Institution
John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
Recent research
- Health & MedicineOpen access
For many years, plants have long served as sources of potential therapeutic agents. Recently, there has been a growing interest in investigating the effects of plant bio-active compounds on epigenetic modulation of several processes—among them, modifications of DNA, histones, and...
- Materials & EnergyOpen access
Nanotoxicology: Emerging Challenges and Future Solutions for Safe Nanomaterial Applications
The emergence of nanotechnology has led to a rapid increase in intentional and unintentional exposure to engineered nanoparticles (NPs), raising significant concerns over their impact on humans, animals, and ecosystems. Nanotoxicology has evolved to assess these adverse effects,...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin has made the diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI) faster and more precise, but it does not measure the broader biological vulnerability that often determines the outcome after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Growth differentiation factor-15...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Lipoprotein(a) as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor: Clinical Significance and Therapeutic Perspectives
Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is an elusive yet powerful cardiovascular risk factor, largely independent of LDL cholesterol. Elevated Lp(a) increases the risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, calcific aortic valve disease, heart failure, and abdominal aor...