Macrophages and the maintenance of homeostasis
There have been many chapters written about macrophage polarization. These chapters
generally focus on the role of macrophages in orchestrating immune responses by …
generally focus on the role of macrophages in orchestrating immune responses by …
Regulation of coronary blood flow
The heart is uniquely responsible for providing its own blood supply through the coronary
circulation. Regulation of coronary blood flow is quite complex and, after over 100 years of …
circulation. Regulation of coronary blood flow is quite complex and, after over 100 years of …
Reactive hyperemia: a review of methods, mechanisms, and considerations
Reactive hyperemia is a well-established technique for noninvasive assessment of
peripheral microvascular function and a predictor of all-cause and cardiovascular morbidity …
peripheral microvascular function and a predictor of all-cause and cardiovascular morbidity …
Metabolic shifts in immunity and inflammation
DJ Kominsky, EL Campbell… - The Journal of Immunology, 2010 - journals.aai.org
Sites of ongoing inflammation and triggered immune responses are characterized by
significant changes in metabolic activity. Recent studies have indicated that such shifts in …
significant changes in metabolic activity. Recent studies have indicated that such shifts in …
Escin: A review of its anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory, and venotonic properties
This review discusses historical and recent pharmacological and clinical data on the anti-
edematous, anti-inflammatory, and venotonic properties of escin (Reparil®). Escin, the …
edematous, anti-inflammatory, and venotonic properties of escin (Reparil®). Escin, the …
Therapeutic potential of natural compounds in inflammation and chronic venous insufficiency
A Lichota, L Gwozdzinski, K Gwozdzinski - European Journal of Medicinal …, 2019 - Elsevier
The term varicose vein refers to the twisted and swollen vein visible under the skin surface
which occurs most commonly in the leg. Epidemiological studies report a varying …
which occurs most commonly in the leg. Epidemiological studies report a varying …
The blood-brain barrier in neuroinflammatory diseases
HE De Vries, J Kuiper, AG De Boer… - Pharmacological …, 1997 - pharmrev.aspetjournals.org
The existence of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) b was revealed through studies by Ehrlich
(1885) in the late 19th century, describing that brain tissue remained unstained after …
(1885) in the late 19th century, describing that brain tissue remained unstained after …
Hypoxia induces cyclooxygenase-2 via the NF-κB p65 transcription factor in human vascular endothelial cells
The inducible cyclooxygenase, COX-2, has been associated with vascular inflammation and
cellular proliferation. We have discovered that hypoxia increases expression of the COX-2 …
cellular proliferation. We have discovered that hypoxia increases expression of the COX-2 …
Inflammatory mediators of cerebral endothelium: a role in ischemic brain inflammation
Brain inflammation has been implicated in the development of brain edema and secondary
brain damage in ischemia and trauma. Adhesion molecules, cytokines and leukocyte …
brain damage in ischemia and trauma. Adhesion molecules, cytokines and leukocyte …
The prognostic value of muscle StO2 in septic patients
J Creteur, T Carollo, G Soldati, G Buchele… - Intensive care …, 2007 - Springer
Objective: To quantify sepsis-induced alterations in changes in muscle tissue oxygenation
(StO 2) after an ischemic challenge using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), and to test the …
(StO 2) after an ischemic challenge using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), and to test the …