Analysis of culture and RNA isolation methods for precision-cut liver slices from cirrhotic rats.

Authors: Leaker, Ben D.^1,2 (AUTHOR) leakerb@mit.edu, Wang, Yongtao^3,4 (AUTHOR), Tam, Joshua^2,5 (AUTHOR), Anderson, R. Rox^2,5 (AUTHOR)

Source: Scientific Reports. 7/3/2024, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p1-10. 10p.

Subject Terms: *NUCLEIC acid isolation methods, *RNA analysis, *TISSUE mechanics, *RATS, *LIVER, *TRANSFERRIN receptors, *SELENOPROTEINS

Precision-cut liver slices as an ex vivo model to evaluate antifibrotic therapies for liver fibrosis and cirrhosis.

Authors: Yongtao Wang, Leaker, Ben, Guoliang Qiao, Sojoodi, Mozhdeh, Eissa, Ibrahim Ragab, Epstein, Eliana T., Eddy, Jonathan, Dimowo, Oizoshimoshiofu, Lauer, Georg M., Qadan, Motaz, Lanuti, Michael, Chung, Raymond T., Fuchs, Bryan C., Tanabe, Kenneth K.

Source: Hepatology Communications; Nov2024, Vol. 8 Issue 11, p2-17, 16p

Increased susceptibility to ischemia causes exacerbated response to microinjuries in the cirrhotic liver.

Authors: Leaker, Ben D.^1,2 leakerb@mit.edu, Sojoodi, Mozhdeh^3,4, Tanabe, Kenneth K.^3,4, Popov, Yury V.^5,6, Tam, Joshua^2,7, Anderson, R. Rox^2,7

Source: FASEB Journal. 4/30/2024, Vol. 38 Issue 8, p1-14. 14p.

Optogenetic Peripheral Nerve Immunogenicity

Authors: Maimon, Benjamin, Diaz, Maurizio, Revol, Emilie, Schneider, Alexis, Leaker, Ben, Varela, Claudia, Srinivasan, Shriya, Weber, Matthew, Herr, Hugh

Source: Scientific reports. 8(1):1-17

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When Wounds Are Good for You: The Regenerative Capacity of Fractional Resurfacing and Potential Utility in Chronic Wound Prevention.

Authors: Leaker, Ben D., Fuchs, Christiane, Tam, Joshua

Source: Advances in Wound Care (2162-1918); Dec2019, Vol. 8 Issue 12, p679-691, 13p