The coronavirus-disease 2019 (COVID-19) was announced as a global pandemic by the
World Health Organization. Challenges arise concerning how to optimally support the …

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that can protect the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)
in the membrane from oxidation, regulate the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) …

It is well-established that the nutritional deficiency or inadequacy can impair immune
functions. Growing evidence suggests that for certain nutrients increased intake above …

Vitamin E, a potent lipid‐soluble antioxidant, found in higher concentration in immune cells
compared to other cells in blood, is one of the most effective nutrients known to modulate …

The immune system of an organism is an essential component of the defense mechanism
aimed at combating pathogenic stress. Age-associated immune dysfunction, also dubbed …

Abstract Background In December 2019, a novel human-infecting coronavirus, SARS-CoV-
2, had emerged. The WHO has classified the epidemic as a “public health emergency of …

Molecules in biological systems often can perform more than one function. In particular,
many molecules have the ability to chemically scavenge free radicals and thus act in the test …

Aging is associated with declined immune function, particularly T cell-mediated activity,
which contributes to increased morbidity and mortality from infectious disease and cancer in …

Background Antigen sparing is regarded as crucial for pandemic vaccine development
because worldwide influenza vaccine production capacity is limited. Adjuvantation is an …

Obesity is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), which is a significant health
problem worldwide. Active disease is associated with low-grade chronic inflammation …