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148 Citations
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28 Pages

WNT-β Catenin Signaling as a Potential Therapeutic Target for Neurodegenerative Diseases: Current Status and Future Perspective

  • Kakarla Ramakrishna,
  • Lakshmi Vineela Nalla,
  • Dumala Naresh,
  • Kojja Venkateswarlu,
  • Matte Kasi Viswanadh,
  • Buchi N. Nalluri,
  • Guntupalli Chakravarthy,
  • Sajusha Duguluri,
  • Payal Singh and
  • Sachchida Nand Rai
  • + 3 authors

Wnt/β-catenin (WβC) signaling pathway is an important signaling pathway for the maintenance of cellular homeostasis from the embryonic developmental stages to adulthood. The canonical pathway of WβC signaling is essential for neurogene...

  • Review
  • Open Access
95 Citations
64,006 Views
126 Pages

28 September 2023

The current literature provides a body of evidence on C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and its potential role in inflammation. However, most pieces of evidence are sparse and controversial. This critical state-of-the-art monography provides all the crucial d...

  • Review
  • Open Access
75 Citations
11,166 Views
18 Pages

9 February 2023

Proteins are central to life functions. Alterations in the structure of proteins are reflected in their function. Misfolded proteins and their aggregates present a significant risk to the cell. Cells have a diverse but integrated network of protectio...

  • Article
  • Open Access
75 Citations
24,203 Views
26 Pages

Vitamin D and Calcium in Osteoporosis, and the Role of Bone Turnover Markers: A Narrative Review of Recent Data from RCTs

  • Gavriela Voulgaridou,
  • Sousana K. Papadopoulou,
  • Paraskevi Detopoulou,
  • Despoina Tsoumana,
  • Constantinos Giaginis,
  • Foivi S. Kondyli,
  • Evgenia Lymperaki and
  • Agathi Pritsa

8 February 2023

Osteoporosis is a common disease, defined primarily by a low measured bone density, which is associated with an increased risk of fragility fractures. Low calcium intake and vitamin D deficiency seem to be positively correlated with the prevalence of...

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  • Open Access
54 Citations
2,927 Views
14 Pages

Indole-3 Carbinol and Diindolylmethane Mitigated β-Amyloid-Induced Neurotoxicity and Acetylcholinesterase Enzyme Activity: In Silico, In Vitro, and Network Pharmacology Study

  • Kakarla Ramakrishna,
  • Praditha Karuturi,
  • Queen Siakabinga,
  • Gajendra T.A.,
  • Sairam Krishnamurthy,
  • Shreya Singh,
  • Sonia Kumari,
  • G. Siva Kumar,
  • M. Elizabeth Sobhia and
  • Sachchida Nand Rai

16 August 2024

Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by beta-amyloid (Aβ) deposition and increased acetylcholinesterase (AchE) enzyme activities. Indole 3 carbinol (I3C) and diindolylmethane (DIM) are reported...

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53 Citations
14,187 Views
24 Pages

30 December 2022

The definition of acute kidney injury (AKI), despite improvements in criteria, continues to be based on the level of serum creatinine and urinary output that do not specifically indicate tubular function or injury, or glomerular function or injury th...

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  • Open Access
51 Citations
18,641 Views
11 Pages

Scurvy: Rediscovering a Forgotten Disease

  • Mustafa Gandhi,
  • Omar Elfeky,
  • Hamza Ertugrul,
  • Harleen Kaur Chela and
  • Ebubekir Daglilar

Scurvy is a nutritional deficiency caused by low vitamin C levels that has been described since ancient times. It leads to a varied presentation, affecting multiple organ systems due to its role in the biochemical reactions of connective tissue synth...

  • Commentary
  • Open Access
50 Citations
12,734 Views
12 Pages

The Application of Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: An Overview on Nutrition Assessment

  • Alessia Salinari,
  • Michele Machì,
  • Yasmany Armas Diaz,
  • Danila Cianciosi,
  • Zexiu Qi,
  • Bei Yang,
  • Maria Soledad Ferreiro Cotorruelo,
  • Santos Gracia Villar,
  • Luis Alonso Dzul Lopez and
  • Maurizio Battino
  • + 1 author

In the last decade, artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-mediated technologies have undergone rapid evolution in healthcare and medicine, from apps to computer software able to analyze medical images, robotic surgery and advanced data storage system....

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  • Open Access
34 Citations
10,582 Views
21 Pages

A Review of the CACNA Gene Family: Its Role in Neurological Disorders

  • Oliwia Szymanowicz,
  • Artur Drużdż,
  • Bartosz Słowikowski,
  • Sandra Pawlak,
  • Ewelina Potocka,
  • Ulyana Goutor,
  • Mateusz Konieczny,
  • Małgorzata Ciastoń,
  • Aleksandra Lewandowska and
  • Paweł P. Jagodziński
  • + 2 authors

Calcium channels are specialized ion channels exhibiting selective permeability to calcium ions. Calcium channels, comprising voltage-dependent and ligand-gated types, are pivotal in neuronal function, with their dysregulation is implicated in variou...

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