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Lipids are not merely structural components of cellular membranes—they also act as powerful signaling molecules that orchestrate key physiological processes. Among the enzymes regulating lipid signaling, ENPP2 (Ectonucleotide Pyrophosphatase/Phosphodiesterase 2), also known as autotaxin, plays a central role by converting lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) into the bioactive lipid ...
Chemokines are a specialized subset of small cytokines that play a crucial role in the immune system by directing the movement of circulating leukocytes to sites of inflammation, infection, and injury. Acting as chemoattractant molecules, chemokines are central to both innate and adaptive immunity, influencing not only immune surveillance but also wound healing and angiogenesis. Over the past few ...
Circulating Tumor Cells, or CTCs, are cancer cells that have shed from the primary tumor and enter the bloodstream, where they can travel and potentially lead to metastasis. These cells are of significant interest in oncology due to their potential to provide vital information about the tumor’s characteristics and behavior. One of the advanced techniques used to analyze CTCs is Fluorescence ...
In recent years, the rise of drug-resistant cells has emerged as one of the most significant challenges in the field of medicine, particularly in oncology and infectious diseases. The effectiveness of current therapies is often hindered by the ability of certain cell populations to develop resistance, leading to treatment failure and disease progression. This article explores the importance of ...