The coordination of tissue function is mediated by gap junctions (GJs) that enable direct cell-cell transfer of metabolic and electric signals. GJs are formed by connexin (Cx) proteins of which Cx43 is most widespread in the human body. Beyond its role in direct intercellular communication, Cx43 also forms nonjunctional hemichannels (HCs) in the pl...
The choroid plexus (CP) is a highly vascularized organ located in the brain ventricles and contains a single epithelial cell layer forming the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier (BCSFB). This barrier is crucial for immune surveillance in health and is an underestimated gate for entry of immune cells during numerous inflammatory disorders. Several of...
Published in European Journal of Applied Physiology
PurposeA simple ankle–foot exoskeleton that assists plantarflexion during push-off can reduce the metabolic power during walking. This suggests that walking performance during a maximal incremental exercise could be improved with an exoskeleton if the exoskeleton is still efficient during maximal exercise intensities. Therefore, we quantified the w...
Published in Cell death & disease
Cell-based therapies are increasingly recognized as a potential strategy to treat retinal neurodegenerative disease. Their administration, however, is normally indirect and complex, often with an inability to assess in real time their effects on cell death and their migration/integration into the host retina. In the present study, using a partial o...
Published in Muscle & nerve
These findings confirm that combining train types might be a useful strategy to offset rapid fatigue during electrical stimulation sessions with long-duration contractions.
Published in Journal of Critical Care
PurposeRespiratory complications constitute an important determinant of length of stay in tetraplegic patients. In a population of tetraplegic patients, we investigated the factors involved in the duration of mechanical ventilation (MV) and whether the duration of MV was associated with the long-term neurologic status. Material and MethodsIn a retr...
Traumatic myelopathy is a frequent complication after spinal trauma. The prognosis is often very poor, and the condition has important socioeconomic con-sequences. Knowledge Of the epidemiology and imaging features is mandatory to ensure correct diagnosis and timely intervention. Imaging studies play an increasing role in the diagnosis and follow-u...
The objective of this study was to explore the experiences of men with paraplegia with regard to how they choose activities. The study involved a qualitative research design, based on a phenomenological-hermeneutical method. The findings revealed that the activities participants were choosing could be on a continuum between the individual's self an...
