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111 gap statements mined from Erythrocyte Function and Pathophysiology papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 283 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • The current understanding of immune responses is based on the recognition of pathogen-associated molecular patterns, but the initiating events are not fully understood. The role of microbial adhesion in promoting Piezo1 activation is not well understood.

    Microbial adhesion promotes Piezo1 activation to initiate innate immunity · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of diagnosing hereditary spherocytosis in children with anemia of unknown etiology. The study mentions the challenge of genotype-phenotype correlations in HS. The study notes the challenge of patients declining genetic testing for various reasons.

    Genetic screening strategy for children with hereditary spherocytosis in Jiangxi Province of China · 2025 · DOI

  • A significant proportion of patients declined genetic testing, - Some patients sought further diagnosis and treatment at other medical centers, - The study had a small sample size of 30 children, - The study only included children from the Jiangxi region of China, - The study did not explore the long-term outcomes of the children with HS

    Genetic screening strategy for children with hereditary spherocytosis in Jiangxi Province of China · 2025 · DOI

  • Investigating the role of Piezo1 in glioblastoma, - Exploring the potential of ultrasound activation of Piezo1 for immunotherapy of glioblastoma, - Studying the relationship between Piezo1 and glioblastoma exosomes

    Piezo1-related physiological and pathological processes in glioblastoma · 2025 · DOI

  • The role of Piezo1 in glioblastoma development and progression is unclear. The mechanisms by which Piezo1 contributes to glioblastoma pathogenesis are not well understood. The potential of Piezo1 as a therapeutic target for glioblastoma treatment has not been fully explored.

    Piezo1-related physiological and pathological processes in glioblastoma · 2025 · DOI

  • Prolonged disease duration exacerbates cardiovascular risk, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.

    Long Duration of Type 2 Diabetes Drives Erythrocyte-Induced Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction: A Link to miRNA-210-3p · 2026 · DOI

  • Sirolimus plus roxadustat is a promising treatment for aPRCA and has an acceptable safety profile, which warrants further investigation in a randomized setting.

    Sirolimus plus roxadustat synergistically enhances immunosuppression and erythropoiesis in pure red cell aplasia: a multicenter trial · 2026 · DOI

  • Despite its clinical significance, the mechanisms by which tumors disrupt erythroid homeostasis remain incompletely understood.

    Tumor-derived DNA drives cancer-associated anemia by promoting reticulocyte clearance · 2026 · DOI

  • However, whether endothelial Piezo1 contributes to PF and the underlying mechanisms remain elusive.

    Piezo1 specific deletion in endothelial cell protects the progression of pulmonary fibrosis in mice · 2026 · DOI

  • However, systematic discovery of genes governing these sensory processes has been limited by the transient nature of signaling events and the low throughput of measurement assays.

    CaRPOOL: a pooled calcium‑recording CRISPR screening platform identifies CCR7 as a modulator of cellular osmomechanosensing · 2026 · DOI

  • However, in children with HS, the occurrence, clinical course and predictors of TAC severity remain incompletely defined.

    Disease severity of children with hereditary spherocytosis predicts the clinical course of aplastic crisis · 2026 · DOI

  • Its impact on kidney function, disease progression and response to treatment remain to be established.

    Disease states associated with lysozymuria, along with histological correlations · 2026 · DOI

  • The spectrum of medical conditions associated with lysozymuria and the efficacy of urinary protein electrophoresis (UPE) in identifying lysosyme associated nephropathy (LyN) remain to be determined.

    Disease states associated with lysozymuria, along with histological correlations · 2026 · DOI

  • While the structure and physiological roles of PIEZO1 are well-described, the subcellular distribution and the impact of the cellular microenvironment on PIEZO1 conformation and function are poorly understood.

    Cluster nanoarchitecture and structural diversity of PIEZO1 at rest and during activation in intact cells · 2025 · DOI

  • However, a conclusive understanding of its conformations in the cell membrane is lacking.

    Cryo–light microscopy with angstrom precision deciphers structural conformations of PIEZO1 in its native state · 2025 · DOI

  • Background/purpose: Cementocytes, terminally differentiated cells embedded within cellular cementum, are morphologically similar to osteocytes; however, their mechanosensory function remains poorly understood.

    Piezo1-mediated mechanotransduction in cementocytes via protein kinase B and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling · 2025 · DOI

  • Whether G q PCR activity influences Piezo1 mechanosensitive signaling has not been explored, despite the potential significant implications of such crosstalk.

    PIP 2 corrects an endothelial Piezo1 channelopathy · 2025 · DOI

  • Although PIEZO1 plays a key role in erythrocyte homeostasis, its role in SCD remains unknown.

    Enhanced PIEZO1 function contributes to the pathogenesis of sickle cell disease · 2025 · DOI

  • Mounting evidence supports the role of Piezo1, namely, a widely distributed mechanosensor in intestinal epithelial cells (IECs), in intestinal inflammation but its underlying mechanism in the development of NEC remains unexplored.

    Piezo1 promotes the progression of necrotizing enterocolitis by activating the Ca2(+)/CaMKII-dependent pathway · 2025 · DOI

  • The molecular basis for how soluble thyroglobulin molecules form such dense depot assemblies remains elusive.

    Extracellular phase separation mediates storage and release of thyroglobulin in the thyroid follicular lumen · 2025 · DOI

  • The clinical course and optimal treatment strategies for HS patients complicated by biliary obstruction remain unclear.

    Biliary obstruction in pediatric hereditary spherocytosis: a clinical review of 16 cases · 2025 · DOI

  • However, the role of Piezo1 expressed on monocytes (MCs) infiltrating in infectious inflammatory bone lytic lesions remains unclear.

    Piezo1 deficiency in monocytes accelerates periodontal bone loss via increased local migration and osteoclastogenesis 9213 · 2025 · DOI

  • However, the effects of CHIP on microvascular complication have not been explored in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

    Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential and Risk of Microvascular Complications Among Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: A Cohort Study · 2025 · DOI

  • However, the effects of CHIP on microvascular complications have not been evaluated in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

    Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential and Risk of Microvascular Complications Among Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: A Cohort Study · 2025 · DOI

  • Cell crowding is a common microenvironmental factor influencing various disease processes, but its role in promoting cell invasiveness remains unclear.

    Cell crowding activates pro-invasive mechanotransduction pathway in high-grade DCIS via TRPV4 inhibition and cell volume reduction · 2025 · DOI

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