TLR function in autoimmunological processes

TLRs (Toll-like receptors) are found in many different vertebrate and invertebrate species. TLRs have important functions in cell activation of the nonspecific immune response as well as in the indirect specific immune r...

Endothelial progenitor cells as a new marker of endothelial function with respect to risk of cardiovascular disorders

The discovery of endothelial progenitor cells (EPC), over a decade ago, has refuted the previous belief that vasculogenesis only occurs during embryogenesis. The results of several studies revealed altered number and i...

Wpływ polimorfizmu genów allograft inflammatory factor-1 na leczenie reumatoidalnego zapalenia stawów metotreksatem

Czy polimorfizm genu TCF7L2 jest związany z progresją przewlekłej choroby nerek o niecukrzycowej etiologii? Wyniki badania rodzin

The role of cancer stem cells in pathogenesis of colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer, accounting for about 10% of total adult malignancies worldwide. The majority of CRC cases are diagnosed at the late stage; thus the investigation of th...