The lungs are exposed to reactive oxygen species oxygen (ROS) produced as a result of
inhalation of oxygen, as well as smoke and other air pollutants. Cell metabolism and the …

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

Oxidative stress is defined as the imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS)
production and the endogenous antioxidant defense system, leading to cellular damage …

Microplastics are ubiquitous pollutants with a wide range of plastic applications. More
recently, microplastics are in the air and can be inhaled into the lungs, causing respiratory …

Inflammation of the human lung is mediated in response to different stimuli (eg, physical,
radioactive, infective, pro-allergenic or toxic) such as cigarette smoke and environmental …

Asthma is chronic inflammation of the airways characterized by airway hyper-
responsiveness, wheezing, cough, and dyspnea. Asthma affects> 350 million people …

Fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) exposure causes respiratory diseases by inducing
inflammation and oxidative stress. However, the correlation between the pulmonary …

Lycium barbarum is widely used as a functional food and medicinal herb to promote health
and longevity in China and in some other Asian countries. In modern pharmacological and …

Abstract Tris (1, 3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP) is a halogen-containing
organophosphorus chemical that is widely employed in various consumer products with a …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) affect many cellular functions and the proper redox balance
between ROS and antioxidants contributes substantially to the physiological welfare of the …