cytochrome c/inflammation

INTRODUCTION Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by progressive and hardly reversible obstruction of the airways, which basically affects the small airways (chronic obstructive bronchiolitis), variably associated with destruction of the pulmonary parenchyma (emphysema). 10%

- In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an important tool for those couples with difficulty conceiving or maintaining a pregnancy. In the United States, infants conceived with IVF account for approximately 1.6% of live births. - Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a highly prevalent gynecological disease,

As part of the central nervous system (CNS), the retina shares key structural and functional features with the brain, making it a potential portal into a patient's medical future. Since the cerebral and retinal microvasculature are strikingly similar, the condition of retinal vasculature has been

Almost 35 years ago, Dr Peter Safar wrote that "cerebral recovery from more than 5 min of cardiac arrest is hampered by complex secondary derangements of multiple organ systems after reperfusion". Actually, these 5 "golden" minutes determine the ability of cerebral neurones to regain ordinary

Persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) MS commonly experience muscle weakness and fatigue which may contribute to the commonly reported symptomatic fatigue. Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) induced with light in the visible red to near infrared (VIS/NIR) region of the spectrum (600-1000 nm) can

The adipose tissue is the main energetic reserve, being constituted by adipocytes, cells that accumulate lipids inside its cytoplasm, in the form of triglycerides. Fat deposition can occur both in the subcutaneous compartment and in the visceral compartment and is the result of a positive energy

Rationale, Objectives and Significance A recent study has shown that low intensity Near Infrared (NIR) light at 810 nm applied before exercise results in an increase in performance and decrease in oxidative stress and muscle damage (1). Another study by the same group with 830 nm light showed a

BACKGROUND Insulin resistance (IR) plays a major role for the increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Targeted treatment of IR in affected tissues is, however, almost non-existing, except for weight-loss and physical activity. The central hypothesis of

Nail onychomycosis, or fungus infection, is typically caused by a fungus called dermatophytes, but may also be caused by yeasts and molds. These microscopic organisms invade the skin through tiny invisible cuts or through a small separation between the nail and the nail bed. Under conditions of

Myocardial ischemia and reperfusion injury (MRI) related to cardio-pulmonary bypass has been linked to adverse clinical outcomes following cardiac surgery. Changes in ROS following SAVR have been well documented in the literature. Furthermore, pre-operative ROS markers such as malondialdehyde have

Nail onychomycosis, or fungus infection, is typically caused by a fungus called dermatophytes, but may also be caused by yeasts and molds. These microscopic organisms invade the skin through tiny invisible cuts or through a small separation between the nail and the nail bed. Under conditions of

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful and debilitating disease of the synovial joints, affecting the structural and functional integrity of articular cartilage, subchondral bone, synovium and the adjacent supporting connective tissue . It is a degenerative disorder characterized by cartilage loss with

An infection of toenail fungus, or onychomycosis, typically occurs when fungi (most commonly dermatophytes) infect the nail, but may also be caused by yeasts and molds. The nail fungal infection usually begins as a white or yellow spot under the tip of the toenail and then spreads deeper into the

Patients with metabolic syndrome are at increased risk of thrombotic complications, including myocardial infarction and cardiovascular death. A meta-analysis of the studies assessing cardiovascular risk in metabolic syndrome found a pooled relative risk for incident cardiovascular events and death

Minocycline has excellent penetration of the blood-brain barrier. In a mechanism that seems to be distinct from its antimicrobial properties, minocycline has anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. These properties are thought to be related to some combination of its inhibition of