Research.
Every peer-reviewed study on fascia in one place — graded for strength of evidence, summarised in plain language for clinicians, researchers, and curious patients.
We grade studies from A to 1A+++ using the Fascia Research Database rubric — 1A+++ is the strongest.
- A+++2021
Gut Microbiota Extracellular Vesicles as Signaling Molecules Mediating Host-Microbiota Communications
Salma Sultan, Walid Mottawea, JuDong Yeo, Riadh HammamiThis review article discusses how small membrane-bound sacs called microbiota-released extracellular vesicles (MEVs) act as messengers between the gut microbiome and the host body. These vesicles carry a variety of biol…
gut microbiota; gut microbiota-brain axis; microbial metabolites; microbiota extracellular vesicles; microbiota-host communications; molecular signalling - A+++2021
Layers of interstitial fluid flow along a "slit-shaped" vascular adventitia
Hongyi LI, You LYU, Xiaoliang CHEN, Bei LI, Qi HUA, Fusui JI, Yajun YIN, Hua LIIn this animal study on rabbits, researchers investigated how interstitial fluid, the fluid between cells, moves along the outermost layer of blood vessels. Using imaging techniques like MRI and fluorescent dyes, the sc…
Vascular adventitia; Interstitial fluid; Connective tissue; Interfacial zone - A+++2021
Binding of Androgen- and Estrogen-Like Flavonoids to Their Cognate (Non)Nuclear Receptors: A Comparison by Computational Prediction
Giulia D'Arrigo, Eleonora Gianquinto, Giulia Rossetti, Gabriele Cruciani, Stefano Lorenzetti, Francesca SpyrakisThis computational study investigated how six common flavonoids found in fruits and vegetables bind to the body's estrogen and androgen hormone receptors. Using advanced docking simulations, researchers found that subst…
G protein-coupled receptors; androgens; estrogens; flavonoids; genomic action; molecular docking; non-genomic action; nuclear receptors - A+++2021
The Effects of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation on the Symptoms and the Duodenal Neurogenin 3, Musashi 1, and Enteroendocrine Cells in Patients With Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Tarek Mazzawi, Magdy El-Salhy, Gülen Arslan Lied, Trygve HauskenThis clinical study investigated how fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) affects patients with diarrhea-predominant IBS (IBS-D). Researchers analyzed duodenal biopsies to observe changes in stem cells and hormone-pro…
cell densities; duodenum; fecal microbiota transplantation; gut hormones; irritable bowel syndrome; microbiota; neuroendocrine; stem cells - A++2021
Fascia The Universal Singularity Of Biotensegrity The Dark Matter Of Our Inner Cosmos
John SharkeyThis theoretical paper argues that fascia is the body's fundamental and unifying system, analogous to dark matter in the cosmos. The author suggests this continuity is evident from embryology, where the body develops as…
Embryology; Fascia; Biotensegrity; Epigenetics; DNA; Anatomy; Dissection - A2020
Low-intensity vibration restores nuclear YAP levels and acute YAP nuclear shuttling in mesenchymal stem cells subjected to simulated microgravity
Matthew Thompson, Kali Woods, Joshua Newberg, Julia Thom Oxford, Gunes UzerAstronauts lose bone and muscle in space, partly because their cells become less responsive to mechanical forces. This study investigated if low-intensity vibration (LIV) could help counteract this effect in a lab setti…
vibrationsstem cellsmicrogravity - A2020
Neuroanatomy, Cranial Nerve 11 (Accessory)
Bruno Bordoni, Ryder R Reed, Prasanna Tadi, Matthew VaracalloThis review article describes the anatomy and function of the 11th cranial nerve, the accessory nerve. This nerve is essential for neck and shoulder movement, controlling key muscles like the trapezius and sternocleidom…
cranial nerve XIaccessory nerve - A++2020
Biotensegrity: What is the big deal?
Graham ScarrDetails for this entry have not yet been summarized. The title, "Biotensegrity: What is the big deal?", suggests it is an explanatory or editorial piece about the concept of biotensegrity. Biotensegrity is a model that…
biotensegrity - A2020
Structural remodelling of the lumbar multifidus, thoracolumbar fascia and lateral abdominal wall perimuscular connective tissues: A cross-sectional and comparative ultrasound study
Christian Lariviére, Richard Preuss, Dany H Gagnon, Hakim Mecheri, Sharon M HenryResearchers used ultrasound to compare soft tissues in the lower back and abdomen of people with and without non-acute low back pain (LBP). They measured the multifidus muscle, the thoracolumbar fascia, and the connecti…
Low back pain; Multifidus fatty/fibrosis infiltration; Perimuscular connective tissues; Sex; Ultrasound imaging. - A+++2020
Om vikten av att stärka immunförsvaret under covid-19
Mats Humble, Bo Jonsson, Per KågesonThis memo summarizes the state of knowledge on strengthening the immune system in the elderly to better manage COVID-19. The authors focus on findings that highlight the importance of maintaining adequate levels of spec…
VitaminsImmune system - A++2020
Optimal Nutritional Status for a Well-Functioning Immune System Is an Important Factor to Protect against Viral Infections
Philip C Calder, Anitra C Carr, Adrian F Gombart, Manfred EggersdorferIn this review, the authors state that optimal nutritional status is crucial for a well-functioning immune system and protection against viral infections. They highlight that many vitamins (A, B6, B12, C, D, E, folate),…
immune system; viral infection; influenza; COVID-19; micronutrients; vitamins; omega-3 fatty acids; minerals; vitamin C; vitamin D - A+++2020
Movement Caused by Electrical Stimulation of the Lumbosacral Region in Standing Horses
Daniela C Riedler, Rebeka R Zsoldos, Matthias Robel, Isabelle D Jobst, Theresia F LickaThis study investigated how electrical stimulation (ES) affects movement in the lower back and pelvis of standing horses compared to manual techniques. While both methods successfully triggered movement in the lumbosacr…
Electrical stimulation; Lumbosacral; Pelvic inclination; Physical therapy; Sacroiliac - A++2020
Higher Circulating Cortisol in the Follicular vs. Luteal Phase of the Menstrual Cycle: A Meta-Analysis
Ajna Hamidovic, Kristina Karapetyan, Fadila Serdarevic, So Hee Choi, Tory Eisenlohr-Moul, Graziano PinnaThis meta-analysis investigated how levels of the stress hormone cortisol vary across the menstrual cycle in healthy women. By synthesizing data from multiple high-quality studies, researchers found that cortisol levels…
cortisol; follicular; hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis; hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis; luteal; menstrual cycle - A+++2020
Continuous Ascorbate Infusions in the Management of Patients with Advanced Colon Cancer
Nina MikirovaThis study analyzed data from a previous clinical trial involving 17 patients with late-stage colon cancer. The patients received continuous intravenous infusions of vitamin C (ascorbate) over 6-8 weeks. Researchers fou…
Vitamin CAscorbic acidcolon cancer - A2020
Acute Effects of Dynamic Stretching Followed by Vibration Foam Rolling on Sports Performance of Badminton Athlets
W-C Lin, C-L Lee, N-J ChangThis study investigated the effects of two different warm-up routines on the performance of badminton athletes. Researchers compared dynamic stretching (DS) alone to a combination of dynamic stretching followed by vibra…
vibration therapyFoam rollingWarm up exerciseathletic performancesports - A+++2020
An anatomical comparison of the fasciae of the thigh: A macroscopic, microscopic and ultrasound imaging study
Carmelo Pirri, Caterina Fede, Lucia Petrelli, Diego Guidolin, Chenglei Fan, Raffaele De Caro, Carla SteccoResearchers compared the thigh's fascial layers using three methods: dissection of cadavers, microscopic analysis, and ultrasound imaging of living volunteers. They identified distinct layers, including a superficial fa…
fascia lataImagingThicknessmusculo-skeletal ultrasoundsuperficial fascia - A2020
Anatomy, Tendons
Bruno Bordoni, Matthew VaracalloThis is a placeholder for a summary of a publication titled "Anatomy, Tendons". The full text has not yet been reviewed by our team. Once summarized, this entry will provide an overview of the key anatomical features of…
fasciatendonsAnatomytendon sheaths - A+++2020
The feasibility and impact of instrument-assisted manual therapy (IAMT) for the lower back on the structural and functional properties of the lumbar area in female soccer players: a randomised, placebo-controlled pilot study design
Patrick Weber, Christine Graf, Werner Klingler, Nadine Weber, Robert SchleipThis is a protocol for a pilot study designed to investigate the feasibility and impact of instrument-assisted manual therapy (IAMT) for the lower back in female soccer players. The researchers plan to compare IAMT with…
Thoracolumbar fasciaMyofascialultrasound.AthletesInstrument-assisted - A+++2020
Perspective: Vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 severity –plausibly linked by latitude, ethnicity, impacts on cytokines,ACE2 and thrombosis
J M Rhodes, S Subramanian, E Laird, G Griffin, R A KennyThis narrative review explores the potential link between vitamin D deficiency and the severity of COVID-19. The authors observed that countries at higher latitudes, with less sun exposure, had higher COVID-19 mortality…
cytokineCOVID-19vitamin D - A++2020
Embryology of the Fascial System
Leonardo VieiraThis review article explores how the fascial system develops in the human embryo, highlighting its role as a continuous network that integrates all body systems. The author describes how different types of fascia—includ…
embryology; fascia; fascial system; human development; neuro-fasciagenic - A++2020
Simulation and Modeling of Telocytes Behavior in Signaling and Intercellular Communication Processes
Dragos Cretoiu, Simona Roatesi, Ion Bica, Cezar Plesca, Amado Stefan, Oana Bajenaru, Carmen Elena Condrat, Sanda Maria…Telocytes are a unique type of interstitial cell with long extensions that form networks, thought to be involved in local tissue equilibrium and regeneration. In this study, researchers used computer simulation and math…
content-based image retrieval; image indexation; modeling of living cell behavior; telocyte network tracking and indexing; telocytes; viscoelastic constitutive laws - A2020
Lymphatic treatments after orthopedic surgery or injury: A systematic review
Ifat Klein, Dorit Tidhar, Leonid KalichmanThis systematic review examined the effectiveness of lymphatic and compression therapies for reducing swelling and pain after orthopedic surgery or injury. Researchers analyzed 15 studies, finding that for persistent sw…
Compression therapy; Edema; Lymphatic therapy; Orthopedic surgery; Postoperative treatment. - A+++2020
A Potential Involvement of Anandamide in the Modulation of HO/NOS Systems: Women, Menopause, and "Medical Cannabinoids"
Renáta Szabó, Denise Börzsei, Zsuzsanna Szabó, Alexandra Hoffmann, István Zupkó, Dániel Priksz, Krisztina Kupai, Csaba…This animal study using an estrogen-deficient rat model investigated how the endocannabinoid anandamide (AEA) affects cardiovascular health during menopause-like conditions. Researchers found that estrogen loss reduced…
anandamide; cardiovascular system; heme oxygenase; nitric oxide synthase - A+++2020
The Cranial Bowl in the New Millennium and Sutherland's Legacy for Osteopathic Medicine: Part 2
Bruno Bordoni, Stevan Walkowski, Bruno Ducoux, Filippo TobbiThis narrative review, the second in a series, discusses how modern scientific research challenges some of the original concepts of cranial osteopathy. The authors examine the mechanical characteristics of cranial struc…
fasciaManual TherapyOsteopathiccraniocraniosacral - A++2020
What is the Intelligent Tissue !eory and How Does it Relate to Acupuncture?
Fletcher KovichThis article introduces the "intelligent tissue theory," which proposes that organ information is transmitted via electromagnetic waves and interpreted by bodily tissues at specific meridians. The author suggests that t…
acupunctureChiintelligent tissueNei Jing - A++2020
Integrating mental imagery and fascial tissue: A conceptualization for research into movement and cognition
Amit Abraham, Eric Franklin, Carla Stecco, Robert SchleipThis narrative review explores the connection between mental imagery and fascial tissue, a field that has historically focused on muscles and the nervous system. The authors propose that specific mental visualizations d…
Body schema; Cognition; Dynamic neuro-cognitive imagery; Fascia; Mental imagery; Movement - A+++2020
Cannabidiol (CBD): a killer for inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts
Torsten Lowin, Ren Tingting, Julia Zurmahr, Tim Classen, Matthias Schneider, Georg PongratzThis laboratory study investigated how cannabidiol (CBD) affects synovial fibroblasts, the cells responsible for joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers found that CBD can reduce the viability of these ce…
inflammationfibroblastCannabinoidsrheumatoid arthritissynovia - A2020
Whole body vibration in the static modified push-up position in untrained healthy women stimulates neuromuscular system potentiating increased handgrip myogenic response
Ana Lúcia Cristino de Souza, Vanessa Amaral Mendonca, Ana Carolina Coelho de Oliveira, Sueli Ferreira da Fonseca, Lucia…This study investigated the acute effects of vibration on handgrip strength in untrained women. Participants placed their hands on a vibrating platform in a modified push-up position for five minutes. Researchers found…
Electromyography; Exposure to vibration; Grip strength; Muscular performance. - A2020
Comparison of the therapeutic outcomes between open plantar fascia release and percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of intractable plantar fasciitis
Yusong Yuan, Yuan Qian, Hao Lu, Yuhui Kou, Yangbo Xu, Hailin XuThis retrospective study compared two surgical treatments for severe, persistent plantar fasciitis: open plantar fascia release and percutaneous radiofrequency ablation. Researchers analyzed outcomes for 31 patients nea…
Intractable plantar fasciitisOpen plantar fascia releasePercutaneous radiofrequency ablation - A++2020
Extracellular Vesicles Released From Articular Chondrocytes Play a Major Role in Cell-Cell Communication
Xiaoming Liu, Claire Shortt, Fenglin Zhang, Mariah Q Bater, Mary K Cowman, Thorsten KirschThis narrative review examines the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) as crucial mediators in cell-to-cell communication. EVs are small, lipid-enclosed particles that transport proteins, lipids, and genetic material t…
articular chondrocytes; catabolic events; chondrogenesis; extracellular vesicles - A+++2020
Healthy fats and exclusion-zone size
Abha Sharma, Gerald H PollackThis study investigated whether healthy fats can contribute to the formation of exclusion-zone (EZ) water, also known as the fourth phase of water. Researchers tested substances such as ghee, coconut oil, and lard to se…
Coconut oil; Exclusion-zone water; Fats; Ghee; Health-promoting function; Lard; UV–VIS spectroscopy - B2020
Cellular elements organization in the trachea of mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) with a special reference to its local immunological role
Doaa M Mokhtar, Marwa M HussienThis animal study examined the cellular structure of the trachea (windpipe) in mallard ducks using light and electron microscopy. Researchers found a complex organization of cells that form the first line of defense aga…
Telocytes . Dendritic reticular cells . Immune cells . Mucous glands - A+++2020
Collagen supplementation for skin health: A mechanistic systematic review
Meisam Barati, Masoumeh Jabbari, Roya Navekar, Fariba Farahmand, Reihaneh Zeinalian, Ammar Salehi-Sahlabadi, Nasrin Abb…This systematic review evaluates the impact of collagen supplementation on skin health and aging parameters. By analyzing ten clinical trials, researchers found that oral intake of both intact and hydrolyzed collagen co…
M2-like macrophage; collagen; collagen hydrolysate; oral tolerance; regulatory T cell; skin health. - A2020
Reflections on the Development of Fascial Tissue: Starting from Embryology
Bruno Bordoni, Bruno MorabitoThis reflective article discusses the ongoing challenges in classifying fascial tissue. The authors highlight that the scientific literature contains many contradictions and lacks a clear, straightforward definition. Th…
fasciaMyofascialSurgeryAnatomyembryology - C2020
Fibrous configuration of the fascia iliaca compartment: An epoxy sheet plastination and confocal microscopy study.
Zhaoyang Xu, Bin Mei, Ming Liu, Lili Tu, Han Zhang, Ming ZhangThis anatomical study on human cadavers investigated the detailed structure of the fascia iliaca compartment (FIC), an important target for lower limb nerve blocks. Using dissection and microscopy, researchers found the…
fascia iliacaanatomical mechanismnervesFICaponeurotic - A+++2020
Flavonoids and Other Polyphenols Act as Epigenetic Modifiers in Breast Cancer
Priyanga Selvakumar, Aja Badgeley, Paige Murphy, Hina Anwar, Urvashi Sharma, Katharine Lawrence, Ashakumary Lakshmikutt…This narrative review explores how dietary flavonoids and other polyphenols may influence breast cancer through epigenetic mechanisms. Research suggests that compounds found in green tea, soy, and berries can affect gen…
Epigenetics; breast cancer; chromatin modification; flavonoids; methylation - A2020
Telocytes inhibited inflammatory factor expression and enhanced cell migration in LPS-induced skin wound healing models in vitro and in vivo
Lu Wang, Dongli Song, Chuanyuan Wei, Cheng Chen, Yanwen Yang, Xinyi Deng, Jianying GuThis study investigated the role of telocytes, a type of connective tissue cell, in skin wound healing. Using both mouse models and cell cultures, researchers explored how these cells behave in inflamed wounds. They fou…
wound healingapoptosisProliferationTelocyteLPS - A2020
The MyotonPRO: a reliable and valid tool for quantifying the viscoelastic properties of a trigger point on the infraspinatus in non-traumatic chronic shoulder pain
Mélanie Roch, Mélanie Morin, Nathaly GaudreaultObjectively measuring trigger points is a clinical challenge that typically relies on palpation. This study evaluated a handheld device, the MyotonPRO, on 35 individuals with chronic, non-traumatic shoulder pain. Resear…
Shoulder painMyotonPROTrigger points - A++2020
The Structure and Role of Intramuscular Connective Tissue in Muscle Function
Peter P PurslowThis narrative review analyzes the microscopic structure of intramuscular connective tissue—endomysium, perimysium, and epimysium—and its role in muscle function. Rather than acting simply as a container, this connectiv…
extracellular matrixMusclecollagenmechanotransductionperimysium - B2020
Neuromuscular activation analysis of the trunk muscles during hippotherapy sessions
Júlio Ribeiro Bravo Gonçalves Junior, André Gustavo Fernandes de Oliveira, Silvia Almeida Cardoso, Kamila Gabriela Jaco…This study investigated how hippotherapy (therapeutic horseback riding) affects trunk muscle activation in children. Researchers measured the activity of four key back and shoulder muscles during a 30-minute session, co…
HippotherapyElectromyographyMuscle activation - A+++2020
The immediate effect of IASTM vs. Vibration vs. Light Hand Massage on knee angle repositioning accuracy and hamstrings flexibility: A pilot study
George A Koumantakis, Eleonora Roussou, Georgios A Angoules, Nikolaos A Angoules, Theodoros Alexandropoulos, Georgia Ma…This pilot study compared the immediate effects of three different soft tissue techniques on the hamstrings of 16 healthy men. The techniques were instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), vibration massage,…
fasciaproprioceptionMassageMuscle tightness - A+++2020
Effects of resveratrol or estradiol on postexercise endothelial function in estrogen-deficient postmenopausal women
Cemal Ozemek, Kerry L Hildreth, Patrick J Blatchford, K Joseph Hurt, Rachael Bok, Douglas R Seals, Wendy M Kohrt, Kerri…This randomized pilot study investigated how a single dose of resveratrol or estradiol affects endothelial function in postmenopausal women. The findings suggest that while both substances can improve the blood vessels'…
aerobic exercise; endothelial function; nutraceutical; sex hormones; women - A2020
Effects of vibration therapy on neuromuscular efficiency & features of the EMG signal based on endurance test
Mohd Mukhtar Alam, Abid Ali Khan, Mohd FarooqThis study investigated how vibration therapy at different frequencies (23 Hz and 35 Hz) affects forearm muscle performance and fatigue. Researchers used electromyography (EMG) to measure electrical activity in four for…
EMG features; Fatigue assessment; Maximal voluntary contraction; Neuromuscular performance; Surface electromyography; Vibration therapy. - C2020
Endothelial mechanobiology
Ming He, Marcy Martin, Traci Marin, Zhen Chen, Brendan GongolThis narrative review explores how the cells lining our blood vessels, called endothelial cells, respond to the mechanical forces of blood flow. It describes two main patterns: smooth, pulsatile flow in straight vessels…
mechanotransductionmechanpbiologyendothelial cellsvasculatory disease - A+++2020
Establishment of a Novel Porcine Model to Study the Impact of Active Stretching on a Local Carrageenan-Induced Inflammation
Dennis Muñoz Vergara, Lisbeth Berrueta, Colleen Carmody, Xingxing An, Peter M Wayne, Ann Marie Zavacki, Helene M Langev…This animal study used a novel porcine model to investigate how active stretching affects controlled inflammation in the connective tissue of the back. Researchers trained pigs to perform a specific stretch twice daily…
Stretch - A+++2020
Effects of vitamin C on oxidative stress, inflammation, muscle soreness, and strength following acute exercise: meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials
Natiele Camponogara Righi, Felipe Barreto Schuch, Angélica Trevisan De Nardi, Caroline Montagner Pippi, Geovana de Alme…This meta-analysis compiled results from 18 randomized clinical trials to investigate the effects of vitamin C supplementation following a single bout of exercise. The researchers found that vitamin C reduced certain ma…
inflammationOxidative stressexerciseathleteAscorbic acid - A2020
Anatomy, Head and Neck, Anterior Vagus Nerve
Maximo Baquiran, Bruno BordoniThis article is an anatomical description of the anterior vagus nerve in the head and neck. As only the title is available, the content has not yet been summarized in detail. The title suggests the text provides an over…
Anatomyvagus nervecranial nerve - A+++2020
The role of cannabinoids in the treatment of cancer
L Vecera, T Gabrhelik, P Prasil, P StouracThis review article summarizes current knowledge on how cannabinoids and their receptors modulate tumor diseases. Research suggests that cannabinoids may influence cancer progression by stimulating programmed cell death…
cancer; cannabinoid receptor; cannabinoids; oncological diseases cancer treatment - A++2020
Applicability of Low-intensity Vibrations as a Regulatory Factor on Stem and Progenitor Cell Populations
Oznur Baskan, Ozge Karadas, Gulistan Mese, Engin OzciviciThis narrative review explores how mechanical forces, specifically low-intensity vibrations, can influence stem cells. While high-impact activities like running are known to build tissue, they are not suitable for every…
Stem cell; biomechanics; mechanobiology; progenitor cell populations; tissue engineering; vibrations - A2020
Role of fascial connectivity in musculoskeletal dysfunctions: A narrative review
M S Ajimsha, Pramod D Shenoy, Neeraj GampawarThis narrative review examines the concept of "fascial connectivity," which suggests that muscles and fascia are linked in functional chains throughout the body. The authors analyzed 35 studies, including cadaveric, ani…
Fascia; Fascial connectivity; Myofascial chains; Myofascial meridians. - A+++2020
Propolis-induced exclusion of colloids: Possible new mechanism of biological action
Magdalena Kowacz, Gerald H PollackThis laboratory study investigates how propolis (bee glue) interacts with water to create an exclusion zone (EZ)—a layer of water that repels solutes and microorganisms. The researchers found that surfaces coated with p…
Colloid-surface repulsion; Exclusion zone; Propolis - A2020
PIEZO2: A Novel Molecule Involved in the Development of AIS
Zhichong Wu, Yuwen Wang, Chao Xia, Zhenhua Feng, Yong Qiu, Jack Chun-Yiu Cheng, Leilei Xu, Zezhang ZhuThis case-control study investigated the potential link between the PIEZO2 gene, proprioception (the body's sense of position), and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Researchers found that AIS patients often exhibi…
proprioceptionpiezo2AIS - A2020
Pilates exercise improves the clinical and immunological pro!les of patients with human T-cell lymphotropic virus 1 associated myelopathy: A pilot study
Altair Vallinoto Klautau, Denise da Silva Pinto, Bárbara Brasil Santana, Maria Alice Freitas Queiroz, Andréa Nazar!e M…This pilot study investigated the effects of a 10-week Pilates program for eight patients with the chronic inflammatory disease HAM/TSP. After the exercise period, participants experienced significant improvements in pa…
cytokinesHTLV-1HTLV-1-Associated myelopathyPilates - A2020
Quantitative analysis of gliding between subcutaneous tissue and the vastus lateralis - Influence of the dense connective tissue of the myofascia
Kengo Kawanishi, Shintarou KudoThis study investigated the relationship between the thickness of connective tissue layers and their ability to glide past one another. Using ultrasound, researchers observed the vastus lateralis muscle on the outer thi…
Connective tissue; GLIDING; Particle image velocimetry. - A+2020
Long-term effects of resveratrol on cognition, cerebrovascular function and cardio-metabolic markers in postmenopausal women: A 24-month randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study
Jay Jay Thaung Zaw, Peter R C Howe, Rachel H X WongThis 24-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study investigated the effects of daily resveratrol supplementation in 125 postmenopausal women. The researchers found that regular intake of 75 mg re…
Resveratrolsupplementation - A++2020
The potential role of cannabinoids in dermatology
Tabrez Sheriff, Matthew J Lin, Danielle Dubin, Hooman KhorasaniThis literature review explores how cannabinoids, including both plant-derived and endogenous versions, may affect the skin through the endocannabinoid system. Research suggests that the skin possesses its own receptors…
Cannabinoids in dermatology; cannabidiol; cannabis; endocannabinoids. - A2020
A Hyaluronan-binding Peptide (P15-1) Reduces inflammatory and catabolic events in IL-1beta-treated human articular chondrocytes
Claire Shortt, Leonard G Luyt, Eva A Turley, Mary K Cowman, Thorsten KirschInflammation in osteoarthritis drives cartilage degradation. In this laboratory study, researchers investigated whether a peptide (P15-1) combined with hyaluronan (HA) could protect human cartilage cells in a simulated…
hyaluronaninflammationchondrocytesP15-1IL-1beta - A2020
The link between vitamin D and COVID-19: distinguishing facts from fiction
P BergmanThis 2020 article, available only by title, appears to be a review or commentary on the relationship between vitamin D and COVID-19. The title, "The link between vitamin D and COVID-19: distinguishing facts from fiction…
COVID-19vitamin D - A++2020
Mesothelial Cells Covering the Surface of Primo Vascular System Tissue
Chae Jeong Lim, Yeo Sung Yoon, Pan Dong RyuIn this study on rats, researchers investigated the cells on the outer surface of the primo vascular system (PVS), a proposed circulatory network. Using various microscopy and staining techniques, they identified these…
HBME-1; hematoxylin and eosin staining (H&E); periductium; primo node; primo vessel; scanning electron microscopy (SEM) - A2020
Clinical characteristics of novel coronavirus cases in tertiary hospitals in Hubei Province
Kui Liu, Yuan-Yuan Fang, Yan Deng, Wei Liu, Mei-Fang Wang, Jing-Ping Ma, Wei Xiao, Ying-Nan Wang, Min-Hua Zhong, Cheng-…This retrospective study analyzed clinical data from 137 patients with the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) hospitalized in China's Hubei province during the initial outbreak. The most common initial symptoms were fever, c…
Coronavirus; 2019 Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV); Clinical characteristics; Treatment; Hubei province