Publications by authors named "T van de Kar"

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) that is upregulated in aggressive triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Ligands such as EGF, TGF-α, epigen, and amphiregulin activate the auto-phosphorylation activity of tyrosine residues on EGFR, which regulates the growth, proliferation, adhesion, migration, and survival of cancer cells. Our prior studies depicted that inhibition of EGFR modulates the chemosensitivity in breast cancer stem cells and, thus, serves as a potent therapeutic target in breast cancer.

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Unlabelled: The present study examined the anti-inflammatory and functional improvement of the uterus and ovary, respectively, in bisphenol-A (BPA)-fed adult Wistar rats following the ingestion of methanolic extract of wheatgrass (WG-ME). Four groups of rats were conditioned as vehicle-treated control, BPA-treated (100 mg/kg b.w.

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Background: The Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a type of beta herpesvirus widespread in all human populations. It is estimated that up to 80-100% of adults worldwide and most infections are harmless and can cause severe health complications in infants, like hearing loss and developmental issues. Still, immunocompromised individuals can experience serious complications from the virus.

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact globally, resulting in a higher death toll and persistent health issues for survivors, particularly those with pre-existing medical conditions. Numerous studies have demonstrated a strong correlation between catastrophic COVID-19 results and diabetes. To gain deeper insights, we analysed the transcriptome dataset from COVID-19 and diabetic peripheral neuropathic patients.

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Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder in women that necessitates effective and safe treatment alternatives. This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of Vitex negundo seed in a letrozole-induced PCOS rat model.

Results: Findings of the present study demonstrated that administration of hydro-ethanolic extract of Vitex negundo (VNE) effectively restored endocrino-metabolic imbalances associated with PCOS, along with correction of antioxidant enzymes level, proinflammatory cytokines, and apoptotic bio-markers.

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