Background Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) plays a pivotal role in inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases. However, its molecular function and r
Human leukocyte antigen-G (HLA-G) has long been speculated as a beneficial factor for a successful pregnancy for its restricted expression on fetal-maternal ext
Hyaluronan binding protein 1 (HABP1) is a negatively charged multifunctional mammalian protein with a unique structural fold. Despite the fact that HABP1 posses
AIM: To investigate the precise roles of CAR in CCI4-induced acute hepatotoxicity. METHODS: To prepare an acute liver injury model,CCI4 was intraperitonealiy in
AIM: This report gives a comprehensive overview of ultrasonography of splenic abnormalities. Certain ultrasonic features are also discussed with pathologic corr
TO THE EDITOR Although the incidence of gastric cancer has declined somewhat in recent years, it remains one of the most common cancers worldwide, and is the mo
AIM: To study the growth inhibitory effects of ATP on TE-13 human squamous esophageal carcinoma cells in vitro.METHODS: MTT assay was used to determine the inhi
Background In hypertrophic scar tissue, no sweet gland and hair follicle exist usually because of the dermal and epidermal damage in extensive thermal skin inju