Preclinical studies of toxicity and anti-cholangiocarcinoma activity of the standardized capsule formulation of Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC

Abstract Background Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), the adenocarcinoma of the biliary duct, is commonly reported in Asia, with the highest incidence in northeastern Thailand.Chemotherapy of CCA has been limited by the lack of effective chemotherapeutic drugs.A series of previous in vitro and in vivo studies support further research and development of Atr

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Variation in the Branching Pattern of the Coronary Artery: A Systematic Review on Anatomical Branching Variation

Background: The coronary arteries, being the major vascular channels, are known to affect the complete circulatory system and hemodynamics of the body.However, as a matter of fact, the coronary arteries are known to have many anatomical and developmental variations along all the morphological aspects, which include location of orifices, various rou

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