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View article: Galectin-3: A Multitasking Protein Linking Cardiovascular Diseases, Immune Disorders and Beyond
Galectin-3: A Multitasking Protein Linking Cardiovascular Diseases, Immune Disorders and Beyond Open
In recent decades, the novel role of Galectin-3 (Gal-3) in both physiological and pathological conditions has emerged. Gal-3 is a key protein involved in immunity, inflammation, cell adhesion, proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis.…
View article: Homocysteine in the Cardiovascular Setting: What to Know, What to Do, and What Not to Do
Homocysteine in the Cardiovascular Setting: What to Know, What to Do, and What Not to Do Open
Homocysteine has long been studied as a potential cardiovascular risk factor due to its biochemical role in endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, inflammation, and thrombogenesis. Despite strong epidemiological and mechanistic support…
View article: Cardio-Pulmonary Features of Long COVID: From Molecular and Histopathological Characteristics to Clinical Implications
Cardio-Pulmonary Features of Long COVID: From Molecular and Histopathological Characteristics to Clinical Implications Open
Long COVID is a persistent post-viral syndrome with the significant involvement of both the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, often extending well beyond the acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Emerging evidence has highlighted a spec…
View article: Targeting Obesity in Cardiovascular Disease Management: Cardiac Adipose Tissue Is a Real Biomarker!
Targeting Obesity in Cardiovascular Disease Management: Cardiac Adipose Tissue Is a Real Biomarker! Open
Background: Obesity has been defined as a true worldwide “pandemic” by the World Health Organization and represents one of the major public health problems. It is associated with a reduction in life expectancy of about 7–8 years due to rel…
View article: Uric acid in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases: innocent bystander or ruthless killer?
Uric acid in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases: innocent bystander or ruthless killer? Open
Medical attention to uric acid (UA) has been increasing in recent years, mainly because this molecule has been shown to be associated with increased cardiovascular risk, both in the general population and in the hypertensive patients. A gr…