Tara Procida‐Kowalski

This study shows that CX3CR1+ macrophages are essential for maintaining immune balance and epithelial integrity in the epididymis and testis, with their depletion leading to immune dysfunction and fertility issues.

This paper uses single-nucleus RNA sequencing to analyze HFpEF myocardium, identifying transcriptional changes in cardiomyocytes, endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and macrophages that suggest metabolic, inflammatory, and fibrotic mechanisms.

This study identifies ZBTB16 as a critical regulator of endothelial function in aging, showing its protective role against cardiac dysfunction through suppression of pro-fibrotic signaling.

The paper identifies natural plant small RNAs with antipathogenic activity through cross-kingdom RNAi in Brachypodium distachyon and Fusarium graminearum interactions.

The paper identifies reduced STAT3 expression in cardiac pericytes in HFpEF and shows its loss leads to senescence and impaired adhesion.

This study evaluates the antifibrotic effects of OTR4120 in lung fibrosis models, showing reduced collagen deposition and fibroblast activation.