Infection of human coronary artery endothelial cells by group B streptococcus contributes to dysregulation of apoptosis, hemostasis, and innate immune responses.

abstract：:Inflammatory mediators play a critical role in ulcerative colitis immune and inflammatory processes. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of Ginkgo biloba extract on inflammatory mediators (SOD, MDA, TNF-alpha, NF-kappaBp65, IL-6) in TNBS-induced colitis in rats. Colitis in rats was induced by colonic a...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Zhou YH,Yu JP,Liu YF,Teng XJ,Ming M,Lv P,An P,Liu SQ,Yu HG

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：:Previous studies showed little CD137 expressed in normal vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and it is important to find a valid way to elevate it before studying its function. The level of CD137 was detected by RT-PCR, western blot, and flow cytometry, respectively. CD137 signaling activation was activated by agonis...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Zhong W,Li B,Li XY,Wang ZQ,Shao C,Wang CP,Chen R,Yan JC

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:Interleukin-5 (IL-5) is a cytokine that preferentially effects the development and function of eosinophils, and is considered important in the pathophysiology of allergic inflammation. In this study, we evaluated the ability of recombinant human IL-5 (rHu IL-5) to promote tissue eosinophilia and the importance of this...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Minnicozzi M,Durán WN,Kim D,Gleich GJ,Wagner J,Egan RW

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by problems in communication, social skills, and repetitive behavior. Recent studies suggest that apoptotic and inflammatory mechanisms may contribute to the pathogenesis of this disorder. Nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) is an important gene transcriptional factor involv...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Malik M,Tauqeer Z,Sheikh AM,Wen G,Nagori A,Yang K,Brown WT,Li X

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma levels of endotoxin and various cytokines were assessed in 70 patients with gastrointestinal tract perforation. Sepsis developed in 29 of them, and eight of these (27.6%) had on admission endotoxin levels higher than 9.8 pg ml(-1). The clinical outcome correlated with the level of tumour necrosis factor alpha (...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Endo S,Inada K,Inoue Y,Otsu T,Kasai T,Kuwata Y,Hoshi S,Yoshida M

更新日期：1992-01-01 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：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：:Recently, we revealed the importance of follicular helper T cells (T(FH)) in the pathogenesis of primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS). In the present study, we focused on the site of the inflammation and determined the composition of lymphocyte infiltration in labial salivary gland (LSG) biopsies with special emphasis on ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Szabo K,Papp G,Dezso B,Zeher M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter equal or less than 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) is associated with the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The mechanisms by which PM2.5 accelerates disease progression in COPD are poorly understood. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect o...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Wang J,Li Y,Zhao P,Tian Y,Liu X,He H,Jia R,Oliver BG,Li J

更新日期：2020-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cyclooxygenase- (COX-) 2/microsomal PGE-synthase- (mPGES-) 1/PGE-receptor- (EP-) 4 axis could play a key role in the physiopathology of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in humans. In this study, we investigated the influence of cardiovascular risk factors on the expression of the PGE2 pathway in human AAA...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Dilmé JF,Solà-Villà D,Bellmunt S,Romero JM,Escudero JR,Camacho M,Vila L

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in complex posttraumatic sequelae affecting the whole neuraxis. Due to its involvement in varied neuromodulatory processes, the chemokine-ligand/receptor-network is a key element of secondary lesion cascades induced by SCI. This review will provide a synopsis of chemokine-ligand/recept...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Knerlich-Lukoschus F,Held-Feindt J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Activation of macrophages is one of the key processes in generating the immune response against pathogens or misfolded/aggregated otherwise unharmful host's proteins. Antigens and their immune complexes (IC) may shape macrophage phenotype in various directions. Data on the impact of protein structure during inflammati...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Dalgėdienė I,Lučiūnaitė A,Žvirblienė A

更新日期：2018-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study is to assess the role of nitric oxide (NO) in the intestinal lesions of passive anaphylaxis, since this experimental model resembles necrotizing enterocolitis. Sprague-Dawley rats were sensitized with IgE anti-dinitrophenol monoclonal antibody. Extravasation of protein-rich plasma and haemorr...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Tavares JC,Moreno A,Crespo MS

更新日期：1997-01-01 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：:Concentrations of acute phase proteins (CRP: C-reactive protein, albumin) change during surgery. We investigated the acute phase response to circumcision and the effects of anaesthesia on this response. The children were divided into four groups; group 1 (intratracheal general anaesthesia, n=40), group 2 (general anae...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Buyukkocak U,Caglayan F,Caglayan O,Basar M,Cakmak M,Batislam E,Ulusoy S

更新日期：2005-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonbacterial prostatitis has no established etiology. We hypothesized that proteinase-activated receptor-1 (PAR1) can play a role in prostatitis. We therefore investigated the effects of PAR1 stimulation in the context of a new model of murine nonbacterial prostatitis. METHODS:Using a hapten (ethanol-dinitr...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Stanton MM,Nelson LK,Benediktsson H,Hollenberg MD,Buret AG,Ceri H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To elucidate the role of (1-->3)-beta-D-glucan in pulmonary aspergilloma, serum concentrations of (1-->3)-beta-D-glucan were measured repeatedly for as long as 10 months in eight patients. In four patients with inactive disease, concentrations of (1-->3)-beta-D-glucan were in the normal range.The concentrations of (1-...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Yuasa K,Goto H

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathogenesis of brain inflammation and damage by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is unclear. Because blood-brain barrier damage and impaired cerebral perfusion are common features of HIV-1 infection, we evaluated the role of tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) and interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta) in ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Sharief MK,Ciardi M,Thompson EJ,Sorice F,Rossi F,Vullo V,Cirelli A

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim was to investigate whether bone tissue resorption in early RA is related to crepitus of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and systemic levels of inflammatory mediators and markers and sex steroid hormones. Twentynine women and 18 men with recently diagnosed RA were examined for TMJ bone erosions with computeri...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Hajati AK,Näsström K,Alstergren P,Bratt J,Kopp S

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Silica inhalation can induce chronic lung inflammation and fibrosis. Upon silica stimulation, activated macrophages trigger the T-lymphocyte which can differentiate into many different types of Th cells, including the recently discovered Th17 cells. IL-17A, the typical Th17 cytokine, is reported in some inflammatory d...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Tang W,Liu F,Chen Y,Song L,Dai W,Li C,Weng D,Chen J

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Many therapies are now available for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have an inadequate response to methotrexate including tumor necrosis factor inhibitors, abatacept, tocilizumab, and rituximab. Clinical response to drugs varies widely between individuals. A part of this variability is due to the characte...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Daïen CI,Morel J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In aromatherapy, essential oils are used as anti-inflammatory remedies, but experimental studies on their action mechanisms are very limited. AIMS OF THE STUDY:To assess their anti-inflammatory activities, the effects of essential oils on neutrophil recruitment in mice were examined in vivo. METHOD:The eff...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Abe S,Maruyama N,Hayama K,Inouye S,Oshima H,Yamaguchi H

更新日期：2004-02-01 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：:Aim. Inflammation is important in heart failure (HF). The role of the immune receptor toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) in HF is not understood and not investigated in diastolic HF. We investigated the role of TLR9 in a murine diastolic HF model caused by cardiomyocyte SERCA2a excision. Methods and Results. We crossed SERCA...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Dhondup Y,Sjaastad I,Sandanger Ø,Aronsen JM,Ahmed MS,Attramadal H,Finsen AV,Zhang L,Ranheim T,Alfsnes K,Aukrust P,Christensen G,Yndestad A,Vinge LE

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peptide 204-212 of lipocortin (LC) 5 inhibited porcine pancreatic phospholipase A(2) (PLA(2)) induced rat stomach strip contractions and ADP induced rabbit platelet aggregation in a concentration dependent manner (IC(30) of 10 muM and 400 muM, respectively). The first two amino acids are not necessary since the eptape...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Mugridge KG,Becherucci C,Parente L,Perretti M

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects and mechanisms of hydroxytyrosol (HT) during the pathogenesis of myocardial ischemia reperfusion (I/R) in rat hearts. METHODS:The rats were randomized into five groups: sham group, I/R group, HT+I/R group, HT+LY294002+I/R group, and LY+I/R group. Myocardial infarct size, markers of...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Pei YH,Chen J,Xie L,Cai XM,Yang RH,Wang X,Gong JB

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytokines play an important role in the regulation of the immune system (adaptive and innate). Given their importance in proinflammatory processes, cytokines have been used for understanding the pathogenesis and as biomarkers in many diseases. IL-31 and IL-33 are still considered novel cytokines. IL-31 controls signal...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Di Salvo E,Ventura-Spagnolo E,Casciaro M,Navarra M,Gangemi S

更新日期：2018-03-11 00:00:00