Perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) is an additional special type of adipose tissue
surrounding blood vessels. Under physiological conditions, PVAT plays a significant role in …

The prevalence of obesity is increasingly common in the United States, with~ 25% of women
of reproductive age being overweight or obese. Metaflammation, a chronic low grade …

Obesity and vascular dysfunction are independent and sexually dimorphic risk factors for
cardiovascular disease. A high fat diet (HFD) is often used to model obesity in mice, but the …

Background: Obesity is the number one cardiovascular risk factor for both men and women
and is a complex condition. Although a sex dimorphism on vascular function has already …

Perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) is a unique fat depot surrounding blood vessels and
plays a vital role in the progression of vascular remodeling and dysfunction. PVAT exhibits …

Perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) exerts anticontractile effect, but under non-physiological
conditions it may contribute to vascular dysfunction by releasing pro-inflammatory cytokines …

Phenotypic change of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) is the main contributor of
vascular pathological remodeling in atherosclerosis. The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is …

Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica L.) is a popular fruit known for its sweet and slightly tangy flavor,
which is widely consumed both fresh and in various processed forms. This study aimed to …

Adipose tissue is an organ with metabolic and endocrine activity. White, brown and ectopic
adipose tissues have different structure, location, and function. Adipose tissue regulates …

A high-fat diet (HFD) frequently causes obesity-induced hypertension. Because Dahl salt-
resistant rats are protected against hypertension after high-salt or high-fructose intake, it is of …