Colorectal cancer (CRC) represents the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths
worldwide. The pathogenesis of CRC is a complex multistep process. Among other factors …

The gut microbiota plays a critical role in the modulation of host metabolism and immune
response, and its impairment has been implicated in many gastrointestinal and …

Despite substantial progress in cancer microbiome research, recognized confounders and
advances in absolute microbiome quantification remain underused; this raises concerns …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC)
and comprises a chronic gastrointestinal tract disorder characterized by hyperactive and …

Declining thymic functions associated either with old age (ie, age-related thymic involution),
or with acute involution as a result of stress, infectious disease, or cytoreductive therapies …

Simple Summary Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBDs) are increasingly prevalent
pathologies due to the rise in incidence in some geographic areas and the improvement in …

Mast cells are tissue-resident sentinels involved in large number of physiological and
pathological processes, such as infection and allergic response, thanks to the expression of …

The oxidized form of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a critical metabolite for
living cells. NAD+ may act either as a cofactor for many cellular reactions as well as a …

Recent developments in sequencing technology and analytical approaches have allowed
researchers to show that the healthy gut microbiome is very varied and capable of …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a minimally invasive treatment that effectively targets cancer
and inflammatory diseases. It has gained recognition for its efficacy, low toxicity, and …