Four tocopherols are available in nature and are absorbed with the diet, but only one RRR-α-
tocopherol satisfies the criteria of being a vitamin. The biological activity of the different …

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by the development of vascular
complications associated with high morbidity and mortality and the consequent relevant …

Woody edible oils are a type of vegetable oil. Woody edible oils like olive oil have greater
quantities of unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs), particularly essential FAs, as well as vitamin E …

Vascular insulin resistance and oxidative stress contribute to endothelial dysfunction and
hypertension. The present study investigated whether chronic treatment with purified Tartary …

We hypothesized that metabolites of dietary flavonoids attenuate impairments in nitric oxide
(NO) bioavailability evoked by glucotoxic conditions mimicking Type 1 or 2 diabetes. To test …

Crack is a central nervous system stimulant extracted from the Erythroxylum coca plant. It is
considered the most potent and addictive form of cocaine, and its euphoric effects are …

Purpose: To determine whether human retinal endothelial cells (HRECs) express the
endothelial cell protein C receptor (EPCR) and to realize its potential as a targeting moiety …

Vitamin E components and vitamin E oxidation products (VEOP) define the “vitaminEome”.
VEOP are produced through biological and chemical processes. They are found at low …

Abstract γ-Tocopherol (γ-T) and its physiological metabolite γ-carboxyethyl-hydroxychroman
(γ-CEHC) exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. We hypothesized that …

Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is the most common cause of severe mitral regurgitation. It has
been reported that MVP patients—candidates for mitral valve repair (MVRep)—showed an …