Alleviation of renal ischemia/reperfusion injury by exosomes from induced pluripotent stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells

Background/Aims Renal ischemia followed by reperfusion (I/R) is a leading cause of acute kidney injury (AKI), which is closely associated with high morbidity and mortality.Studies have shown that induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived mesenchymal stem cells (iMSCs) exert powerful therapeutic effects in renal ischemia.However, the efficacy of

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Mycoremediation: Expunging environmental pollutants

The ever-increasing population, rapid rate of urbanization, and industrialization are exacerbating the pollution-related problems.Soil and water pollution affect human health and the ecosystem.Thus, it is crucial to develop strategies to combat this ever-growing problem.Mycoremediation, employing fungi or its derivatives for remediation of environm

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Temporary protection of persons displaced from Ukraine: between international protection and migration management in the EU

The armed conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine has profoundly impacted the lives of people in these courtiers, particularly in Ukraine.Due to the conflict, nearly 8 million individuals have been displaced from Ukraine, a statistic reported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in 2023.These displaced persons ha

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Current Diagnosis and Treatment Approach to Sepsis

Sepsis is a major healthcare problem worldwide.Its mortality and morbidity is still high.Early diagnosis of sepsis and appropriate management in the initial hours improve outcomes.The Surviving Sepsis Campaign published new definitions for sepsis in 2016.In Sepsis-3 definitions, sepsis is defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dy

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