Residual kidney function for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with
better quality of life and outcome; thus, strategies should be implemented to preserve kidney …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). In
addition to traditional risk factors, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes and …

Propolis is a resinous substance produced naturally by bees, and it consists of the exudates
of plants mixed with enzymes, wax, and pollen. Propolis continues to gain considerable …

Autophagy is a degradation process that is evolutionarily conserved and is essential in
maintaining cellular and physiological homeostasis through lysosomal removal and …

Nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is an important transcription factor that
activates antioxidant genes and increases detoxifying enzymes. Studies have shown that …

The most common kidney replacement therapy (KRT) worldwide is hemodialysis (HD), and
only 5%–10% of patients are prescribed peritoneal dialysis (PD) as KRT. Despite PD being …

Background Anemia is common in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is associated with
outcomes. In addition, serum soluble Fas (sFas) levels are related to anemia and …

Oral film (OF) research has intensified due to the effortless administration and advantages
related to absorption in systemic circulation. Chitosan is one of the polymers widely used in …

Propolis has several uses in human health, including its role as a nutritious and beneficial
dietary component, as well as a folk medicine. In this study, we aimed to explore the …

Baccharin is one of the major compounds found in Brazilian green propolis and its botanical
source, Baccharis dracunculifolia. Considering the biological effects of propolis and B …