We provide a comprehensive classification of the proteoglycan gene families and respective
protein cores. This updated nomenclature is based on three criteria: Cellular and subcellular …

Experimental work of the last two decades has revealed the general steps of the wound
healing process. This complex network has been organized in three sequential and …

Glycoconjugates are major constituents of mammalian cells that are formed via covalent
conjugation of carbohydrates to other biomolecules like proteins and lipids and often …

As a result of many years of research, the intricate cellular mechanisms of burn injury are
slowly becoming clear. Yet, knowledge of these cellular mechanisms and a multitude of …

The origin and functions of mast cells (MCs) have been debated since their description by
Paul Ehrlich in 1879. MCs have long been considered'reactive bystanders' and'amplifiers' in …

Mast cells (MC) are widely distributed throughout the body and are common at mucosal
surfaces, a major host–environment interface. MC are functionally and phenotypically …

Burn are diverse and complex injuries that not only have local effects but also serious
systemic consequences through severe and prolonged inflammatory response. They are …

Mast cells (MCs), which are granulated tissue-resident cells of hematopoietic lineage,
contribute to vascular homeostasis, innate/adaptive immunity, and wound healing. However …

Burn injury induces a complex inflammatory response, both locally and systemically, and is
not yet completely unravelled and understood. In order to enable the development of …

Gastric cancer is diagnosed in nearly one million new patients each year and it remains the
second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Although gastric cancer …