Background: Surfactant Protein D (SP-D) is a protein of the innate immune system that plays a role in maintaining surfactant homeostasis, clearance of pathogens, and control of inflammation, primarily in the lungs (1). However, its presence in extrapulmonary tissues, including th [....]
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Ling Yin, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center, China
Liver fibrosis represents a critical global health burden with limited therapeutic options. This study investigates the novel synergistic efficacy of two natural compounds—Protocatechuic Acid (PCA), a phenolic acid, and D-Carvone (D-Car), a monoterpene—in mitigating l [....]
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Title : Evaluate the changes in SP-D levels in plasma during different phases of the menstrual cycle recruited from the Well- Adult Surfactant Protein Study (WASP)
Natnicha Kitti udom, University College London, Thailand
Background: Surfactant Protein D (SP-D) is a protein of the innate immune system that plays a role in maintaining surfactant homeostasis, clearance of pathogens, and control of inflammation, primarily in the lungs (1). However, its presence in extrapulmonary tissues, including th [....] » Read More
Title : Synergistic antifibrotic potential of protocatechuic acid and D-Carvone in liver protection
Ling Yin, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center, China
Liver fibrosis represents a critical global health burden with limited therapeutic options. This study investigates the novel synergistic efficacy of two natural compounds—Protocatechuic Acid (PCA), a phenolic acid, and D-Carvone (D-Car), a monoterpene—in mitigating l [....] » Read More