Coralyne (COR) is a protoberberine-like isoquinoline alkaloid, and it is known for double-stranded (ds) DNA intercalation and topoisomerase inhibition. It can also sensitize cancer cells through various mechanisms. COR reduces the proliferation and migration of breast cancer cells by inhibiting the expression and activity of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effect and safety of yoga as an adjunctive therapy for rheumatoid arthritis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Catheter ablation (CA) initiates a proinflammatory process responsible for atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence (25-40%) and pericarditis (0.8%). Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, colchicine, a microtubule inhibitor, is explored for the prevention of early AF recurrence and pericarditis after pulmonary vein isolation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAcute stroke and the transposition of great arteries are two distinct medical entities that rarely intersect in clinical practice. Acute stroke, a devastating neurological event, occurs due to a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain, leading to focal neurological deficits. On the other hand, the transposition of great arteries is a congenital heart defect characterized by a complete reversal of the aorta and pulmonary artery, resulting in abnormal blood circulation.
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