Sentences with phrase «for normal cell growth»

Zinc is the second most abundant trace metal in the human body (next to calcium) and an essential dietary nutrient that's crucial for normal cell growth, a strong immune system and healthy nerve function — to name just a few of its widespread influences.

Not exact matches

It will be of no use to invent means for impeding the activities responsible for cancerous growth if the same activities are also required for the survival of normal cells.

In addition to its known roles in cancerous cells, STAT3 also is an essential mediator of cytokine and growth factor signals in normal cells that are important for diverse processes including immunity and inflammation.

Her research has recently shown that a signaling pathway dubbed «hedgehog» is important not only for normal development of stem cells but also for the growth of cancer cells in chronic myelogenous leukemia.

For cancer to progress, cancer cells modify normal signaling, movement, and growth processes.

Now, results of a new study by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center scientists suggests a powerful role for the protein in normal breast cells, acting as a tumor suppressor that halts abnormal cell growth.

Working with Bhaduri, who has a background in statistics and bioinformatics, Pollen and Nowakowski began exploring how specific classes of neurons and stem cells in the developing brain contribute to normal brain growth as well as to neurodevelopmental disease, and have begun to build a comprehensive, open - source atlas of gene expression across the developing brain, which they hope will serve as a resource for other scientists.

«We have identified a number of pharmaceutical compounds that selectively inhibit — in different experimental models — the mitochondrial enzyme responsible for the tumour growth, thus limiting fat synthesis and without harming normal cells.»

By matching normal and cancer cells from a patient, we can now study the differences — what molecules are key to tumor development and growth, and, ultimately, match treatments that might disable this cancer,» says the study's senior investigator, associate professor of pathology, Xuefeng Liu, MD, a member of the Center for Cell Reprogramming (CCR) at Georgetown University Medical Center.

The researchers discovered that the activity of this electric signal is necessary in different aspects of normal regeneration, namely for the expression of crucial genes, formation of a mass of cells capable of growth and regenerate, and proper tissue innervation.

We're manipulating genes in the cell nucleus to produce specific proteins, changing the normal recipe for growth and maturation, and transforming adult cells into a new type of cell with the ability to morph into any other cell type,» said Cooke, senior author and chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences.

This protein is essential for the growth of normal cells, but is hyperactive in tumor cells.

More importantly, Zhang and his team for the first time found that treating the pancreatic tumor cells with MIR506 induced autophagy, a process that occurs as a normal and controlled part of an organism's growth or development and that could promote cancer cell death.

These include, for example, the mechanisms behind stem - cell development and what happens when normal cellular growth spirals out of control, such as in cancer.

Insulin is a key ingredient for the growth and proliferation of normal stem cells, and the study demonstrated that insulin resistance also reduces the ability of the iPSCs to grow and proliferate.

The genetic code is a sequence of letters spelling instructions for a cell's normal growth, repair and daily housekeeping.

Cells divide for normal growth and repair, and to do this they double then split their DNA — their genetic blueprint.

«Our study also highlights that growth of normal cells and cancer cells is driven by different gene switches, suggesting that further work to find ways to control the activity of such disease - specific switches could lead to novel, highly specific approaches for therapeutic intervention», says Professor Jussi Taipale, who led the study.

Well, sure — cancer is, hands down, the scariest form of growth, and IGF - 1 in particular is famous not only for promoting the growth of normal cells; it is also infamous for promoting the growth of cancer cells.

For example, kwashiorkor is a deficiency disease which impedes the normal development of vital brain cells and stunts growth.

1) Phytonutrients: * Occur naturally in fruits and vegetables * Promote the function of the immune system * Help fight off viruses as well as reduce inflammation * Associated with the treatment and / or prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease 2) Enzymes: * Responsible for metabolic processes that occur within a cell and are necessary for sustaining life * Assist and play a large role in digestion, energy production, blood coagulation and contraction of muscles 3) Amino Acids: * The basic building blocks of protein * Absorption of amino acids is essential for your metabolism 4) Essential Fatty Acids: * Reduce the risk of heart disease and some forms of cancer * Improve mood * Decrease inflammation 5) Vitamins: * Essential for the normal growth and development of all human beings * Healthy maintenance of cell tissues and organs * Help process proteins, carbohydrates and fats required for utilization 6 & 7) Macro and Trace Minerals: * Involved in electrolyte balance of body fluids * Essential for normal cellular activity * Provide hardness to bones and teeth

Although a non - essential amino acid in normal cells, the demand for glutamine is dramatically increased throughout malignant transformation to support increased metabolic demands; namely, provision of catabolic substrates for ATP production and anabolic substrates for macromolecule biosynthesis.The intracellular glutamine pool is also critical for sustained activation of mTORC1 signalling, a master regulator of cell growth and protein translation, as well as prevention of apoptosis

For example, in a petri dish, there are rice phytonutrients that can inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells, at greater and greater doses, while apparently leaving normal colon cells alone.

Oranges are also rich in vitamin A, which is required for normal growth and cell differentiation.

The ability of cells to perceive and correctly respond to the signals is critical for growth and development, tissue repair, and immunity as well as normal homeostasis in every tissue.

An orange is also an excellent source of vitamin A, which is essential for normal skeletal growth and cell differentiation.

Essential for cell reproduction, normal growth and development in children, wound healing (tissue repair and growth), and production of sperm and the male hormone testosterone.

«With an underactive thyroid, the body compensates up to a point, but if the gland is unable to put out a normal amount of thyroid hormone, the body will slowly lose the ability to... create energy, not only for day - to - day activity, but also for the growth and metabolism of cells,» says Dr. Bernstein.

Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids are required for normal growth and functioning of the cells, muscles, nerves, and organs.

Not only are mushrooms pivotal for human health, they are also valuable for strengthening your pet's immune system, digestive health, joint health, respiratory health, system detoxification process and promotes normal cell growth.

Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids are needed for normal growth and functioning of the cells, muscles, nerves, and organs.

The group's study titled «Glucose Restriction Can Extend Normal Cell Lifespan and Impair Precancerous Cell Growth Through Epigenetic Control of hTERT and p16 Expression» has been published in the online edition of The Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, or FASEB Journal.