We used MCF-7, a model breast epithelial cell line, partly because it is devoid of vimentin, which therefore makes it easier to define functions related to specific vimentin mutations.

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Porosome Therapeutics, Inc. announced the Orphan Drug Designation of its cystic fibrosis therapy by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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The following is a summary of "Radiation decreases bronchial epithelial progenitor function as assessed by organoid formation ...

An expanded clinical trial that tested a groundbreaking, experimental stem cell treatment for blinding cornea injuries found the treatment was feasible and safe in 14 patients who were treated and ...