This study was conducted to investigate the proliferative effect of vegetable soy peptides on
adult stem cells (ASCs) in the absence of serum and their possible mechanisms of action …

Objectives: Both interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) and transforming growth factor‐β (TGF‐β) are crucially
involved in fibrotic events that characterize interstitial lung diseases (ILD). Therefore, the aim …

OBJECTIVE: Despite pro-fibrotic effects, transforming growth factor (TGF)-β prevents
arteriosclerosis by suppressing effector leukocytes and promoting smooth muscle …

Background. Cerebral aneurysms are relatively common in adults, with a prevalence
ranging between 1% and 5%. Subarachnoid hemorrhage, following aneurismal rupture, is a …

Cartilage has poor ability of spontaneous repair. Traditional treatments such as
microfracture, bone drilling and autologous osteochondral graft were not fully satisfactory to …

Background The carotid body tumors (CBTs) are relatively rare neoplasms and may present
into benign or life threatening malignant forms. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are often …

Theophylline is a natural compound present in tea. Because of its property to relax smooth
muscle it is used in pharmacology for the treatment of airway diseases (ie, chronic …

Nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used for the management of
fever, pain, and inflammation. However, they have always been considered to have a …

Formaldehyde (FA) is a volatile organic compound (VOC), considered as a major indoor air
pollutant and suspected to favor the development of inflammatory lung diseases. The …

Blastocyst implantation, placentation and the establishment of pregnancy in the human are
dependent on the adequate decidualization of endometrial stromal cells. Locally produced …