Immunomodulatory and protective properties of tacrolimus in experimental scorpion envenomation.

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

abstract：:This study is designed to investigate, for the first time, circulating and gastric mucosal levels of IL1-alpha, IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-alpha in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) and matched controls, according to the presence or absence of active Helicobacter pylori infection. Furthermore, in order to evaluate wh...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Di Bonaventura G,Piccolomini R,Pompilio A,Zappacosta R,Piccolomini M,Neri M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma exacerbation is debated. We compared high doses of nebulized budesonide versus high doses of nebulized flunisolide, in association with a short-acting beta-2-agonist, in the treatment of moderate asthma exacerbation in preschool children. In this randomized, parallel group...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Decimo F,Maiello N,Miraglia Del Giudice M,Amelio R,Capristo C,Capristo AF

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of particles from micro to nanoscale provides benefits to diverse scientific fields, but because a large percentage of their atoms lie on the surface, nanomaterials could be highly reactive and pose potential risks to humans. Due to their wide range of application, Cobalt nano-particles are of great interest b...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Petrarca C,Perrone A,Verna N,Verginelli F,Ponti J,Sabbioni E,Di Giampaolo L,Dadorante V,Schiavone C,Boscolo P,Mariani Costantini R,Di Gioacchino M

更新日期：2006-10-01 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：:The expression of Ikaros family transcription factors and consequently their signalling pathway is limiting for hematopoietic and lymphocyte development in mice and human. Due to their importance, these transcription factors are highly homologous between species. As an initial approach to examining the possible involv...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Paradzik M,Novak S,Mokrovic G,Bordukalo Niksic T,Heckel D,Stipic J,Pavicic Baldani D,Cicin-Sain L,Antica M

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a 45-year-old man with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and concomitant impaired fasting glucose (IFG) and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). In this patient, refractory to DMARD's, infliximab was started to control the arthritis. After achieving clinical remission of the disease, infliximab was...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Ursini F,Succurro E,Grembiale A,Rudi S,Grembiale RD,Arturi F

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calligonum polygonoides is locally called as Phog which belongs to the Polygonaceae family. It is traditionally used as an antifungal. The methanolic extract, hexane extract, ethyl acetate extract and aqueous extract were screened against Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger in seven concentrations, that is, 1.8, 2....

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Ahmad S,Akram M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the case of a child affected by milk-protein induced enterocolitis, in which oral challenge with corn was performed without symptoms after a negative specific Atopy Patch Test. Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) is an uncommon nonIgE-mediated gastrointestinal food hypersensitivity of infan...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Scaparrotta A,Di Pillo S,Consilvio NP,Attanasi M,Cingolani A,Rapino D,Cerasa M,Pucci N,Di Gioacchino M,Chiarelli F

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (nCFb) is an acquired condition of variable etiology. An impaired mucociliary clearance seems to be one of the mechanisms behind nCFb, and treatment involves antibiotics, mucoactive agents, and airway clearance techniques (ACTs). Traditional ACTs have four components: postural draina...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Snijders D,Fernandez Dominguez B,Calgaro S,Bertozzi I,Escribano Montaner A,Perilongo G,Barbato A

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The question of whether T cell responses to SEREX-defined tumor antigens are under regulation of naturally occurring CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells (nTreg cells) has not been answered. To address this issue, we first identified an HLA-A2.1-restricted T cell antigen epitope of SEREX-identified tumor antigen CML66L, 66Pa....

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Yan Y,Chen Y,Yang F,Chen IH,Xiong Z,Wang J,Lachman LB,Wang H,Yang XF

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：: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：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a progressive cognitive and memory decline. Among peripheral markers of AD, great interest has been focused on the amyloid precursor protein (APP). In this regard, platelets represent an important peripheral source of APP since it has be...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Vignini A,Sartini D,Morganti S,Nanetti L,Luzzi S,Provinciali L,Mazzanti L,Emanuelli M

更新日期：2011-04-01 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：:Four clinical cases regarding the correct diagnosis of early ocular Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) inflammation, performed by two different modalities on the ocular ecosystem, are discussed. The present study was carried out in parallel using a cotton flock ocular swab and the scraping of upper lid conjunctiva. The ocular...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Gallenga PE,Del Boccio M,Lobefalo L,Rapinese M,Pennelli A,Martinotti S

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The narrow therapeutic index and large inter-individual variability in sirolimus pharmacokinetics (PK) make therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) necessary. Factors responsible for PK variability are not well understood, and published PK studies do not include pediatric patients with immune cytopenia. The objective of thi...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Cheng X,Zhao Y,Gu H,Zhao L,Zang Y,Wang X,Wu R

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) exhibit a crucial role in the regulation of angiogenesis and tumor progression, of which miR-199a-5p (miR-199a) has been reported to function as a tumor suppressor in multiple malignancies. However, the precise mechanisms underlying miR-199a in hemangiomas (HAs) remain elusive. In this study, we fou...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Wang Y,Dai YX,Wang SQ,Qiu MK,Quan ZW,Liu YB,Ou JM

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysregulation of the Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) has been implicated in the development and progression of a variety of malignancies. Axl is known to activate strong anti-apoptotic signaling pathways that promote oncogenesis. However, the role of Axl plays in osteosarcoma (OS) remains elusive. The present study...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Zhang Y,Tang YJ,Man Y,Pan F,Li ZH,Jia LS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Titanium (Ti) is widely used in dentistry. Fluorides at acid pH could destabilize Ti oxide and make it susceptible to corrosion. The behaviour of IV grade machined Ti disks in 5 electrolytic solutions: Fusayama artificial saliva (Fas), ammine fluoride-stannous fluoride (Am-SnF2), 0.2 percent Chlorexidine (CHX) 0.20 pe...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Quaranta A,Ronconi LF,Di Carlo F,Vozza I,Quaranta M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development and growth of the rat heart implies hyperplasia, which stops at birth, and hypertrophy, allowing cardiac mass to grow in response to programmed genetic events along with to haemodynamic overload. Moreover, hypertrophy is accomplished to apoptosis which controls the final number of myocardial cells, del...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Centurione L,Di Giulio C,Santavenere E,Cacchio M,Sabatini N,Rapino C,Bianchi G,Rapino M,Bosco D,Antonucci A,Cataldi A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study reports the immunomodulatory activity on human monocyte derived dendritic cells (MDDCs) of a vaccine preparation shown to be effective against an HPV16-related tumour in an animal model. The vaccine is composed of extract from Nicotiana benthamiana leaves containing HPV16 E7 protein expressed by a potato vi...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Di Bonito P,Grasso F,Mangino G,Massa S,Illiano E,Franconi R,Fanales-Belasio E,Falchi M,Affabris E,Giorgi C

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase (cAMP PDE) seems to be important in pulp tissues. High levels of cAMP PDE have been demonstrated to be in dental pulp cells. In the present study cAMP PDE activity was analyzed in normal healthy human dental pulps, in reversible pulpitis and in irreversible pulpitis. Enzymatic cAMP PDE con...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Spoto G,Menna V,Serra E,Santoleri F,Perfetti G,Ciavarelli L,Trentini P

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the significance of age as a factor affecting prognosis and anti-AChR antibody levels in myasthenia gravis, comparing patients with symptom onset before 50 (37 patients) and at or after 50 (33 patients). More of the older patients, compared to younger ones (69.9% versus 32.4%,p<0. 05) progress...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Kapinas K,Kimiskidis VK,Kazis AD,Kokkas B,Tsolaki M,Georgiadis G

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The autoptical observations commonly ascribed to sepsis deal with unspecific general and local signs of inflammation or ischemia, such as myocardial inflammation, pulmonary edema and infiltration, cerebral swallowing, and tubular necrosis in the kidney. In the two last decades, some studies have been carried out to im...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： La Russa R,Maiese A,Viola RV,De Matteis A,Pinchi E,Frati P,Fineschi V

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inflammation, which is a hallmark of asthma, is one of the main sources of oxidative stress in the human body. Thiols are powerful antioxidants that protect cells against the consequences of oxidative stress. We aimed to investigate whether asthma and montelukast monotherapy affect the total plasma thiol poo...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Dilek F,Ozkaya E,Kocyigit A,Yazici M,Guler EM,Dundaroz MR

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progressive ageing is associated with an increment of biomolecules modified through oxidation as a result of the action of free radicals deriving from reactive oxygen species that attack biomolecules. During ageing many alterations of renal functions have been reported. Renal ageing is associated with a progressive de...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： De Lutiis MA,Felaco M,Gizzi F,Patruno A,Speranza L,Di Giulio C,Conti P,Castellani ML,Petrarca C,Grilli A

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a severe chronic bilateral inflammation of the ocular surface characterized by seasonal exacerbations. Long-term prognosis is generally good; however, 6% develop sequelae responsible for permanent visual impairment. Corneal involvement is almost always present, consisting of puncta...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Caputo R,Pucci N,Mori F,De Libero C,Di Grande L,Bacci GM

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myrcene (MC), an organic hydrocarbon, was found to exert anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimutagenic and antioxidant properties. However, the protective role of MC has not been reported against neonatal asthma. Wistar rats induced with asthma were administered with MC; while asthma control and vehicle control were mai...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Du Y,Luan J,Jiang RP,Liu J,Ma Y

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A decrease in cholesterol blood level, not due to a decrease synthesis by the liver, has been observed in patients suffering from tumors. In this work cholesterol blood was evaluated in patients affected by monoclonal gammopathy who were not subjected to any treatment. The blood of 25 patients were analyzed for protei...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Pugliese L,Bernardini I,Viola-Magni MP,Albi E

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00