Catechins are a phytochemical present in plants such as tea leaves, beans, black grapes,
cherries, and cacao, and have various physiological activities. It is reported that catechins …

Epicatechin (EC) is a flavanol easily obtained through the diet and is present in tea, cocoa,
vegetables, fruits, and cereals. Recent studies have shown that EC protects human health …

Cypermethrin (CYP), a synthetic pyrethroid is a common environmental toxicant owing to its
wide usage as a broad-spectrum insecticide. Its exposure to non-target organisms, including …

Mitochondrial function, including oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), mitochondrial
biogenesis, and mitochondria dynamics, are essential for the maintenance of renal health …

Mitochondrial diseases are one of the largest groups of neurological genetic disorders.
Despite continuous efforts of the scientific community, no cure has been developed, and …

Background and aim Acacia nilotica (A. nilotica) is an imperative plant with many medicinal
uses. The current study aimed to investigate the protective effects of the stem bark of A …

Large amounts of residues are produced in the food industries. The waste shells from cocoa
processing are usually burnt for fuel or used as a mulch in gardens to add nutrients to soil …

Mitochondrial dysfunction is observed in a broad range of human diseases, including rare
genetic disorders and complex acquired pathologies. For this reason, there is increasing …

Nephrotoxicity is recognized as a serious disorder affected by chronic cadmium exposure.
Imbalance between radical generation and elimination is considered a critical factor …

Mitochondria are widely considered the “power hub” of the cell because of their pivotal roles
in energy metabolism and oxidative phosphorylation. However, beyond the production of …