Mast cells (MCs) function as a component of the tumor microenvironment (TME) and have both pro- and anti-tumorigenic roles depending on the tumor type and its developmental stage.Several reports indicate the involvement of MCs in angiogenesis in the TME by releasing angiogenic mediators.Tumor cells and other cells in the TME may interact by releasi
To improve how extreme events and climate variations are managed, there is a need to foster a deeper understanding of their interconnections.Consistent with this objective, this Tea Cosy paper describes how precipitation extremes change both temporally and spatially in the Inner Mongolian Plateau (IMP), China and explains their causal factors.The p
The zebrafish is a useful lip shimmer animal model to study the signaling pathways that orchestrate kidney regeneration, as its renal nephrons are simple, yet they maintain the biological complexity inherent to that of higher vertebrate organisms including mammals.Recent studies have suggested that administration of the aminoglycoside antibiotic ge
The method of conversion, properties and usage of hydrophobic coatings on the bases of silicon dioxide is presented in the article.These layers are formed by use the silanes which are not react with water.What is more, these layers could provide not only great resistance to the effect of water molecules, but also better resistance to the effect of
Epiphytes are a group of plants that grow on citrus by using the trees for anchorage and support.These plants are not in direct contact with the ground and obtain moisture and 517 nutrients from the air and rainfall.Even though directly harmless to the citrus trees, excessive growth of epiphytes may be a problem as they result in competition for su