Apoptosis is a programmed cell death that occurs due to the production of several catabolic
enzymes. During this process, several morphological and biochemical changes occur in …

Mitochondrial dysfunction has been shown to participate in the induction of apoptosis and
has even been suggested to be central to the apoptotic pathway. Indeed, opening of the …

Immune reactions to small molecular compounds, such as drugs, can cause a variety of
diseases involving the skin, liver, kidney, and lungs. In many drug hypersensitivity reactions …

We propose that deregulation of proliferation, together with a reduction in apoptosis, creates
a platform that is both necessary and can be sufficient for cancer. The secondary traits of …

Apoptosis has become a major research area in the biomedical sciences. As there are more
than 13,000 papers published annually on the topic, it is impossible to keep track on all …

Chronic renal failure is characterized by a persistently abnormal glomerular filtration rate.
The rate of progression varies substantially. Several morphologic features are prominent …

Abstract The Society for Biological Therapy held a Workshop last fall devoted to immune
monitoring for cancer immunotherapy trials. Participants included members of the academic …

Since hepatocellular carcinoma remains a major challenging clinical problem in many parts
of the world including Eastern Asia and Southern Africa, it is imperative to develop more …

Dihydroxybenzoic acid (protocatechuic acid, PCA) is discussed to represent antioxidative
food components in a human diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and has been shown to …

The L-amino acid oxidases (LAAOs) constitute a major component of snake venoms and
have been widely studied due to their widespread presence and various effects, such as …