In this study, researchers investigated the potential of punicalagin as a supplementary treatment for osteosarcomas, the most prevalent primary malignant bone tumors affecting children, adolescents, and young adults. Despite current therapies like surgery and...
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AI-Enhanced Blood Cell Recognition and Analysis: Advancing Traditional Microscopy with the Web-Based Platform IKOSA
Traditional pathology utilizes stained blood smears viewed through microscopy, a technique still prevalent despite technological advancements. Typically, manual human assessment accompanies automated methods, maintaining simplicity but lacking comprehensive cell...
Development and Characterization of a Novel Neuropilin-2 Antibody for Immunohistochemical Staining of Cancer and Sarcoidosis Tissue Samples
A new antibody has been developed to target Neuropilin-2 (NRP2), a receptor involved in processes like lymphangiogenesis, cancer, and inflammation. This antibody, unlike existing ones, is specifically designed for companion diagnostics. Tests using various methods...
Isolation and Characterization of ZK002, a Novel Dual Function Snake Venom Protein from Deinagkistrodon Acutus with Anti-Angiogenic and Anti-Inflammatory Properties
ZK002 is a novel protein isolated from the venom of the snake Deinagkistrodon acutus. It has been shown to have both anti-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory activities in both in vitro and in vivo studies. Mechanistically, ZK002 inhibits activation of VEGF signaling and...
A Sustainable, Green-Processed, Ag-Nanoparticle-Incorporated Eggshell-Derived Biomaterial for Wound-Healing Applications
Eggshell membrane (ESM) incorporated with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was developed as a promising wound-dressing material with enhanced antimicrobial, biological, and physical properties. Green-synthesized AgNPs displayed greater antimicrobial efficacy and stability...
Automated Data Adaptation for the Segmentation of Blood Vessels
This paper addresses domain shifts in image analysis for diagnostics, causing compatibility issues with AI models for segmentation. Two approaches are presented: one using heuristic optimization to adapt input images through selected algorithms and parameter...
Toxicological Analysis by Assessment of Vascularization and Cell Viability Using the Chicken’s Chorioallantoic Membrane (CAM Assay)
This paper presents a promising alternative in animal experimentation - the CAM assay using hen's eggs. The CAM provides a suitable environment for xenograft implantation, enabling the growth of human tumors. Evaluating therapeutic agents for efficacy and toxicity...
The CAM Model—Q&A with Experts
The chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) model is an alternative in vivo test system for studying cancer hallmarks, such as angiogenesis, tumor growth, immune escape, metastasis, and drug resistance. It is suitable for tumor cell lines and patient-derived xenografts (PDX),...
Antagonistic Functions of Androgen Receptor and NF-κB in Prostate Cancer—Experimental and Computational Analyses
Prostate cancer is very frequent and is, in many countries, the third-leading cause of cancer-related death in men. While early diagnosis and treatment by surgical removal are often curative, metastasizing prostate cancer has a very bad prognosis. Based on the...
The Chick Embryo Xenograft Model for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: A Cost and Time Efficient 3Rs Model for Drug Target Evaluation
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a cancer of the lung lining, normally caused by asbestos, that develops decades after exposure. Chemotherapy, and recently more targeted drugs, show some benefit although only a minority of patients respond and invariably the cancer...
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