Major reactive oxygen species (ROS)–producing systems in vascular wall include NADPH
(reduced form of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate) oxidase, xanthine oxidase …

The cushioning function of large arteries encompasses distension during systole and recoil
during diastole which transforms pulsatile flow into a steady flow in the microcirculation …

Cardiovascular disease remains the principal cause of death and disability among patients
with diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus exacerbates mechanisms underlying …

Atherosclerosis is the disease process that underlies heart attack and stroke. Advanced
lesions at risk of rupture are characterized by the pathological accumulation of diseased …

Essential oils of oregano are widely recognized for their antimicrobial activity, as well as
their antiviral and antifungal properties. Nevertheless, recent investigations have …

Blood in healthy organisms is seen as a 'sterile'environment: it lacks proliferating microbes.
Dormant or not-immediately-culturable forms are not absent, however, as intracellular …

Uptake of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles by macrophages represents a key step in
the development of atherosclerotic plaques, leading to the foam cell formation. Chemical …

Arterial remodeling refers to the structural and functional changes of the vessel wall that
occur in response to disease, injury, or aging. Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) play a …

Fruits, vegetables, and other food items contain phytochemicals or secondary metabolites
which may be considered non-essential nutrients but have medicinal importance. These …

Atherosclerosis is a chronic progressive inflammatory process that can eventually lead to
cardiovascular disease (CVD). Despite available treatment, the prevalence of …