Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is the most crucial antioxidant for the body. The biochemical
capabilities of ascorbic acid are still being studied. It acts as a cofactor for many enzymes …

Severe disease commonly manifests as a systemic inflammatory process. Inflammation is
associated withthe enhanced production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species and with a …

Not all patients produce sputum, yet most available TB tests use sputum. We investigated
the utility of a novel RNA-based quantitative test, the tuberculosis molecular bacterial load …

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has continued to be the subject of study since
its discovery nearly 40 years ago. Significant advances in research and intake of …

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) resides in a quarter of the world's population and is the
causative agent for tuberculosis (TB), the most common infectious reason of death in …

Tuberculosis (TB) is the most common opportunistic infection in patients with acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) …

Vitamin C is a versatile nutrient with essential antioxidant properties and roles in amino acid
metabolism, collagen promotion, and hormone synthesis. It has long been regarded as …

Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a well-known cause of imbalance in oxidative stress (OS)
status and trace element levels. However, little information is available for targeting the …

Background: Greater T-cell activation was associated with reduced vascular compliance
amongst persons living with HIV (PLWH) especially among overweight and obese …

Background: Oxidative stress and inflammation are considered predictors of diseases
associated with aging. Markers of oxidative stress, inflammation, and endothelial activation …