Tumors are not only aggregates of malignant cells but also well-organized complex
ecosystems. The immunological components within tumors, termed the tumor immune …

Volatile compounds contained in human breath reflect the inner workings of the body. A
large number of studies have been published that link individual components of breath to …

The Western diet is rich in salt, and a high salt diet (HSD) is suspected to be a risk factor for
cardiovascular diseases. It is now widely accepted that an experimental HSD can stimulate …

A wide body of evidence suggests that voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs) are
expressed de novo in several human carcinomas where channel activity promotes a variety …

Background The adverse effect of excessive salt intake has been recognized in decades.
Researchers have mainly focused on the association between salt intake and hypertension …

In this paper we review the mechanisms of the antitumor effects of Hypericum perforatum
L.(St. John's wort, SJW) and its main active component hyperforin (HPF). SJW extract is …

Ion channels are key regulators of cancer cell pathophysiology. They contribute to a variety
of processes such as maintenance of cellular osmolarity and membrane potential, motility …

Molecular probe that enables in vivo imaging is the cornerstone of accurate disease
diagnosis, prognostic estimation, and therapies. Although several nucleic acid-based …

Cancers of epithelial origin such as breast, prostate, cervical, gastric, colon and lung cancer
account for a large proportion of deaths worldwide. Better treatment of metastasis, the main …

The present study demonstrates the importance of converting signal intensity maps of
organic tissues collected by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to elemental …