Publications by authors named "Shu-Chuan Pi"

Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is frequently overexpressed and enhances colorectal cancer (CRC) tumorigenesis, including cancer stem cell (CSC) regulation. Accordingly, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), inhibiting COX-1/2 activity, are viewed as potential drugs for CRC treatment. Accumulated evidence indicates that celecoxib has the most potency for antitumor growth among NSAIDs and the underlying mechanism is only partly dependent on COX-2 inhibition.

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