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Visfatin : An emerging adipocytokine bridging the gap in the evolution of cardiovascular diseases
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Wiley
, 2021 , Article)
Visfatin/nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT) is an adipokine expressed predominately in visceral fat tissues. High circulating levels of visfatin/NAMPT have been implicated in vascular remodeling, vascular ...
Repurposing Ivermectin for COVID-19: Molecular Aspects and Therapeutic Possibilities
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Frontiers Media
, 2021 , Article)
As of January 2021, SARS-CoV-2 has killed over 2 million individuals across the world. As such, there is an urgent need for vaccines and therapeutics to reduce the burden of COVID-19. Several vaccines, including mRNA, ...
Lipid-lowering therapies for atherosclerosis: Statins, fibrates, ezetimibe and pcsk9 monoclonal antibodies
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Bentham Science Publishers
, 2021 , Article Review)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the primary cause of global morbidity and mortality. CVD includes various life-threatening conditions such as myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral arterial diseases. In this ...
Ziziphus nummularia attenuates the malignant phenotype of human pancreatic cancer cells: Role of ros
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MDPI AG
, 2021 , Article)
Pancreatic cancer (PC) is the fourth leading cause of all cancer-related deaths. Despite major improvements in treating PC, low survival rate remains a major challenge, indicating the need for alternative approaches, ...
Pharmacological and antioxidant activities of rhus coriaria l. (sumac)
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2021 , Article)
Rhus coriaria L. (Anacardiaceae), commonly known as sumac, is a commonly used spice, condiment, and flavoring agent, especially in the Mediterranean region. Owing to its bountiful beneficial values, sumac has been used in ...
Carnosol Is a Novel Inhibitor of p300 Acetyltransferase in Breast Cancer
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2021 , Article)
Carnosol, a natural polyphenol abundant in edible plants such as sage, rosemary, and oregano, has shown promising anticancer activity against various types of cancers. Nonetheless, very little is known about its molecular ...