RIO DE JANEIRO BOTANICAL GARDEN: BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN A TROPICAL ARBORETUM



TAZ oncogene as a prognostic factor in breast cancer

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in females and one of the main causes of cancer related deaths.Breast cancer in the metastatic stage is related with poor prognosis.Metastasis is the process whereby cancer cells travel to and colonize distant sites through the lymphatic system or bloodstream, which usually indicates a poor pro

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ECCU (E-cadherin/catenin) complex and its role in carcinogenesis

Introduction:One of the GOJI BERRIES main characteristics of cancer is uncontrolled cell proliferation as well as loss of cells adhesion in the case of metastases.Cadherins and catenins are the molecules responsible for cell-to-cell interaction.Together, they form a complex called ECCU (E-cadherin/catenin complex) which maintains the proper tissue

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Coming undone: a case of annuloplasty ring suture degeneration post mitral valve repair leading to recurrent severe MR

Mitral valve repair is the gold standard treatment for degenerative mitral valve disease with superior perioperative and Goat Coats long-term morbidity and mortality outcomes vs mitral valve replacement.The 10 year survival freedom from redo valve repair varies from 72 to 90%.Often, failure of valve repair necessitating redo surgery is directly rel

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