Deficiency of ADAMTS13 is found in patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP),
and the genetic defects in the ADAMTS13 gene or the autoantibody against ADAMTS13 …

When blood is clotted, α 2 -plasmin inhibitor (α 2 PI) is cross-linked to fibrin by activated
fibrin-stabilizing factor (activated coagulation Factor XIII, plasma transglutaminase). The amount …

Neural stem/progenitor cells (NSPCs) migrate toward a damaged area of the central
nervous system (CNS) for the purpose of limiting and/or repairing the damage. Although this …

Water availability is a key determinant of terrestrial plant productivity. Many climate models
predict that water stress will increasingly challenge agricultural yields and exacerbate …

Cell biological, structural, and genetic approaches have demonstrated the presence of
arabinogalactan proteins (AGPs) in the moss Physcomitrella patens and provided evidence for …

A porcine model of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) promises to facilitate human
cancer studies, the humanization of tissue for xenotransplantation, and the evaluation of …

Haemophilia B, a congenital haemorrhagic disease caused by mutations in coagulation factor
IX gene (F9), is considered an appropriate target for genome editing technology. Here, we …

The effects of bovine activated protein C (APC) on the fibrinolytic activity of cultured bovine
aortic endothelial cells were investigated. Confluent monolayers were incubated with purified …

Sepsis-induced disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a serious condition
because it is closely linked to the development of multiple organ dysfunctions.We compared …

Plant response to drought and hyperosmosis is mediated by the phytohormone abscisic
acid (ABA), a sesquiterpene compound widely distributed in various embryophyte groups. …