(‒)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the most abundant polyphenol in green tea.
Thanks to multiple interactions with cell surface receptors, intracellular signaling pathways …

Acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS) is a devastating disease
that can be caused by a variety of conditions including pneumonia, sepsis, trauma, and most …

(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is a major polyphenol of green tea that possesses a
wide variety of actions. EGCG acts as a strong antioxidant which effectively scavenges …

Background Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is etiologically and clinically a
heterogeneous disease. Its diagnostic characteristics and subtype classification, and the …

Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is a severe condition characterized by
systemic inflammation, which may lead to multiple organ failure, shock and death. SIRS is …

Abstract Background & Aims The effect fraction of Bletilla striata (Thunb.) Reichb. f.(EFBS), a
phenolic-rich extract, has significant protective effects on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced …

The discovery of hypothalamic hormones propelled exciting advances in pharmacotherapy
and improved life quality worldwide. Growth hormone–releasing hormone (GHRH) is a …

The combined toxicological effects of airborne particulate matter (PM), such as PM2. 5, and
Asian sand dust (ASD), with surrounding chemicals, particularly quinones, on human airway …

Introduction Overwhelming neutrophil activation and oxidative stress significantly contribute
to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) pathogenesis. However, the potential of …

Patients presenting with insufficient tissue oxygenation and impaired lung function as in
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) frequently require mechanical ventilation with …