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Cellular Uptake Of Neutrohpil Elastase Links Inflammation To Adaptive Immunity, Elizabeth A. Mittendorf
Cellular Uptake Of Neutrohpil Elastase Links Inflammation To Adaptive Immunity, Elizabeth A. Mittendorf
Dissertations & Theses (Open Access)
Many tumors arise from sites of inflammation providing evidence that innate immunity is a critical component in the development and progression of cancer. Neutrophils are primary mediators of the innate immune response. Upon activation, an important function of neutrophils is release of an assortment of proteins from their granules including the serine protease neutrophil elastase (NE). The effect of NE on cancer has been attributed primarily to its ability to degrade the extracellular matrix thereby promoting invasion and metastasis. Recently, it was shown that NE could be taken up by lung cancer cells leading to degradation of insulin receptor substrate-1 …
Roles Of Resveratrol And Genistein In Invasion And Metastasis Of Breast Cancer, Brittany Wolfe
Roles Of Resveratrol And Genistein In Invasion And Metastasis Of Breast Cancer, Brittany Wolfe
College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations
Breast cancer is a cellular disease characterized by the exploitation of several cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in cell proliferation, apoptosis, motility, and invasion. Effective treatment is available for non-invasive breast cancer at diagnosis, leading to a very high survival rate compared to the low survival rate for those where the breast cancer has spread. Thus, identifying effective therapies and preventative agents is imperative to successfully treat breast cancer. Since diet compromises a large component of the risk factors for breast cancer, it would be beneficial to examine dietary compounds that could potentially play a beneficial role in inhibiting cancer …