Cigarette smoke upregulates TLR4 expression and enhances TLR4 mediated responses

Altered expression of TLR4 and beta 2 defensin in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Functional role of PAR-1 receptors in the epithelial cells of smokers with and without COPD: involvement of intracellular signal pathways.

VEGFR-2, HSP90 and GRP78/BiP expression and HCC recurrence after Liver Transplantation

Introduction Liver transplantation (LT) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a satisfactory therapeutic choice in patients with “early HCC” selected according to Milan criteria. However, the risk of HCC recurrence after LT is about 7-20% at five years and molecular markers which can predict recurrence are still lacking. We investigated in HCC samples and LC surrounding tissues the significance of VEGFR-2, HSP90, and GRP78/BiP expression in patients with HCC who underwent LT in a western transplantation center and their possible role as molecular markers of recurrence. Methods 42 patients (35 M, 7 F) with early HCC who underwent LT between 2012 and 2013 were enrolled. The tumor recurrence r…

Functional role of PAR-1 receptors in the epithelial cells of smokers with and without COPD: involvement of intracellular pathway