Redox regulation of the immune response

G Morris, M Gevezova, V Sarafian… - Cellular & Molecular …, 2022 - nature.com
The immune-inflammatory response is associated with increased nitro-oxidative stress. The
aim of this mechanistic review is to examine:(a) the role of redox-sensitive transcription …

Porphyromonas gingivalis regulates atherosclerosis through an immune pathway

Q Ruan, P Guan, W Qi, J Li, M Xi, L Xiao… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Atherosclerosis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease, involving a pathological process of
endothelial dysfunction, lipid deposition, plaque rupture, and arterial occlusion, and is one of …

The pharmacological bases for repurposing statins in depression: a review of mechanistic studies

R De Giorgi, N Rizzo Pesci, G Rosso, G Maina… - Translational …, 2023 - nature.com
Statins are commonly prescribed medications widely investigated for their potential actions
on the brain and mental health. Pre-clinical and clinical evidence suggests that statins may …

Reverse cholesterol transport and lipid peroxidation biomarkers in major depression and bipolar disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis

AF Almulla, Y Thipakorn, AAA Algon… - Brain, Behavior, and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Major depression (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD) are linked to immune
activation, increased oxidative stress, and lower antioxidant defenses. Objectives To …

Smilax china L.: A review of its botany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacological activities, actual and potential applications

M Wang, QX Bai, XX Zheng, WJ Hu, S Wang… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Smilax china L., an extensively used traditional Chinese
medicine, is known as Baqia in China. It has been used to treat various inflammatory …

Inflammation and nitro-oxidative stress as drivers of endocannabinoid system aberrations in mood disorders and schizophrenia

G Morris, L Sominsky, KR Walder, M Berk, W Marx… - Molecular …, 2022 - Springer
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is composed of the endocannabinoid ligands
anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylgycerol (2-AG), their target cannabinoid receptors …

The endocannabinoidome in neuropsychiatry: Opportunities and potential risks

G Morris, K Walder, S Kloiber, P Amminger… - Pharmacological …, 2021 - Elsevier
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) comprises two cognate endocannabinoid receptors
referred to as CB1R and CB2R. ECS dysregulation is apparent in neurodegenerative/neuro …

Agri-food waste from apple, pear, and sugar beet as a source of protective bioactive molecules for endothelial dysfunction and its major complications

C Caliceti, M Malaguti, L Marracino, MC Barbalace… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Endothelial damage is recognized as the initial step that precedes several cardiovascular
diseases (CVD), such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, and coronary artery disease. It has …

Statins: neurobiological underpinnings and mechanisms in mood disorders

AJ Walker, Y Kim, I Borissiouk, R Rehder… - Neuroscience & …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Statins (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitors) treat
dyslipidaemia and cardiovascular disease by inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis. They also …

Mechanism of cell death of endothelial cells regulated by mechanical forces

Y Zeng, X Du, X Yao, Y Qiu, W Jiang, J Shen, L Li… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Cell death of endothelial cells (ECs) is a common devastating consequence of various
vascular-related diseases. Atherosclerosis, hypertension, sepsis, diabetes, cerebral …