HIF-1α and VEGF Immunophenotypes as Potential Biomarkers in the Prognosis and Evaluation of Treatment Efficacy of Atherosclerosis: A Systematic Review of the Literature by Dimitra P. Vageli, Panagiotis G. Doukas, Dimitrios Georgiou, Michailangelos P. Prokopiou, Nefeli E. Ladaki, Androniki Papadopoulou, Sotirios G. Doukas, Konstantina Zacharouli, Konstantinos P. Makaritsis, Maria Ioannou

“…Background: Hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF-1α) and its related vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) may play a significant role in atherosclerosis and their targeting is a strategic approach that may affect multiple pathways influencing disease progression. This study aimed to perform a systematic review to reveal current evidence on the role of HIF-1α and VEGF immunophenotypes with other prognostic markers as potential biomarkers of atherosclerosis prognosis and treatment efficacy. …”
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Unveiling the immunomodulatory dance: endothelial cells’ function and their role in non-small cell lung cancer by Sophia Daum, Lilith Decristoforo, Mira Mousa, Stefan Salcher, Christina Plattner, Baharak Hosseinkhani, Zlatko Trajanoski, Dominik Wolf, Peter Carmeliet, Andreas Pircher

“…Abstract The dynamic interactions between tumor endothelial cells (TECs) and the immune microenvironment play a critical role in the progression of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In general, endothelial cells exhibit diverse immunomodulatory properties, influencing immune cell recruitment, antigen presentation, and regulation of immune checkpoint expression. …”
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Impact of Nutritional Factors on Colorectal Cancer: Implication the molecular mechanisms of Vitamins Supplementation by Hossna M. Ismail, Abdel-Aziz S. Shatat

“…We reviewed the published significance of vitamin supplementation on colorectal cancer proliferation, survival, apoptosis, angiogenesis and migration, focusing on the possible molecular mechanisms of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins to provide protective suggestions to minimize the occurrence and progression of colorectal cancer. …”
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Fabrication, Modification, and Emerging Applications of TiO2 Nanotube Arrays by Electrochemical Synthesis: A Review by Jian-Ying Huang, Ke-Qin Zhang, Yue-Kun Lai

“…In combination with our research work, we review the recent progress of the new research achievements of TNAs on the preparation processes, forming mechanism, and modification. …”
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The Inter-Relationship of Periostin, TGFβ, and BMP in Heart Valve Development and Valvular Heart Diseases by Simon J. Conway, Thomas Doetschman, Mohamad Azhar

“…Information about hierarchal connections between periostin and TGFβ and BMP ligands in valvulogenesis will increase our understanding of the pathogenesis, progression, and medical treatment of human valve diseases.…”
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W sprawie techniki dla zrównoważonego rozwoju by Zbigniew Łepko

“…The radical critics of technology rejected the then-contemporary technical and industrial system and supported “alternative technology”, whereas the radical promoters of this system represented a naive belief in the unlimited progress of science and technology. After some time this debate was enriched by a new idea: sustainable development. …”
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Le déploiement d’un Système d’Information pour la coordination gérontologique de proximité dans le Haut-Rhin : une expérience encore perfectible by Christophe Humbert

“…The IS is thus an analyzer of the power relations between actors at the departmental level, as well as a catalyst for much more modest changes than those postulated, which were already in progress.…”
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PPARs Mediate Lipid Signaling in Inflammation and Cancer by Liliane Michalik, Walter Wahli

“…Epidemiological studies have established that tumor progression may be exacerbated by chronic inflammation. …”
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A Case of the Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Urinary Bladder by Shinro Hata, Yoshihisa Tasaki

“…We have to strictly observe the progress because LCNEC is very aggressive.…”
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The Role of Lipid Rafts in Cancer Cell Adhesion and Migration by Toshiyuki Murai

“…This article will improve the understanding of cancer progression and lead to the development of novel targets for cancer therapy.…”
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The Impact of Digital Technologies on the Development of Payment Services by A. Y. Chentsov

“…The article reveals the system of functioning of payment services as a financial institution, the emergence and development of which is due to scientific and technical progress at the present stage of development and considering the impact of globalization. …”
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A Review of Urea Pyrolysis to Produce NH3 Used for NOx Removal by Denghui Wang, Ning Dong, Yanqing Niu, Shien Hui

“…In this paper, detailed overview on research progress of urea pyrolysis was conducted. From the review, it could be concluded that although much research has been carried out, concentration was mainly in analysis of urea pyrolysis products and exploration of catalysts used to improve ammonia yields. …”
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Experience with left ventricular assist device usage in the treatment of end-stage heart failure by B.M. Todurov, G.I. Kovtun, I.M. Kuzmich, M.V. Goncharenko, A.M. Druzhyna, A.O. Shpachuk, O.M. Postupalsky, S.O. Sheludko, S.M. Sudakevych, O.V. Stanyshevskyi, A.Yu. Melnyk

“…Heart failure potentially developing in most of heart diseases is a progressive process associated with high morbidity and mortality. …”
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Recherche-action pour une maintenance du quotidien dans les résidences universitaires by Marion Serre, Agathe Chiron, Chloé Perreau

“…In the current context of environmental crisis, maintenance is increasingly seen as an alternative to innovation and progress, which are generally associated with growth and consumption. …”
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Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis Associated with Autoimmune Disease: Pathogenesis and Treatment by Yan Cao, Wensong Zhang, Jie Wu, Hong Zhang, Hongyan Zhou

“…It is thought that circulating immune complexes and cytokines exert an important influence on the progression of this syndrome. Treatment is applied to inhibit certain aspects of PUK pathogenesis.…”
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Targeting Cancer Stem Cells and Their Niche: Current Therapeutic Implications and Challenges in Pancreatic Cancer by Jiangang Zhao, Jiahui Li, Hans A. Schlößer, Felix Popp, Marie Christine Popp, Hakan Alakus, Karl-Walter Jauch, Christiane J. Bruns, Yue Zhao

“…CSCs are thought to be responsible for cancer initiation, progression, metastasis, chemoresistance, and recurrence in pancreatic cancer. …”
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A Review of Intraocular Pressure (IOP) and Axial Myopia by Dongyan Zhang, Liyin Wang, Le Jin, Yingying Wen, Xuhong Zhang, Liyue Zhang, Hong Zhu, Ziyu Wang, Xin Yu, Chen Xie, Jianping Tong, Ye Shen

“…This review provides a brief and updated overview on studies investigating the potential role of accommodation and IOP in myopia progression.…”
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Biphenotypic Acute Leukemia versus Myeloid Antigen-Positive ALL: Clinical Relevance of WHO Criteria for Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia by William A. Hammond, Pooja Advani, Rhett P. Ketterling, Daniel Van Dyke, James M. Foran, Liuyan Jiang

“…We present a case of MPO-negative, myeloid antigen-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia who progressed with refractory phenotypic acute myeloid leukemia while receiving lymphoid-directed therapy and discuss concerns raised by the adoption of the new, more stringent diagnostic criteria for BAL.…”
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Recent Achievement in Gene Cloning and Functional Genomics in Soybean by Zhengjun Xia, Hong Zhai, Shixiang Lü, Hongyan Wu, Yupeng Zhang

“…In comparison, rapid development and progress in flowering time and photoperiodic response have been achieved in Arabidopsis and rice. …”
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Communication Support for People with ALS by David Beukelman, Susan Fager, Amy Nordness

“…Almost all people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) experience a motor speech disorder, such as dysarthria, as the disease progresses. At some point, 80 to 95% of people with ALS are unable to meet their daily communication needs using natural speech. …”
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