Do both epithelial cells and mesenchymal stem cell-derived chondrocytes contribute to the survival of tissue-engineered airway transplants in pigs?
We confirm the clinical potential of autologous cell- and tissue-engineered tracheal grafts, and suggest that the seeding of both epithelial and mesenchymal stem cell-derived chondrocytes is necessary for optimal graft survival.
Our study suggested that miRNA-146a polymorphism might not be associated with RA susceptibility. However, the miRNA-146 GG genotype might increase the risk of RA in females, and CC genotype may influence disease activity when evaluated with DAS28 score.