The rapid increase in obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)
has been related to the rise in sugar-added foods and sweetened beverages consumption …

Atherosclerosis is a complex pathological condition marked by the accumulation of lipids in
the arterial wall, leading to the development of plaques that can eventually rupture and …

Coronary artery atherosclerosis is a local, multifactorial, complex disease, and the leading
cause of death in the US. Complex interactions between biochemical transport and …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) overproduction plays an essential role in the etiology of
ischemic/hypoxic retinopathy caused by acute glaucoma. NADPH oxidase (NOX) 4 was …

Reduction in oxygen levels is a key feature in the physiology of the bone marrow (BM) niche
where hematopoiesis occurs. The BM niche is a highly vascularized tissue and endothelial …

Endothelial cells play a crucial role in the arterial homeostasis. In addition to physiological
risk factors, abnormal levels of hemodynamic parameters induced by the pulsatile flow …

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) describes a range of conditions associated with the rupture
of high-risk or vulnerable plaque. Vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque is associated with many …

Hypoxia, a condition characterized by low oxygen levels, serves an important role in the
progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the precise molecular …

Thoracic aortic aneurysm is characterized by dilation of the aortic diameter by greater than
50%, which can lead to dissection or rupture. Common histopathology includes extracellular …

Atherosclerosis is the main pathomechanism leading to cardiovascular diseases such as
myocardial infarction or stroke. There is consensus that atherosclerosis is not only a …