Iron, an essential mineral in the body, is involved in numerous physiological processes,
making the maintenance of iron homeostasis crucial for overall health. Both iron overload …

The blood vessels of the brain are lined with endothelial cells and it has been long known
that these help to regulate blood flow to the brain. However, there is increasing evidence …

In recent years, fluorescent dyes have been frequently used for monitoring mitochondrial
membrane potential to evaluate mitochondrial viability and function. However, the …

It appears that electronic cigarettes (EC) are a less harmful alternative to conventional
cigarette (CC) smoking, as they generate substantially lower levels of harmful carcinogens …

Cardiovascular disease ranks the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Prenyldiphosphate
synthase subunits collectively participate in the formation and development of …

Background: Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) comprise a variety of products designed to
deliver nicotine, flavorings, and other substances. To date, multiple epidemiological and …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the most pressing global health issues and prevalent
causes of cerebrovascular and neurological disorders all over the world. In addition to the …

Worldwide use of electronic cigarettes has been rapidly expanding over recent years, but
the long-term effect of e-cigarette vapor exposure on human health and environment is not …

Objective: Electronic cigarette (e-cig) use has recently been implicated in promoting
atherosclerosis. In this study, we aimed to investigate the mechanism of e-cig exposure …

Cellular defense mechanisms, intracellular signaling, and physiological functions are
regulated by electrophiles and reactive oxygen species (ROS). Recent works strongly …