Apoptosis News and Research

RSS

Apoptosis is programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.

An evaluation of the main nanotechnology approaches to improve the therapeutic potential of polyphenols against cancer

Researchers comprehensively evaluated all nanotechnology-based approaches.

18 Jul 2023

The role of airway epithelium: insights into asthma and COPD pathogenesis

Study discussed how injury and abnormal repair of the airway epithelium drive chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.

17 Jul 2023

Scientists discover mechanism of cell death in people living with HIV

Professor Simona Stäger's team has made a breakthrough in the study of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

13 Jul 2023

Reproductive impact of changes in the vaginal microbiome of obese women

Study explores the impact of obesity on vaginal microbiota and reproduction.

5 Jul 2023

New study uncovers effects of beer compound on cartilage cells in osteoarthritis

Formononetin (FNT), an isoflavonoid present in beer, was investigated for its effects on chondrocytes, the cells responsible for joint health. While low levels of FNT showed no harm and reduced inflammation, excessive exposure promoted catabolic responses, shedding light on the relationship between beer consumption and osteoarthritis risk.

3 Jul 2023

Pyroptosis: A potential therapeutic target for lung cancer

Lung cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of cancer, continues to be a leading cause of death worldwide. Although several new therapies have been developed for this disease, it has a poor prognosis in its advanced stages.

28 Jun 2023

New study shows promise for diphenyl ditelluride as anti-cancer drug

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on June 21, 2023, entitled, "Diphenyl ditelluride anticancer activity and DNA topoisomerase I poisoning in human colon cancer HCT116 cells."

26 Jun 2023

UCalgary researchers discover how Leishmania parasites hide within the body

University of Calgary researchers have discovered how Leishmania parasites hide within the body to cause Leishmaniasis. The tiny parasites are carried by infected sand flies.

26 Jun 2023

Circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA could be useful biomarkers for aging and inflammation

In an eight-year study of more than 600 community-dwelling older adults, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have further linked levels of cell-free DNA (DNA fragments resulting from cell death) circulating in the blood to chronic inflammation and frailty.

21 Jun 2023

Herbal extracts for mental health: Are they safe for pregnant women?

Researchers evaluate the T-cell modulating effects of St. John’s wort, valerian, hops, lavender, and California poppy.

18 Jun 2023

Research explores complex relationship between cholesterol and breast cancer risk

Research explores the complex relationship between cholesterol and breast cancer risk, with some studies suggesting an increased risk with elevated cholesterol levels while others find an inverse association.

15 Jun 2023

Connecting the inflammatory dots: Obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's linked by neuroinflammation

Obesity-induced neuroinflammation significantly contributes to the pathophysiology of depression and Alzheimer's disease. Targeting midlife stage for intervention is crucial to potentially prevent Alzheimer's pathology.

13 Jun 2023

Bergamot fiber shows promise in battling neurodegenerative disorders

Bergamot fiber (BF), a byproduct of citrus fruit processing, shows antioxidant properties and protects against neurotoxicity induced by amyloid beta protein (Aβ), suggesting potential benefits for Alzheimer's disease treatment and waste reduction.

13 Jun 2023

Helicobacter pylori infection found to lower cognition among adults in the UK

Researchers evaluated the association between Helicobacter pylori and cognition.

9 Jun 2023

Investigating the alveolar type II reparative response in COVID-19 pneumonia

Researchers investigated the alveolar type II reparative response in COVID-19 pneumonia.

9 Jun 2023

Study identifies a promising target for development of vaccine against spotted fever

A protein found in cells of the hard tick Amblyomma sculptum, the main vector of the bacterium that causes Brazilian spotted fever (also known as Rocky Mountain spotted fever), is essential to the tick's survival while feeding, making it a promising target for development of a vaccine, according to an article published in the journal Parasites & Vectors.

7 Jun 2023

Apoptosis News and Research

An evaluation of the main nanotechnology approaches to improve the therapeutic potential of polyphenols against cancer

The role of airway epithelium: insights into asthma and COPD pathogenesis

Scientists discover mechanism of cell death in people living with HIV

Reproductive impact of changes in the vaginal microbiome of obese women

New study uncovers effects of beer compound on cartilage cells in osteoarthritis

Pyroptosis: A potential therapeutic target for lung cancer

New study shows promise for diphenyl ditelluride as anti-cancer drug

UCalgary researchers discover how Leishmania parasites hide within the body

Circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA could be useful biomarkers for aging and inflammation

Herbal extracts for mental health: Are they safe for pregnant women?

Research explores complex relationship between cholesterol and breast cancer risk

Connecting the inflammatory dots: Obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's linked by neuroinflammation

Bergamot fiber shows promise in battling neurodegenerative disorders

Helicobacter pylori infection found to lower cognition among adults in the UK

Investigating the alveolar type II reparative response in COVID-19 pneumonia

Study identifies a promising target for development of vaccine against spotted fever

Two studies seek to understand the drivers of chronic and progressive phase of COVID-19

Research opens door to new, more efficient drug combinations for acute myeloid leukemia

Multiple sclerosis: Immune cell invasion enabled by blood-brain barrier breakdown

Researchers characterize a unique molecular mechanism of early stages of programmed cell death

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Latest News