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

In the lungs, macrophages constitute the first line of defense against pathogens and foreign
bodies and play a fundamental role in maintaining tissue homeostasis. Activated …

Silicosis is a global problem, and it has brought about great burdens to society and patients'
families. The etiology of silicosis is clear, preventable, and controllable, but the onset is …

Humans are regularly exposed to silica nanoparticles in environmental and occupational
contexts, and these exposures have been implicated in the onset of adverse health effects …

(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is a major polyphenol of green tea that possesses a
wide variety of actions. EGCG acts as a strong antioxidant which effectively scavenges …

Background Globally, silicosis accounts for 90% of all pneumoconiosis cases and is a
serious public health issue. It is characterized by progressive inflammation and irreversible …

Patients with progressive fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (PF-ILDs) carry a poor prognosis
and have limited therapeutic options. A hallmark feature is fibroblast resistance to apoptosis …

Silicosis is a common and ultimately fatal occupational disease, yet the limited therapeutic
option remains the major clinical challenge. Apelin, an endogenous ligand of the G-protein …

This review provides an overview of literature addressing progressive massive fibrosis
(PMF) from September 2009 to the present. Advances are described in understanding its …

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a common autoimmune disease that targets the synovial joints
leading to arthritis. Although the etiology of RA remains largely unknown, it is clear that …