Leukotriene production associated with leukocyte membrane destruction: evidence of a terminal signal.

abstract：:Icariin is a flavonoid isolated from the traditional Chinese herbal medicine Epimedium brevicornum Maxim and has been reported to be effective for the treatment of a variety of cardiovascular diseases. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect and mechanism of icariin on atherosclerosis (AS) using a h...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Hu Y,Sun B,Liu K,Yan M,Zhang Y,Miao C,Ren L

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tizoxanide is the main active metabolite of nitazoxanide. Nitazoxanide and tizoxanide have a broad-spectrum anti-infective effect, including parasites, bacteria, and virus. In the present study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory effect of tizoxanide on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 cells and reveale...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Shou J,Kong X,Wang X,Tang Y,Wang C,Wang M,Zhang L,Liu Y,Fei C,Xue F,Li J,Zhang K

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous cytokines, including vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), are implicated in the pathogenesis of sepsis. While overexpression of VEGF produces pulmonary capillary leak, the role of VEGF in sepsis is less clear. We investigated VEGF in sepsis, utilizing a VEGF trap (VEGF(T)). Polymicrobial sepsis was indu...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Nolan A,Weiden MD,Thurston G,Gold JA

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects were studied of the non-specific phosphodiesterase inhibitor, theophylline (37.5-300 microM), on intracellular levels of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and superoxide generation following exposure of human neutrophils to four different stimuli of neutrophil membrane-associated oxidative metabolism, ...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Mahomed AG,Theron AJ,Anderson R,Feldman C

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently, only tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin family cytokines have been found to be elicited in Vibrio vulnificus (V. vulnificus)-infected animal models and humans. However, multiple other cytokines are also involved in the immune and inflammatory responses to foreign microorganism infection. An...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Liu XF,Wu J,Wang MY,Chen YJ,Cao Y,Hu CJ

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased susceptibility of neonates to infection may be related to defects in newborn neutrophil (PMN) functional activities, including altered responses to complement fragments (Cf) and defective microbicidal activity. We therefore compared the kinetics of newborn and adult bovine PMN membrane shape change responses...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Holden W,Slauson DO,Zwahlen RD,Suyemoto MM,Doré M,Neilsen NR

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid synovial fluids generated significantly greater amounts of superoxide, lysosomal enzymes, and superoxide dismutase from neutrophils into extracellular fluid than osteoarthritic synovial fluids. Rheumatoid factors isolated from serum suppressed superoxide-generating activity of performed immune complexes, bu...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Shingu M,Todoroki T,Nobunaga M

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Baicalin, a flavonoid monomer derived from Scutellaria baicalensis called Huangqin in mandarin, is the main active ingredient contributing to S. baicalensis' efficacy. It is known in China that baicalin has potential therapeutic effects on inflammatory diseases. However, its anti-inflammatory mechanism has still not b...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Dong SJ,Zhong YQ,Lu WT,Li GH,Jiang HL,Mao B

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During phagocytosis of latex particles human polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) release a product that generates chemotactic activity from fresh human serum. Release of this product is maximal at 20-30 min of phagocytosis. It is present in resting PMNs, may be recovered from granule fractions, and functions at physio...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Wright DG,Gallin JI

更新日期：1975-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent data have demonstrated the importance of IL-18 in the induction and perpetuation of chronic inflammation in experimental arthritis. The aim of the present study was to elucidate whether IL-18 has any indirect effects on osteoclastogenesis by regulating the production of molecules from fibroblast-like synoviocyt...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Zhang W,Cong XL,Qin YH,He ZW,He DY,Dai SM

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate molecule B7-H3 expression profiles of patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and the clinical significance of B7-H3 in the pathogenesis of AS. Serum B7-H3 levels were measured by ELISA in patients with AS and healthy controls. The expression of B7-H3 protein and mRNA on CD14+ monocyt...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Yan R,Hu Y,Yu P,Wen H,Feng P,Yang S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calgranulins are small calcium-binding proteins with several immunological functions involved in inflammatory processes. Calgranulin A is reported to be mainly associated with acute inflammation while calgranulin B seems to play a role in chronic inflammatory disorders. In this study we used a proteomic approach to an...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Bargagli E,Olivieri C,Prasse A,Bianchi N,Magi B,Cianti R,Bini L,Rottoli P

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate the protective effect of emodin on endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in rats with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) and the underlying molecular mechanism. Sprague-Dawley male rats were randomly divided into sham operation group, SAP model group, and emodin treatment group. SAP was constr...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Wu L,Cai B,Zheng S,Liu X,Cai H,Li H

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemerin is shown to be associated with inflammation which is involved in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy. This study aims to determine whether rosiglitazone and pioglitazone ameliorate renal function through an effect on the expression of chemerin and ChemR23 in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. The rats...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Hu W,Yu Q,Zhang J,Liu D

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A variety of steroidal and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents (NSAs) were compared for their effectiveness against a developing acute inflammatory reaction. Only BW 755C [3-amino-1-(m-trifluoromethyl)-phenyl-2-pyrazole] was immediately effective when administered 2 h after carrageenin, as the 3-h swelling was signif...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Holsapple MP,Yim GK

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Macrophage polarization is a dynamic and integral process of tissue inflammation and remodeling. Here we demonstrate an important role of Aurora kinase A in the regulation of inflammatory M1 macrophage polarization. We found that there was an elevated expression of Aurora-A in M1 macrophages and inhibition of Aurora-A...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Ding L,Gu H,Gao X,Xiong S,Zheng B

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysregulated release of neutrophil reactive oxygen species and proteolytic enzymes contributes to both acute and chronic inflammatory diseases. Therefore, molecular regulators of these processes are potential targets for new anti-inflammatory therapies. We have shown previously that myristoylated alanine-rich C-kinase...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Sheats MK,Sung EJ,Adler KB,Jones SL

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic retinopathy shares some similarity with chronic inflammation and Müller cells dysfunction may play an important role in its initiation and progression since these cells are thought to be a major source of inflammatory factors. The goal of this study was to examine the effect of cytokines on human retinal Müll...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Liu X,Ye F,Xiong H,Hu D,Limb GA,Xie T,Peng L,Yang W,Sun Y,Zhou M,Song E,Zhang DY

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis, a common skin inflammatory disorder, is characterized by the aberrant growth and differentiation of keratinocytes. Ar-Turmerone, a main bioactive ingredient of Curcuma longa, has been found to alleviate skin inflammation in psoriasis-like mice. However, the effects and underlying mechanism of ar-turmerone o...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Yang S,Liu J,Jiao J,Jiao L

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of molecular hydrogen (H2) and suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA), a histone deacetylase inhibitor, on paraquat (PQ)-stimulated production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) in macrophages. First, the PQ optimal concentration...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Li J,Wu X,Chen Y,Zeng R,Zhao Y,Chang P,Wang D,Zhao Q,Deng Y,Li Y,Alam HB,Chong W

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Release and activation of pro-inflammatory mediators are among the most important induced factors that are involved in the scorpion envenomation pathogenesis. Inflammatory response and lung reactivity were studied in mice following subcutaneous injection with Androctonus australis hector (Aah) venom. Venom immunodetec...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Adi-Bessalem S,Mendil A,Hammoudi-Triki D,Laraba-Djebari F

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:C-reactive protein (CRP) is a much used biomarker for respiratory tract infection; however, the influence of airway infection on the CRP level in the general population has not been well described. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of recent symptoms of airway infection on the CRP level and how the predictive pow...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Melbye H,Amundsen K,Brox J,Eggen AE

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies have demonstrated that a calcium-sensitive protease converts Ca2+/phospholipid-dependent protein kinase C to a Ca2+/phospholipid-independent form during the activation of human neutrophils. In this paper, the results of the purification and characterization of a calcium-dependent cytosolic protease from...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Legendre JL,Jones HP

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS-TB) is caused by infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). The inflammatory response following CNS-TB involves the activation of resident microglia and the infiltration of macrophages. However, it has not been clarified whether microglia can be polarized into the classic...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Qin Y,Sun X,Shao X,Cheng C,Feng J,Sun W,Gu D,Liu W,Xu F,Duan Y

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity provokes an imbalance in the immune system, including an aberrant type I interferon response during some viral infections and after TLR stimulation. SOCS3 overexpression and altered systemic leptin levels could be responsible for the reduced type I interferon production in people with obesity and, eventually, ...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Terán-Cabanillas E,Hernández J

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, the potential effects of thalidomide (Thal) on bleomycin (BLM)-induced pulmonary fibrosis were investigated. BALB/C mice model of pulmonary fibrosis induced by an intratracheal instillation of BLM was adopted, and then was intraperitoneally injected with Thal (10, 20, 50 mg/kg) daily for 8 days, while t...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Dong X,Li X,Li M,Chen M,Fan Q,Wei W

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this prospective case control study is to determine CD4(+), CD25(+), and FoxP3(+) T regulatory cells (Tregs) and T helper cells (Ths) in obese, asthmatic, asthmatic obese, and healthy children. Obese (n = 40), asthmatic (n = 40), asthmatic obese (n = 40), and healthy children (n = 40) were included in this ...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Donma M,Karasu E,Ozdilek B,Turgut B,Topcu B,Nalbantoglu B,Donma O

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High concentrations of corticosteroids inhibit granulocyte responses and disrupt agonist receptor function. Dose-response and time-course considerations make it unlikely that these effects are mediated via the glucocorticoid receptor, a concept further supported by the ability of sex steroids to work similar effects. ...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Lamche HR,Silberstein PT,Knabe AC,Thomas DD,Jacob HS,Hammerschmidt DE

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Synovium-derived mesenchymal stem cells (SMSCs) can migrate to the site of destroyed condylar cartilage and differentiate into chondrocytes to repair temporomandibular joint (TMJ) damage. Interleukin (IL)-1β-induced IL-6 secretion has been shown to inhibit the chondrogenic potential of SMSCs. The histone deacetylase i...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Sun J,Liao W,Su K,Jia J,Qin L,Liu W,He Y,Zhang H,Ou F,Zhang Z,Sun Y

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CD4(+)Foxp3(+)T cells (Tregs) mediate homeostatic peripheral tolerance by suppressing helper T2 cells in allergy. However, the regulation of asthmatic inflammation by local (in situ) Tregs in asthma remains unclear. BALB/c mice sensitized and challenged with ovalbumin (OVA) (asthma group) developed asthmatic inflammat...

journal_title：Inflammation

authors： Nakashima T,Hayashi T,Mizuno T

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00