Presepsin: A potential biomarker of PJI? A comparative analysis with known and new infection biomarkers.

abstract：:The Eustachian tube (ET) is divided in 3 portions: a bony portion, a cartilaginous portion, and a junctional portion. From an anatomical-functional point of view, the bony portion of ET is the region of ventilation and clearance of secretions, and is lined by pseudostratified, ciliated, columnar epithelium, with an an...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Cunsolo E,Marchioni D,Leo G,Incorvaia C,Presutti L

更新日期：2010-01-01 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：:Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin that substantially affects a patient's quality of life. While steroids are the most common therapy used to temporally alleviate the symptoms of AD, effective and nontoxic alternatives are urgently needed. In this study, we utilized a natural, plant-d...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Wu CS,Lin SC,Li S,Chiang YC,Bracci N,Lehman CW,Tang KT,Lin CC

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：: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：:Behcets disease (BD) is a chronic, relapsing, multi-system inflammatory disorder, clinically characterized by recurrent oral and genital ulcers, skin lesions, and uveitis. Other manifestations include arthritis, a positive pathergy test, thrombophlebitis, central nervous system disease and gastrointestinal ulcerations...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Cantarini L,Tinazzi I,Caramaschi P,Bellisai F,Brogna A,Galeazzi M

更新日期：2009-04-01 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：:The incidence of asthma is increasing worldwide, but morbidity and mortality are decreasing, because of improvements in medical care. Although the incidence of severe perioperative bronchospasm is relatively low in asthmatics undergoing anaesthesia, when it does occur it may be life-threatening. Preoperative assessmen...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Franceschini F,De Benedictis FM,Peroni DG,Marseglia GL,Caffarelli C,Crisafulli G,Indinnimeo L

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to investigate the expression of the chromosomal passenger protein Aurora B and its activated (phosphorylated) form in a large series of human oral squamous cell cancers (OSCC) and to evaluate its clinical and prognostic significance. Western blotting analysis revealed overexpression of both A...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Pannone G,Hindi SA,Santoro A,Sanguedolce F,Rubini C,Cincione RI,De Maria S,Tortorella S,Rocchetti R,Cagiano S,Pedicillo C,Serpico R,Lo Muzio L,Bufo P

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malacoplakia is a rare inflammatory condition characterized by the accumulation of benign macrophages associated with pathognomonic Michaelis-Gutmann bodies (MGBs). It is usually found in the genito-urinary tract, and has been associated with immunocompromised states. In this short report, we present 5 patients with p...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Mulè A,Petrone G,Santoro A,Sanguinetti M,Meacci E,Coli A,Margaritora S

更新日期：2012-07-01 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：:Optimal management of deep infections in orthopedic and trauma surgery is often challenging. Traditional prophylactic and treatment approaches are based on the systemic administration of relatively high doses of antibiotics, which may result in a number of side effects. Furthermore, systemically administered antimicro...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Nizegorodcew T,Palmieri G,Marzetti E

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to analyze the action of berberine on the neuropathic pain and neuroglia activation in experimental diabetes mellitus (DM) model. Diabetes in mice was induced by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ) followed by the administration of berberine. Mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia and act...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Liu M,Gao L,Zhang N

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arabinoxylan rice bran (MGN-3/Biobran) is a potent biological response modifier (BRM) that activates natural killer (NK) cells, T cells and monocytes. Currently, little is known regarding the effects of MGN-3 on dendritic cells (DCs), the cell type that bridges innate and adaptive immunity. Therefore, we examined the ...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Ghoneum M,Agrawal S

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An association between human immunodeficiency virus type I (HIV-1) protease inhibitors (PIs) and galactorrhoea/hyperprolactinemia adverse effect has recently been reported in four HIV-1-infected women treated with PIs (indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir or saquinavir). This could be explained by a direct effect of riton...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Orlando G,Brunetti L,Vacca M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colon cancer cells are resistant to FasR-mediated apoptosis, which contributes to their evasion from immune attack by CTLs and NK cells. FasR refractoriness of the malignancies was reported to result from loss of Fas receptors and overepression of Fas-associated phosphatase-1 (FAP-1). Therefore, we investigated the ef...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Song E,Chen J,Antus B,Wang M,Xie Y,Yao H,Exton MS

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study investigated the sources of discomfort and the symptoms reported by earthquake victims residing in temporary emergency prefabricated accommodation (prefab). The investigation was carried out by means of a questionnaire. 203 prefab occupants and 13 inhabitants of houses, who were chosen as reference p...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Muzi G,Accattoli MP,dell'Omo M,Frillici C,Sapia IE,Abbritti G

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many oncogenis and tumour suppressor genes found inside normal and pathological cells are fundamental for the processes of development, proliferation and tissue differentiation. The purpose of our study is to show the presence and a possible relationship of the VEGF protein during different phases of the development o...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Mastrangelo F,Piccirilli M,Dolci M,Teté S,Speranza L,Patruno A,Gizzi F,Felaco M,Artese L,De Lutiis MA

更新日期：2005-07-01 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：: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：: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：: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：: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：:Blockade of the interactions between CD28/CTLA-4 and their ligands, CD80 (B7, B7.1)/CD86 (B70, B7.2), is an attractive means to induce antigen-specific peripheral tolerance in autoimmune disease and organ transplantation. In this study, we generated and characterized a monoclonal antibody (Clone 4E5) against human CD8...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Shi Q,Gao ZY,Xie F,Wang LF,Gu YP,Yang TJ,Huang L,Qian QH,Qiu YH

更新日期：2011-07-01 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：: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：: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：:Although dental implants have undergone impressive evolution in recent years, periimplantitis still remains a relevant problem and information on the susceptibility of commercial implants to bacterial colonization is insufficient. This work evaluated the susceptibility of different commercial implants to bacterial col...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Passariello C,Pera F,Gigola P

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Similar to many complex autoimmune diseases, genetic and environmental factors including diet, infection and xenobiotics play a critical role in the development of autism. In this study, we postulated that infectious agent antigens such as streptokinase, dietary peptides (gliadin and casein) and ethyl mercury (xenobio...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Vojdani A,Pangborn JB,Vojdani E,Cooper EL

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Information about the impacts of disasters on health is useful for establishing hazard prediction maps and action plans of disaster management. This study aims at learning effective asthma management from the volcano disaster of Mount Asama eruption in Japan on September 1, 2004. We conducted a cross-sectional study t...

journal_title：International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

authors： Shimizu Y,Dobashi K,Hisada T,Ono A,Todokoro M,Iijima H,Utsugi M,Kakegawa S,Iizuka K,Ishizuka T,Morikawa A,Mori M

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00