Oxidative stress is an imbalance between pro-and antioxidants that adversely influences the
organism in various mechanisms and on many levels. Oxidative damage occurring …

Despite the multifactorial nature of atherosclerosis, substantial evidence has established
inflammation as an often surreptitious, yet critical and unifying driving force which promotes …

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants that are
associated with birth defects, leukemia, neurocognitive deficits, reproductive impairment and …

Compared to plant cellulose, bacterial cellulose synthesized by Gluconacetobacter xylinus
has features such as high crystallinity, tensile strength and water absorption capacity; …

The microenvironment after traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) involves complex pathological
processes, including elevated oxidative stress, accumulated reactive aldehydes from lipid …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. The majority of
cardiovascular complications are secondary to atherosclerosis. Extensive evidence has …

Methylglyoxal (MGO) is a reactive metabolite of glucose. Since the plasma concentration of
MGO is increased in diabetic patients, MGO is implicated in diabetes-associated vascular …

Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease, but the molecular effects of cigarette smoke
on vascular cells are poorly understood. In this study, we demonstrate that matrix …

Vascular diseases are the most prominent cause of death, and inflammation and vascular
dysfunction are key initiators of the pathophysiology of vascular disease. Lipid peroxidation …

Electronic cigarettes (E-cigarettes) have recently become a popular alternative to traditional
tobacco cigarettes. Despite being marketed as a healthier alternative, increasing evidence …