Ras has been described to promote proliferation, suppress apoptosis, alter cell metabolism, disrupt morphogenesis, promote evasion of the immune system, induce remodeling of the microenvironment and stimulate metastasis. These functions are […]
The chemotherapy of cancer strongly depends on the nature of the individual tumor under consideration. For instance, tumors located in hormone dependent organs such as the ovaries, breasts, etc. are treated with […]
γ-Secretase is a multi-subunit protein complex that is composed of at least four proteins-Presenilin (PS), Nicastrin (Net), Presenilin-enhancer 2 (Pen2) and Anteriorpharyx defective (Aph). These four subunits form an active γ-Secretase complex in the […]
In cells, it has been shown that Syk becomes active after binding to the phosphorylated ITAMs located on the BCR. Syk binds the two ITAM phosphotyrosines through its tandem SH2 domains. Hydrogen/deuterium exchange […]
The two branches of the immune system, innate and adaptive, work together within an intricate network in order to respond to infectious threats while not destroying healthy self-tissue. As previously discussed, the […]
The clinical symptoms and signs of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) result from abnormalities associated with neuronal dysfunction and cell death in specific brain regions which are important in memory and cognitive functions. Damaged circuits include […]
The disparity in clinical outcomes for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) illustrates the heterogeneity of this disease. Overall survival (OS) in AML is impacted by many clinical, cytogenetic, and molecular factors. Although […]
Chronic constipation (CC) and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) are common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The overall prevalence of CC in the general population is approximately 20%. CC is defined by infrequent bowel movements (less […]
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common type of dementia is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a decline in cognitive function and memory impairment. Characteristic neuropathological features of AD are accumulation of amyloid […]
It is estimated that worldwide international arrivals by any form of transport have been around 763 million in 2004. Such increased mobility involves all kind of travellers (tourists, workers, businessmen) and all age […]