BACKGROUND Uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) are highly prevalent benign smooth muscle
tumors of the uterus. In the USA, the lifetime risk for women developing uterine leiomyomas …

Kidney diseases, including acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD),
have become critical clinical, socioeconomic, and public health concerns worldwide. The …

Based on the abnormally increased expression of CD44 receptors on renal tubule epithelial
cells during ischemia/reperfusion-induced acute kidney injury (AKI), we developed a …

Excisional wounds are considered one of the most common physical injuries. This study
aims to test the effect of a nanophytosomal formulation loaded with a dried hydroalcoholic …

Obesity and diabetes are linked to an increased prevalence of kidney disease. Endoplasmic
reticulum stress has recently gained growing importance in the pathogenesis of obesity and …

Background It is well established that renin-angiotensin system (RAS) play a central role in
pathophysiology of renal damage following unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO). The …

Renal fibrosis is a type of chronic kidney disease (CKD) induced by infiltration of
inflammatory cells, myofibroblast accumulation, and ECM production in the kidney. From a …

Periodontal diseases are classified as inflammation affecting the supporting tissue of teeth,
which eventually leads to tooth loss. Mild reversible gingivitis and severe irreversible …

Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are the first identified and best studied family of pattern recognition
receptors. Expressed in immunocytes, TLRs initiate innate immune responses and …

Background Fermented black ginseng (FBG) is processed ginseng by the repeated heat
treatment and fermentation of raw ginseng. The protective effect and mechanism of FBG on …