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Pancreatic cancer-initiating cell exosome message transfer into noncancer-ini...
Abstract Background Cancer-initiating cell (CIC) exosomes (CIC-TEX) are suggested reprogramming Non-CIC. Mode of message transfer and engagement of CIC-markers being disputed,... -
Antioxidant activities and oxidative stress inhibitory effects of ethanol ext...
Abstract Background Cornus officinalis, is a deciduous tree native to the eastern Asia, distributes mainly in (e.g. Korea, as well as China, and Japan). It is used as folk... -
The cotton GhWIN2 gene activates the cuticle biosynthesis pathway and influen...
Abstract Background Metabolic pathways are interconnected and yet relatively independent. Genes involved in metabolic modules are required for the modules to run. Study of the... -
Development of quality indicators for non-small cell lung cancer care: a firs...
Abstract Background Large gap exists between clinical practice and recommended care and large room exists for the improvement of care quality for non-small cell lung cancer... -
Tyrosinase inhibitory activity of flavonoids from Artocarpus heterophyllous
Abstract Background Tyrosinase is an oxidoreductase that is very important in medicine and cosmetics because the excessive production of melanin causes hyperpigmentation. The... -
Acute exposure to wood smoke from incomplete combustion - indications of cyto...
Abstract Background Smoke from combustion of biomass fuels is a major risk factor for respiratory disease, but the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. The aim of this... -
Treatments of residual pine strands: characterization and wood-cement-compati...
This paper aims to evaluate treatments on pine strands as well as wood-cement compatibility. The strands were prepared and then were submitted to four treatments (untreated;... -
BAX-BAK1-independent LC3B lipidation by BH3 mimetics is unrelated to BH3 mime...
Inhibition of prosurvival BCL2 family members can induce autophagy, but the mechanism is controversial. We have provided genetic evidence that BCL2 family members block... -
Anti-malarial activity of traditional Kampo medicine Coptis rhizome extract a...
Abstract Background Herbal medicine has been a rich source of new drugs exemplified by quinine and artemisinin. In this study, a variety of Japanese traditional herbal medicine... -
Melatonin receptor agonist protects against acute lung injury induced by vent...
Abstract Background It is well known that ventilation with high volume or pressure may damage healthy lungs or worsen injured lungs. Melatonin has been reported to be effective... -
Assessment of free fatty acids and cholesteryl esters delivered in liposomes ...
Abstract Background Healthcare associated infections (HAI) with multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria continue to be a global threat, highlighting an urgent need for novel... -
Lyophilized aqueous extracts of Mori Fructus and Mori Ramulus protect Mesench...
Abstract Background Mori Fructus and Mori Ramulus are two traditional Chinese herbal medicines from mulberries. The present work explores their beneficial effects on •OH–treated...
