In this mini-reflection, I explain how during my doctoral work in a Botany Department I first
became interested in H 2 O 2 and later in my career in other reactive oxygen species …

The biological effects of oxidants, especially reactive oxygen species (ROS), include
signaling functions (oxidative eustress), initiation of measures to reduce elevated ROS …

The ability to detect oxygen availability is a ubiquitous attribute of aerobic organisms.
However, the mechanism (s) that transduce oxygen concentration or availability into …

A widely accepted concept in perinatal medicine is that boys are more susceptible than girls
to complications of prematurity. However, whether this 'male disadvantage of …

During fetal life, the ductus arteriosus (DA) acquires the mechanisms for its postnatal closure
following a thorough developmental program. This program can be interrupted by preterm …

Fetal chronic hypoxia leads to intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), which is likely to reduce
oxygen delivery to the brain and induce long-term neurological impairments. These indicate …

Millions of infants are born prematurely every year worldwide. Prematurity, particularly at
lower gestational ages, is associated with high mortality and morbidity and is a significant …

Pulmonary arterial hypertension of the neonate (PAHN) is a pathophysiological condition
characterized by maladaptive pulmonary vascular remodeling and abnormal contractile …

MicroRNA-125b, the first microRNA to be identified, is known to promote cardiomyocyte
maturation from embryonic stem cells; however, its physiological role remains unclear. To …

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread over the world for more than one
year. COVID-19 often develops life-threatening hypoxemia. Endothelial injury caused by the …