Pro-inflammatory cytokines induce c-fos expression followed by IL-6 release in human airway smooth muscle cells.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our aim was to evaluate the significance of homocysteine (Hcy) in Behcet's disease (BD) and the association of elevated Hcy levels associated with the indices of inflammation in BD. METHODS:Untreated 70 patients with BD and 33 healthy individuals were included into the study. Hcy, tumor necrosis alpha (TNF-a...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Kartal Durmazlar SP,Akgul A,Eskioglu F

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The proinflammatory chemokine CXCL10, in addition to its chemotactic properties, is also involved in the stimulation of natural killer and T-cell migration in Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. In this study, our experiments were designed to determine the role of interferon (IFN)-alphabeta in the producti...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Méndez Samperio P,Trejo A,Miranda E

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sanguisorbae Radix (SR) is well known as herbal medicine named "Zi-Yu" in Korea, which is the dried roots of Sanguisorba officinalis L. (Rosacease). We investigated the underlying mechanism on the inhibition of atopic dermatitis (AD) of an ethanol extract of SR (ESR) using 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene- (DNCB-) induced AD ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Yang JH,Yoo JM,Cho WK,Ma JY

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exosomes are nanosized vesicles released from every cell in the body including those in the respiratory tract and lungs. They are found in most body fluids and contain a number of different biomolecules including proteins, lipids, and both mRNA and noncoding RNAs. Since they can release their contents, particularly mi...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Alipoor SD,Mortaz E,Garssen J,Movassaghi M,Mirsaeidi M,Adcock IM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) is a biologically active lysophospholipid mediator involved in modulating inflammatory process. We investigated the effects of FTY720, a structural analogue of S1P after phosphorylation, on lung injury induced by hindlimb ischemia reperfusion (IR) in rats. Methods:Fifty Sprague...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Wang L,Chen F,Pan Y,Lin L,Xiong X

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In smoking COPD patients the bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid contains high numbers of inflammatory cells. These cells might produce arachidonic acid (AA) metabolites, which contribute to inflammation and an increased bronchomotor tone. AIMS:To investigate levels of AA metabolites in BAL fluid, before and...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Verhoeven GT,Garrelds IM,Hoogsteden HC,Zijlstra FJ

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alveolar macrophages have recently been postulated as being involved in the aetiology of adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). To evaluate their role, basal cyclic AMP levels and responsiveness of adenylyl cyclase alveolar macrophages were determined at four intermediate stages of developing respiratory distress...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Amsterdam JG,Heijde RM,Grotjohan HP,Beusenberg FD

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection by Leishmania takes place in the context of inflammation and tissue repair. Besides tissue resident macrophages, inflammatory macrophages and neutrophils are recruited to the infection site and serve both as host cells and as effectors against infection. Recent studies suggest additional important roles for ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Lopes MF,Costa-da-Silva AC,DosReis GA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated whether TNB alters colonic tissue levels of PAF at the expense of changes in colonic motility in the isolated perfused rabbit left colon. Colonic inflammation was induced by the intracolonic administration of 0.25 ml of 50% ethanol containing 30 mg of trinitrobenzene. Strain gauge transducers were sewn...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Longo WE,Standeven J,Chandel B,Deshpande Y,Vernava AM,Kaminski D

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to its well-established effect on T cells, cyclosporin A (CsA) also inhibits inflammatory cytokine production by macrophages. However, little is known about the mechanism of action of CsA on macrophage cytokine production. We measured the effect of CsA on basal and phorbol-myristate-acetate (PMA)-stimulate...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： García JE,López AM,de Cabo MR,Rodríguez FM,Losada JP,Sarmiento RG,López AJ,Arellano JL

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet size has been demonstrated to reflect platelet activity and seems to be a useful predictive and prognostic biomarker of cardiovascular events. It is associated with a variety of prothrombotic and proinflammatory diseases. The aim is a review of literature reports concerning changes in the mean platelet volume...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Korniluk A,Koper-Lenkiewicz OM,Kamińska J,Kemona H,Dymicka-Piekarska V

更新日期：2019-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction is a severe clinical problem. Recent studies have indicated that autophagy and myocardial energy depletion play a major role in myocardial dysfunction during sepsis, a mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) as a master sensor of energy status and autophagy mediator; howe...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Han W,Wang H,Su L,Long Y,Cui N,Liu D

更新日期：2018-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Procalcitonin (PCT) is one of the best diagnostic and prognostic markers in clinical practice, widely used to evaluate the evolution of bacterial infections. Although it is mainly produced by thyroid, during sepsis almost all the peripheral tissues are involved in PCT production. Parenchymal cells have been suggested ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Rami D,La Bianca M,Agostinis C,Zauli G,Radillo O,Bulla R

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prominent feature of inflammatory diseases is endothelial dysfunction. Factors associated with endothelial dysfunction include proinflammatory cytokines, adhesion molecules, and matrix degrading enzymes. At the transcriptional level, they are regulated by the histone deacetylase sirtuin (SIRT) 1 via its actions on t...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Lappas M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tryptophan (trp) metabolism is an important regulatory component of gut mucosal homeostasis and the microbiome. Metabolic pathways targeting the trp can lead to a myriad of metabolites, of both host and microbial origins, some of which act as endogenous low-affinity ligands for the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR), a c...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Puccetti M,Paolicelli G,Oikonomou V,De Luca A,Renga G,Borghi M,Pariano M,Stincardini C,Scaringi L,Giovagnoli S,Ricci M,Romani L,Zelante T

更新日期：2018-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Aging is characterized by the progressive decline of physiological function and tissue homeostasis leading to increased vulnerability, degeneration, and death. Aging-related changes of the innate and adaptive immune system include decline in the preservation and enhancement of many immune functions, such as changes in...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Costantini E,D'Angelo C,Reale M

更新日期：2018-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The recently discovered IL-33 as an IL-1 cytokine family member has been proved to be specifically released from osteonecrotic bones. We aimed to investigate the potential role of IL-33 in the development of osteonecrosis of femoral head (ONFH). Forty patients diagnosed with ONFH and forty age-, sex-, and body mass in...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Ma J,Guo W,Li Z,Wang B,Li S,Wang P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we demonstrated that ΔCaecm33 double mutant showed reduced biofilm formation and causes less damage to gingival mucosa tissues. This was confirmed by the reduced level of necrotic cells and Bax/Bcl2 gene expression as apoptotic markers. In contrast, parental and Caecm33 mutant strains decreased basement ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Rouabhia M,Semlali A,Chandra J,Mukherjee P,Chmielewski W,Ghannoum MA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Growth arrest specific gene 6 (Gas6) protein enhances survival of oligodendrocytes and neurons, and it is involved in autoimmunity. Therefore, we aimed to verify whether cerebrospinal-fluid (CSF) Gas6 concentration may represent a biomarker of disease activity in multiple sclerosis. METHODS:Sixty-five patie...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Sainaghi PP,Collimedaglia L,Alciato F,Molinari R,Sola D,Ranza E,Naldi P,Monaco F,Leone M,Pirisi M,Avanzi GC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is well known to include an inflammatory component that has been considered to be related to diabetic complications. Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the significant complications as it constitutes the most frequent cause of end-stage renal disease. Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α) is...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Emara M,El-Edel R,Fathy WM,Aboelkhair NT,Watany MM,Abou-Elela DH

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine gastric tissue lactoferrin (Lf) levels of Helicobacter pylori- (Hp-) positive and -negative patients and its effect on anemia. METHODS:Cases in which initial presentation was of abdominal pain and that were Hp-positive at endoscopy were included. Hp-positive cases and -negative controls were divided i...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Doğan Y,Erkan T,Önal Z,Usta M,Doğusoy G,Çokuğraş FÇ,Kutlu T

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased insulin resistance and inflammatory action are observed in pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), but similar insulin resistance is observed also in successful pregnancy. To estimate insulin resistance and inflammatory activity in normal pregnancy and PIH, serum concentrations of free fatty acids (FFA; correc...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Naruse K,Noguchi T,Sado T,Tsunemi T,Shigetomi H,Kanayama S,Akasaka J,Koike N,Oi H,Kobayashi H

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is some anecdotal evidence that oxygen-ozone therapy may be beneficial in some human diseases. However so far only a few biochemical and pharmacodynamic mechanisms have been elucidated. On the basis of preliminary data we postulated that controlled ozone administration would promote an oxidative preconditioning ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： León OS,Menéndez S,Merino N,Castillo R,Sam S,Pérez L,Cruz E,Bocci V

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-cystic fibrosis-related bronchiectasis is a chronic inflammatory lung disease, which is regarded as an "orphan" lung disease, with little research devoted to the study of this condition. Bronchiectasis results in impaired quality of life and mortality if left untreated. The tools available in the armamentarium for...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Masekela R,Green RJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection with dengue virus (DENV) causes an increase in proinflammatory responses, such as nitric oxide (NO) generation and TNF-α expression; however, the molecular mechanism underlying this inflammatory activation remains undefined, although the activation of the transcription factor NF-κB is generally involved. In ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Cheng YL,Lin YS,Chen CL,Wan SW,Ou YD,Yu CY,Tsai TT,Tseng PC,Lin CF

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing evidence has demonstrated that reactive oxygen species (ROS) induces oxidative stress and plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis (AP). Hydrogen-rich saline (HRS), a well-known ROS scavenger, has been shown to possess therapeutic benefit on AP in many animal experiments. Recent findin...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Ren JD,Ma J,Hou J,Xiao WJ,Jin WH,Wu J,Fan KH

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC). The risk factors of CRC in IBD patients include long disease duration, extensive colitis, severe histological inflammation, and coexistence with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). Several molecular pathway...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Luo C,Zhang H

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease characterized by destruction of the tooth-supporting tissues. Obese individuals have an increased risk of periodontitis, and elevated circulating levels of nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT) may be a pathomechanistic link between both diseases. Recently, increased l...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Nokhbehsaim M,Keser S,Jäger A,Jepsen S,Deschner J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In the present study, the ability of magnolol, a hydroxylated biphenyl compound isolated from Magnolia officinalis, to stimulate osteoblast function and inhibit the release of bone-resorbing mediators was investigated in osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells. METHODS:Osteoblast function was measured by cell growth, a...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Kwak EJ,Lee YS,Choi EM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess FGF-β, TGF-β, and COX2 expression and immunocompetent cells in the orbital tissue of patients with severe and mild Graves' orbitopathy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Orbital tissue was taken from 27 patients with GO: (1) severe GO (n = 18), the mean clinical activity score (CAS) being 8.5 (SD 2.5); and (2) mi...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Pawlowski P,Reszec J,Eckstein A,Johnson K,Grzybowski A,Chyczewski L,Mysliwiec J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00