Toxocara canis is an intestinal parasite of canids that is widespread throughout the world. In humans, it can cause serious clinical symptoms known as larval toxocariasis, which, when occurring in the central nervous system, ...

Macrophages are among the immunocompetent wandering cells that occur in all tissues and organs, including the heart. As cells of the innate immune system, they perform organ-specific functions. They are capable of defense ...

Introduction: Internet addiction represents a rapidly evolving phenomenon that has gained increasing significance both in the Czech Republic and worldwide in recent years. Existing international research points to heightened ...

Introduction and Aim: Neuropeptides are characterized by extensive central and peripheral effects, with regulatory and modulatory roles that could be exploited therapeutically in the near future. One such neuropeptide is ...

Iron is essential for human life but on the other side it aggravates oxidative stress. We examined its role in two diseases with high morbidity and mortality: diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis. In diabetes, a reactive ...