Acute and chronic lung injuries are among the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Lung
injury can affect several components of the respiratory system, including the airways …

Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is a yellow pigment present in the spice turmeric (Curcuma
longa). It has been used for centuries in Ayurveda (Indian traditional medicine) for the …

Markers of oxidative stress are increased in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
and reactive oxygen species (ROS) are able to alter biological molecules, signaling …

Lung lipid metabolism participates both in infant and adult pulmonary disease. The lung is
composed by multiple cell types with specialized functions and coordinately acting to meet …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema,
and small airway obstruction. Incompletely reversible airflow limitation, inflammation …

Mitochondria are the principal sites of energy metabolism and provide most of the energy
needed for normal cellular function. They are dynamic organelles that constantly undergo …

Nutraceuticals are dietary supplements that are used to improve health, postpone aging,
prevent illnesses, and maintain the human body's correct functioning. Nutraceuticals are …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and is the
fourth leading cause of death worldwide. There has been significant progress in the …

Background Cigarette smoking is the most commonly encountered and readily identifiable
risk factor for COPD. However, it is not clear which quantitative factors related to smoking …

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is the devastating consequence of various inflammatory diseases of
the lung. PF leads to a reduction of lung function, respiratory failure, and death. Several …