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The hypertensive potential of estrogen: An untold story
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article Review)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The implication of estrogen in this disease has been extensively studied. While the vast majority of published research argue for a ...
The pleiotropic effects of antithrombotic drugs in the metabolic-cardiovascular-neurodegenerative disease continuum: Impact beyond reduced clotting
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Portland Press Ltd
, 2021 , Article Review)
Antithrombotic drugs are widely used for primary and secondary prevention, as well as treatment of many cardiovascular disorders. Over the past few decades, major advances in the pharmacology of these agents have been made ...
Flavonoids in adipose tissue inflammation and atherosclerosis: One arrow, two targets
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Portland Press Ltd
, 2020 , Article Review)
Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds naturally occurring in fruits and vegetables, in addition to beverages such as tea and coffee. Flavonoids are emerging as potent therapeutic agents for cardiovascular as well as metabolic ...
Unveiling a Biomarker Signature of Meningioma: the Need for a Panel of Genomic, Epigenetic, Proteomic, and RNA Biomarkers to Advance Diagnosis and Prognosis
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preprints
, 2023 , Preprint)
Meningiomas are the most prevalent primary intracranial tumors. The majority are benign but can undergo dedifferentiation in grades classified from I to III. Meningiomas tremendous variability in tumor behavior and slow ...
Adipose tissue immunomodulation: A novel therapeutic approach in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases
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Frontiers Media
, 2020 , Article)
Adipose tissue is a critical regulator of systemic metabolism and bodily homeostasis as it secretes a myriad of adipokines, including inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines. As the main storage pool of lipids, ...
Recent advances in nanotherapeutics for multiple myeloma
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2020 , Article)
Anticancer therapies cannot be included in a one-size-fits-all scenario; it is imperative to adapt therapies to the tumor molecular profile and most importantly to develop target-specific therapeutics. Nanotherapeutics can ...
Covid-19 in pediatric patients: A focus on CHD patients
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2020 , Article)
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus. As of the 30th of September 2020, around 34,000,000 cases have been reported globally. Pediatrics with underlying congenital heart disease ...
Hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 Patients: Pros and Cons
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2020 , Article)
The pandemic of COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has recently overwhelmed medical centers and paralyzed economies. The unparalleled public distress caused by this pandemic mandated an urgent quest for an effective approach ...
Thromboinflammatory Processes at the Nexus of Metabolic Dysfunction and Prostate Cancer: The Emerging Role of Periprostatic Adipose Tissue
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
The increased global prevalence of metabolic disorders including obesity, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and diabetes is mirrored by an increased incidence of prostate cancer (PCa). Ample evidence suggests that ...
Cucurbituril Ameliorates Liver Damage Induced by Microcystis aeruginosa in a Mouse Model
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Frontiers
, 2021 , Article)
Microcystis aeruginosa is a cyanobacterium that produces a variety of cyclic heptapeptide toxins in freshwater. The protective effects of the macromolecular container cucurbit[7]uril (CB7) were evaluated using mouse models ...