Connective tissue diseases are a heterogeneous group of autoimmune disorders that affect any of the body's connective tissues. These disorders can be inherited or acquired, and can present with a ...

Immunohistochemical staining (IHC) was performed using 2 µm thick tissue sections transferred to positively charged adhesive slides (TOMO adhesive slides, CellPath, Newton, UK). All staining were ...

Anti-inflammatory medications are a cornerstone of treatment for mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) but your diet also is important. Eating foods that suppress inflammation may help prevent ...

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body that provides structural support to connective tissues, including tendons, ligaments, cartilage, muscles, skin, and bones. Due to its rigidity ...

Bone broth is made by simmering the bones and connective tissue of animals. This forms a stock for making soups, sauces, and gravies. It can also provide a nutritious drink. Bone broth dates back ...

Introduction: Lipedema is a painful subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) disease characterized by adipocyte ... Subsequently, the specimens were fixed in 4% formaldehyde/PBS before embedding for ...

Figure 1. Iba-1 immunostained choroid plexus with cresyl violet counterstain at 10× magnification. Star denotes connective tissue stroma; yellow arrow indicates epithelial cell layer; green arrow ...