Abstract Background In Europe cardiovascular disease (CVD) is responsible for 3.9 million
deaths (45% of deaths), being ischaemic heart disease, stroke, hypertension (leading to …

The bone tissue engineering approach for treating large bone defects becomes necessary
when the tissue damage surpasses the threshold of the inherent regenerative ability of the …

Osteoblast-derived VEGF is important for bone development and postnatal bone
homeostasis. Previous studies have demonstrated that VEGF affects bone repair and …

Abstract Background: Elevated lipoprotein (a)(Lp [a]) is associated with aortic stenosis (AS).
Oxidized phospholipids (OxPL) are key mediators of calcification in valvular cells and are …

This review highlights a brief, chronological sequence of the history of dental implants. This
historical perspective begins with ancient civilizations and spotlights predominant dentists …

Magnesium alloys are considered the most suitable absorbable metals for bone fracture
fixation implants. The main challenge in absorbable magnesium alloys is their high …

HMG-CoA (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl–coenzyme A) reductase (HMGR) catalyzes the
committed step in cholesterol biosynthesis. Statins are HMGR inhibitors with inhibition …

Environment-mediated drug resistance is a form of de novo drug resistance that protects
tumour cells from the initial effects of diverse therapies. Surviving foci of residual disease …

Aim The aim of this literature review is to find current knowledge of dental implants focusing
on materials, designs and surface modifications and to understand which implant surfaces …

▪ Abstract Statins are potent inhibitors of cholesterol biosynthesis. In clinical trials, statins are
beneficial in the primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease. However, the …