Impact of Patient-Derived Acellular Ascites on Drug Responses in Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines Through Activation of Key Signaling Pathways Background Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest gynecological malignancies, with a 5-year survival rate of only 30% for patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). Although surgery and chemotherapy (e...

PRDX5 and PRDX6 in Oxidative Stress Response During Cryopreservation of Bull Sperm Academic Background Cryopreservation is a critical step in animal breeding and assisted reproductive technologies, particularly in the preservation of bull sperm. However, oxidative stress generated during cryopreservation significantly reduces sperm quality, leading...

Metabolic Imaging Distinguishes Ovarian Cancer Subtypes and Detects Their Early and Variable Responses to Treatment Academic Background Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in women, with high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) being the most common lethal subtype. In recent years, metabolic subtypes have been ident...

SPTLC2 Drives an EGFR-FAK-HBEGF Signaling Axis to Promote Ovarian Cancer Progression Academic Background Ovarian cancer (OC) is one of the most lethal cancers in the female reproductive system, with complex pathogenesis and limited treatment options. The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling pathway is widely dysregulated in various can...

Background and Research Question Ovarian cancer, as a fatal gynecological malignancy, has become the focus of recent studies, particularly on expanding the feasibility of targeted therapies. The introduction of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors has marked a groundbreaking treatment option for ovarian cancer, especially for patients with...

Lifetime Risk of Surgery in England: A Nationwide Observational Cohort Study Academic Background Surgery represents a significant portion of the UK National Health Service (NHS) activity, with approximately 4.4 million people undergoing surgical procedures in England each year. Although an increasing number of surgeries are performed as day-case pr...

Academic Background In Africa, postoperative mortality is twice that of high-income countries, with most deaths occurring on hospital wards after patients develop postoperative complications. The primary reason for this is inadequate postoperative monitoring, leading to delayed recognition and intervention when patients deteriorate. In Africa, heal...

Report on the Association Between Prenatal Exposure to Systemic Glucocorticoids and Offspring Mental Disorders Academic Background Glucocorticoids are widely used among pregnant women, particularly those at high risk of preterm birth or with autoimmune disorders. These treatments can reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality or alleviate symptoms by ...

Academic Background The placenta plays a critical role in health and disease during pregnancy, and its development and function directly impact pregnancy outcomes. The early development of the utero-placental vasculature is essential for ensuring normal placental function, while abnormal vascular development is closely associated with placenta-rela...

Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Claudin-3 Expression in Cancer: A Tissue Microarray Study on 14,966 Tumor Samples Academic Background Claudin-3 (Cldn3) is a member of the Claudin family, involved in the formation of tight junctions (TJs), which regulate intercellular permeability. TJs play a crucial role in maintaining the barrier function ...