Serum amyloid alpha in parapneumonic effusions.

abstract：:Since iron can contribute to detrimental radical generating processes through the Fenton and Haber-Weiss reactions, it seems to be a reasonable approach to modulate iron-related pathways in inflammation. In the human organism a counterregulatory reduction in iron availability is observed during inflammatory diseases. ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Lehmann C,Islam S,Jarosch S,Zhou J,Hoskin D,Greenshields A,Al-Banna N,Sharawy N,Sczcesniak A,Kelly M,Wafa K,Cheliak W,Holbein B

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The serum concentration of two pro-angiogenic cytokines: basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and transforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-beta1), and anti-angiogenic factor endostatin in the serum of 80 never treated B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients and 27 healthy volunteers was measured using an enzy...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Gora-Tybor J,Blonski JZ,Robak T

更新日期：2003-06-01 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

abstract：:Fat loss is associated with shorter survival and reduced quality of life in cancer patients. Effective intervention for fat loss in cachexia requires identification of the condition using prognostic biomarkers for early detection and prevention of further depletion. No biomarkers of fat mass alterations have been defi...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Ebadi M,Mazurak VC

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：: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：:Little is known about Yu-Ping-Feng (YPF), a typical Chinese herbal decoction, for its antitumor efficacy in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Here, we found that YPF significantly inhibited the growth of Lewis lung cancer, prolonged the survival of tumor-bearing mice, promoted NK cell tumor infiltration, increased t...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Luo Y,Wu J,Zhu X,Gong C,Yao C,Ni Z,Wang L,Ni L,Li Y,Zhu S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiostrongylus cantonensis (A. cantonensis) is an important food-borne parasitic disease. Previous study showed that A. cantonensis infection can cause demyelination in the central nerve system, but the mechanism of action has not been understood. To explore the mechanism and to look for effective therapeutic methods...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Ying F,Cunjing Z,Feng F,Shuo W,Xin Z,Fukang X,Zhongdao W

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Shinbaro3, a formulation derived from the hydrolysed roots of Harpagophytum procumbens var. sublobatum (Engl.) Stapf, has been clinically used in the pharamacopuncture treatment of arthritis in Korea. In the present study, Shinbaro3 inhibited NO generation in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells in a dose-dependent manner. Shi...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Chung HJ,Koh W,Kim WK,Shin JS,Lee J,Lee SK,Ha IH

更新日期：2018-04-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic demyelinating disease of the human central nervous system (CNS). The condition predominantly affects young adults and is characterised by immunological and inflammatory changes in the periphery and CNS that contribute to neurovascular disruption, haemopoietic cell invasion of targe...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Bolton C,Paul C

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) are a group of hematopoietic cells devoid of antigen receptors that have important functions in lymphoid organogenesis, in the defense against extracellular pathogens, and in the maintenance of the epithelial barrier. Three distinct groups of ILCs have been identified on the basis of pheno...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Sedda S,Marafini I,Figliuzzi MM,Pallone F,Monteleone G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Th17 cells provide protective immunity to infections by fungi and extracellular bacteria as well as cancer but are also involved in chronic inflammation. The cells were first identified by their ability to produce interleukin 17A (IL-17A) and, subsequently, associated with chronic inflammation and autoimmunity. Th17 c...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Bystrom J,Taher TE,Muhyaddin MS,Clanchy FI,Mangat P,Jawad AS,Williams RO,Mageed RA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dyslipidemia is associated with increased arterial stiffness (AS) which may lead to hypertension. Among the methods to assess AS are carotid-femoral and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity. Dyslipidemia is also known to trigger inflammation. C-reactive protein (CRP) is one of the commonest inflammatory markers measured...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Aminuddin A,Lazim MRMLM,Hamid AA,Hui CK,Mohd Yunus MH,Kumar J,Ugusman A

更新日期：2020-08-18 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：BACKGROUND:Icariin (ICA) is an active compound extracted from Epimedium brevicornum Maxim. Previous reports have shown that icariin has a clinically significant therapeutic effect on rheumatoid arthritis. However, little is known about the mechanism by which icariin inhibits cartilage and bone degradation. METHODS:New...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Wei CC,Ping DQ,You FT,Qiang CY,Tao C

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Acne inversa (AI; also designated as hidradenitis suppurativa) is a chronic inflammatory disease with still unknown pathogenesis that affects the intertriginous skin of perianal, inguinal, and axillary sites. It leads to painful nodules, abscesses, and fistulas with malodorous secretion and is frequently associated wi...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Tsaousi A,Witte E,Witte K,Röwert-Huber HJ,Volk HD,Sterry W,Wolk K,Schneider-Burrus S,Sabat R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Observation of the microcirculation of the hamster cheek pouch by intravital microscopy revealed five steps of neutrophil migration from the venules after topical application of leukotriene B(4) to the microvasculature: rolling along the venular wall (Step 1), adhesion to it (Step 2), disappearance from the vascular l...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Oda T,Katori M,Hatanaka K,Nagai Y

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are a heterogeneous group of clonal diseases characterized by the excessive and chronic production of mature cells from one or several of the myeloid lineages. Recent advances in the biology of MPNs have greatly facilitated their molecular diagnosis since most patients present with ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Hermouet S,Bigot-Corbel E,Gardie B

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Neuropeptide Y (NPY), an orexigenic peptide known to cause hyperphagia, has been involved in the occurrence and development of obesity. However, differences in the distribution of serum NPY levels in obese phenotypes (including metabolically unhealthy obesity (MUO) phenotype and metabolically healthy obesity ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Tang HN,Xiao F,Chen YR,Zhuang SQ,Guo Y,Wu HX,Zhou HD

更新日期：2020-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin- (IL-) 35 and IL-37 are newly discovered immune-suppressing cytokines. They have been described in inflammatory diseases such as collagen-induced arthritis and asthma. However, their expressions in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients have not been yet explored. Our aim was to evaluate serum and infla...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Li Y,Wang Y,Liu Y,Wang Y,Zuo X,Li Y,Lu X

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE) is a rare but distinctive type of acute encephalopathy with global distribution. Occurrence of ANE is usually preceded by a virus-associated febrile illness and ensued by rapid deterioration. However, the causal relationship between viral infections and ANE and the exact pathogen...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Wu X,Wu W,Pan W,Wu L,Liu K,Zhang HL

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuropathic pain is a serious clinical problem to be solved. This study is aimed at investigating protein kinase A (PKA) expression in neuropathic pain and its possible mechanisms of involvement. A neuropathic pain-related gene expression dataset was downloaded from Gene Expression Omnibus, and differentially expresse...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Deng Y,Yang L,Xie Q,Yang F,Li G,Zhang G,Li S,Wu Z,Wang J,Kang X

更新日期：2020-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Daily food intake is crucial to maintain health and determine endogenous fuel to practice endurance exercise. We investigated the association between quantity of macronutrient and micronutrient daily intake and inflammation induced by long-distance exercise. Methods. Forty-four Brazilian male amateurs' marathon finish...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Passos BN,Lima MC,Sierra APR,Oliveira RA,Maciel JFS,Manoel R,Rogante JI,Pesquero JB,Cury-Boaventura MF

更新日期：2019-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Maternal intake of trans-fatty acids (TFAs) in the perinatal period triggers a proinflammatory state in offspring. Anthocyanins contained in fruit are promising modulators of inflammation. This study investigated the effect of Jussara supplementation in the maternal diet on the proinflammatory state of the colon in of...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Almeida Morais C,Oyama LM,de Oliveira JL,Carvalho Garcia M,de Rosso VV,Sousa Mendes Amigo L,do Nascimento CM,Pisani LP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Keishibukuryogan (KBG) is one of the traditional herbal formulations widely administered to patients with blood stagnation for improving blood circulation; currently, it is the most frequently prescribed medicine in Japan. KBG has been reported to improve conjunctional microcirculation. The aim of this study was to ev...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Yoshihisa Y,Furuichi M,Ur Rehman M,Ueda C,Makino T,Shimizu T

更新日期：2010-01-01 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：:Osteoarthritis (OA) belongs to a group of degenerative diseases. Synovial inflammation, cartilage abrasion, and subchondral sclerosis are characteristics of OA. Researchers do not fully understand the exact etiology of OA. However, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which are responsible for cartilage matrix degradatio...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Chen YT,Hou CH,Hou SM,Liu JF

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Statins exert pleiotropic effects on endothelial cells in addition to lowering cholesterol. 15-Lipoxygenase-1 (ALOX15) has been implicated in vascular inflammation and disease. The relationship between atorvastatin and ALOX15 was investigated using a rat carotid artery balloon-injury model. Hematoxylin and eosin (HE) ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Zhang P,Xing X,Hu C,Yu H,Dong Q,Chang G,Qin S,Liu J,Zhang D

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Influenza virus is a worldwide health problem with significant economic consequences. To study the gene expression pattern induced by influenza virus infection, it is useful to reveal the pathogenesis of influenza virus infection; but this has not been well examined, especially in vivo study. AIMS:To assess...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Sakai S,Mantani N,Kogure T,Ochiai H,Shimada Y,Terasawa K

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00