression of MyoD1 and myogenin in the muscle atrophy cell model was significantly increased compared that into the CON. (kosfaj.org)
  • Therefore, our findings indicate that antler extract can increase the expression of MyoD1, Myf5 and myogenin, inhibit muscle atrophy, and promote muscle differentiation. (kosfaj.org)
  • Muscle atrophy with aging is accompanied by muscle damage caused by oxidative damage and malnutrition caused by lack of muscle metabolism. (kosfaj.org)
  • dGLYAT was found to regulate Gadd45 -mediated JNK pathway activation and cell invasion. (sdbonline.org)
  • Research in the Tidball lab is directed toward understanding processes that regulate skeletal muscle wasting and regeneration. (ucla.edu)
  • These monocyte myoblasts proliferate and differentiate, following which, they fuse with existing muscle fibers to form multinucleated myotubes and myofibers. (kosfaj.org)
  • The balance between differentiation and self-renewal is critical to maintain muscle tissue homeostasis, and alterations in this equilibrium can lead to chronic muscle degeneration. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Using genetic tools to conditionally abrogate C/EBPβ expression in Pax7 + cells, we examined the role of C/EBPβ in self-renewal of satellite cells during muscle regeneration. (biomedcentral.com)
  • These findings demonstrate that C/EBPβ is a novel regulator of satellite cell self-renewal during muscle regeneration acting at least in part through Notch2. (biomedcentral.com)
  • These analyses consist of enzyme activities of single muscle or neural cells, cell morphology, the kinds of proteins synthesized, the modulations of the mRNA's of specific myonuclei as well as the physiological properties of the nerve and muscle cells. (ucla.edu)
  • We have submitted the several manuscripts on topics of enhanced tissue regeneration and we are preparing the manuscript that identifies hESC-based novel strategies for restoring high regenerative capacity to old muscle. (ca.gov)
  • Thus, the use of hESC-produced pro-regenerative factors for boosting the regenerative capacity of organ stem cells is likely to yield healthy, young tissue. (ca.gov)
  • However, discoveries in our lab have also shown that regulatory interactions between cytotoxic, M1 macrophages in dystrophic muscle and anti-inflammatory, M2 macrophages are important in regulating the balance between the death of dystrophic muscle and regenerative processes. (ucla.edu)
  • Journal of Regenerative Medicine (JRGM) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal and aims to publish the most complete and reliable source of information on the discoveries and current developments in the mode of original articles, review articles, case reports, short communications, etc. in all areas of stem cells and regenerative medicine and making them available online freely without any restrictions or any other subscriptions to researchers worldwide. (scitechnol.com)
  • Satellite cells from your trunk and the limb are derived from an embryonic populace of progenitor cells in the somites transient mesodermal constructions that develop on either part of the neural tube [1]. (healthyguide.info)
  • The results show also that the neural influence that is associated with muscle fiber types is probably not mediated via the amount or pattern of activity of the motor units. (ucla.edu)
  • Therefore, we complemented our investigations into the cellular development of the skeletal muscle of neonatal piglets with in vitro studies using a primary porcine myogenic cell culture model with Gln supplementation. (nature.com)
  • At the same time, lack of miR-378 did not affect inflammation, fibrosis, adipose tissue deposition, centrally nucleated fiber count, muscle fiber size, FAP abundance, and muscle contractility at any time point analyzed. (bvsalud.org)
  • Importantly, in aged skeletal muscle where miR-501 was significantly downregulated and its target Esrrg significantly upregulated, the number of myog+/CD74+ cells during regeneration was upregulated to similar levels as observed in 501 knockout mice. (bvsalud.org)
  • Upon activation satellite cells rapidly initiate MyoD expression which leads to the activation of myogenin and terminally differentiated structural muscle mass genes such as myosin heavy chain (MHC) [1] [3]. (healthyguide.info)
  • RESULTS: Single cell sequencing revealed myogenic progenitor cells in miR-501 knockout mice at day 6 after muscle injury that are characterized by high levels of myogenin and CD74. (bvsalud.org)
  • Muscle samples were collected and myogenic cells were isolated and cultivated. (nature.com)
  • Finally, Prdm16-deficient brown fat displays an abnormal morphology, reduced thermogenic gene expression and elevated expression of muscle-specific genes. (bioseek.eu)
  • The most prominent example is the changes in cell biology and morphology when it evolves from a healthy to a cancerous state [1, 3]. (globaltechbiz.com)
  • Expression of muscle growth related genes was quantified with qPCR. (nature.com)
  • Overall, Gln supplementation stimulated cell proliferation in muscle tissue and in vitro in myogenic cell culture, whereas muscle growth regulatory genes were barely altered. (nature.com)
  • Liver kinase B1 (LKB1) plays pivotal roles in cellular processes such as apoptosis, metabolism, and cell cycle regulation. (omicsdi.org)
  • Whole muscle, single motor units and single muscle fibers are studied physiologically and biochemically. (ucla.edu)
  • Studies previously conducted show that HS negatively affects the skeletal muscle growth and development by changing its effects on myogenic regulatory factors, insulin growth factor-1, and heat-shock proteins. (frontiersin.org)
  • This study elucidated effects of glutamine (Gln) supplementation on the cellular muscle development of LBW and normal birth weight (NBW) piglets. (nature.com)
  • Light is shown to promote shoot regeneration by inducing chlorenchyma cell development and coordinating sugar signaling. (bvsalud.org)
  • The nuclear membrane protein SUN1 stabilizes endothelial cell-cell junctions far from the nucleus via regulation of microtubule dynamics and Rho GEF-H1 signaling, revealing long-range cellular communication important for vascular development and function. (elifesciences.org)
  • Our previous studies showed that Gln had the potential to increase muscle fiber size in piglets 16 , but the mechanism was not clear. (nature.com)
  • This study aims to understand the function and mechanism of Drosophila Glycine N-acyltransferase (GLYAT) in cell invasion. (sdbonline.org)
  • From a functional standpoint, PAX3c, PAX3d, and PAX3h stimulate activities such as cell growth whereas PAX3e and PAX3g inhibit these activities, and PAX3a and PAX3b show no activity or inhibit these endpoints. (wikipedia.org)
  • We confirmed that typical growth factor signaling was in fact occurring in muscle cells exposed to hESC produced factors, and that hESCs produce a TGF-beta antagonist. (ca.gov)
  • This fits with our recently published work showing that young muscle regenerates well from strong growth factor signaling and low TGF-beta signals while old muscle regenerated poorly due to weak growth factor signaling and high TGF-beta signaling. (ca.gov)
  • Our current running hypothesis is that the positive growth factors produced by hESCs trigger injured muscle to initiate and maintain regeneration, the TGF-beta inhibitors produced by hESCs reduce the TGF-beta signaling, and the combination assures the robust regeneration of muscle. (ca.gov)
  • Upon injury or when challenged with a variety of mechanical or biochemical stimuli satellite cells re-enter the cell cycle and give rise to Talniflumate differentiated myocytes which form new muscle mass materials or fuse with existing materials and contribute to muscle mass growth and restoration [1]. (healthyguide.info)
  • Muscle growth of low birth weight (LBW) piglets may be improved with adapted nutrition. (nature.com)
  • Tumor vascular cells are critical for the growth of tumor stem cells, which reside within the vascular niche. (nih.gov)
  • One challenge with characterizing tumor stem cells has been finding appropriate conditions for in vivo growth. (nih.gov)
  • Skeletal muscle growth and regeneration involves the activity of resident adult stem cells, namely satellite cells (SC). (sdbonline.org)
  • We are also determining how those Klotho-driven epigenetic regulatory influences affect muscle growth following acute muscle injury or exercise. (ucla.edu)
  • Recombinant production of growth factors for application in cell culture. (au.dk)
  • In the next reporting period we will re-confirm that the levels of candidate proteins from the 500 antibody array actually are very highly produced by hESCs and that the signals from these proteins are perceived by regenerating muscle cells. (ca.gov)
  • The cell membrane is really a viscous fluid-like matter which includes several lipids, cholesterol, and inserted proteins. (globaltechbiz.com)
  • Finally, our data suggest that muscle stem cells either do not accumulate DNA damage with age or can efficiently repair such damage, when activated for tissue regeneration. (ca.gov)
  • Fracture Healing in Diabetes Fracture repair entails recruitment of mesenchymal stem cells after which differentiation to chondrocytes that type cartilage (see Chapter 12). (dnahelix.com)
  • More proliferation was observed in muscle tissue of LBW-GLN than LBW-ALA piglets at 5 dpn, but there was no clear effect of supplementation on related gene expression. (nature.com)
  • Callus is a reprogrammed cell mass involved in plant regeneration and gene transformation in crop engineering. (bvsalud.org)
  • Muscle fiber damage was assessed with Evan`s blue dye (EBD). (bvsalud.org)
  • Cell damage was assessed using MTT assays, and the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release rate and flow cytometry were used to detect the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and mitochondrial membrane potential respectively. (sdbonline.org)
  • We observed a temporarily increased intramuscular availability of free Gln that could have influenced cellular processes in skeletal muscle. (nature.com)
  • One is, how, and to what extent, does the nervous system control protein expression in skeletal muscle fibers? (ucla.edu)
  • After acute injury in muscle of both mouse and the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster (used as alternative in vivo model) this study found that RACK1 accumulated in regenerating fibers while it declined with the progression of repair process. (sdbonline.org)
  • We subjected 6-week-old wild-type (WT) and miR-378 knockout (miR-378-/-) animals to the glycerol-induced muscle injury and performed analyses in various time-points. (bvsalud.org)
  • Muscle from knockout mice had reduced myofiber size and reduced myofiber resilience to injury and exercise. (bvsalud.org)
  • After a second round of injury, muscle regeneration is impaired in C/EBPβ conditional knockout mice compared to wild-type control mice. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Glutamine is regarded as the most abundant amino acid in the body, is mainly synthesized in skeletal muscle 10 , and muscle tissue is the most important site for Gln storage 11 . (nature.com)
  • In our study, we investigated whether the deletion of miR-378a (miR-378) affects muscle regeneration. (bvsalud.org)
  • Cytoskeleton, U-93631 which is a network of interconnected filaments of different types, connects the cell membrane with underlying sub-cellular components. (globaltechbiz.com)
  • Significant loss of muscle mass may occur in cachexia and sarcopenia, which are major causes of mortality and disability. (mdpi.com)
  • Secondly, they can improve our understanding of the adjustments that occur during disease progression which, in turn, might uncover reasons for corresponding alterations occurring in cell mechanics [10, 11]. (globaltechbiz.com)
  • Discoveries in the our lab over the past 25 years have shown that immune cells, especially myeloid cells, play a major role in modulating muscle injury and repair that occur in chronic, muscle wasting diseases and following acute injuries. (ucla.edu)
  • Moreover, myog+/CD74+-aged skeletal muscle exhibited a similar decrease in the size of newly formed myofibers and increased number of necrotic myofibers after injury as observed in mice lacking miR-501. (bvsalud.org)
  • Loss of PRDM16 from brown fat precursors causes a loss of brown fat characteristics and promotes muscle differentiation. (bioseek.eu)
  • To directly assess the role of beta cell lipolysis in insulin secretion and whole-body energy homeostasis, inducible beta cell-specific adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL)-deficient (B-Atgl-KO) mice were studied under normal diet (ND) and high-fat diet (HFD) conditions. (omicsdi.org)
  • These findings significantly advance our understanding of the cellular and molecular aspects of shoot regeneration in tomato callus and demonstrate the immense potential of spatial transcriptomics in plant biology. (bvsalud.org)
  • Ultimately, construction of molecular motors to arbitrary specifications will provide a powerful toolkit for synthetic biology, therapeutics, and nanotechnology. (nih.gov)
  • Cold Spring Harbor, NY -- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press (CSHLP) announced the release of The Digital Cell: Cell Biology as a Data Science, available on its website in hardcover format. (cshlpress.com)
  • Although administration of various myogenic cell types has been done intramuscularly or intravascularly, functional restoration has not been achieved yet in patients with degenerative diseases affecting multiple large muscle. (crick.ac.uk)
  • Although functional organ stem cells persist in the old, tissue damage invariably overwhelms tissue repair, ultimately causing the demise of an organism. (ca.gov)
  • ATGL in beta cells regulates insulin secretion via the production of signalling MAGs. (omicsdi.org)
  • A long-term multi-organ co-culture system coupled with quantitative imaging to visualize blood cell cycle progression, analyze polarized blood cell mitosis, and track blood cell differentiation kinetics during Drosophila hematopoiesis in homeostatic condition and following infection. (elifesciences.org)
  • The levels of catalase (CAT) and glutathione (GSH) were measured in PC12 cells and Drosophila brain tissue. (sdbonline.org)
  • GSOs also mitigated the deleterious effects of GLU on the mitochondrial membrane potential and Cyt C release, thus alleviating mitochondrial dysfunction, and increased GSH levels and CAT activity in both cells and Drosophila brain tissue. (sdbonline.org)
  • We also demonstrate that the transcriptional regulator PRDM16 (PRD1-BF1-RIZ1 homologous domain containing 16) controls a bidirectional cell fate switch between skeletal myoblasts and brown fat cells. (bioseek.eu)
  • A beta cell ATGL-lipolysis/adipose tissue axis controls energy homeostasis and body weight via insulin secretion in mice. (omicsdi.org)
  • At 8 weeks of age, these mice were injected with tamoxifen to induce deletion of beta cell-specific Atgl (also known as Pnpla2), and the mice were fed an ND or HFD. (omicsdi.org)
  • In vitro analysis was performed in primary muscle cells obtained from mice and humans. (bvsalud.org)
  • In control mice these cells were less in number and already downregulated after day 3 of muscle injury. (bvsalud.org)
  • Liver kinase B1 inhibits smooth muscle calcification via high mobility group box 1. (omicsdi.org)
  • These changes take place on the molecular level impacting properties of specific the different parts of cell inner structure, but resulting in alterations in mechanical properties of the complete cell ultimately. (globaltechbiz.com)
  • The results support the concept that fuel excess can drive obesity and diabetes via hyperinsulinaemia, and that an islet beta cell ATGL-lipolysis/adipose tissue axis controls energy homeostasis and body weight via insulin secretion. (omicsdi.org)