Plasmodium falciparum and immune phagocytosis: characterization of the process.

Phagocytosis is a critical immunological process that enables the immune system to recognize and eliminate foreign pathogens and self-derived pathogenic molecules. Improving the overall understanding of this immune mechanism during malarial infection is imperative. The mechanisms by which phagocytosis eradicates malaria parasites, particularly Plasmodium falciparum, remain incompletely understood and warrant further investigation.

The colorectal cancer microenvironment: Preclinical progress in identifying targets for cancer therapy.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common cancer with high mortality rates. Despite progress in treatment, it remains an incurable disease for many patients. In CRC, the tumor microenvironment (TME) plays critical roles in tumor growth, progression, patients' prognosis, and response to treatments.