Opuntia ficus-indica belongs to the Cactaceae family and is widespread in semi-arid and
arid regions. Cactus pears are known for their health promoting properties which are due to …

Abstract Changes in mitochondrial DNA (mt-DNA) copy number in blood/tissue have been
linked to increased risk of several cancers; however, studies on their association in breast …

Mitochondria play important roles in tumor cell physiology and survival by providing energy
and metabolites for proliferation and metastasis. As part of their oncogenic status, cancer …

Emerging knowledge supports the notion that metabolic reprogramming facilitates the
progression of many cancers and in some it could be initiated by mutations in genes related …