Cancer cells have evolved a myriad of mechanisms that support their uncontrolled growth. In case of solid tissue tumors, the tumor microenvironment, which consists of extracellular components and conditions surrounding the tumor, is crucial in deciding the fate of the…
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Experimental evidence that ADAM17 inhibition prevents severe COVID-19
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus that is contagious in humans. It is the causal agent of the ongoing coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This virus causes a mild to severe infection and has…
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Hypoxia drugs join the fight against COVID-19
Oxygen is essential to all life forms, even viruses. Oxygen is fundamental to all cells, impacting key functions such as metabolism and growth. Our cellular response to oxygen levels is tightly regulated and one important pathway is controlled by the…
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Hematopoiesis is the process of blood cell renewal in the body and occurs throughout adulthood. Growth factors enable the tight regulation of hematopoiesis, enabling new blood cells to differentiate, proliferate, and mature. YAKOBCHUK VASYL | Shutterstock Blood cells have various…
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Blooms the Chemist Metformin XR
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. BLOOMS THE CHEMIST METFORMIN XR Contains the active ingredient metformin hydrochloride Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about this…
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New study explains potential causes for "happy hypoxia" condition in patients with the COVID-19 virus
A new research study provides possible explanations for COVID-19 patients who present with extremely low, otherwise life-threatening levels of oxygen, but no signs of dyspnea (difficulty breathing). This new understanding of the condition, known as silent hypoxemia or “happy hypoxia,”…
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