Atherosclerosis, the chronic accumulation of cholesterol-rich plaque within arteries, is
associated with a broad spectrum of cardiovascular diseases including myocardial …

Endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition is a dynamic process in which endothelial cells
suppress constituent endothelial properties and take on mesenchymal cell behaviors. To …

Inflammation contributes centrally to cardiovascular diseases, and anti-inflammatory
treatments can reduce cardiovascular events. The JAK–STAT pathway is an emerging target …

Endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndMT), a process initiated by activation of
endothelial TGF-β signaling, underlies numerous chronic vascular diseases and fibrotic …

Because of structural and cellular differences (ie, degrees of matrix abundance and cross-
linking, mural cell density, and adventitia), large and medium-sized vessels, in comparison …

Background: Endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) has been identified as a
critical driver of vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis, and TGF-β (transforming growth …

The mechanism underlying the association between elevated red cell distribution width
(RDW) and poor prognosis in variety of diseases is unknown although many researchers …

Diabetes and its complications represent a great burden on the global healthcare system.
Diabetic complications are fundamentally diseases of the vasculature, with endothelial cells …

Atherosclerosis is a fundamental disease of the cardiovascular system that leads to high
morbidity and mortality worldwide. The endothelium is the first protective barrier in …

The intestinal barrier, with its multiple layers, is the first line of defense between the outside
world and the intestine. Its disruption, resulting in increased intestinal permeability, is a …