The pathophysiology of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is marked by
inflammation-mediated disruptions in alveolar-capillary permeability, edema formation …

Pulmonary surfactant is a critical component of lung function in healthy individuals. It
functions in part by lowering surface tension in the alveoli, thereby allowing for breathing …

How to address the resistance of cisplatin (CDDP) has always been a clinical challenge.
The resistance mechanism of platinum-based drugs is very complex, including nuclear DNA …

The high rate of spreading of COVID-19 is attributed to airborne particles exhaled by
infected but often asymptomatic individuals. In this review, the role of aerosols in SARS-CoV …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection of the genital tract characterized by disturbance of the
normally Lactobacilli-dominated vaginal flora due to the overgrowth of Gardnerella and …

Morphological transitions are typically attributed to the actions of proteins and lipids. Largely
overlooked in membrane shape regulation is the glycocalyx, a pericellular membrane coat …

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe organ failure occurring mainly in
critically ill patients as a result of different types of insults such as sepsis, trauma or …

The alveolar epithelial glycocalyx is a dense anionic layer of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)
and proteoglycans that lines the apical surface of the alveolar epithelium. In contrast to the …

The inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor (IαI) complex is composed of the bikunin core protein with a
single chondroitin sulfate (CS) attached and one or two heavy chains (HCs) covalently …

Current therapies for patients with peritoneal metastases (PM) are only moderately effective.
Recently, a novel locoregional treatment method for PM was introduced, consisting of a …