Echinococcosis is a zoonosis caused by cestodes of the genus Echinococcus (family
Taeniidae). This serious and near-cosmopolitan disease continues to be a significant public …

The echinococcoses are chronic, parasitic diseases that are acquired after ingestion of
infective taeniid tapeworm eggs from certain species of the genus Echinococcus. Cystic …

Interferon (IFN)-γ is the uppermost cytokine implicated in anti-tumor immunity. With its
cytostatic, pro-apoptotic and immune-provoking effects, IFN-γ plays a central role in the …

Breast cancer is a major cause of cancer deaths in women, with approximately 1.2 million
new cases per year. Current treatment options for breast cancer include surgery, radiation …

The reference diagnostic method of human abdominal Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is
imaging, particularly ultrasound, supported by serology when imaging is inconclusive …

Only three helminths (Schistosoma haematobium, Opisthorchis viverrini and Clonorchis
sinensis) are directly associated with carcinogenesis in humans whereas the role of other …

Parasites and cancers have some common antigens. Much scientific evidence in the human
population, animal models, and in vitro experiments exhibit that parasites have significant …

Cystic echinococcosis is the infection by the larvae of cestode parasites belonging to the
Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato species complex. Local host responses are strikingly …

Cancer is a life-threatening disease that occurs as a result of the uncontrolled proliferation of
cells in any organ or tissue of the body. Parasites are dangerous organisms that can cause …

Background: Conventional therapeutic strategies for tumors have had limited success, and
innovative and more effective approaches to treatment are urgently required. The ancient …