Osteoarthritis (OA) is a widespread, debilitating joint disease associated with articular cartilage degradation. It is driven via mechano-inflammatory pathways, whereby catabolic genes in the cartilage-embedded chondrocytes are presumed up-regulated due to increased...
ABSTRACT: Sulforaphane, an organosulfur phytochemical, has been demonstrated to have significant anticancer potential in both in vitro and in vivo studies, exhibiting mechanisms of action that include inducing apoptosis, inhibiting cell proliferation, and modulating...
ABSTRACT: The smoking of nicotine and passive exposure to environmental tobacco smoke can lead to many chronic medical conditions such as respiratory, cardiovascular, and cancer diseases. Nicotine smoking can also cause complications for patients undergoing medical...
ABSTRACT: As a biocompatible and non-critical material, ZnO, specifically in its nanowire morphology, holds great promise for integration into highly efficient mechanical energy transducers. However, controlling the density of the free charge carriers that drive the...
ABSTRACT: Hundreds of thousands die annually from malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum (Pf), with the emergence of drugresistant parasites hindering eradication efforts. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are known for their ability to disrupt pathogen membranes without...