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View article: A Bilayer Cathode Design Procedure for Li ion Batteries Using the Multilayer Doyle-Fuller-Newman Model (M-DFN)
A Bilayer Cathode Design Procedure for Li ion Batteries Using the Multilayer Doyle-Fuller-Newman Model (M-DFN) Open
Heterogeneities in lithium ion batteries can be significant factors in electrode under utilisation and degradation while charging. Bilayer electrodes have been proposed as a convenient and scalable way to homogenise the electrode response.…
View article: Mechanisms of Differential Signal Transduction by IFNLR1 Variants
Mechanisms of Differential Signal Transduction by IFNLR1 Variants Open
Background Lambda interferons bind the interferon lambda receptor-1 (IFNLR1) and IL10RB heterodimer to induce interferon stimulated genes (ISGs) and impart antiviral immunity. We previously showed that protein variants derived from distinc…
View article: TBX3 advances the developmental chromatin landscape toward the hepatic fate
TBX3 advances the developmental chromatin landscape toward the hepatic fate Open
By mapping histone modifications in a human stem cell model of hepatic differentiation, we identified an enhancer landscape that is dynamic and stage specific, with many primed at the definitive endoderm stage. While hepatic enhancers gain…
View article: A PNPLA3-Deficient iPSC-Derived Hepatocyte Screen Identifies Pathways to Potentially Reduce Steatosis in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease
A PNPLA3-Deficient iPSC-Derived Hepatocyte Screen Identifies Pathways to Potentially Reduce Steatosis in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease Open
The incidence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), or metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), is increasing in adults and children. Unfortunately, effective pharmacological treatments remain unavailable. Singl…
View article: A multilayer Doyle-Fuller-Newman model to optimise the rate performance of bilayer cathodes in Li ion batteries
A multilayer Doyle-Fuller-Newman model to optimise the rate performance of bilayer cathodes in Li ion batteries Open
Bilayer cathodes comprising two active materials are explored for their ability to improve lithium-ion battery charging performance. Electrodes are manufactured with various arrangements of lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide Li[Ni …
View article: A multilayer Doyle-Fuller-Newman model to optimise the rate performance of bilayer cathodes in Li ion batteries
A multilayer Doyle-Fuller-Newman model to optimise the rate performance of bilayer cathodes in Li ion batteries Open
Bilayer cathodes comprising two active materials are explored for their ability to improve lithium-ion battery charging performance. Electrodes are manufactured with various arrangements of lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide Li[Ni …
View article: A multilayer Doyle-Fuller-Newman model to optimise the rate performance of bilayer cathodes in Li ion batteries
A multilayer Doyle-Fuller-Newman model to optimise the rate performance of bilayer cathodes in Li ion batteries Open
Bilayer cathodes comprising two active materials are explored for their ability to improve lithium-ion battery charging performance. Electrodes are manufactured with various arrangements of lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide Li[Ni …
View article: A multilayer Doyle-Fuller-Newman model to optimise the rate performance of bilayer cathodes in Li ion batteries
A multilayer Doyle-Fuller-Newman model to optimise the rate performance of bilayer cathodes in Li ion batteries Open
Bilayer cathodes comprising two active materials are explored for their ability to improve lithium-ion battery charging performance. Electrodes are manufactured with various arrangements of lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide Li[Ni …
View article: A multilayer Doyle-Fuller-Newman model to optimise the rate performance of bilayer cathodes in Li ion batteries
A multilayer Doyle-Fuller-Newman model to optimise the rate performance of bilayer cathodes in Li ion batteries Open
Bilayer cathodes comprising two active materials are explored for their ability to improve lithium-ion battery charging performance. Electrodes are manufactured with various arrangements of lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide Li[Ni …
View article: A human iPSC-derived hepatocyte screen identifies compounds that inhibit production of Apolipoprotein B
A human iPSC-derived hepatocyte screen identifies compounds that inhibit production of Apolipoprotein B Open
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) patients suffer from excessively high levels of Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C), which can cause severe cardiovascular disease. Statins, bile acid sequestrants, PCSK9 inhibitors, and cholester…
View article: CDK5-PRMT1-WDR24 signaling cascade promotes mTORC1 signaling and tumor growth
CDK5-PRMT1-WDR24 signaling cascade promotes mTORC1 signaling and tumor growth Open
The mammalian target of rapamycin complex1 (mTORC1) is a central regulator of metabolism and cell growth by sensing diverse environmental signals, including amino acids. The GATOR2 complex is a key component linking amino acid signals to m…
View article: GATA6 is a crucial factor for <i>Myocd</i> expression in the visceral smooth muscle cell differentiation program of the murine ureter
GATA6 is a crucial factor for <i>Myocd</i> expression in the visceral smooth muscle cell differentiation program of the murine ureter Open
Smooth muscle cells (SMCs) are a crucial component of the mesenchymal wall of the ureter, as they account for the efficient removal of the urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder by means of their contractile activity. Here, we show tha…
View article: Chromatin remodeling is restricted by transient GATA6 binding during iPSC differentiation to definitive endoderm
Chromatin remodeling is restricted by transient GATA6 binding during iPSC differentiation to definitive endoderm Open
In addition to cooperatively driving transcriptional programs, emerging evidence supports transcription factors interacting with one another to modulate the outcome of binding events. As such, transcription factor interactions fine-tune th…
View article: Small molecules targeting the NADH-binding pocket of VDAC modulate mitochondrial metabolism in hepatocarcinoma cells
Small molecules targeting the NADH-binding pocket of VDAC modulate mitochondrial metabolism in hepatocarcinoma cells Open
View article: Advancements in Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery Using iPSC-Derived Hepatocyte-like Cells
Advancements in Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery Using iPSC-Derived Hepatocyte-like Cells Open
Serving as the metabolic hub of the human body, the liver is a vital organ that performs a variety of important physiological functions. Although known for its regenerative potential, it remains vulnerable to a variety of diseases. Despite…
View article: Modelling the Impedance Response of Graded LiFePO<sub>4</sub> Cathodes for Li-Ion Batteries
Modelling the Impedance Response of Graded LiFePO<sub>4</sub> Cathodes for Li-Ion Batteries Open
Graded electrodes for Li-ion batteries aim to exploit controlled variations in local electrode microstructure to improve overall battery performance, including reduced degradation rates and increased capacity at high discharge rates. Howev…
View article: Author Correction: Adipose expression of CREB3L3 modulates body weight during obesity
Author Correction: Adipose expression of CREB3L3 modulates body weight during obesity Open
View article: Adipose expression of CREB3L3 modulates body weight during obesity
Adipose expression of CREB3L3 modulates body weight during obesity Open
View article: GATA6 defines endoderm fate by controlling chromatin accessibility during differentiation of human-induced pluripotent stem cells
GATA6 defines endoderm fate by controlling chromatin accessibility during differentiation of human-induced pluripotent stem cells Open
View article: 49483 Evaluating the Role of IFNLR1 Receptor Dynamics and Plasticity in Regulating Cellular Response to Interferons
49483 Evaluating the Role of IFNLR1 Receptor Dynamics and Plasticity in Regulating Cellular Response to Interferons Open
IMPACT: We hope to provide a more nuanced understanding of the type-III IFN system, thereby exploring its therapeutic potential in the realm of infectious diseases. OBJECTIVES/GOALS: The role of IFNLR1 receptor dynamics and plasticity in r…
View article: Generation of isogenic Propionyl-CoA carboxylase beta subunit (PCCB) deficient induced pluripotent stem cell lines
Generation of isogenic Propionyl-CoA carboxylase beta subunit (PCCB) deficient induced pluripotent stem cell lines Open
View article: FoxA factors: the chromatin key and doorstop essential for liver development and function
FoxA factors: the chromatin key and doorstop essential for liver development and function Open
Pioneer factors are transcriptional regulators with the capacity to bind inactive regions of chromatin and induce changes in accessibility that underpin cell fate decisions. The FOXA family of transcription factors is well understood to ha…
View article: Enhanced genome editing in human iPSCs with CRISPR-CAS9 by co-targeting <i>ATP1a1</i>
Enhanced genome editing in human iPSCs with CRISPR-CAS9 by co-targeting <i>ATP1a1</i> Open
Genome editing in human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) provides the potential for disease modeling and cell therapy. By generating iPSCs with specific mutations, researchers can differentiate the modified cells to their lineage of …
View article: Peer Review #1 of "Enhanced genome editing in human iPSCs with CRISPR-CAS9 by co-targeting ATP1a1 (v0.1)"
Peer Review #1 of "Enhanced genome editing in human iPSCs with CRISPR-CAS9 by co-targeting ATP1a1 (v0.1)" Open
Genome editing in human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) provides the potential for disease modeling and cell therapy.By generating iPSCs with specific mutations, researchers can differentiate the modified cells to their lineage of i…
View article: Modeling hepatitis C virus infection using human induced pluripotent stem cells
Modeling hepatitis C virus infection using human induced pluripotent stem cells Open
Human pathogens impact patient health through a complex interplay with the host, but models to study the role of host genetics in this process are limited. Human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) offer the ability to produce host-spec…
View article: Decision letter: GATA6 mutations in hiPSCs inform mechanisms for maldevelopment of the heart, pancreas, and diaphragm
Decision letter: GATA6 mutations in hiPSCs inform mechanisms for maldevelopment of the heart, pancreas, and diaphragm Open
Article Figures and data Abstract Introduction Results Discussion Materials and methods Data availability References Decision letter Author response Article and author information Metrics Abstract Damaging GATA6 variants cause cardiac outf…
View article: iPSC-Derived Hepatocytes as a Platform for Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery
iPSC-Derived Hepatocytes as a Platform for Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery Open
The liver is one of the largest organs in the body and is responsible for a diverse repertoire of metabolic processes. Such processes include the secretion of serum proteins, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, bile acid and urea synthesis,…
View article: HNF4A Regulates the Formation of Hepatic Progenitor Cells from Human iPSC-Derived Endoderm by Facilitating Efficient Recruitment of RNA Pol II
HNF4A Regulates the Formation of Hepatic Progenitor Cells from Human iPSC-Derived Endoderm by Facilitating Efficient Recruitment of RNA Pol II Open
Elucidating the molecular basis of cell differentiation will advance our understanding of organ development and disease. We have previously established a protocol that efficiently produces cells with hepatocyte characteristics from human i…
View article: A Screen Using iPSC-Derived Hepatocytes Reveals NAD+ as a Potential Treatment for mtDNA Depletion Syndrome
A Screen Using iPSC-Derived Hepatocytes Reveals NAD+ as a Potential Treatment for mtDNA Depletion Syndrome Open
Patients with mtDNA depletion syndrome 3 (MTDPS3) often die as children from liver failure caused by severe reduction in mtDNA content. The identification of treatments has been impeded by an inability to culture and manipulate MTDPS3 prim…
View article: Using Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived Hepatocyte-like Cells for Drug Discovery
Using Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived Hepatocyte-like Cells for Drug Discovery Open
The ability to differentiate human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into hepatocyte-like cells (HLCs) provides new opportunities to study inborn errors in hepatic metabolism. However, to provide a platform that supports the identific…