Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the accumulation of fatty
deposits in the inner walls of vessels. These plaques restrict blood flow and lead to …

Colorectal cancer is a major public health concern, with increasing incidence and mortality
rates worldwide. Environmental factors, including exposure to toxic metals, such as lead …

We investigated the presence of aluminium (Al) in human colon cancer samples and its
potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression, such as …

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Inflammation and
atherosclerotic plaques are the primary pathological mechanisms of CAD. Upon stimulation …

Calcification is an independent predictor of atherosclerosis-related cardiovascular events.
Microcalcification is linked to inflamed, unstable lesions, in comparison to the fibrotic stable …

Carotid artery stenosis (CAS) is a consequence of systemic atherosclerotic disease affecting
the aging populations of the Western world. CAS is frequently associated with cognitive …

Inflammatory cells and cytokines are known for long to worsen the development of
atherosclerotic plaques in mice, and intense efforts are today devoted to develop anti …

Background Inflammation of the perivascular adipose tissue (PvAT) may be related to
atherosclerosis; however, the association of polarized macrophages in the pericoronary …

Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the accumulation of
lipids in the vessel wall, leading to the formation of an atheroma and eventually to the …

Environmental pollution poses a significant threat to human health, particularly concerning
its impact on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). This review synthesizes epidemiological and …