• There are more than 200 of these conditions, including genetic disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, autoimmune disorders such as scleroderma , and cancers such as soft tissue sarcomas . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Connective tissue disorders are a weakening of the blood vessel walls and other tissues. (upmc.com)
  • The experts at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute use the latest treatments to help people manage connective tissue disorders. (upmc.com)
  • Connective tissue disorders cause inflammation in collagen and elastin, two main types of protein that keep connective tissues strong. (upmc.com)
  • There are more than 200 different types of connective tissue disorders, with different causes and symptoms. (upmc.com)
  • Most connective tissue disorders fall under two main types: hereditary and autoimmune. (upmc.com)
  • People inherit hereditary connective tissue disorders from one of their parents. (upmc.com)
  • Doctors don't know the exact cause of autoimmune connective tissue disorders. (upmc.com)
  • Some believe environmental factors can cause these disorders in people with certain genetic patterns. (upmc.com)
  • People with a family history of connective tissue disorders may have a higher risk. (upmc.com)
  • Symptoms of connective tissue disorders vary based on the specific type you have. (upmc.com)
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) are one of the leading classes of health effects and can be caused by various factors, work related and nonwork related. (cdc.gov)
  • Interstitial Lung Disease refers to a large group of lung disorders that cause inflammation or scarring in the lung tissue. (stanford.edu)
  • Rheumatic and autoimmune diseases are disorders which can affect any part of the body including the joints, muscles, connective tissues, and soft tissues around the joints and bones. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Studying how induced pluripotent stem cells develop into various tissues could also shed light on disorders that are due to malfunctions in development. (livescience.com)
  • Connective tissue disorders are a group of conditions that affect the tissue that supports and connects various parts of the body. (garminz.com)
  • These hereditary connective tissue disorders can increase your risk of developing spider veins. (garminz.com)
  • Two main types of hereditary connective tissue disorders include Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and Marfan syndrome. (garminz.com)
  • While not everyone with these connective tissue disorders will develop spider veins, the risk is higher than for those without the conditions. (garminz.com)
  • Identification of 23 TGFBR2 and 6 TGFBR1 gene mutations and genotype-phenotype investigations in 457 patients with Marfan syndrome type I and II, Loeys-Dietz syndrome and related disorders. (cdc.gov)
  • This inflammation can damage blood vessels, which consist of connective tissue. (upmc.com)
  • The ageing process is thought to contribute to tumorigenesis via aberrant genome maintenance and systemic inflammation that result in tissue damage and occurrence of unfavourable genome modifications ( 6 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • This age-related inflammation, also referred to as inflammaging, increases the risk for tissue damage and genetic aberrations that cause cellular transformation and cancer development ( 8 , 9 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • In particular, pes planus foot types and lower-limb biomechanics that result in a lowered medial longitudinal arch are thought to create excessive tensile strain within the fascia, producing microscopic tears and chronic inflammation. (nih.gov)
  • Rheumatoid factor positive polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (also known as polyarthritis, rheumatoid factor positive) causes inflammation in five or more joints within the first 6 months of the disease. (medlineplus.gov)
  • This term describes a common type of CSVV, so-called because inflammation consists initially of neutrophils, which after degranulation result in deposition of nuclear debris (leukocytoclasis) in the vessel wall. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The rationale is such that after most root canal treatment there is a moderate amount of inflammation present around the tooth and in the supporting bone and periodontal tissues. (dentistryiq.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)
  • High breast density, or a greater amount of glandular and connective tissue compared to fat, is considered a risk factor for cancer. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The breast is composed of two main types of tissues: glandular tissues and stromal (supporting) tissues. (indiasurgerytour.com)
  • Glandular tissues house the milk-producing glands (lobules) and the ducts (the milk passages) while stromal tissues include fatty and fibrous connective tissues of the breast. (indiasurgerytour.com)
  • Breasts contain three types of tissue: glandular tissue, fibrous connective tissue and fatty breast tissue. (ucdavis.edu)
  • Dense breast tissue has higher amounts of glandular and fibrous connective tissues and lower amounts of fatty breast tissue. (ucdavis.edu)
  • Polyp tissue comprises a mixture of loose connective tissue, edema, inflammatory cells (mostly eosinophils), glandular cells, and capillaries. (bmj.com)
  • The incubation of DSS fibroblasts with a synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist (WIN55, 212- 2) decreased their expression in a dose-dependent manner, together with a parallel reduction in collagen production and pro- fibrotic cytokines, including transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta), connective tissue growth factor and interleukin-6 (IL-6). (aad.org)
  • Mediates heparin- and divalent cation-dependent cell adhesion in many cell types including fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, endothelial and epithelial cells. (joplink.net)
  • In fact, several studies have shown that T2D induces senescence in multiple types of cells, including fibroblasts and endothelial cells ( 11 , 12 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • In a new study, scientists from the Viral Immunology department at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig have discovered that certain connective tissue cells (fibroblasts) are not only used by CMV for replication, as previously assumed. (medicalxpress.com)
  • A second paradigm shift suggested by the study is the regulation of the CMV latency in cells: Apparently, the virus controls the use of fibroblasts as sites of latent or active infection not only via factors present in the cell, but also via an interaction with the immune system . (medicalxpress.com)
  • However, a certain type of cells in connective tissue , so-called fibroblasts, stands out. (medicalxpress.com)
  • We were surprised that fibroblasts of all things can serve as a residence for the latent CMV, because we use fibroblasts to grow this virus in tissue cultures," says Prof Luka Cicin-Sain, head of the Viral Immunology department at the HZI. (medicalxpress.com)
  • They confirmed the results previously shown in tissue culture: CMV also uses fibroblasts to grow in an organism. (medicalxpress.com)
  • In vitro fibroblasts from involved fascia produce increased levels of mRNA for collagen types I, III, and IV compared with adjacent dermal fibroblasts. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, fascial fibroblasts express transforming growth factor-beta I and connective-tissue growth factor mRNA, which may account for the clinical fibrosis. (medscape.com)
  • Fibroblasts are the most common cells of connective tissue in animals, and they synthesize the extracellular matrix, the complex scaffolding between cells. (livescience.com)
  • Cadaver-collected fibroblasts can be reprogrammed into induced pluripotent stem cells using chemicals known as growth factors that are linked with stem cell activity. (livescience.com)
  • Most major organs have special cells - fibroblasts (FY-broh-blasts) - that repair damaged or injured tissue. (snexplores.org)
  • Fibroblasts make up the connective tissues that keep organs in place. (snexplores.org)
  • This condition is an autoimmune disorder, which means that the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's organs and tissues, in this case the joints. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Keloids are the result of an overgrowth of dense fibrous tissue that usually develops after healing of a skin injury. (ispub.com)
  • Background: Benign fibro-osseous lesions (BFOL) comprise a diverse group of pathologies characterized by the replacement of normal bone by fibrous tissue and a mineralized product. (bvsalud.org)
  • Sometimes, a gene may change during or after pregnancy, resulting in a child having a sporadic genetic connective tissue disease when no family history of the condition exists. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Each stage has various associated genetic factors lack of which will result in muscular defects. (wikipedia.org)
  • Associated Genetic Factors: PAX3 and c-Met Mutations in PAX3 can cause a failure in c-Met expression. (wikipedia.org)
  • Associated Genetic Factors: c-Met/HGF and LBX1 Mutations in these genetic factors causes a lack of migration. (wikipedia.org)
  • Associated Genetic Factors: PAX3, c-Met, Mox2, MSX1, Six, Myf5, and MyoD Mox2 (also referred to as MEOX-2) plays an important role in the induction of mesoderm and regional specification. (wikipedia.org)
  • These consequences further reveal the complexity of myogenesis and the importance of each genetic factor in proper muscle development. (wikipedia.org)
  • Alternative mechanisms including 'stress-shielding', vascular and metabolic disturbances, the formation of free radicals, hyperthermia and genetic factors have also been linked to degenerative change in connective tissues. (nih.gov)
  • Genetic and environmental factors are important for the development of NAFLD. (wjgnet.com)
  • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is thought to arise from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Although it's not entirely clear why, an early first pregnancy may protect breast tissue from developing genetic mutations that result from estrogen exposure. (indiasurgerytour.com)
  • Factor V Leiden is a genetic condition that affects how blood clots in the body. (garminz.com)
  • While we cannot change our genetic makeup, understanding these hereditary factors can help us take preventative measures and manage spider veins effectively. (garminz.com)
  • These genetic variants of SUMF1 may cause a deficient sulfation balance in the extracellular matrix of the lung tissue, thereby contributing to the development of COPD. (lu.se)
  • Your body's connective tissue is the "glue" that connects, supports, or separates your organs and other structures. (upmc.com)
  • These factors make the body's own immune system attack healthy cells and tissues. (upmc.com)
  • The body's immune system attacks its own tissues. (mountsinai.org)
  • H.A. - which is short for Hyaluronic Acid - is the crucial space-filling, hydrating, gel-like substance found in the body's connective tissues making it a key component of joint comfort, skin health, and even the health of our eyes . (purityproducts.com)
  • Connective tissue provides the framework and support for tissues throughout the body, including bones, muscles, blood vessels, and organs. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Scleroderma - causes scar tissue to form in the skin, internal organs, and small blood vessels. (upmc.com)
  • The interstitium refers to the tissue area in and around the wall of the airsacs (alveoli) of the lung area where oxygen moves from the alveoli into the capillary network (small blood vessels) that covers the lung like a thin sheet of blood. (stanford.edu)
  • blood vessels, nerve fibers, and connective tissue. (cdc.gov)
  • Among the peripheral signals that are generated to regulate the uptake of food, signals from adipose tissue are of major relevance and involve the maintenance of energy homeostasis through processes such as lipogenesis, lipolysis, and oxidation of fatty acids. (wjgnet.com)
  • Leptin and adiponectin can augment the oxidation of fatty acid in liver by activating the nuclear receptor super-family of transcription factors, namely peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-α. (wjgnet.com)
  • 2) Two specific G-coupled protein receptors known as cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) and cannabinoid type 2 (CB2), and their endogenous ligands (anadamide, 2 acylglycerol), have been identified. (aad.org)
  • Among them, the sirtuin, AMP-activated protein kinase, mammalian target of rapamycin, p53, and insulin/insulin-like growth factor-1 signaling pathways are most widely studied. (frontiersin.org)
  • Mammalian von Willebrand factor (VWF), a multifunctional protein involved in maintaining homeostasis. (embl.de)
  • This process combines high concentrations of hydrolyzed collagen type II protein and low molecular weight GAG's (glycosaminoglycans), such as Chondroitin Sulfate , Hyaluronic Acid and other proteoglycans that readily absorb through the gastrointestinal tract to allow for important bio-availability. (purityproducts.com)
  • However, the current use of blue light is not without its disadvantages since the oral soft tissues surrounding the tooth cannot be completely excluded from the area of light application. (who.int)
  • The specimens for histological examination were dissected from the experimental sites and the oral soft tissues surrounding the exposed mandibular first molar were excised. (who.int)
  • Connective tissue disease, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, drug-induced lung disease, resolved acute respiratory distress syndrome and some cases of cryptogenic organising pneumonia may all produce a histological picture of NSIP 1 , 3 . (ersjournals.com)
  • If you undergo a lung biopsy, the pathologist can confirm a diagnsosi of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis by findings in the lung tissue. (stanford.edu)
  • They demonstrated that moderate and high AjA concentrations significantly suppressed tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha secretion, whereas all AjA doses significantly reduced interferon (IFN)-alpha and INF-beta production. (aad.org)
  • Objectives (1) To compare spontaneous and stimuli-induced adipocytokine secretion by articular adipose tissue (AAT) and synovial membrane (SM) explants obtained from patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). (bmj.com)
  • The powerful over 3000 ORAC antioxidant complex counters the hydroxyl free radicals that attack connective tissues. (vitacost.com)
  • Therefore, it is essential to understand the causes and risk factors leading to its development. (frontiersin.org)
  • Because age-related cellular senescence and type 2 diabetes (T2D) have been recognised as risk factors for CRC development, the recent finding that type 2 diabetic patients present an elevated circulating volume of senescent cells raises the question whether type 2 diabetes facilitates the process of CRC tumorigenesis by inducing premature cell senescence. (frontiersin.org)
  • Because of its magnitude, CRC represents a global health concern and therefore it is essential to understand the causes and risk factors leading to its development. (frontiersin.org)
  • Several risk factors and pathologies, including ageing, smoking, obesity and diabetes have been associated with poor prognosis in colorectal cancer patients. (frontiersin.org)
  • When being evaluated for exposure-related ILDs, your physician may ask you to complete an "Exposure History" questionnaire and will also ask you many questions about your history to see if there may be risk factors that we can identify. (stanford.edu)
  • Breast Cancer cancer treatment and surgery India offers information on Breast Cancer Cancer Doctor India, Breast Cancer Cancer treatment and surgery Hospital India, Breast Cancer Cancer treatment and surgery Abroad, Breast Cancer Cancer causes, symptoms, Risk factors, treatment and surgery. (indiasurgerytour.com)
  • If you have a family history of spider veins, it is important to be aware of these risk factors and take steps to prevent or manage them. (garminz.com)
  • In contrast to cutaneous melanomas, which are etiologically linked to sun exposure, risk factors for mucosal melanomas are unknown. (medscape.com)
  • Skin exposure methodologies are being developed to in- corporate skin exposure assessment into epidemiology studies in- A basic understanding of skin structure and function is needed vestigating asthma risk factors. (cdc.gov)
  • If placed in cell culture, most myoblasts will proliferate if enough fibroblast growth factor (FGF) or another growth factor is present in the medium surrounding the cells. (wikipedia.org)
  • When the growth factor runs out, the myoblasts cease division and undergo terminal differentiation into myotubes. (wikipedia.org)
  • Enhances fibroblast growth factor-induced DNA synthesis. (joplink.net)
  • Cytokines secreted by adipocytes, such as tumor necrosis factor-α, transforming growth factor-β, and interleukin-6, are implicated in NAFLD. (wjgnet.com)
  • Further research into eosinophilic fasciitis has shown elevations of transforming growth factor-beta and interleukin 5, which normalize with corticosteroid therapy. (medscape.com)
  • Reciprocal translocations between chromosomes 17 and 22, where this gene and the gene for platelet-derived growth factor beta are located, are associated with a particular type of skin tumor called dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, resulting from unregulated expression of the growth factor. (thermofisher.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)
  • Since these two types are practically difficult to distinguish, aging can be referred to as a biological-psychological process during the final stages of individual growth and development, which is the inevitable result of a combination of many pathological, physiological, and psychological processes. (frontiersin.org)
  • Rarely, if this type of scleroderma affects children or young adults, it may interfere with growth and cause severe deformities in the arms and legs. (mountsinai.org)
  • These markers include a variety of proteins usually including growth factors, and hormones among others. (bvsalud.org)
  • Three non-collagenous proteins, osteonectin, transforming growth factor β-1 (TGF-β1) and bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), have drawn much attention in the literature lately. (bvsalud.org)
  • Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) form a unique group of proteins within the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) superfamily. (bvsalud.org)
  • TGF-β1 is a multifunctional regulator of cell growth which will either stimulate or inhibit proliferation of mesenchymal cells depending on the presence of other growth factors 7,8,9 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Furthermore, such approaches allow for predicting the Transforming Growth Factor b (TGF-b) pathway in quantities not yet measured. (lu.se)
  • Borrelia species were not identified by direct microscopic examination of tissue samples or by polymerase chain reaction amplification of tissue samples in any of these reported cases of eosinophilic fasciitis. (medscape.com)
  • The conclusion was that positive serology alone for Borrelia does not implicate Borrelia infection in the pathogenesis of eosinophilic fasciitis in the absence of the positive demonstration of Borrelia by histochemical stains, immunohistochemical stains, or polymerase chain reaction amplification in tissue samples. (medscape.com)
  • For example, fibrocystic change is a non-cancerous condition in which women develop cysts (accumulated packets of fluid), fibrosis (formation of scar-like connective tissue), lumpiness, areas of thickening, tenderness, or breast pain. (indiasurgerytour.com)
  • The types are distinguished by their signs and symptoms, the number of joints affected, the results of laboratory tests, and the family history. (medlineplus.gov)
  • With this greater absorption rate, H.A. Joint & Skin Super Formula ™ nourishes and revitalizes your joints and tissues. (purityproducts.com)
  • OA is an age-related type of arthritis caused by wear and tear on the joints. (healthline.com)
  • Hot, painful swelling in joints with stiffness and tearing pain in connective tissues, better for motion and worse for rest. (hpathy.com)
  • A type of inflammatory arthritis associated with PSORIASIS, often involving the axial joints and the peripheral terminal interphalangeal joints. (bvsalud.org)
  • Tissue biopsy may be required for diagnosis when patients with vasculitis, renal disease, or both are evaluated. (medscape.com)
  • The breast is also made up of lymphatic tissue-immune system tissue that removes cellular fluids and waste. (indiasurgerytour.com)
  • Serum response factor (SRF) plays a central role during myogenesis, being required for the expression of striated alpha-actin genes. (wikipedia.org)
  • Other studies have shown elevated serum levels of manganese superoxide dismutase and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP-1). (medscape.com)
  • Keloids are benign fibrous growths that result from an abnormal connective tissue response in certain predisposed individuals. (ispub.com)
  • That's because dense breast tissue and some abnormal breast changes both appear as white in the mammogram. (ucdavis.edu)
  • The disease is categorized as a rheumatologic disorder because it affects the connective tissues in the body. (mountsinai.org)
  • Your symptoms, genealogy, and test results can help your doctor figure out which type of arthritis you have and the best way to treat it. (healthline.com)
  • Other symptoms depend on the type of EDS you have. (cvs.com)
  • Advances in research on adipose tissue suggest an integral role played by adipokines in NAFLD. (wjgnet.com)
  • 4 5 Adipose tissue is an active endocrine organ, heterogeneous with respect to embryonic origin, body distribution and function. (bmj.com)
  • Enthesitis-related juvenile idiopathic arthritis is characterized by tenderness where the bone meets a tendon, ligament, or other connective tissue. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Runt‑related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2), a pivotal transcription factor in mammary gland and bone development, has also been related to metastatic cancer and BCSCs. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Type I is a fibril-forming collagen found in most connective tissues and is abundant in bone, cornea, dermis and tendon. (antikoerper-online.de)
  • Individuals with this type, however, test negative for rheumatoid factor in the blood. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It is characterized by the presence of HLA-B27-associated SPONDYLARTHROPATHY, and the absence of rheumatoid factor. (bvsalud.org)
  • 10 Type 2B MEN is defined by medullary thyroid tumor and pheochromocytoma, and is associated with mucosal neuromas (lips, tongue, gingival, and conjunctiva), medullated corneal nerve fibers, and marfanoid habitus. (ispub.com)
  • Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-receptor associated periodic fever syndrome (TRAPS). (clevelandclinic.org)
  • For instance, as reviewed by Li et al ( 3 ), triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) may have worse cause-specific survival and overall survival than the non-TNBC counterpart in all stages and substages, regardless of influencing factors from univariate and multivariate analyses (e.g., tumor grade, age, ethnicity, surgery and radiation treatments). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • For instance, RUNX2 is involved in the progression of various tumor types, such as osteosarcoma, renal cell carcinoma, gastric cancer and breast cancer ( 15 - 20 ). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Researchers have described seven types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. (medlineplus.gov)
  • This type of arthritis closely resembles rheumatoid arthritis as seen in adults. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The last type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis is called undifferentiated arthritis. (medlineplus.gov)
  • This classification is given to affected individuals who do not fit into any of the above types or who fulfill the criteria for more than one type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The most common type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in the United States is oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, which accounts for about half of all cases. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It's the most common type of arthritis. (healthline.com)
  • Major connective tissue mitoattractant secreted by vascular endothelial cells. (joplink.net)
  • Von Willebrand factor (VWF) is a large, multimeric blood glycoprotein synthesized in endothelial cells and megakaryocytes, that is required for normal hemostasis. (embl.de)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • These three groups of ILDs have slightly different presentations, and different findings on the CT scans, lung tissue biopsy (if done), and bloodwork results. (stanford.edu)
  • The prevailing picture of an either/or-either the CMV uses a certain type of body cell for proliferation, or it remains in an inactive state there-is therefore no longer tenable. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Individuals with this condition also have a positive blood test for proteins called rheumatoid factors. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The genesis of diabetic nephropathy (DN) in type 2 diabetes mellitus is clearly multifactorial, involving hypertension, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and hyperlipidemia [ 1 - 6 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Keloids are defined as excessive scar tissue formation extending beyond the area of the original skin injury and occurring in predisposed individuals. (ispub.com)
  • In 1806, Alibert used the term cheloide, derived from the Greek chele, or crab's claw, to describe the lateral projections of tissue into unaffected skin. (ispub.com)
  • Commonly affecting those with skin of color, keloids are an aberrant wound response that leads to wound tissue expanding above and beyond the original cutaneous injury. (springer.com)
  • H.A. Joint & Skin Super Formula ™ is an easy and safe way to replenish your body with Hyaluronic Acid, along with key complementary co-factors that take this formula to the next level of joint health support. (purityproducts.com)
  • Dr. Dembrower and colleagues developed a risk model that relies on a deep neural network, a type of AI that can extract vast amounts of information from mammographic images. (sciencedaily.com)
  • However, because no treatment has been found to be fully effective at inducing regression of keloid tissue or at preventing postoperative recurrence, much work is being done to elucidate the underlying pathology of these lesions and to devise better treatments. (springer.com)
  • Trauma, foreign-body reactions, infections, and endocrine dysfunction have all been proposed as precipitating factors. (ispub.com)
  • We report a case of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B who presented with multiple keloids. (ispub.com)
  • We describe a patient with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B who presented with multiple keloids. (ispub.com)
  • The changes in the lung tissue can also cause a dry, hacky cough for some patients. (stanford.edu)
  • According to the data released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization, breast cancer surpassed lung cancer in 2020 and became the world's most significant cancer type with the most newly-diagnosed cases and deaths among females ( 2 ). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • When something goes wrong with this vital tissue, it can have a ripple effect throughout the body. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Typed of cannabinoids include: endocannabinoids, when produced by our own body, phytocannabinoids, present naturally in the plant Cannabis sativa, or synthetic cannabinoids. (aad.org)
  • The observation that a high-carbohydrate/low-fat diet reduces effectively body weight without calorie restriction [ 13 , 14 ] led us to use a similar isocaloric diet in our rat model to better identify factors mediating the weight-related factors involved in the genesis of DN. (hindawi.com)
  • In other words, dead people can yield living cells that can be converted into any cell or tissue in the body. (livescience.com)
  • Mature cells can be made or induced to become immature cells, known as pluripotent stem cells , which have the ability to become any tissue in the body and potentially can replace cells destroyed by disease or injury. (livescience.com)
  • Choose the type of bed that supports your body weight and sleep position. (ofvm.org)
  • This type of tissue is found all over the body. (cvs.com)
  • They include: Myocyte enhancer factors (MEFs), which promote myogenesis. (wikipedia.org)