Oxidative stress occurs through an imbalance between the generation of reactive oxygen
species (ROS) and the antioxidant defense mechanisms of cells. The eye is particularly …

Cellular ROS production participates in various cellular functions but its accumulation
decides the cell fate. Malignant cells have higher levels of ROS and active antioxidant …

The overall burden of cancer is rapidly increasing worldwide, reflecting not only population
growth and aging, but also the prevalence and spread of risk factors. Gastrointestinal (GI) …

Caspase-recruitment domain 9 (CARD9) protein is expressed in many cells especially in
immune cells, and is critically involved in the function of the innate and adaptive immune …

Simple Summary Head and neck cancer (HNC) is the sixth most common cancer, causing
almost half a million deaths worldwide every year. The two subtypes of HNC are distinctly …

Quercetin (Qu) is a powerful flavanol antioxidant that is naturally found in plants and is part
of the flavonoid family. Qu has a wide range of biological properties, such as …

Periodontitis is a common inflammatory disease. It is characterized by destruction of the
supporting structures of the teeth and could lead to tooth loss and systemic inflammation …

Chronic inhalation of cigarette smoke is a prominent cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) and provides an important source of exogenous oxidants. In addition …

Numerous pharmacological effects of quercetin have been illustrated, including
antiinflammation, antioxidation, and anticancer properties. In recent years, the antioxidant …

Introduction Despite the widespread use of electronic cigarettes, the long-term health
consequences of vaping are largely unknown. Aims and Methods We investigated the DNA …