The extremely delicate shift from an inflammatory process to tumorigenesis is a field of major
scientific interest. While the inflammation induced by environmental agents has well known …

Galectins are animal lectins with specific affinity for galactosides via the conserved
carbohydrate recognition domains. Increasing studies recently have identified critical roles …

Cutaneous wound healing is a complex process that encompasses alterations in all aspects
of the skin including the extracellular matrix (ECM). ECM consist of large structural proteins …

Ovarian cancer is known for its aggressive pathological features, including the capacity to
undergo epithelial to mesenchymal transition, promoting angiogenesis, metastatic potential …

The pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis (Ps) overlaps, particularly the
activation of the immune response and tissue damage. Here, we evaluated galectin (Gal)-1 …

Psoriasis is a complex disease that nowadays is considered not only a dermatosis but a kind
of systemic disorder associated with many accompanying diseases. Metabolic complications …

Simple Summary This review compiles our current knowledge of one of the main pathways
activated by tumors to escape immune attack. Indeed, it integrates the current understanding …

Keloids are defined histopathologically as an inflammatory disorder characterized by
exhibiting numerous fibroblasts, abnormal vascularization, increased number of …

An increasing number of studies have explored the activities and functions of galectins.
However, translation of these researches into clinical practice seems to be lacking. As …

Background Galectin-3 is widely expressed in many immunocytes and epithelial cells
including skin keratinocytes. Galectin-3 can regulate immunological or inflammatory …