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    Activation of AMP-activated protein kinase attenuates hepatocellular carcinoma cell adhesion stimulated by adipokine resistin

    Resistin, adipocyte-secreting adipokine, may play critical role in modulating cancer pathogenesis. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of resistin on HCC adhesion to the endothelium, and the m...

    Chen-Chieh Yang, Shun-Fu Chang, Jian-Kang Chao, Yi-Liang Lai, Wei-En Chang in BMC Cancer (2014)

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    Spontaneous internal herniation through the greater omentum

    Internal hernia is an unusual cause of intestinal obstruction, and the through sites of hernias may include the paraduodenum, transmesenteric region, foramen of Winslow, paracecum, the broad ligament of the ut...

    Deng-Ho Yang, Wei-Chou Chang, Wu-Hsien Kuo, Wen-Hsiu Hsu in Abdominal Imaging (2009)

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    Berberine induces apoptosis in SW620 human colonic carcinoma cells through generation of reactive oxygen species and activation of JNK/p38 MAPK and FasL

    Berberine is the major constituent of Coptidis Rhizoma with multiple pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammation, promotion of apoptosis and anticancer potential effect. Mitogen-activated protein k...

    Wen-Hsiu Hsu, Yih-Shou Hsieh, Hsing-Chun Kuo, Chun-Yuh Teng in Archives of Toxicology (2007)