ACC highlights promising studies

Highlights from ACC.17 scientific sessions

Highlights from ACC 15 Scientific Sessions: Part 2

No: 906-12. March 15, 2015, 10:45–12:15pm. San Diego, CA. Kaymaz and Tokgözoğlu. Highlights from ACC 15 Scientific Sessions: Part 2 Anatol J Cardiol 2015; 15: 596-600 600

Highlights from ACC 15 Scientific Sessions: Part 1

Estrogen related receptor α (ERRα) a promising target for the therapy of adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC)

The pathogenesis of the adrenocortical cancer (ACC) involves integration of molecular signals and the interplay of different downstream pathways (i.e. IGFII/IGF1R, β-catenin, Wnt, ESR1). This tumor is characterized by limited therapeutic options and unsuccessful treatments. A useful strategy to develop an effective therapy for ACC is to identify a common downstream target of these multiple path...

Genome-wide association studies of alcohol intake--a promising cocktail?

Excessive alcohol consumption is the third leading contributor to preventable death worldwide, contributing to 2.5 million deaths per year (1–3). Casual drinking is an aspect of the typical diet in many parts of the world. Yet, excessive alcohol consumption has a devastating effect on public health. Excessive drinking, which is correlated with alcoholism (4), is a serious concern and levies a p...