Matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) and MMP-9 are gelatinases that play a role in the
invasion and metastasis of cancer through the destruction of the basal membrane and …

Water pollution with large‐scale and small‐scale plastic litter is an area of growing concern.
Macro‐plastic litter is a well‐known threat to aquatic wildlife; however, the effects of micro‐…

Angiogenesis is a multistep process that depends on the balance of proangiogenic factors
and inhibitors as well as on interactions with the extracellular matrix. We examined the …

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by
recurrent and self-limited attacks of fever usually accompanied by polyserositis. Amyloidosis is …

Background The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between expression of
vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted in …

Brown tumors are focal bone lesions caused by increased osteoclastic activity and fibroblastic
proliferation encountered in primary or more rarely secondary hyperparathyroidism. Ninety…

Actinomycosis is an infectious disease that frequently has chronic granulomatous and
suppurative lesions caused by saprophytic Actinomyces species. Although cervicofacial …

Background: Several studies indicate that chemokines play important roles in colorectal
mucosal immunity. The chemokine CXCL5 which is expressed by epithelial cells within …

Thymosin beta‐4 ( Tβ 4 ) is a major actin‐sequestering molecule that contributes to cell growth,
differentiation, motility, survival, mitosis and angiogenesis. It is overexpressed in certain …

Ectodermal dysplasia is a rare congenital hereditary entity. The most commonly observed
forms of ectodermal dysplasia are the hidrotic and hypohidrotic types; discrimination is based …