The potential role of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibition in the
management of COVID-19 and other medical conditions has emerged as an intriguing area …

Inflammation and dyslipidemia are critical inducing factors of atherosclerosis. Peroxisome
proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are ligand-activated transcription factors and control …

BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that COVID-19 predisposes to cardiovascular diseases
(CVDs). While monocytes/macrophages play a central role in the immunopathogenesis of …

Background This cross-sectional study aims to explore the interactive effects of the
Composite Dietary Antioxidant Index (CDAI) and Body Mass Index (BMI) on stroke risk …

Components that comprise our brain parenchymal and cerebrovascular structures provide a
homeostatic environment for proper neuronal function to ensure normal cognition. Cerebral …

Background: Data show that due to endothelial damage and thrombogenic effects, severe
acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection may accelerate the …

A strong relationship exists between immune dysfunction and cardiovascular disease.
Immune dysregulation can promote the development of cardiovascular diseases as well as …

Clinical data demonstrate an increased predisposition to cardiovascular disease (CVD)
following severe COVID-19 infection. This may be driven by a dysregulated immune …

TNFα in partnership with glycosylated CD147 conspires to create the fertile soil for de novo
and recurrent cancer. CD147 is present on the spike protein S (virus or vaccine)[1], despite …

Atherosclerosis is a chronic disease, characterized by chronic inflammation, endothelial
dysfunction, and lipid deposition in the vessel. Although many major, well-identified risk …