National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research

Gemcitabine resistance in gallbladder cancer: mechanistic insights with emphasis on cancer stem cells

Gemcitabine remains the primary chemotherapeutic agent for multiple solid tumours; however, the development of resistance greatly limits its effectiveness. This resistance is multifactorial, including mechanisms affecting intracellular drug concentration, enhancement of DNA repai...

Assessment of the coverage, use rate and physical integrity of long-lasting insecticide nets after scaling up of their distribution in Gujarat, India

Abstract Background Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) are a key tool for control and elimination of malaria, by providing protection from the bite of infected mosquitoes. To support its malaria elimination goal by 2030, Gujarat distributed LLINs across 33 districts in 2019....