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NADPH-derived ROS generation drives fibrosis and endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition in systemic sclerosis: Potential cross talk with circulating miRNAs
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Walter de Gruyter
, 2022 , Article)
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an immune disorder characterized by diffuse fibrosis and vascular abnormalities of the affected organs. Although the etiopathology of this disease is largely unknown, endothelial damage and ...
Inflammasomes as biomarkers and therapeutic targets in traumatic brain injury and related-neurodegenerative diseases: A comprehensive overview
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Given the ambiguity surrounding traumatic brain injury (TBI) pathophysiology and the lack of any Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved neurotherapeutic drugs, there is an increasing need to better understand the ...
Exploring serum glycome patterns after moderate to severe traumatic brain injury: A prospective pilot study
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
BackgroundGlycans play essential functional roles in the nervous system and their pathobiological relevance has become increasingly recognized in numerous brain disorders, but not fully explored in traumatic brain injury ...
High fat diet exacerbates long-term metabolic, neuropathological, and behavioral derangements in an experimental mouse model of traumatic brain injury
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
AimsTraumatic brain injury (TBI) constitutes a serious public health concern. Although TBI targets the brain, it can exert several systemic effects which can worsen the complications observed in TBI subjects. Currently, ...
Modulation of Neuro-Inflammatory Signals in Microglia by Plasma Prekallikrein and Neuronal Cell Debris
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Frontiers Media
, 2021 , Article)
Microglia, the resident phagocytes of the central nervous system and one of the key modulators of the innate immune system, have been shown to play a major role in brain insults. Upon activation in response to neuroinflammation, ...
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 ...
Understanding the mechanisms mediating cardio-renal benefit of empagliflozin in type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
In a recently published, post-hoc analysis of the hallmark EMPA-REG OUTCOME trial, Kramer ¨ et al.1 assessed whether changes in cardiac and haemodynamic markers achieved with empagliflozin in subjects with type 2 diabetes ...
Pleiotropic properties of statins via angiogenesis modulation in cardiovascular disease
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Inhibition of hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase by statins is affected by inhibiting the active site of the enzyme in a competitive manner. Statins reduce plasma cholesterol by inhibiting its de novo ...
Mechanisms underlying the effects of caloric restriction on hypertension
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) as well as a major contributor to all-cause mortality and disability worldwide. The pathophysiology of hypertension is highly attributed to a dysfunctional ...
Paradoxical effects of statins on endothelial and cancer cells: the impact of concentrations
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Springer Nature
, 2023 , Article)
In addition to their lipid-lowering functions, statins elicit additional pleiotropic effects on apoptosis, angiogenesis, inflammation, senescence, and oxidative stress. Many of these effects have been reported in cancerous ...