The innate immune system represents the host's first-line defense against pathogens, dead
cells or environmental factors. One of the most important inflammatory pathways is …

Breast cancer is one of the genetic diseases causing a high mortality among women around
the world. Despite the availability of advanced diagnostic tools and treatment strategies, the …

Studies have shown that cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) play an irreplaceable role in
the occurrence and development of tumors. Therefore, exploring the action and mechanism …

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are strongly implicated in many cancers, including breast cancer.
Recently, microRNA-301a (miR-301a) has been proved to play a substantial role in gastric …

Cigarette smoking contributes to the development of destructive periodontal diseases and
delays its healing process. Our previous study demonstrated that nicotine, a major …

Inflammation represents the first-line defense mechanism of the host against pathogens and
cellular stress. One of the most critical inflammatory responses is characterized by the …

Intramuscular fat (IMF) is the most important evaluating indicator of chicken meat quality, the
content of which is positively correlated with tenderness, flavor, and succulence of the meat …

Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy among men worldwide. Genome-
wide association studies have identified 100 risk variants for prostate cancer, which can …

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains the main risk factor for chronic hepatitis (CHC),
liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Changes in microRNA (miRNA) profiles …

Background/Aims: Tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is an
ideal anti-tumor drug because it exhibits selective cytotoxicity against cancer cells. However …