Julia Werner

Reconstruction of critical-sized mandibular defects in a sheep model using a PLLA-PGA-CC scaffold

This study evaluates PLLA-PGA-CC scaffolds for critical-sized mandibular defect repair in sheep, finding enhanced bone regeneration compared to controls but limited osteoconductivity.

Deficiency of ZC3HC1 modulates vascular smooth muscle cell phenotype and increases neointima formation

This study investigates how ZC3HC1 deficiency affects vascular smooth muscle cell behavior and neointima formation using in vitro and in vivo models.

Cigarette smoking upregulates vascular expression of the novel atherosclerosis risk factor ADAMTS-7

This study shows cigarette smoke increases vascular ADAMTS7 expression through CCL17-CCR4 signaling, linking smoking to atherosclerosis via a novel gene-environment interaction.

Nociception in chicken embryos, Part II: Embryonal development of electroencephalic neuronal activity in ovo as a prerequisite for nociception

The paper investigates the development of electroencephalic neuronal activity in chicken embryos to determine when nociception might begin, finding that noxious stimuli may be processed by day 13.

The novel coronary artery disease risk factor ADAMTS-7 modulates atherosclerotic plaque formation by degradation of TIMP-1

This study identifies ADAMTS-7 as a risk factor for atherosclerosis by degrading TIMP-1, reducing its inhibition of MMP-9 and promoting collagen degradation.