Tumor angiogenesis is necessary for the continued survival and development of tumor cells,
and plays an important role in their growth, invasion, and metastasis. The tumor …

Pustular psoriasis (PP) is a clinicopathological entity encompassing different variants, ie,
acute generalized PP (GPP), PP of pregnancy (impetigo herpetiformis), annular (and …

Background More than 300 million people carry a diagnosis of asthma, with data to suggest
that they are at a higher risk for infection or adverse outcomes from severe acute respiratory …

ABSTRACTS Genome-wide association studies are a powerful tool to identify genomic
regions and variants associated with phenotypes. However, only limited mutual confirmation …

Mucus is an integral part of the respiratory physiology. It protects the respiratory tract by
acting as a physical barrier against inhaled particles and microbes. Excessive inflammation …

Interleukins (ILs)—which are important members of cytokines—consist of a vast group of
molecules, including a wide range of immune mediators that contribute to the immunological …

Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type-9 (PCSK9) is a posttranslational regulator of the
LDL receptor (LDLR). Recent studies have proposed a role for PCSK9 in regulating immune …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Inflammation has long
been established as a key component in the pathophysiology of coronary artery disease …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a serious injury to the central nervous system that causes
significant physical and psychological trauma to the patient. SCI includes primary spinal …

Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting
areas with a high density of apocrine glands and characterized by subcutaneous nodules …