Des-γ-carboxyl prothrombin (DCP) is a well recognized tumor marker for hepatocellular
carcinoma (HCC). In the present study, we demonstrate that DCP has a mitogenic effect on HCC …

Background Twist, a transcription factor of the basic helix-loop-helix class, is reported to
regulate cancer metastasis. It is known to induce epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). In …

Insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) is postulated to be a mediator of growth
suppression signals. Reduced expression of the IGFBP-3 was observed in nine out of 12 …

The impingement of fuel spray on the wall in direct-injection spark-ignition (DISI) engines
affects the fuel-air mixture formation, combustion and exhaust emissions. A detailed …

In direct-injection spark-ignition (DISI) engines, spray-wall impingement affects the formation
of the air–fuel mixture as well as combustion and exhaust emissions. In this study, the …

The impingement of fuel sprays on the wall in direct-injection spark-ignition (DISI) engines
affects mixture preparation, combustion performance, and pollutant emissions. A better …

Des-γ-carboxyl prothrombin (DCP) is a well recognized tumor marker for hepatocellular
carcinoma. Previously, we have demonstrated that DCP stimulates cell proliferation in …

In order to improve thermal efficiency of spark ignition (SI) engines, an improved technology
to avoid irregular combustion under high load conditions of high compression ratio SI …

Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is secreted from stromal and mesenchymal cells, and its
receptor cMet is expressed on various types of cells such as smooth muscle cells, fibroblast, …

Direct injection is an attractive technology for improving fuel economy and engine
performance in gasoline engines. However, the adhered fuel formed on the piston surface has …