Rats make excellent models for the study of medical, biological, genetic, and behavioral
phenomena given their adaptability, robustness, survivability, and intelligence. The rat's …

Skin is the largest mechanical barrier against invading pathogens. Following skin injury, the
healing process immediately starts to regenerate the damaged tissues and to avoid …

Abstract Background Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are innate defense mechanisms
that are also implicated in the pathogenesis of organ dysfunction. However, the role of NETs …

Abstract Background Ocimum species (Lamiaceae) has been traditionally used for treatment
of upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, coughs, sore throat, and wound healing. The …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent and serious mental disorder with high rates
of suicide and disability. However, the underlying pathogenesis of MDD is complicated and …

Experimental monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapies have shown promise for treatment of
lethal Ebola virus (EBOV) infections, but their species-specific recognition of the viral …

Myocardial ischemia‐reperfusion injury (MIRI) is a major cause of heart failure in patients
with coronary heart disease (CHD). Mitochondrial dysfunction is the crucial factor of MIRI; …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf (Poria) is a well-known
traditional medicinal fungus. It has been considered to possess spleen-invigorating (Jianpi) …

Purpose: We aimed to characterise magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia (mNPH) with
radiation therapy (RT) for prostate cancer. Methods: Human prostate cancer subcutaneous …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases. Although
many researchers have attempted to explain the origins of AD, developing an effective …