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Caffeine use or napping to enhance repeated sprint performance after partial sleep deprivation: Why not both?
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Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.
, 2021 , Article)
Purpose: To compare the effect of a 20-minute nap opportunity (N20), a moderate dose of caffeine (CAF; 5 mg·kg-1), or a moderate dose of caffeine before N20 (CAF+N) as possible countermeasures to the decreased performance ...
Therapeutic potential of resveratrol in covid-19-associated hemostatic disorders
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
Coagulation disorders, endotheliopathy and inflammation are the most common hallmarks in SARS-CoV-2 infection, largely determining COVID-19's outcome and severity. Dysfunctions of endothelial cells and platelets are tightly ...
Vitamin D status affects proteomic profile of HDL-associated proteins and inflammatory mediators in dyslipidemia
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Vitamin D deficiency and dyslipidemia have substantial implications for human health globally. Vitamin D is essential for bone metabolism and immune modulation, and its insufficiency is linked to various chronic inflammatory ...
Sesamol: A lignan in sesame seeds with potent anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Inflammation is associated with the development and progression of a plethora of diseases including joint, metabolic, neurological, hepatic, and renal disorders. Sesamol, derived from the seeds of Sesamum indicum L., has ...
The effect of caffeine, nap opportunity and their combination on biomarkers of muscle damage and antioxidant defence during repeated sprint exercise
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Institute of Sport
, 2021 , Article)
To investigate the effect of 20 min nap opportunity (N20), 5 mg·kg-1 of caffeine (CAF) and their combination (CAF+N20) on the biochemical response (energetic biomarkers, biomarkers of muscle damage and enzymatic antioxidants) ...
COVID-19 Severity in Patients With Apical Periodontitis: A Case Control Study
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Objectives: Apical periodontitis (AP) has been associated with systemic inflammatory biomarkers that have also been associated with COVID-19 severity. This study was designed to test the hypothesis that the presence of ...
Bariatric Surgery Improves Serum CD40L Levels as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Risk: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(2024 , Article)
CD40 and its ligand have been recently implicated in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This meta-analysis examined the effect of bariatric surgery in reducing circulating CD40L levels. A systematic review ...
A comprehensive review on the anti-cancer properties and mechanisms of action of sesamin, a lignan in sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum).
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Article)
Sesamin is the major active ingredient is Sesamum indicum seeds. Several studies revealed that sesamin possesses potent anti-cancer properties. The anti-cancer effects of sesamin have been mainly attributed to its ...