Collagen and elastin are major components of the extracellular matrix (ECM), generating the structural strength and elasticity of a vast array of tissues such as skin, lungs, and blood vessels. Their resilience to proteolytic degradation is significant for tissue function. However, some enzymes known as matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have evolved to remodel these tough proteins,…
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious condition It is often referred to as the “silent killer” because it often has no symptoms, yet it can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United States. Approximately one third of adults in the U.S. have high…
Garlic contains many compounds, so far more than 2000 having been identified. The most active molecules on health are sulfur compounds, also responsible for its characteristic odor. Allicin is the most studied (part of the S-alk(en)ylcysteine sulfoxide family and derived from cysteine). When garlic is damaged, it releases a particular enzyme – allinase – that…
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