Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is a pleiotropic cytokine that has a fundamental role in modulating
inflammation and in maintaining cell homeostasis. It primarily acts as an anti-inflammatory …

Myocardial fibrosis, the expansion of the cardiac interstitium through deposition of
extracellular matrix proteins, is a common pathophysiologic companion of many different …

In a world in which life expectancy is increasing, understanding and promoting healthy
aging becomes a contemporary demand. In the elderly, a sterile, chronic and low-grade …

Immune engineering, a burgeoning field within regenerative medicine, involves a spectrum
of strategies to optimize the intricate interplay between tissue regenerative biomaterials and …

Inhalation of silica particles is an environmental and occupational cause of silicosis, a type
of pneumoconiosis. Development of the lung silicosis is a unique process in which the …

Impaired wound healing is a significant complication of diabetes. Platelet-derived
extracellular vesicles (pEVs), rich in growth factors and cytokines, show promise as a …

The textile industry, with its extensive use of dyes and chemicals, stands out as a significant
source of water pollution. Exposure to certain textile dyes, such as azo dyes and their …

Macrophages are versatile immune cells with remarkable plasticity, enabling them to adapt
to diverse tissue microenvironments and perform various functions. Traditionally categorized …

Intestinal fibrosis is an important complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In the
course of the development of fibrosis, certain parts of the intestine become narrowed …

Pulmonary fibrosis is an irreversible and progressive disease affecting the lungs, and the
etiology remains poorly understood. This disease can be lethal and currently has no specific …