Effect of lidocaine on natural killer activity: rapid inhibition of lysis.

abstract：:Serum tumor necrosis factor (TNF) levels in 33 patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) were measured by using a sensitive enzyme immunoassay. Four of five Crohn's diseases (CD) and nine of twenty eight ulcerative colitis (UC) had elevated levels of serum TNF. In active CD or UC, a greater fraction of patients s...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Maeda M,Watanabe N,Neda H,Yamauchi N,Okamoto T,Sasaki H,Tsuji Y,Akiyama S,Tsuji N,Niitsu Y

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to evaluate the immunomodulatory effects of Pleurotus florida on cell-mediated immunity in Balb/c mice. Aqueous extract of P. florida was isolated, lyophilized, and stored in refrigerator until application. Forty female Balb/c mice were randomly divided into seven test and one control groups. Four gro...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Sedaghat R,Ghazanfari T

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paraquat (methyl viologen, PQ) is highly toxic to humans. Pulmonary fibrosis is the most common cause of death after PQ poisoning. However, no effective therapy is available. The current treatment dilemma and pathology suggest that we should reconsider how to treat the poisoning using other methods, such as immunizati...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Wu Q,Xu Q,Jian X,Wang H,He X,Gao B,Wang K,Kan B

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:N-Acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase (NAG), a marker of renal tubular dysfunction, is increased in patients with lupus nephritis. In addition to the toxic effects of proteinuria, patients with lupus nephritis may exhibit other factors that contribute to tubular dysfunction, such as pathogenic antitubular ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Gluhovschi C,Velciov S,Kaycsa A,Gluhovschi G,Petrica L,Marian R,Bozdog G,Gadalean F,Bob F,Cioca D,Vernic C

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study is to explore the inner anti-inflammatory mechanism of the ethanol extract of Rungia pectinata (Linn.) Nees. As a result, the ethanol extract of Rungia pectinata (Linn.) Nees could not only strongly reduce production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and mediators via blocking NF-kappaB activation but slightly ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Zhao L,Tao JY,Zhang SL,Jin F,Pang R,Dong JH,Guo YJ,Ye P

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate putative mechanisms implicated in the impaired phagocytic response of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR)1. The effect of in vitro treatment with isoproterenol (ISO), a beta-adrenergic drug, on phagocytosis and respiratory burst by splenic macrophages (SpMø) from normo...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Serio M,Potenza MA,Montagnani M,Mansi G,Mitolo-Chieppa D,Jirillo E

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Association between Crohn's disease (CD) and lupus nephritis is very rare and, to the best of our knowledge, it has been described only once. We report here a clinical case of CD occurred in a young woman 8 years after a diagnosis of lupus nephritis according to clinical, laboratory and histological criteria. CD was u...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Principi M,Di Leo A,Ingrosso M,Pisani A,Marangi S,Amoruso A,Panella C,Francavilla A,Ierardi E

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Several studies demonstrated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory role of melatonin and celecoxib. This study is designed to explore the underlying mechanism of hepatoprotective effects of melatonin and celecoxib against ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity by morphological, and biochemical approaches.Materials...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Ullah U,Badshah H,Malik Z,Uddin Z,Alam M,Sarwar S,Aman A,Khan AU,Shah FA

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atractylenolide I (ATL-I) is a bioactive component of Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae. Although increasing evidence shows that ATL-I has an anti-inflammatory effect, the anti-inflammatory molecular mechanism of ATL-I is still unknown. In this study, we investigated the effect of ATL-I on cell viability by 3-(4, 5-D...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Ji G,Chen R,Zheng J

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphocytes predominantly express delayed rectifier K(+)-channels (Kv1.3) in their plasma membranes, and the channels play crucial roles in the lymphocyte activation and proliferation. Since nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), the most commonly used analgesic and antipyretic drugs, exert immunomodulatory ef...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Kazama I,Maruyama Y,Murata Y

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Acne is a chronic skin disease that involves four key pathogenic factors: excess sebum production, ductal epidermal hyperproliferation, Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) colonization, and skin inflammation. Mangostins are well-known for their anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, suggesting that ma...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Xu N,Deng W,He G,Gan X,Gao S,Chen Y,Gao Y,Xu K,Qi J,Lin H,Shen L,Li X,Hu Z

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anti-cancer activity of saponins and phenolic compounds present in green tea was previously reported. However, the immunomodulatory and adjuvanticity activity of tea saponin has never been studied. In this study, we investigated the immunomodulatory effect of tea saponin in T-lymphocytes and EL4 cells via regulati...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Bhardwaj J,Chaudhary N,Seo HJ,Kim MY,Shin TS,Kim JD

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purple bamboo salt is a specially processed salt according to the traditional recipe using normal salt and bamboo. It has been used for the purpose of prevention and treatment of various diseases in Korea. We investigated the anti-inflammatory activity of purple bamboo salt by using human mast cell line (HMC-1). Purpl...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Shin HY,Lee EH,Kim CY,Shin TY,Kim SD,Song YS,Lee KN,Hong SH,Kim HM

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Little is known about the exact underlying molecular mechanisms of the hepatoprotective effect of carvacrol against liver fibrosis. In the current study, we aimed to investigate the effect of carvacrol on the suppression of liver fibrosis progression via regulation of yes-associated protein (YAP) and transc...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Mohseni R,Karimi J,Tavilani H,Khodadadi I,Hashemnia M

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) with generated mouse anti-consensus interferon (CIFN) antibody was developed for quantitative determination of pegylated consensus interferon (PEG-CIFN) in rhesus monkey serum. The operational concentrations of the original assay were determined using the chessbo...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Cao J,Du Y,Tian H,Gao XD,Yao WB

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accumulating evidence has suggested that hydrogen sulfide (H(2)S) is endogenously generated in many types of mammalian cells. Since H(2)S plays an important role in cardiovascular, central nervous and gastrointestinal systems, it is currently considered to be the third gaseous mediator. Recently, more and more attenti...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Zhang H,Bhatia M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the case of a 42-years-old non-atopic man who developed a severe eczematous reaction in the genital area some hours after the use of a condom (Settebello-Hatù Durex) containing a retarding cream. Patch test revealed a strong allergic reaction to the retarding cream and to benzocaine and paraben mix contain...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Foti C,Bonamonte D,Antelmi A,Conserva A,Angelini G

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a neurological impairment caused by compression of the median nerve throughout the carpal tunnel, which consequently induces ischemia and mechanical disruption, dysfunctional axonal transport, and epidural blood flow. Most common symptoms include numbness, rather than pain, with a typic...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Foti C,Romita P,Vestita M

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protective effect of a Japanese traditional herbal medicine, Juzen-taiho-to (TJ-48), which was recently reported to augment host-mediated antifungal actions, in Candida albicans-infected mice was further studied. TJ-48, given orally once daily for 5 consecutive days in a dose of 2 g/kg after intravenous infection of C...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Akagawa G,Abe S,Tansho S,Uchida K,Yamaguchi H

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory joint disease associated with matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-3, leading to destruction of the cartilage. The objective of this study was to investigate and discuss the suitability of the 35 medicinal plants as therapeutic candidates to treat RA. Fibroblast-like synov...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Ra J,Chung JH,Lee H,Kim J

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spleen and thymus weight, delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) to sheep red blood cells (SRBC), contact hypersensitivity to picryl chloride, anti-sheep red blood cell hemagglutinin titers and plaque-forming cells (PFC), resistance against experimental toxoplasmosis as well as serum total and intestinal specific IgA wer...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Brouland JP,Perriat A,Revillard JP,Descotes J

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate the efficacy of Withania somnifera on tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle enzymes and electron transport chain in azoxymethane-induced experimental colon cancer in mice. Azoxymethane at the dose of 15 mg/kg body weight was induced intraperitoneally once in a week for 28 ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Muralikrishnan G,Amanullah S,Basha MI,Dinda AK,Shakeel F

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:To probe into the effects of different doses of FK506 on endocrine function of pancreatic islets in Wistar rats. METHODS:Wistar rats were randomly divide into control group A (0mg/kg/d) and experimental group B (1mg/kg/d), C (3mg/kg/d), D (10mg/kg/d) treated with FK506. In an intraperitoneal glucose...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Li F,Li Q

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Natural killer (NK) activity plays an important role in host defense against tumors, especially once augmented by immunomodulators. It is likely that the modulation of NK cells is a reflection of the environment in which they reside. The current study was undertaken to characterize the response profile of lung interst...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Lauzon W,Lemaire I

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:PMA (10, 20 ng/ml) and doxorubicin (5-20 ng/ml) decreased the viability and MTT-activity of NALM-1 pre-B leukemic cells (3 days' treatment). Further, CD10 was downregulated, suggesting that PMA and doxorubicin induced differentiation of NALM-1 cells. However, PMA did not alter expression of B cell markers CD20 and of ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Martin-Kleiner I,Svoboda-Beusan I,Gabrilovac J

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many cases of autoimmune hemolytic anemia have been reported after viral infection. Phagocyte activation and accompanying erythrophagocytosis are thought to result from proinflammatory cytokines released during viral infection. SIRP-α (signal regulatory protein-α), a receptor expressed on phagocytes, inhibit...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： de Almeida AC,Barbosa SM,de Lourdes Rios Barjas-Castro M,Olalla-Saad ST,Condino-Neto A

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hematopoietic cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-3, IL-5, and granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) play a fundamental role in eosinophil functions in allergic asthma. The intracellular signal transduction mechanisms of these cytokines regulating the activation of eosinophils have been potential th...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Ip WK,Wong CK,Wang CB,Tian YP,Lam CW

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the last few years, several observations outline that the impaired T lymphocyte proliferative capacity in the elderly is due to a reduced interleukin 2 (IL-2) release. To further investigate the activation process during lectin stimulation, aged peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) were stimulated with phy...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Antonaci S,Tortorella C,Polignano A,Ottolenghi A,Jirillo E,Bonomo L

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:To develop a personalized peptide vaccine (PPV) for recurrent ovarian cancer patients and evaluate its efficacy from the point of view of overall survival (OS), Phase II study of PPV was performed. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Forty-two patients, 17 with platinum-sensitive and 25 with platinum-resistant recurrent ovar...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Kawano K,Tsuda N,Matsueda S,Sasada T,Watanabe N,Ushijima K,Yamaguchi T,Yokomine M,Itoh K,Yamada A,Kamura T

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Langerhans cells (LC) are immature dendritic cells (DC) present in the skin epithelium. To understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms governing the inflammatory reaction in atopic dermatitis (AD), the expression of the LC specific marker CD1a, a member of major histocompatibility (MHC)-like glycoproteins, and th...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Fesenkova VI,Kurchenko AI,Castellani ML,Conti P,Anogeianaki A,Caraffa A,Kalogeromitros D

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00