The cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) holds an important role in retaining lung function, but its association with lung cancer is unclear. »
01/28/10

The synthetic atypical retinoids containing an adamantyl group exhibit antiproliferative or proapoptotic activities. Apoptosis induction is a dose-dependent effect independent of retinoid receptors. »
03/01/10

Curcumin is a common food ingredient derived from the plant Curcuma longa and is a potent drug against tumorigenesis. Both insulin-like growth factor binding protein-5 (IGFBP-5) and CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha (C/EBPalpha) are suppressors of head and neck carcinogenesis. »
07/01/10

The function of human macrophage metalloelastase (HME) also known as matrix metalloproteinase 12, in tumorigenesis is contradictory. The current study was designed to investigate the association of HME expression with angiogenesis and prognosis of gastric carcinomas. »
02/03/10

Cimetidine, a histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonist, has been demonstrated to have anticancer effects on various types of malignancies. However, the mechanisms of its action on gastric cancer are not completely understood. »
03/01/10

Ras homolog-enriched in brain (Rheb), a small GTP-binding protein, is associated with prostate carcinogenesis through activating mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway. This study aimed to elucidate whether Rheb promotes proliferation of prostate cancer cells and can act as a potent therapeutic target in prostate cancer. »
06/01/10

Tumor angiogenesis has been associated with a poor prognosis in patients with metastatic melanoma (MM). Microtubule stabilizers and cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors, alone and in combination, have produced inhibitory effects on endothelial cells and tumor angiogenesis. Angiogenesis, which is the growth of new blood vessels, is necessary for tumor growth and progression. Thus, the authors tested the safety and efficacy of a low dose of paclitaxel and celecoxib in patients with MM. »
04/01/10

South Carolina (SC) has some of the largest health disparities in the nation, in particular cancer mortality rates that disfavor African Americans (AA) in comparison to European Americans (EA) with 37% higher incidence and 61% higher mortality rates for AA women compared to EA women. »
10/01/09

Invasive cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in women worldwide, resulting in about 300,000 deaths each year. The clinical outcomes of cervical cancer vary significantly and are difficult to predict. »
02/15/10

Dosimetric evaluations of single and multiple liver tumours performed using intensity-modulated helical tomotherapy (HT) were quantitatively investigated. Step-and-shoot intensity-modulated radiotherapy (SaS-IMRT) was used as a benchmark. »
06/24/10