Background Pharmacological corticosteroid therapy is the standard of care in Duchenne
Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) that aims to control symptoms and slow disease progression …

Inherited metabolic disorders (IMDs) are rare genetic conditions that affect multiple organs,
predominantly the central nervous system. Since treatment for a large number of IMDs is …

The present paper provides the first systematic assessment of the capacity of ferulic acid to
induce hormetic dose responses in biological systems. Ferulic acid induced hormetic effects …

COVID-19 has rapidly spread worldwide and incidences of hospitalisation from respiratory
distress are significant. While a vaccine is in the pipeline, there is urgency for therapeutic …

Saccharomyces boulardii (S. boulardii) is a probiotic yeast that is widely used to treat
gastrointestinal disorders. The present study is aimed to explore the therapeutic effects of S …

New medicines are urgently required to treat the fatal neuromuscular disease Duchenne
muscular dystrophy (DMD). Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) is a potent immunomodulatory small …

Homeostasis constitutes a key concept in physiology and refers to self‐regulating processes
that maintain internal stability when adjusting to changing external conditions. It diminishes …

In recent years, growing evidence has suggested a prominent role of oxidative stress in the
pathophysiology of several early-and adult-onset muscle disorders, although effective …

Evidence of contaminant-induced hormesis is rapidly accumulating, while the underlying
mechanisms of hormesis are becoming increasingly understood. Recent developments in …

Zearalenone (ZEA), a mycotoxin widely present in crops and food, poses a major threat to
animal and human health. The consumption of ZEA-contaminated food or feed causes …