Inhaled corticosteroid effects both eosinophilic and non-eosinophilic inflammation in asthmatic patients.

abstract：:Thiopurines are extensively used immunosuppressants for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The polymorphism of thiopurine S-methyltransferase (TPMT) influences thiopurine metabolism and therapy outcome. We used a TPMT knockdown (kd) model of human Jurkat T-lymphocytes cells to study the effects of trea...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Misdaq M,Ziegler S,von Ahsen N,Oellerich M,Asif AR

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) is characterized by airway expansion and recurrent acute exacerbations. Macrolide has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory effects in some chronic airway diseases. OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of roxithromycin on airway inflammation and remodeling in patients ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Liu J,Zhong X,He Z,Wei L,Zheng X,Zhang J,Bai J,Zhong W,Zhong D

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:The stalks of Polygonum hydropiper L. (PHL) have been traditionally used in clinical practice for thousands of years in China to treat various inflammatory diseases. However, little research has been conducted to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of PHL on TNBS-induced intestinal inflammation in rats. The aim ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Zhang W,Pan Y,Qu S,Wang D,Cheng S,Liu X

更新日期：2018-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Matrix metalloproteinase-14 (MMP-14) promotes vulnerable plaque morphology in mice, whereas tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-3 (TIMP-3) overexpression is protective. MMP-14(hi) TIMP-3(lo) rabbit foam cells are more invasive and more prone to apoptosis than MMP-14(lo) TIMP-3(hi) cells. We investigated the implica...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Johnson JL,Jenkins NP,Huang WC,Di Gregoli K,Sala-Newby GB,Scholtes VP,Moll FL,Pasterkamp G,Newby AC

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dengue is an acute febrile illness with a wide spectrum of signs and symptoms ranging from mild to severe forms characterized by plasma leakage that can be fatal. NK cells are one of the main effectors in early infection and may play an important role in dengue pathogenesis. We investigated NK cell involvement during ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Gandini M,Petitinga-Paiva F,Marinho CF,Correa G,De Oliveira-Pinto LM,de Souza LJ,Cunha RV,Kubelka CF,de Azeredo EL

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human periodontal ligament (hPDL) fibroblasts play a major role during periodontitis and orthodontic tooth movement, mediating periodontal inflammation, osteoclastogenesis, and collagen synthesis. The highly COX-2-selective NSAID etoricoxib has a favorable systemic side effect profile and high analgesic efficacy, part...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Kirschneck C,Küchler EC,Wolf M,Spanier G,Proff P,Schröder A

更新日期：2019-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Among numerous inflammatory mediators a nitric oxide molecule is supposed to be important in the modulation of neutrophil survival in vivo and in vitro. The effect of exogenous supply of NO donors such as SNP, SIN-1, and GEA-3162 on the course of human neutrophil apoptosis and the role of extracellular antioxidants in...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Sulowska Z,Majewska E,Klink M,Banasik M,Tchórzewski H

更新日期：2005-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoglin is a coreceptor of the TGF-β superfamily predominantly expressed on the vascular endothelium and selective subsets of immune cells. We previously demonstrated that Endoglin heterozygous (Eng (+/-)) mice subjected to dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) developed persistent gut inflammation and pathological angiogenes...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Peter MR,Jerkic M,Sotov V,Douda DN,Ardelean DS,Ghamami N,Lakschevitz F,Khan MA,Robertson SJ,Glogauer M,Philpott DJ,Palaniyar N,Letarte M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibroblasts are important to host defence and immunity, can also as initiators of inflammation as well. As the endogenous "braking signal", Lipoxins can regulate anti-inflammation and the resolution of inflammation. We investigated the effect of lipoxinA(4) on the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in lipopolysaccharide-s...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Zheng S,Wang Q,He Q,Song X,Ye D,Gao F,Jin S,Lian Q

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present paradigm of atherogenesis proposes that low density lipoproteins (LDLs) are trapped in subendothelial space of the vascular wall where they are oxidized. Previously, we showed that oxidation is not restricted to the subendothelial location. Myeloperoxidase (MPO), an enzyme secreted by neutrophils and macro...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Boudjeltia KZ,Delporte C,Van Antwerpen P,Franck T,Serteyn D,Moguilevsky N,Raes M,Vanhamme L,Vanhaeverbeek M,Van Meerhaeghe A,Roumeguère T

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common disease affecting 20-25% of population over 60 years old. Early diagnosis is difficult because symptoms only become evident in advanced stages of the disease. Inflammation, impaired metabolism, and mitochondrial dysfunction predispose to PAD, which is normally associated wit...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Hernández-Aguilera A,Fernández-Arroyo S,Cabre N,Luciano-Mateo F,Baiges-Gaya G,Fibla M,Martín-Paredero V,Menendez JA,Camps J,Joven J

更新日期：2018-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Metabolic hormones have been associated with reproductive function modulation. Thus, the aim of this study was: (i) to characterize the immunolocalization, mRNA and protein levels of leptin (LEP), Ghrelin (GHR) and respective receptors LEPR and Ghr-R1A, throughout luteal phase; and (ii) to evaluate the role of LEP and...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Galvão A,Tramontano A,Rebordão MR,Amaral A,Bravo PP,Szóstek A,Skarzynski D,Mollo A,Ferreira-Dias G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The alteration of resting tension (RT) from 0.5 g to 2.5 g increased significantly airway smooth muscle contractions induced by acetylcholine (ACh) in rabbit trachea. The decrease in extracellular calcium concentration [Ca2+]o from 2 mM to 0.2 mM reduced ACh-induced contractions only at 2.5 g RT with no effect at 0.5 ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Kitsiopoulou E,Hatziefthimiou AA,Gourgoulianis KI,Molyvdas PA

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Delayed rectifier K(+)-channels (Kv1.3) are predominantly expressed in T lymphocytes. Based on patch-clamp studies, the channels play crucial roles in facilitating the calcium influx necessary to trigger lymphocyte activation and proliferation. Using selective channel inhibitors in experimental animal models, in vivo ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Kazama I

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behçet's disease (BD) is a multisystemic disorder of unknown etiology characterized by the "triple symptom complex" consisting of recurrent oral aphthosis, genital ulcers, and chronic relapsing bilateral uveitis. Recurrent mucocutaneous lesions are generally considered the hallmark of the disease, being the most commo...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Rotondo C,Lopalco G,Iannone F,Vitale A,Talarico R,Galeazzi M,Lapadula G,Cantarini L

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To explore the potential of monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) at hospital admission for predicting acute traumatic intraparenchymal hematoma (tICH) expansion in patients with cerebral contusion. Patients and Methods. This multicenter, observational study included patients with available at-hospital admission (...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Sheng J,Li T,Zhuang D,Cai S,Yang J,Ding F,Chen X,Tian F,Huang M,Li L,Li K,Chen W

更新日期：2020-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:As a noninvasive method, exhaled breath condensate (EBC) has gained importance to improve monitoring of lung diseases and to detect biomarkers. The aim of the study was to investigate, whether erythropoietin (EPO) is detectable in EBC. EBC was collected from 22 consecutive patients as well as from healthy individuals....

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Schumann C,Triantafilou K,Krueger S,Hombach V,Triantafilou M,Becher G,Lepper PM

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：:We have previously shown that immunodominant MBP peptides encapsulated in mannosylated liposomes (Xemys) effectively suppressed experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE). Within the frames of the successfully completed phase I clinical trial, we investigated changes in the serum cytokine profile after Xemys admini...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Lomakin Y,Belogurov A Jr,Glagoleva I,Stepanov A,Zakharov K,Okunola J,Smirnov I,Genkin D,Gabibov A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitrooleic acid (OA-NO2) is an endogenous lipid product which has novel signaling properties, particularly the activation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors. The current study aimed to evaluate the protective effects of OA-NO2 against cisplatin-induced kidney injury in mice. Mice were pretreated with OA-NO...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Wang H,Jia Z,Sun J,Xu L,Zhao B,Yu K,Yang M,Yang T,Wang R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanisms underlying the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) are not well concerned. The study sought to explore the association between growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15) and the incidence of recurrent events among AF patients after the ablation procedure. ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Wei Y,Liu S,Yu H,Zhang Y,Gao W,Cui M,Li L

更新日期：2020-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory granulomatous disease with unknown etiology driven by cytokines and chemokines. There is limited information regarding the regulation of cytokine/chemokine-receptor network in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) cells in pulmonary sarcoidosis, suggesting contribution of miRNAs and transcription...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Dyskova T,Fillerova R,Novosad T,Kudelka M,Zurkova M,Gajdos P,Kolek V,Kriegova E

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early sensing of pathogenic bacteria by the host immune system is important to develop effective mechanisms to kill the invader. Microbial recognition, activation of signaling pathways, and effector mechanisms are sequential events that must be highly controlled to successfully eliminate the pathogen. Host recognizes ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Oviedo-Boyso J,Bravo-Patiño A,Baizabal-Aguirre VM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increased morbidity, mortality, and ineffective treatment associated with the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have generated much research interest. The key role is played by phospholipases from the A2 superfamily: enzymes which are invo...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Pniewska E,Pawliczak R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease with classical traits of demyelination, axonal damage, and neurodegeneration. The migration of autoimmune T cells and macrophages from blood to central nervous system as well as the destruction of blood brain barrier are thought to be the major processes in the development o...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Cheng W,Chen G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Macrophages play a special role in the onset of several diseases, including acute and chronic kidney injuries. In this sense, tubule interstitial nephritis (TIN) represents an underestimated insult, which can be triggered by different stimuli and, in the absence of a proper regulation, can lead to fibrosis deposition....

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Correa-Costa M,Braga TT,Felizardo RJ,Andrade-Oliveira V,Perez KR,Cuccovia IM,Hiyane MI,da Silva JS,Câmara NO

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In sarcoidosis, increased Th17 cell fractions have been reported in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and elevated numbers of Th17 cells producing IFN- γ have been observed in peripheral blood. The balance between Th1, Th17, and FoxP3(+) CD4(+) T cell subsets in sarcoidosis remains unclear. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid ce...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Tøndell A,Moen T,Børset M,Salvesen Ø,Rø AD,Sue-Chu M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to the spectrum of biological action already known to be exhibited by acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and platelet aggregation inhibitor, there is growing evidence of a stimulatory effect on the immune system. ASA has been found to increase the production ofcytokines and to in...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Jäpel M,Lötzerich H,Rogalla K

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leptin participates in the inflammatory responses in multiple cell types and animal models. Chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) induces inflammation in the central nervous system (CNS), which acts as one of the main reasons for CCH-induced white matter lesions (WMLs). But whether leptin participates in the pathogenes...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Du Y,Song Y,Zhang X,Luo Y,Zou W,Zhang J,Fu J

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00