Myasthenia gravis: correlation of age with clinical course and anti-AChr antibody levels.

abstract：:One of the most dangerous possible complications in joint replacement is infection due to bacteria adhere to prosthesis surface making biofilm difficult to erase. The gold standard treatment consists in prosthesis removal, placement of antibiotic-impregnated cement spacer and systemic antibiotics therapy. When the inf...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Zoccali C,Contestabile M,Di Segni S,Nuvoli B,Prencipe U,Erba F

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent decades, the role played by the immune response to bacteria in the pathogenesis of chronic periodontal disease (PD) has long been studied. Although from the clinical point of view, adequate oral hygiene is essential to ensure a satisfactory response of the host to infections, modulation of the reaction of im...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Luca S,Francesco C,Damiano M,Alessandro N,Silvia C,Diego R,Michele R,Marco S

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ink spot lentigo, also known as reticulated black solar lentigo, is a melanotic macula commonly described in fair-skinned individuals on sun-exposed areas of the body. Clinically it is a darkly pigmented type of solar lentigo; herein the term ink spot lentigo. In contrast to common solar lentigines, ink spot lentigo i...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Bottoni U,Nisticò S,Amoruso GF,Schipani G,Arcidiacono V,Scali E,Tassone P,Greco M,Amorosi A

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infections caused by the nematode Trichinella spiralis (T. spiralis) are characterized by an inflammatory response in the host. The aim of this study was to identify and evaluate markers for monitoring mice infected with T. spiralis and treated with or without mimosine. The markers that have been used were total and d...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Hitoglou S,Frydas S,Hatzistilianou M,Pappa S,Gougoustamou D,Kotsis A

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antimuscarinic drugs are the first line pharmacotherapy for overactive bladder, but they are not always effective to achieve complete continence. Nevertheless in some patients urodynamic investigations reveal insufficient effects with continuing incontinence events even with dose optimization. The aim of this study is...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Nardulli R,Losavio E,Ranieri M,Fiore P,Megna G,Bellomo RG,Cristella G,Megna M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both allergic disorders and obesity keep increasing in industrialized countries. Even though a strong association between obesity and allergy- related diseases has been reported in several studies, no published data show a scientific and firm link in-between the two conditions. In general, obesity and weight gain have...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Ciprandi G,Caimmi D,Raschetti R,Miraglia Del Giudice M,Salpietro C,Caimmi S,Castellazzi AM

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well known that change in apoptosis may modulate the natural story of illness, and that many drugs may act through modulation of apoptosis, but the role of steroids in acting through apoptosis in different settings, including renal diseases, has still to be elucidated. We studied the in vivo effects of steroids ...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Stratta P,Canavese C,Fenoglio R,Priolo G,Grillo A,Aimo G,Quaglia M,Pagni R

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:United airway disease (UAD) concept proposed that asthma and rhinitis are both different clinical manifestation of a single inflammatory process. The aim of this study is to assess in upper and lower airways the level of inflammation and oxidative stress and to investigate the relationship between biomarkers in persis...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Profita M,Montuschi P,Bonanno A,Riccobono L,Montalbano AM,Ciabattoni G,Albano GD,Liotta G,Bousquet J,Gjomarkaj M,La Grutta S

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the concentrations of CD45pos leukocytes in the semen samples of infertile patients with low testicular volume (TV) compared to subjects with normal TV. The testis was considered normal in size when it had a volume between 15 and 25 cm(3), low-normal with a volume between 10 and 1...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： La Vignera S,Condorelli RA,Morgia G,Favilla V,Russo GI,Cimino S,Vicari E,Calogero AE

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate the effects of a novel patented Mg-3Nd-0.2Zn-0.4Zr (weight %, JDBM) alloy on osteoblastic cell function, as these cells play an important role in bone repair and remodeling. The associated effects of the JDBM alloy on osteoblastic cell function involving cell adhesion, cell proliferatio...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Wang Y,Ouyang Y,Pang X,Mao L,Yuan G,Jiang Y,He Y

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Betamethasone is an anti-inflammatory steroid drug used in cases of anaphylactic and allergic reactions, of Alzheimer and Addison diseases and in soft tissue injuries. It modulates gene expression for anti-inflammatory activity suppressing the immune system response. This latter effect might decrease the effectiveness...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Artini M,Papa R,Cellini A,Tilotta M,Barbato G,Koverech A,Selan L

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a child with Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome. The pregnancy was complicated by prenatal growth retardation. The baby was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Chieti when she was five months old. She showed postnatal growth retardation, trouble sucking and swallowing, microcephaly and multip...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Domizio S,Pallotta R,Romanelli A,Puglielli C,Pollice R,Casacchia M,Conte E,Domizio R,Sabatino G

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is thought to be an autoimmune T-cell-mediated disease directed at myelin antigens of the central nervous system. Besides myelin proteins, lipid components of CNS are supposed to play a role as antigens for T cells in MS. CD1 is a family of MHC-like glycoproteins specialized in capturing and pr...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Caporale CM,Notturno F,Pace M,Aureli A,Di Tommaso V,De Luca G,Farina D,Giovannini A,Uncini A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (nCFb) is an acquired condition of variable etiology. Medical treatment basically involves antibiotics and chest physiotherapy. An impaired mucociliary clearance seems to be one of the mechanisms behind nCFb, and inhaled therapy with mucoactive agents has frequently been used to try ...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Snijders D,Calgaro S,Bertozzi I,Quartesan S,Kozuh I,Lunardi F,Barbato A

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ticks are obligate hematophagous arthropods that are parasites in every class of vertebrates in most regions of the world. They are also considered to be important vectors for the transmission of human infectious diseases. In the present study we used polymer chain reaction (PCR) amplification analysis to determine th...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Santino I,Iori A,Nicoletti M,Valletta S,Cimmino C,Scoarughi GL,Santapaola D,Sessa R,Del Piano M

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paraneoplastic sensitive neuropathy is one of the most common presentations among a group of cancer-related disorders known as Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndromes (PNS). PNS likely have an autoimmune etiology since they have been associated with the presence of antibodies against neuronal antigens expressed by tumor...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Nappi L,Formisano L,Damiano V,Matano E,Bianco R,Tortora G

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nickel (Ni) oral hyposensitization treatment (NiOHT) is an effective management approach for Ni allergy. No health-related quality of life (HRQoL) data exist for the pre- and post-treatment with NiOHT in systemic nickel allergy syndrome (SNAS). The aims of this study were (a) to explore HRQoL in SNAS patients, (b) to ...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Rizzi A,Di Rienzo A,Buonomo A,Aruanno A,Carusi V,Ricci AG,Centrone M,Mezzacappa S,Romeo L,Schiavino D,Inchingolo R,Gasbarrini A,Nucera E

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This pilot open-label study is aimed to assess clinical response in psoriasis patients receiving diverse dose regimens of etanercept, consisting of the same global cumulative dose of etanercept administered over different treatment periods. Eligible patients were assigned sequentially in a 1:1 ratio to receive: etaner...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Cassano N,Loconsole F,Miracapillo A,Travaglini M,Digiuseppe MD,Congedo M,Galluccio A,Buquicchio R,Mastrandrea V,Filieri M,Raho G,Pezza M,Vena GA

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphomas limited to the larynx are rare, accounting for less than 1% of all laryngeal neoplasms. The most common site of development of primary laryngeal lymphomas is the supraglottic region. In most cases, the presenting symptoms are hoarseness, dysphagia, dyspnea, and cervical lymphadenopathy...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Zapparoli M,Trolese AR,Remo A,Sina S,Bonetti A,Micheletto C

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Finding new strategies to counteract periprosthetic infection and implant failure is a main target in orthopedics. Staphylococcus aureus, the leading etiologic agent of orthopedic implant infections, is able to enter and kill osteoblasts, to stimulate pro-inflammatory chemokine secretion, to recruit osteoclasts, and t...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Selan L,Papa R,Ermocida A,Cellini A,Ettorre E,Vrenna G,Campoccia D,Montanaro L,Arciola CR,Artini M

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate the clinical significance of serum microRNA-219-5p (miR-219-5p) in patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) caused by acute paraquat (PQ) poisoning, and its correlation with Toll-like Receptor 4 (TLR4). Luciferase reporter assay was used to investigate in vitro the corre...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Dai Y,Liu X,Gao Y

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoantibodies (rheumatoid factor, RF; anti-citrullinated-protein antibodies, ACPA) and complement system are involved in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). ACPA and anti-TNF agents are capable of in vitro modulating complement activity. We investigated the relationships between complement, autoantibodies, and anti-TNF treatm...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Di Muzio G,Perricone C,Ballanti E,Kroegler B,Greco E,Novelli L,Conigliaro P,Cipriani P,Giacomelli R,Perricone R

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After birth various bacterial species, mainly streptococci, colonize the oral cavity and are frequently isolated from carious lesions in children. Previous studies suggest that an earlier colonization of a child's mouth by cariogenic organisms might be related to a higher risk of caries. The aim of this study is to as...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Duse M,Zicari AM,Berlutti F,Ernesti I,Occasi F,Leonardi L,Polimeni A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This update on treatment of asthma exacerbations in children is the result of an Italian Pediatric Society Task-force, made up of a panel of experts working in 2007-2008. The aim is to give clear indications on the use of the drugs most employed in children, grading the quality of evidence and the strength of recommen...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Indinnimeo L,Bertuola F,Cutrera R,De Benedictis FM,Di Pietro P,Duse M,Gianiorio P,Indirli G,La Grutta S,La Rosa M,Longhi R,Miceli Sopo S,Miglioranzi P,Miraglia Del Giudice M,Monaco F,Radzik D,Renna S,Snijders D,Zampog

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress (OS) is well documented in asthma, but so far, little data has been reported in nonasthmatic patients with Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (SAR). The aim of this study is to investigate the degree of OS and airway inflammation in patients with SAR, with and without concomitant asthma (SAR+A), using breath ...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Gratziou C,Rovina N,Makris M,Simoes DC,Papapetropoulos A,Roussos C

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Relapses are frequently observed in subjects with chronic tendinopathies. Corticosteroid injections are usually performed with positive results, but are uncomfortable for the patient and not free from side effects. The aim of this pilot study is to evaluate the short-term efficacy and tolerability of an occlusive Beta...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Salini V,Abate M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone resection is the choice treatment of malignant bone tumors. Tumor prosthesis is one of the most common solutions of reconstruction following resection of bone tumor located to the metaphysis of long bones. Periprosthetic infections are a frequent complication of limb-salvage surgery which is largely due to prolon...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Graci C,Maccauro G,Muratori F,Spinelli MS,Rosa MA,Fabbriciani C

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous disease with an increased accumulation of T cells in lungs as a result of on-site proliferation and chemotaxis induced by chemokines. It has already been demonstrated that CCL3-5 levels were increased in BAL fluid of sarcoidosis patients. To analyze the expression of CCL3-5 chemokines by...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Barczyk A,Pierzchała E,Caramori G,Sozańska E

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes are categorized as a spectrum of three autoinflammatory diseases, namely familial cold auto-inflammatory syndrome, Muckle-Wells syndrome and chronic infantile neurological cutaneous articular syndrome. All are caused by mutations in the NLRP3 gene coding for cryopyrin and result...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Cantarini L,Lucherini OM,Frediani B,Brizi MG,Bartolomei B,Cimaz R,Galeazzi M,Rigante D

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Icatibant, an antagonist of the bradykinin B2 receptor, was approved for the treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema in the EU in 2008. This paper presents the case of a 65-year-old woman affected by frequent acute attacks of hereditary angioedema who benefitted from a change of therapy to icatibant, follo...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Firinu D,Barca MP,Serusi L,Lorrai MM,Peralta MM,Manconi PE,Del Giacco SR

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00