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Apoptosis
Apoptosis is programmed cell death in which damaged or defective cells commit suicide for the benefit of the body as a whole. This article provides a description of the process, how it fails to take place in cancer cells, and the latest research aimed in activating apoptosis to treat cancer.
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Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
This article describes the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, disease course, and treatment of idiopathic or autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA).
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Micro-RNAs, Diseases and Therapy
Besides mediating between the DNA and proteins, RNA has a function in regulating the levels of proteins in the cell. This regulation is critical for the cell's behavior.
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Yeast Can Be Altruistic Too!
Programmed cell death for yeasts may save the organisms in times of severe stress just like altruitic people can save lives by giving up their own life.
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Cancer Treatment in Old Age
Cancer is largely a disease of older people. As a person ages, molecular, cellular, and physiological changes in the body influence the development of cancer. These factors also influence responses to treatment. Sociological factors also influence decisions to treat the older patient.
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Nutrients for the Prevention of Colon Cancer
Although there are many causes of colon cancer, this article focuses on the role of calcium, vitamin D and folic acid in the prevention of this disease.
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Oncolytic Viruses and Cancer Therapy
Oncolytic viruses are used to preferentially infect and kill cancer cells, while not harming normal tissues. Recent advances in virology and molecular biology have revitalized the field which now holds great promise.
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Proteasome Inhibitors for Cancer Therapy
Proteasomes are enzyme complexes responsible for the breakdown of regulatory proteins in the cell. These regulatory proteins are essential for the growth, survival and spread of cancer cells, so the proteasome is an attractive target for the development of new cancer drugs called proteasome inhibitors.
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Resistance to Anticancer Drugs-1
The development of resistance to anticancer drugs is a major failure in cancer therapies. This article examines the reasons for this phenomenon.,The development of resistance to anticancer drugs is a major failure in cancer therapies. This article examines the reasons for this phenomenon.
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The AIDS Virus Kills the Killer Cells
Why people with HIV infection suddenly develop AIDS.
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ALPS: Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) is characterized by an enlarged spleen, thrombocytopenia, and other autoimmune disorders, usually AIHA.
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Do Tumor-Suppressors Promote Ageing?
The body utilizes tumor-suppressor proteins to inhibit cancer formation. Although this action would seem to increase longevity, and in many cases it does, paradoxically there are situations in which it may accelerate the ageing process.
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Resistance to Anticancer Drugs-2
This article describes the latest research in the develpment of drugs to overcome resistance to anticancer drugs
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Curcumin Triggers Cancer Cell Death
Many cancer patients would chose alternative medicine instead of conventional cancer drugs. This new finding offers a potential alternative to traditional intervention.
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Honokiol
A compound found in magnolia species holds exciting promise in the management of anxiety, cancer, and other challenging conditions.
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Vitamin D Impairs Low Level Radiation
Bioactive vitamin D is known for its role in skeletal health. Researchers claim it may also protect against low-level or background radiation.
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Weed Killer Kills Fertility
Until recently scientists thought that pesticides did not have any affect on reproductive health. But animal studies suggest that we may be at risk after all.
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Cancer Gene Therapy II
This article concludes an introduction to cancer gene therapy. There are three broad categories for applying gene therapy to cancer treatment: (1)restoring proper gene function, (2)stimulating the body's immune system to destroy the cancer, and (3)introduce a gene that converts an inactive drug into a toxic drug.
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Cancer Stem Cells
Cancer stem cells constitute only a very small portion of tumors yet play a key role in the proliferation of cancer. Cancer stem cells may be inherently resistant to chemotherapeutic drugs. Cancers that result from chronic tissue injury may be due to excessive activation of stem cells.
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Targeting STAT Proteins for Cancer Therapy
Activation of STAT proteins by cancer cells has been shown to be an essential feature of cancer progression. A further understanding of the process can lead to novel methods of cancer therapy.
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The p53 tumor suppressor gene
The p53 gene performs an essential function in its normal role as a tumor suppressor. However, it is found in a mutated form in over half of all types of cancers. A fuller understanding of p53’s activities can lead to novel approaches to cancer treatment.
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Black Cumin Seed May Help Fight Cancer
Black cumin seed is a potent herb with powerful anti-oxidant properties. Laboratory research has revealed that this herb may be effective in combating some cancers.
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Nutrition and Prostate Health
This article takes a quick glance at prostate health and alternative therapies to pharmaceutical drugs.
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Broccoli Fights Cancer
Previous studies have established that Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C) prevents cancer. This new study shows how I3C prevents the development and progression of carcinoma.
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Fun Cell Biology Education
Studying cell biology doesn't have to suck. Here's a fun and fascinating summary of how the cells of your body work to keep you alive and healthy.
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Indirubin
Indirubin is the active ingredient in a Chinese herbal medicine used to treat chronic myelocytic leukemia. Researchers have determined how this compound and its derivatives exert their effects against various cancers.
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White Button Mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus)
Conventional wisdom suggests that lightly colored vegetables offer "low" or no nutrients. Research shows white mushrooms contain many nutrients that confer health.
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External Tumors in Dogs and Cats
Tumors have been burned away by black salves and cut out by knives for centuries. In pets, new and old solutions compete for success.
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Causes and Treatments of PD
Find out why dopamine-producing cells die in patients with PD, and how preventing this from happening is the current focus of therapy targets
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Inflammation Causes Cancer Weight Loss
Recognition that the loss of appetite and weight loss associated with cancer is a result of cancer-induced inflammation, may provide therapeutic approaches.
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Obesity and Cancer
Recent studies have shown conclusively the influence of excess body weight on the increased risk of death from a large variety of cancers.
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Use of Human Milk as Cancer Therapy
The use of human breast milk as an alternative therapy for cancer patients can reduce symptoms of disease and improve patient quality of life.
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Cancer Drugs that Inhibit Epidermal Growth Factor Receptors
Epidermal growth factor receptors are found in the cell membranes. When activated, these receptors initiate a signaling process that regulates cell growth. Since many cancers have excessive activation of these receptors, drugs have been developed to inhibit their functioning.
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Lymphoma and the Immune System
Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with lymphoma? Understand the mechanics, diagnosis, and treatment of lymphoma.
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Colon Cancer Stopped by Lipoxins and Resolvins
Aspirin modifies COX-2 in colon cancer cells and provides anti-tumorigenic effects. Modified COX-2 produces anti-inflammatory lipoxins and resolvins to block cancer.
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Low Dose Naltrexone Update
Mounting evidence shows that LDN offers more than a promise. At the 3rd Annual LDN Conference, researchers gathered to share their latest findings.
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Mitochondria, Power Plants of the Cell
Mitochondria provide all of the energy for a cell, making them some of the most important organelles in the cell.
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Statin Induced Myopathy
The use of statins has greatly increased to over 100 million prescriptions per year since they were introduced for the treatment of high cholesterol in 1987.
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Avocado (Persea gratissima, Persea americana)
Dubbed "butter" pear,unassuming, and once reserved for the elite - avocado has taken center stage as a Superfruit for its epicurean flavor and proven health benefits.
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Chlorella Algae, Nutrition Supplement Superfood
This tiny algae almost too small to see has some of the highest nutrient and vitamin contents and may help fight a wide range of diseases.
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Excessive Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Pregnant women should be aware that over-dosage of certain vitamins may present a potential risk to the fetus' developing organ systems, especially the brain.
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Fruit and Vegs Deter Lung Cancer
Over 90 percent of lung cancer is caused by cigarette smoking. However, three servings of fresh fruit and vegetables a day may protect smokers' lungs from carcinogens.
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Graves' Disease Revisited
Graves' disease is a self-limited autoimmune hyperthyroid disorder caused by a combination of genes and environmental triggers.
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Green Tea May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer
Drinking Green Tea may be an easy way to prevent prostate cancer. Multiple studies have shown promising results.
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Health Benefits of Ginger
For over 5000 years, ginger has been used for its medicinal and healing properties. Incorporate this spicy rhizome in your daily diet and keep diseases at bay.
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Healthy Spices that Fight Cancer
Many herbs and spices have been long recognized to help prevent cancer. Here are a few that scientists have discovered really work.
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Nutritional Genomics - Personalized Nutrition
There is a lot of truth in the old adage "you are what you eat." Nutrigenomics, investigates the interaction between nutrients and genes and how they are manifested.
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Oregano
The mighty antioxidants in oregano and the vital oils in oregano volatile oil make this herb stand out.
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Sophora Flavescens
Sophora flavescens is a frequently prescribed herb in traditional Chinese Medicine. Modern research has substantiated many of its traditional uses.
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Statins and Autoimmune Diseases
Within the last few years, several published reports have linked statins to lupus and other auotimmune disorders; learn about the benefits and risks of statin therapy.
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