Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. Metastasis is the primary
cause of mortality for breast cancer patients. Multiple mechanisms underlie breast cancer …

Chronic inflammation and immune responses are two core element that characterize the
tumor microenvironment. A large number of immune/inflammatory cells (including tumor …

Multidrug resistance (MDR) is the phenomenon in which cancer cells simultaneously
develop resistance to a broad spectrum of structurally and mechanistically unrelated drugs …

During carcinogenesis, advanced tumors are surrounded by both stromal and immune cells,
which support tumor development. In addition, inflammation and angiogenesis are …

The inflammation is the protective response of the body against various harmful stimuli;
however, the aberrant and inappropriate activation tends to become harmful. The acute …

Extensive research within the last several decades has revealed that the major risk factors
for most chronic diseases are infections, obesity, alcohol, tobacco, radiation, environmental …

Background The participation of inflammation in the progression of cancer for many years
have been the subject of research. Methods In the 19th century, there was evidence that an …

The relationship between inflammation and cancer has been recognized since the 17th
century, 1 and we now know much about the cells, cytokines and physiological processes …

The vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family members, VEGF-A, placenta growth
factor (PlGF), and to a lesser extent VEGF-B, play an essential role in tumor-associated …

A subject of great interest is the bioprospecting of microorganisms and their bioactive
byproducts, such as pigments. Microbial pigments have various benefits, including being …