CellR4 2020; 8: e2986
DOI: 10.32113/cellr4_202012_2986

Brown adipose tissue transplantation as a promising approach for insulin-independent reversal of type 1 diabetes: animal studies and clinical perspectives

Gunawardana S. C.
Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
subhadra.gunawardana@wustl.edu
, Infante M.
Diabetes Research Institute (DRI), University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA

CellR4 2020; 8: e2955
DOI: 10.32113/cellr4_202010_2955

Human islet distribution during COVID-19 pandemic: the impact on diabetes research

Olack B. J.
Department of Diabetes and Cancer Discovery Science, Integrated Islet Distribution Program, City of Hope, Duarte, CA, USA
bolack@coh.org
, Linetsky E.
Department of Surgery, cGMP Cell Processing Facility, Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
, Niland J. C.
Department of Diabetes and Cancer Discovery Science, Integrated Islet Distribution Program, City of Hope, Duarte, CA, USA

CellR4 2020; 8: e2957
DOI: 10.32113/cellr4_202010_2957

Islet cell transplantation: the effects of COVID-19 pandemic

Linetsky E.
Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
elinetsk@med.miami.edu
, Baidal D.
Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
, Alejandro R.
Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA

CellR4 2020; 8: e2943
DOI: 10.32113/cellr4_202010_2943

GLP-1 receptor agonists can reverse immunosuppression-induced beta-cell dysfunction

Bertera S.
Institute of Cellular Therapeutics, Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
, Knoll M. F.
Institute of Cellular Therapeutics, Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
, Eicher D.
Institute of Cellular Therapeutics, Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
, Knoll C. A.
Institute of Cellular Therapeutics, Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
, Trucco M.
Institute of Cellular Therapeutics, Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
, Bottino R.
Institute of Cellular Therapeutics, Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Rita.Bottino@AHN.org

CellR4 2020; 8: e2945
DOI: 10.32113/cellr4_202010_2945

Involvement of gut microbiota in solid organ transplantation

Watanabe I. K. M.
Department of Medicine, Nephrology Division, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
, Gonçalves-Silva D.
Department of MedicineDepartment of Medicine, Nephrology Division, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
, Honda T. S. B.
Department of Immunology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
, Pacheco-Silva A.
Department of Department of Medicine, Nephrology Division, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
, Câmara N. O. S.
Department of Medicine, Nephrology Division, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
niels@icb.usp.br

CellR4 2020; 8: e2939
DOI: 10.32113/cellr4_202010_2939

Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes for the treatment of pulmonary diseases

Wang X. Y.
Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Research, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
wangxianyao2013@163.com
, Zhang T.
School of Biology and Basic Medical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
, Wang H. Z.
Department of Stomatology, Nanyang Medical College, Nanyang, China

CellR4 2020; 8: e2898
DOI: 10.32113/cellr4_20209_2898

The new antidiabetic agents: cardiovascular and renal protection in post-transplant diabetes mellitus

Mattina A.
Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, Diabetes and Islet Transplantation Unit, IRCCS ISMETT (Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad alta specializzazione), UPMC Italy, Palermo, Italy
amattina@ismett.edu
, La Franca E.
Department for the Treatment and Study of Cardiothoracic Diseases and Cardiothoracic Transplantation, Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplantation Unit, IRCCS ISMETT (Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad alta specializzazione), UPMC Italy, Palermo, Italy
, Bertuzzi F.
Diabetology Unit, Niguarda Hospital, Milan, Italy

CellR4 2020; 8: e2894
DOI: 10.32113/cellr4_20209_2894

Advances in stem cell-based therapy for hair loss

Egger A.
Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
axn404@med.miami.edu
, Tomic-Canic M.
Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
, Tosti A.
Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous SurgeryDr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA

CellR4 2020; 8: e2879
DOI: 10.32113/cellr4_20207_2879

Favorable effects of omega-3 PUFAs on glucose control in an adolescent with type 1 diabetes using continuous glucose monitoring: a case report

Cadario F.
Division of Pediatrics, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
francesco.cadario@gmail.com
, Savastio S.
Division of Pediatrics, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
, Rizzo A. M.
Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences (DiSFEB), Laboratory of Membrane Biochemistry and Applied Nutrition, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
, Invernizzi R.
Analysis Elaboration and Software Development Esseco, San Martino di Trecate (Novara), Italy
, Pozzi E.
Division of Pediatrics, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
, Stracuzzi M.
Division of Pediatrics, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
, Montorfano G.
Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences (DiSFEB), Laboratory of Membrane Biochemistry and Applied Nutrition, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
, Bona G.
Division of Pediatrics, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
, Ricordi C.
Diabetes Research Institute and Cell Transplant Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA
CRicordi@miami.edu

CellR4 2020; 8: e2877
DOI: 10.32113/cellr4_20207_2877

Adipose tissue browning for the treatment of obesity and metabolic diseases

Arroyave F.
Center of Biomedical Investigation, CIBUS, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
, Montaño D.
Center of Biomedical Investigation, CIBUS, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
, Lizcano F.
Center of Biomedical Investigation, CIBUS, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
Fernando.lizcano@unisabana.edu.co