Vascular calcification (VC), which is categorized by intimal and medial calcification,
depending on the site (s) involved within the vessel, is closely related to cardiovascular …

The endothelium is one of the largest organ systems in the body, and data continue to
emerge regarding the importance of endothelial cell (EC) dysfunction in vascular aging and …

Endothelial to mesenchymal transition (EndMT) is a complex biological process that gives
rise to cells with multipotent potential. EndMT is essential for the formation of the …

Hypertension is a global public health issue and the leading cause of premature death in
humans. Despite more than a century of research, hypertension remains difficult to cure due …

Abstract Background and aim The Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) is a novel
index of inflammation assessment that appears to be superior to the common single blood …

Abstract Endothelial–mesenchymal transition (EndoMT), a cellular differentiation process in
which endothelial cells (ECs) lose their properties and differentiate into mesenchymal cells …

The tumor microenvironment (TME) consists of various components including cancer cells,
tumor vessels, cancer‐associated fibroblasts (CAFs), and inflammatory cells. These …

Vascular calcification is associated with atherosclerosis, chronic kidney disease, and
diabetes, and results from processes resembling endochondral or intramembranous …

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a progressive disease that arises from multiple etiologies
and ultimately leads to right heart failure as the predominant cause of morbidity and …

Renal fibrosis is an important pathological feature of diabetic kidney disease (DKD),
manifested as tubular interstitial fibrosis, tubular atrophy, glomerulosclerosis and damage to …