The influence of psychosocial factors on the development and progression of cancer has
been a longstanding hypothesis since ancient times. In fact, epidemiological and clinical …

Proteases play a crucial role in the progression and metastasis of ovarian cancer.
Pericellular protein degradation and fragmentation along with remodeling of the …

Stress can alter immunological, neurochemical and endocrinological functions, but its role in
cancer progression is not well understood. Here, we show that chronic behavioral stress …

Purpose: There is growing evidence that stress and other behavioral factors may affect
cancer progression and patient survival. The underlying mechanisms for this association are …

Abstract β-Adrenoceptors are highly expressed on SW 480 colon carcinoma cells as was
assessed by flow cytometry. We investigated the influence of norepinephrine on the …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder with a significant
psychological burden throughout the life course of affected women. Thus, use of mindful …

Background/objectives Chronic stress could promote tumour growth and reduce survival of
pancreatic cancer patients via beta-adrenergic receptors of tumour cells. We have tested the …

Active migration and invasion by cancer cells are a prerequisite for the development of
metastases. Recent studies have shown that neurotransmitters are involved in the regulation …

Although it has been known for many years that the ovary is innervated by
catecholaminergic nerve fibers and much experimental evidence has strengthened the …

The metastatic process is the most serious cause of cancer death. Norepinephrine, secreted
in chronic stress conditions, stimulates the motility of breast and colon cells through β …