Decidualization denotes the transformation of endometrial stromal fibroblasts into
specialized secretory decidual cells that provide a nutritive and immunoprivileged matrix …

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is characterized by aberrant extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition,
activation of fibroblasts to myofibroblasts and parenchymal disorganization, which have an …

Erythrocyte invasion by Plasmodium falciparum is central to the pathogenesis of malaria.
Invasion requires a series of extracellular recognition events between erythrocyte receptors …

Basigin, also called CD147 or EMMPRIN, is a transmembrane glycoprotein that belongs to
the immunoglobulin superfamily. Basigin has isoforms; the common form (basigin or basigin …

Abstract Since Otto Warburg reported the 'addiction'of cancer cells to fermentative glycolysis,
a metabolic pathway that provides energy and building blocks, thousands of studies have …

Monocarboxylates such as lactate, pyruvate, and the ketone bodies play major roles in
metabolism and must be transported across both the plasma membrane and mitochondrial …

Implantation involves an intricate discourse between the embryo and uterus and is a
gateway to further embryonic development. Synchronizing embryonic development until the …

Successful implantation is the result of reciprocal interactions between the implantation-
competent blastocyst and receptive uterus. Although various cellular aspects and molecular …

At implantation, with the acquisition of a receptive phenotype in the uterine epithelium, an
initial tenuous attachment of embryonic trophectoderm initiates reorganisation of epithelial …

Cellular apoptosis appears to be a constant feature in the adult testis and during early
development. This is essential because mammalian spermatogenesis is a complex process …