There are two components to the reperfusion syndrome, which follows extremity ischemia.
The local response, which follows reperfusion, consists of limb swelling with its potential for …

The vascular endothelium lining the inner surface of blood vessels serves as the first
interface for circulating blood components to interact with cells of the vascular wall and …

OBJECTIVE: Brain arteriovenous malformations (AVM) have high matrix metalloproteinase-
9, interleukin-6, and myeloperoxidase (MPO) expression, and polymorphic variations in …

Numerous studies have consistently shown that agonist stimulation of adenosine A1
receptors results in a significant reduction of morbidity and mortality associated with global …

Thrombolysis is widely used to intervene in acute ischemic stroke, but reestablishment of
circulation may paradoxically initiate a reperfusion injury. Here we describe studies with …

Neutrophil activation is an essential component of innate immune defense against infection
and injury. In response to inflammatory stimulation, circulating neutrophils undergo a series …

The effect of moderate reductions in testicular blood flow has not been studied
systematically. The aim of this study was, therefore, to examine the effects of different …

Pulmonary edema associated with increased vascular permeability is a severe complication
of Staphylococcus aureus–induced sepsis and an important cause of human pathology and …

Maitake (Grifola frondosa) is a popular mushroom in Asia for its tasty flavor and immune-
stimulating property. The aim of the study is to investigate the innate immunity augmentation …

Reperfusion injury is characterized by a decrease in endothelial release of nitric oxide within
5 min after reperfusion, increased leukocyte‐endothelium interaction, and transmigration of …