The particularly interdisciplinary nature of human microbiome research makes the organization
and reporting of results spanning epidemiology, biology, bioinformatics, translational …

A major feature of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology is the plaque composed of aggregated
amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide. Although these plaques may have harmful properties, there is …

Apolipoprotein (apo) B, the critical structural protein of the atherogenic lipoproteins, has two
major isoforms: apoB48 and apoB100. ApoB48 is found in chylomicrons and chylomicron …

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has been shown to induce angiogenesis when
infused continuously into adult rat brain tissue. In addition, VEGF has been shown to enhance …

Mineral bone disease (MBD) is a common complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD)
characterized by disruption of normal mineral homeostasis within the body. One or more of the …

Cardiovascular disease associated with obesity and autoimmunity is the leading cause of
death in these populations and significant residual risk remains despite current treatment …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive disease with high mortality that
commonly occurs in middle-aged and older adults. IPF, characterized by a decline in lung …

Adenosine is an endogenous nucleoside with a short half-life that regulates many physiological
functions involving the heart and cardiovascular system. Among the cardioprotective …

Purpose Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death, globally, and its
prevalence is only expected to rise due to the increasing incidence of co-morbidities such as …

SARS-CoV-2 continues to have devastating consequences worldwide. Though vaccinations
have helped reduce spread, new strains still pose a threat. Therefore, it is imperative to …