Rheumatoid arthritis is a common chronic inflammatory and destructive arthropathy that cannot be cured and that has substantial personal, social, and economic costs. The long-term prognosis is poor: ...
The study identified 32 differentially expressed proteins in IPF, highlighting cytokine dysregulation as a key molecular feature of the disease. Five hub proteins—FGF2, HGF, HBEGF, ERBB3, and ...
Schematic diagram of the IL-6/JAK/STAT3 signaling pathway activation in mouse liver macrophages. IRs, inhibitory receptors (IRs); ICIs, immune checkpoint inhibitors; IL-6, interleukin-6; ALT, alanine ...
CYR61, cysteine-rich angiogenic inducer 61; FT, factors of transcription; LATS, large tumor suppressor; MOB, mob kinase activator; MST, mammalian sterile 20-like ...
Cell signaling is crucial for cells to communicate and function correctly. Disruptions in these pathways, caused by genetic mutations or environmental factors, can lead to uncontrolled cell growth, ...
A tissue section from a mouse model of lung metastasis showing cancer cells (green) that have attracted and activated fibroblasts (red) to support the growth of a metastatic tumor. Image: Massagué Lab ...
Cancer patients often lose excessive amounts of weight. This affects up to 80% of patients and is mainly due to a decrease in muscle mass and fatty tissue. This cancer-induced cachexia (CIC) is ...