The endothelium acts as the barrier that prevents circulating lipids such as lipoproteins and
fatty acids into the arterial wall; it also regulates normal functioning in the circulatory system …

Para-inflammation is a tissue adaptive response to noxious stress or malfunction and has
characteristics that are intermediate between basal and inflammatory states (Medzhitov …

Macrophages are cells that function as a first line of defence against invading
microorganisms. One of the hallmarks of macrophages is their ability to become activated in …

Metabolic diseases pose a tremendous health threat in both developed and developing
countries. The pathophysiology of metabolic diseases is complex but has been shown to be …

Background and Purpose Atherosclerosis is associated with reduced vascular hydrogen
sulfide (H2S) biosynthesis. GYY4137 is a novel slow‐releasing H2S compound that may …

Significance: Oxidative stress provokes the peroxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids in
cellular membranes, leading to the formation of aldheydes that, due to their high chemical …

Resveratrol is a bioactive molecule used in dietary supplements and herbal medicines and
consumed worldwide. Known cardioprotective and anti-inflammatory properties of …

Scavenger receptors are membrane glycoproteins that bind diverse ligands including lipid
particles, phospholipids, apoptotic cells and pathogens. LOX-1 (lectin-like oxidized low …

The products of oxidative stress trigger chronic low‐grade inflammation (pathophysiological
parainflammation) process in AMD patients. In early AMD, soft drusen contain many …

Animal Lectins: Form, Function and Clinical Applications presents up-to-date knowledge of
animal lectins. Detailed descriptions on biological activities, tissue and/or subcellular …