The newly emergent novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, which is caused
by SARS-CoV-2 virus, has posed a serious threat to global public health and caused …

In the past, endothelium was thought to be only a mechanical barrier. Today, endothelium is
known to be a tissue regulating vascular tone, cell growth and the interaction between the …

Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to
infection. Sepsis can be caused by a broad range of pathogens; however, bacterial …

Homocysteine (Hcy) is a sulfur-containing non-proteinogenic amino acid formed during the
metabolism of the essential amino acid methionine. Hcy is considered a risk factor for …

Highlights•Increased flavonoid consumption imparts antihypertensive benefits.•Luteolin,
Quercetin, Kaempferol, Epicatechin, and Daidzein increase eNOS activity.•Many flavonoids …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including heart and pathological circulatory conditions, are
the world's leading cause of mortality and morbidity. Endothelial dysfunction involved in …

Atherosclerosis has complex pathogenesis, which involves at least three serious aspects:
inflammation, lipid metabolism alterations, and endothelial injury. There are no effective …

The pathological characteristics of atherosclerosis (AS) include lipid accumulation, fibrosis
formation and atherosclerotic plaque produced in artery intima, which leads to vascular …

The incidence of both atrial fibrillation (AF) and coronary artery disease (CAD) increases
with advancing age. They share common risk factors and very often coexist. Evidence points …

Understanding the processes governing the ability of the heart to repair and regenerate after
injury is crucial for developing translational medical solutions. New avenues of exploration …