The ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the acute
respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) poses a persistent threat to global public …

Abstract Angiotensin II (Ang II) increases adhesion molecules, cytokines and chemokines
and exerts a proinflammatory effect on leucocytes, endothelial cells and vascular smooth …

Abstract Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol is important for cellular function, but in
high concentrations, it can lead to atheroma formation. Over the past several decades, it has …

Vascular inflammation is involved in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis, and is
also present in hypertension-and diabetes-induced vascular complications. Angiotensin II …

There is a growing body of evidence that inflammation might play an important role in the
initiation and progression of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The designation of CVD as a …

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the betacoronavirus
SARS-CoV-2 is now a worldwide challenge for healthcare systems. Although the leading …

It is well established that renin-angiotensin system blockers exert NO/prostacyclin-
dependent antithrombotic effects. Because some beneficial effects of these drugs are …

Platelets exert a considerable influence on human morbidity and mortality. The rationale for
their study in hypertension follows the observation that the major consequences of …

An increased risk of thrombembolic events in congestive heart failure (CHF) has been
attributed to a hypercoagulable state including vascular endothelial dysfunction and platelet …

Angiogenesis, cellular growth and invasion of a cancer cell are attractive targets for new
treatment strategies of malignancies in recent years. The evidences are accumulating that …