AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is an important mediator in maintaining cellular
energy homeostasis. AMPK is activated in response to a shortage of energy. Once activated …

Background & Aims It is not clear how endoscopic screening for gastric cancer affects
incidence or mortality. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the …

The majority of basic and clinical studies have shown a protumor function of tumor-
associated macrophages (TAMs), which represent a large proportion of matrix cells. TAMs …

Background: Primary liver cancer, around 90% are hepatocellular carcinoma in China, is the
fourth most common malignancy and the second leading cause of tumor-related death …

Background and Objective. Now with more and more published systematic reviews of
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) on adult cancer pain, it is necessary to use …

Colorectal cancer, a leading cause of cancer death, has been linked to inflammation and
obesity. Berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid, possesses anti‐inflammatory, anti‐diabetes …

Background: Primary liver cancer, of which around 75–85% is hepatocellular carcinoma in
China, is the fourth most common malignancy and the second leading cause of tumor …

Abstract Background Cancer stem cells (CSCs) play an important role in cancer initiation,
relapse and metastasis. To date, no specific medicine has been found to target CSCs as …

Cryptotanshinone (CPT) is a natural compound extracted from herbal medicine that has
been previously shown to possess antitumor properties in various types of human cancer …

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) play a critical role in both cancer initiation and relapse as they are
resistant to most cytotoxic agents and able to proliferate indefinitely. The plant alkaloid …