Cells Tissues Organs最新文献

{"title":"Comparative Assessment of Mitochondria Isolation Buffers for Optimizing Tissue-Specific Yields in Buffalo.","authors":"Sweta Kumari, E M Sadeesh","doi":"10.1159/000541733","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000541733","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Mitochondrial studies are crucial for assessing livestock health and performance. While extensive research has been done on cattle and pigs, the influence of mitochondria in Indian buffalo remains unexplored. Therefore, in order to understand functions of mitochondria, their energy-related processes, or any additional mitochondrial traits in buffaloes, it is imperative to isolate high-yield mitochondria with purity and functionality. Mitochondria are extracted by few conventional buffers. These buffers were previously characterized for their effectiveness in isolating mitochondria from rodent and human tissues. Therefore, the present study is to assess the performance of mitochondria isolation buffers specifically in buffalo tissues.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study involved isolation of mitochondria from four different tissues, i.e., liver, brain, heart and muscles of slaughtered buffalo (n = 3), using: (i) Tris-Mannitol buffer (ii) Tris-Sucrose buffer, and (iii) MOPS-Sucrose buffer. Buffer efficiency in preserving high fidelity during mitochondria isolation was assessed by comparison with Cayman's MitoCheck® Mitochondrial Isolation Kit (control). Further mitochondrial purity and functionality was assessed through comparative estimation of protein concentration and marker enzyme assays, respectively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our results revealed insights into the suitability of specific buffer for functional mitochondria isolation from specific type of buffalo tissue. Notably for obtaining high quality functional mitochondria from buffalo, MOPS-Sucrose buffer appeared optimal for soft tissues (liver and brain), while Tris-Mannitol buffer was efficient for hard tissues (muscles and heart).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Thus, our research highlights the influence of buffer composition and tissue-specific variations in buffer effectiveness on mitochondrial activity in different tissues, leading to improved mitochondrial isolation in buffalo.</p>","PeriodicalId":9717,"journal":{"name":"Cells Tissues Organs","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142364558","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Analyses Reveal Conserved and Modified Steps in the Testis Descent and Scrotum Development in Mouse and Opossum.","authors":"Yoshio Wakamatsu, Yawara Takeda, Koji Tamura, Kunihiro Suzuki, Hiroshi Kiyonari, Gen Yamada","doi":"10.1159/000541805","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000541805","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>In many mammals, the testes descend from its abdominal position on the mesonephric kidney and are housed in the scrotum. It has been speculated that metatherians and eutherians might have acquired the scrotal testis independently because metatherians have the scrotum cranially to the phallus, while eutherians, such as humans and mice, possess it caudally. Rather, recent studies based on sequence comparisons of testis-descent-related genes indicate that the metatherian-eutherian common ancestor might already possess the descent mechanisms. To further elucidate the path of scrotal testis evolution, it is informative to compare the processes of the descent and scrotum development between metatherian and eutherian model animals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this study, we histologically and molecularly compare these processes in gray short-tailed opossum (Monodelphis domestica), the most commonly used metatherian experimental model, and compare them with those in mouse.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our observations indicate that, while transabdominal phase of the descent appears to be largely similar, scrotal phase differs due to their distinct scrotum positions. Our cell-labeling analyses and dynamic expression of Gsc1 reveal extensive cell/tissue rearrangements in murine scrotal development. In contrast, Gsc1 is not expressed in the developing genitalia and scrotal primordium of the opossum.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our results suggest recruitment of new regulatory pathways for the scrotum development and the scrotal phase of the testis descent during the evolution of eutherian mammals.</p>","PeriodicalId":9717,"journal":{"name":"Cells Tissues Organs","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142380114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Temperature Dependency of Machine Perfusion Preservation with Histidine-Tryptophan-Ketoglutarate Solution on Ultrastructure of Porcine Liver Donated after Cardiac Death.","authors":"Hiroki Bochimoto, Daisuke Kondoh, Hiroyoshi Iwata, Nur Khatijah Mohd Zin, Taiga Nakayama, Hiroya Teraguchi, Tetsuya Nakajo, Hiromichi Obara, Naoto Matsuno","doi":"10.1159/000541673","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000541673","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The University of Wisconsin (UW) and histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) are the most popular organ-preservative solutions. Ultrastructure of organelles reflects the functionality of cells, but less is understood about ultrastructural changes of hepatocytes after machine perfusion (MP) with HTK, than with UW solution.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We evaluated the ultrastructure of hepatocytes preserved in HTK solution during hypothermic (4°C) and midthermic (22°C) MP (HMP and MMP, respectively) temperatures using osmium maceration scanning electron microscopy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The functional ultrastructure of mitochondria in hepatocytes was maintained immediately after HMP and MMP. After 2 h in a porcine isolated liver reperfusion model (IRM) that simulates transplanted liver grafts, mitochondrial cristae became denser and some large vacuoles that we assumed were autophagosomes were detected in hepatocytes after HMP. Autophagy functions in the suppression of reactive oxygen generation and subsequent apoptosis, and these findings indicated that HMP is more effective than MMP when livers are preserved in HTK solution.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The present findings contradict the previous findings of the UW solution that MMP is more effective than HMP. Thus, various combinations of conditions for MP should be carefully optimized before changing preservatives.</p>","PeriodicalId":9717,"journal":{"name":"Cells Tissues Organs","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142371067","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Spheroid-Hydrogel Integrated Biomimetic System (SHIBS): A New Frontier in Advanced 3D Cell Culture Technology.","authors":"Seungyeop Yoo,Hyun Jong Lee","doi":"10.1159/000541416","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000541416","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUNDDespite significant advances in three-dimensional (3D) cell culture technologies, creating accurate in vitro models that faithfully recapitulate complex in vivo environments remains a major challenge in biomedical research. Traditional culture methods often fail to simultaneously facilitate critical cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix (ECM) interactions while providing control over mechanical and biochemical properties.SUMMARYThis review introduces the spheroid-hydrogel integrated biomimetic system (SHIBS), a groundbreaking approach that synergistically combines spheroid culture with tailored hydrogel technologies. SHIBS uniquely bridges the gap between traditional culture methods and physiological conditions by offering unprecedented control over both cellular interactions and environmental properties. We explore how SHIBS is revolutionizing fields ranging from drug discovery and disease modeling to regenerative medicine and basic biological research. The review discusses current challenges in SHIBS technology, including reproducibility, scalability, and high-resolution imaging, and outlines ongoing research addressing these issues. Furthermore, we envision the future evolution of SHIBS into more sophisticated organoid-hydrogel integrated biomimetic systems (OHIBS) and its integration with cutting-edge technologies such as microfluidics, 3D bioprinting, and artificial intelligence.KEY MESSAGESSHIBS represents a paradigm shift in 3D cell culture technology, offering a unique solution to recreate complex in vivo environments. Its potential to accelerate the development of personalized therapies across various biomedical fields is significant. While challenges persist, the ongoing advancements in SHIBS technology promise to overcome current limitations, paving the way for more accurate and reliable in vitro models. The future integration of SHIBS with emerging technologies may revolutionize biomimetic modeling, potentially reducing the need for animal testing and expediting drug discovery processes. This comprehensive review provides researchers and clinicians with a holistic understanding of SHIBS technology, its current capabilities, and its future prospects in advancing biomedical research and therapeutic innovations.","PeriodicalId":9717,"journal":{"name":"Cells Tissues Organs","volume":"10 1","pages":"1-30"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142254446","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Selection of the Most Suitable Culture Medium for Patient-Derived Lung Cancer Organoids.","authors":"Melissa Acosta-Plasencia, Yangyi He, Daniel Martínez, Juan Pablo Orozco, Antonio Carrasco, Antonio Altuna-Coy, Tianmiao Yang, Tania Díaz, Laureano Molins, Ricard Ramos, Ramón M Marrades, Alfons Navarro","doi":"10.1159/000541274","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000541274","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Patient-derived organoids have emerged as a promising in vitro model for precision medicine, particularly in cancer, but also in noncancer-related diseases. However, the optimal culture medium for culturing patient-derived lung organoids has not yet been agreed upon. This study aimed to shed light on the optimal selection of a culture media for developing studies using patient-derived lung organoids.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Tumor and normal paired tissue from 71 resected non-small cell lung cancer patients were processed for organoid culture. Lung cancer organoids (LCOs) were derived from tumor tissue and normal lung organoids (LNOs) from nonneoplastic lung tissue. Three different culture media were compared: permissive culture medium (PCM), limited culture medium (LCM), and minimum basal medium (MBM). We assessed their effectiveness in establishing organoid cultures, promoting organoid growth and viability, and compared their differential phenotypic characteristics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>While PCM was associated with the highest success rate and useful for long-term expansion, MBM was the best option to avoid normal organoid overgrowth in the organoid culture. The density, size, and viability of LNOs were reduced using LCM and severely affected with MBM. LNOs cultured in PCM tend to differentiate to bronchospheres, while alveolosphere differentiation can be observed in those cultured with LCM. The morphological phenotype of LCO was influenced by the culture media of election. Mesenchymal cell overgrowth was observed when LCM was used.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This work highlights the importance of considering the research objectives when selecting the most suitable culture medium for growing patient-derived lung organoids.</p>","PeriodicalId":9717,"journal":{"name":"Cells Tissues Organs","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142139427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effects of Atoh8 on Postnatal Murine Neurogenesis.","authors":"Dilek Cuhalik, Morris Gellisch, Gabriela Morosan-Puopolo, Darius Saberi","doi":"10.1159/000540440","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000540440","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factors are expressed in various organs and are involved in diverse developmental processes. The mouse atonal homolog 8 (Atoh8), a bHLH transcription factor, plays a crucial role in various developmental processes, especially as a regulator of neurogenesis in the retina. Besides, Atoh8 expression has been observed in the central nervous system. The function of Atoh8 during the postnatal neurogenesis is still unclear.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study focuses on elucidating the impact of Atoh8 on postnatal neurogenesis in the brain, particularly in selected regions: the subventricular zone (SVZ), rostral migratory stream (RMS), and olfactory bulb (OB), across different life stages, using male homozygous Atoh8-knockout (M6KO) mice. Our morphometric analysis is based on immunohistochemically labeled markers for neuroblasts (doublecortin) and proliferation (phospho-histone H3, PHH3) as well as pan neuronal markers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In Atoh8-/- mice, alteration in the postnatal neurogenesis can be observed. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed a significant reduction in doublecortin-positive neuroblasts within the SVZ of neonatal M6KO mice compared to wild-type mice. Interestingly, no differences in cell number and distribution were observed in the subsequent migration of neuroblasts through the RMS to the OB. Proliferating PHH3-positive neuronal progenitor cells were significantly diminished in the proliferation rate in both the SVZ and RMS of neonatal and young M6KO mice. Furthermore, in the glomerular layer of the OB, significantly fewer neurons were detected in the neonatal stage.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In conclusion, Atoh8 emerges as a positive regulator of postnatal neurogenesis in the brain. Its role encompasses the promotion of neuroblast formation, modulation of proliferation rates, differentiation, and maintenance of mature neurons. Understanding the intricacies of Atoh8 function provides valuable insights into the complex regulatory mechanisms governing neurogenesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":9717,"journal":{"name":"Cells Tissues Organs","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142079293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of the Interosseous Muscles of the Human Hand: Morphological and Functional Aspects of the Terminal Insertion.","authors":"Estela Maldonado, Elena Martínez-Sanz, Javier Catón, Luis A Arráez-Aybar, María Carmen Barrio, Esperanza Naredo, Jorge A Murillo-González, José Ramón Mérida-Velasco","doi":"10.1159/000540760","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000540760","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>To date, there have been no studies conducted on the development of interosseous muscles (IO) in the human hand. This study aimed to investigate the development of these muscles in order to clarify their terminal insertions and their relationship with the metacarpophalangeal joints.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Serial sections of 25 human specimens (9 embryos and 16 fetuses) between the 7th and 14th weeks of development, sourced from the Collection of the Department of Anatomy and Embryology at UCM Faculty of Medicine, were analyzed bilaterally using a conventional optical microscope.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our findings revealed that, during the 7th week of development, the metacarpophalangeal interzone mesenchyme extended into the extensor apparatus of the fingers. Furthermore, we observed that the joint capsule and the tendon of the IO derive from the articular interzone mesenchyme. By the end of the 7th week, corresponding to Carnegie stage 21, the myotendinous junction appeared, initiating cavitation of the metacarpophalangeal joint. During the fetal period, the terminal insertions of the IO were identified: both the dorsal interosseous (DI) and palmar interosseous (PI) muscles insert into the metacarpophalangeal joint capsule and establish a connection with the volar plate located at the base of the proximal phalanx and the extensor apparatus. Some muscle fibers also attach to the joint capsule at the level of the proximal synovial cul-de-sac. The functional implications of these findings are discussed within this work.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study provides the first detailed description of the development of the interosseous muscles in the human hand.</p>","PeriodicalId":9717,"journal":{"name":"Cells Tissues Organs","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141896901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lack of Nuclear Localization of the Creb3l1 Transcription Factor Causes Defects in Caudal Fin Bifurcation in Zebrafish Danio rerio.","authors":"Peyton E VanWinkle, Bridge Wynn, Eunjoo Lee, Tomasz J Nawara, Holly Thomas, John M Parant, Cecilia Alvarez, Rosa Serra, Elizabeth Sztul","doi":"10.1159/000540103","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000540103","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The formation of normal bone and bone healing requires the cAMP-responsive element binding protein 3-like-1 (Creb3l1) transmembrane transcription factor, as deletion of the murine CREB3L1 results in osteopenic animals with limited capacity to repair bone after a fracture. Creb3l1 undergoes regulated intramembrane proteolysis (RIP) to release the N-terminal transcription activating (TA) fragment that enters the nucleus and regulates the expression of target genes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>To expand our understanding of Creb3l1's role in skeletal development and skeletal patterning, we aimed to generate animals expressing only the TA fragment of Creb3l1 lacking the transmembrane domain and thereby not regulated through RIP. However, the CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing in zebrafish Danio rerio caused a frameshift mutation that added 56 random amino acids at the C-terminus of the TA fragment (TA+), making it unable to enter the nucleus. Thus, TA+ does not regulate transcription, and the creb3l1TA+/TA+ fish do not mediate creb3l1-dependent transcription.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We document that the creb3l1TA+/TA+ fish exhibit defects in the patterning of caudal fin lepidotrichia, with significantly distalized points of proximal bifurcation and decreased secondary bifurcations. Moreover, using the caudal fin amputation model, we show that creb3l1TA+/TA+ fish have decreased regeneration and that their regenerates replicate the distalization and bifurcation defects observed in intact fins of creb3l1TA+/TA+ animals. These defects correlate with altered expression of the shha and ptch2 components of the Sonic Hedgehog signaling pathway in creb3l1TA+/TA+ regenerates.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Together, our results uncover a previously unknown intersection between Creb3l1 and the Sonic Hedgehog pathway and document a novel role of Creb3l1 in tissue patterning.</p>","PeriodicalId":9717,"journal":{"name":"Cells Tissues Organs","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141533705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Three-Dimensional Cell Culture Scaffold Supports Capillary-Like Network Formation by Endothelial Cells Derived from Porcine-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells.","authors":"Yu-Jing Liao, Yi-Shiou Chen, Yu-Ching Lin, Jenn-Rong Yang","doi":"10.1159/000539320","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000539320","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Endothelial cells (EC) can be generated from porcine-induced pluripotent stem cells (piPSC), but poor efficiency in driving EC differentiation hampers their application and efficacy. Additionally, the culture of piPSC-derived EC (piPSC-EC) on three-dimensional (3D) scaffolds has not been fully reported yet. Here, we report a method to improve the generation of EC differentiation from piPSC and to facilitate their culture on 3D scaffolds, providing a potential resource for in vitro drug testing and the generation of tissue-engineered vascular grafts.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We initiated the differentiation of piPSC into EC by seeding them on laminin 411 and employing a three-stage protocol, which involved the use of distinct EC differentiation media supplemented with CHIR99021, BMP4, VEGF, and bFGF.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>piPSC-EC not only expressed EC markers such as CD31, VE-cadherin, and von Willebrand factor (vWF) but also exhibited an upregulation of EC marker genes, including CD31, CD34, VEGFR2, VE-cadherin, and vWF. They exhibited functional characteristics similar to those of porcine coronary artery endothelial cells (PCAEC), such as tube formation and Dil-Ac-LDL uptake. Furthermore, when cultured on 3D scaffolds, piPSC-EC developed a 3D morphology and were capable of forming an endothelial layer and engineering capillary-like networks, though these lacked lumen structures.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study not only advances the generation of EC from piPSC through an inhibitor and growth factor cocktail but also provides a promising approach for constructing vascular network-like structures. Importantly, these findings open new avenues for drug discovery in vitro and tissue engineering in vivo.</p>","PeriodicalId":9717,"journal":{"name":"Cells Tissues Organs","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141619449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Efficacy of Acupuncture Therapy in the Management of Dyspnea and Other Symptoms Associated with Heart Failure: A Consolidated Review of Trial Data.","authors":"Vishnu Ganglani, Yong-Jian Geng","doi":"10.1159/000539593","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000539593","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Acupuncture has been used for pain management for thousands of years. However, it is largely unclear whether this therapeutic approach can effectively reduce heart failure-associated symptoms, including dyspnea. The hypothesis posited in this study was that acupuncture does indeed aid in the management of such symptoms and was motivated by the following statistics that establish a requisite need for efficient management of dyspnea to improve patient outcomes with heart failure. In 2020, an estimated 6.2 million adults in the USA had a heart failure diagnosis; in 2018, 379,800 death certificates reported heart failure; and the national cost of heart failure in 2012 was approximately USD 30.7 billion.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The methodology employed to conduct this study involved review of trial data extracted from review of papers pertaining to acupuncture, symptoms of heart failure, and dyspnea, from academic and clinical data repositories subject to various inclusion and exclusion criteria. Of the initial set of 293 studies identified, the resulting inclusion set comprised 30 studies. The analysis conducted revealed that the highest frequency of combined acupuncture points prescribed for the foregoing search criteria were as follows: BL13, BL23, LU9, LU5, Dingchuan, LI4, PC6, and HT7.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A meta-analysis of combined pooled p values for the studies revealed that acupuncture does aid in the management of symptoms of dyspnea and heart failure, subject to various limitations including but not limited to heterogeneity inherent between the studies in the inclusion set that were analyzed. Such limitations underscore the need to restrict generalizations from the conclusions of this study.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The impact and novelty of this research study is its attempt to target the apparent paucity of literature that focuses on the management of dyspnea specifically in the context of heart failure with acupuncture and to bridge the gap of the application of acupuncture research on dyspnea to the cardiovascular context of heart failure. Notwithstanding the meta-analysis undertaken under this review study, further statistical analysis and a pilot study are warranted to consolidate or nullify the results of the research.</p>","PeriodicalId":9717,"journal":{"name":"Cells Tissues Organs","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141199378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}