Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, especially in
developed countries, and atherosclerosis (AS) is the common pathological basis of many …

In the past, endothelium was thought to be only a mechanical barrier. Today, endothelium is
known to be a tissue regulating vascular tone, cell growth and the interaction between the …

Background Based on recent research reports, dysbiosis and improper concentrations of
microbial metabolites in the gut may result into the carcinogenesis of colorectal cancer …

A considerable volume of research over the last decade has focused on understanding the
fundamental mechanisms for the progression of atherosclerosis—the underlying cause for …

Objective The decreased stability of atherosclerotic plaques increases the risk of ischemic
stroke. However, the specific characteristics of dysregulated immune cells and effective …

Sustained low-grade inflammation mediated by non-resolving inflammatory monocytes has
long been suspected in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis; however, the molecular …

Lipoic acid (LA) is an antioxidant able to produce its effects in aqueous or lipophilic
environments. Lipoate is the conjugate base of lipoic acid, and the most prevalent form of LA …

Atherosclerosis (AS) is the main pathological basis for ischemic cardiovascular and
cerebrovascular diseases. Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-derived exosomes have the …

Central arterial wall stiffening, driven by a chronic inflammatory milieu, accompanies arterial
diseases, the leading cause of cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality in Western …

Atherosclerosis and cancer are chronic diseases considered two of the main causes of
death all over the world. Taking into account that both diseases are multifactorial, they share …