Lung cancer is an umbrella term for a subset of heterogeneous diseases that are collectively
responsible for the most cancer-related deaths worldwide. Despite the tremendous progress …

Malignant mesotheliomas are rare types of cancers that affect the mesothelial surfaces,
usually the pleura and peritoneum. They are associated with asbestos exposure, but due to …

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Cancer research is vital as the
prognosis of cancer enables clinical applications for patients. In this study, we have …

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare, aggressive malignancy of the pleural lining
associated with asbestos exposure in> 80% of cases. It is characterized by molecular …

Background: The aim of this open label phase II study (NCT00407459) was to assess the
activity of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor bevacizumab combined …

Introduction: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a deadly disease with poor
prognosis and few treatment options. We characterized and elucidated the roles of C-MYC …

Background Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a highly aggressive cancer with a
very poor prognosis. Several clinical studies such as immunotherapy, gene therapy and …

The mesothelium is an epithelial structure derived from the embryonic mesoderm. It plays an
important role in the development of a number of different organs, including the heart, lungs …

Asbestos is a potent carcinogen associated with malignant mesothelioma and lung cancer
but its carcinogenic mechanisms are still poorly understood. Asbestos toxicity is ascribed to …

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an aggressive disease arising in pleural cell
lining and is associated with asbestos exposure. Today, there is a rising incidence of MPM …