Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that triggers the
expression of inflammatory molecules, including other cytokines and cell adhesion …

The contact system, also named as plasma kallikrein-kinin system, consists of three serine
proteinases: coagulation factors XII (FXII) and XI (FXI), and plasma prekallikrein (PK), and …

Fibroblastic tumour stroma comprising mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and cancer-
associated fibroblasts (CAFs) promotes the invasive and metastatic properties of tumour …

As neovascularization is essential for tumor growth and metastasis, controlling angiogenesis
is a promising tactic in limiting cancer progression. Melatonin has been studied for their …

Spondyloarthritis (SpA) refers to a group of diseases with inflammation in joints and spines.
In this family, ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rare but classic form that mainly involves the …

BACKGROUND Vascularization is a major hallmark in the pathogenesis of endometriosis.
An increasing number of studies suggests that multiple mechanisms contribute to the …

BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a complex disease with a multifactorial pathogenesis,
which is crucially dependent on the development of new blood vessels. Based on the …

Background Antcin K, an extract of Antrodia cinnamomea (a medicinal mushroom endemic
to Taiwan commonly used in Chinese medicine preparations), inhibits proinflammatory …

Abstract The C–X–C motif ligand 16, or CXCL16, is a chemokine that belongs to the ELR−
CXC subfamily. Its function is to bind to the chemokine receptor CXCR6, which is a G protein …

Angiogenesis and vasculogenesis in rheumatoid arthritis : Current Opinion in
Rheumatology Angiogenesis and vasculogenesis in rheumatoid arthritis : Current Opinion …