Transforming growth factor‐β (TGF‐β) plays a complex role in lung cancer pathophysiology,
initially acting as a tumor suppressor by inhibiting early‐stage tumor growth. However, its …

Epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a reversible process, in which epithelial cells
lose their epithelial traits and acquire a mesenchymal phenotype. This transformation has …

Cigarette smoke is a complex aerosol containing a large number of compounds with a
variety of toxicity and carcinogenicity. Long-term exposure to cigarette smoke significantly …

Doublecortin-like kinase 1 (DCLK1), a protein molecule, has been identified as a tumor stem
cell marker in the cancer cells of gastrointestinal, pancreas, and human colon. DCLK1 …

The inclusion and nanocluster formed in cyclodextrin-metal organic framework (CD-MOF)
make it a remarkable vehicle in improving the solubility and bioavailability of insoluble …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive interstitial lung disease (ILD). Pulmonary
fibroblasts play an important role in the development of IPF. Emerging evidence indicates …

Albumin nanoparticles represent an approved anti-tumor drug delivery system. However,
there is only one albumin nanoparticle product (paclitaxel-albumin nanoparticle) on the …

The combination of a polyphenol, quercetin, with dasatinib initiated clinical trials to evaluate
the safety and efficacy of senolytics in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Schisandra chinensis decoction derived from the book of
Waitai Miyao (Tao Wang, Tang dynasty) is often used in the treatment of idiopathic …

Great efforts have been made toward addressing the demand for donor kidneys. One of the
most promising approaches is to use kidneys from donation after circulatory death donors …