Mitochondrial function is multifaceted in response to cellular energy homeostasis and
metabolism, with the generation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through the oxidative …

Neuropeptides drive a wide diversity of biological actions and mediate multiple regulatory
functions involving all organ systems. They modulate intercellular signalling in the central …

Objective Acromegaly has a negative influence on health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
Previous studies provide limited information on the course of HRQoL during treatment. This …

Resistant starch is as common soluble fiber that escapes digestion in the small intestine and
can regulate intestinal function, metabolism of blood glucose and lipids, and may prevent …

Background/Aim: We aimed to investigate the synergistic effects of apigenin and curcumin
on the cross-talk between apoptosis and autophagic cell death, as well as on paraptosis in …

Autophagy is an evolutionary conserved process for the self-degradation and recycling of
cellular components in the cytoplasm. It is involved in both physiological and pathological …

The pituitary is a master gland responsible for the modulation of critical endocrine functions.
Pituitary neuroendocrine tumours (PitNETs) display a considerable prevalence of 1/1106 …

Introduction: Macroautophagy is a lysosome-mediated degradation process that controls the
quality of cytoplasmic components and organelles, with its regulation depending on …

Aims Vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) proliferation plays a significant role in the
development of various vascular disorders. However, the effect of cortistatin (CST) on VSMC …

Abstract Purpose Somatostatin analogues (SSAs) can slow down the growth of
neuroendocrine tumors. However, the mechanism remains unclear. Recent studies on …