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The Functions of Ras—part two

The Functions of Ras—part two

Morphogenesis and cell polarity Changes in the morphology and polarity of cells are clearly essential for tumor progression and metastasis. In two-dimensional (2D) culture, it has been observed that oncogenic […]

The Functions of Ras

The Functions of Ras

Ras has been described to promote proliferation, suppress apoptosis, alter cell metabolism, disrupt morphogenesis, promote evasion of the immune system, induce remodeling of the microenvironment and stimulate metastasis. These functions are […]

Epothilone B and its Derivatives as Novel Antitumor Drugs

Epothilone B and its Derivatives as Novel Antitumor Drugs

The chemotherapy of cancer strongly depends on the nature of the individual tumor under consideration. For instance, tumors located in hormone dependent organs such as the ovaries, breasts, etc. are treated with […]

gama-Secretase

gama-Secretase

γ-Secretase is a multi-subunit protein complex that is composed of at least four proteins-Presenilin (PS), Nicastrin (Net), Presenilin-enhancer 2 (Pen2) and Anteriorpharyx defective (Aph). These four subunits form an active γ-Secretase complex in the […]

Regulation of Syk

Regulation of Syk

In cells, it has been shown that Syk becomes active after binding to the phosphorylated ITAMs located on the BCR. Syk binds the two ITAM phosphotyrosines through its tandem SH2 domains. Hydrogen/deuterium exchange […]

Amyoid-β

Amyoid-β

The clinical symptoms and signs of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) result from abnormalities associated with neuronal dysfunction and cell death in specific brain regions which are important in memory and cognitive functions. Damaged circuits include […]

Novel Therapeutics in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Novel Therapeutics in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

The disparity in clinical outcomes for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) illustrates the heterogeneity of this disease. Overall survival (OS) in AML is impacted by many clinical, cytogenetic, and molecular factors. Although […]

Linaclotide, Novel Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation

Linaclotide, Novel Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation

Chronic constipation (CC) and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) are common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The overall prevalence of CC in the general population is approximately 20%. CC is defined by infrequent bowel movements (less […]

P7C3 Attenuates the Scopolamine-Induced Memory Impairments in C57BL/6J Mice

P7C3 Attenuates the Scopolamine-Induced Memory Impairments in C57BL/6J Mice

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common type of dementia is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a decline in cognitive function and memory impairment. Characteristic neuropathological features of AD are accumulation of amyloid […]