Can high altitude influence cytokines and sleep?

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：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：:Chronic inflammation is a hallmark of HIV infection. Eicosanoids reflect inflammation, oxidant stress, and vascular health and vary by sex and metabolic parameters. Raltegravir (RAL) is an HIV-1 integrase inhibitor that may have limited metabolic effects. We assessed urinary F2-isoprostanes (F2-IsoPs), prostaglandin E...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Hulgan T,Boger MS,Liao DH,McComsey GA,Wanke CA,Mangili A,Walmsley SL,McCreath H,Milne GL,Sanchez SC,Currier JS,Lake JE

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis is a common complication of solid organ transplant procedures and, in particular, can affect the prognosis of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). This retrospective study determined the pre-, peri-, and postoperative risk factors for sepsis after OLT, using as reference the 2016 Third International Consensu...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Wang Y,Gu Y,Huang F,Liu D,Zhang Z,Zhou N,Liang J,Lu C,Yuan D,Hei Z

更新日期：2018-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Galectin-1 (Gal-1), an evolutionarily conserved β-galactoside-binding lectin, controls immune cell homeostasis and tempers acute and chronic inflammation by blunting proinflammatory cytokine synthesis, engaging T-cell apoptotic programs, promoting expansion of T regulatory (Treg) cells, and deactivating antigen-presen...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Seropian IM,González GE,Maller SM,Berrocal DH,Abbate A,Rabinovich GA

更新日期：2018-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The generation of ROS and lipid peroxidation has been considered to play an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic fluoride toxicity. In the present study, we observed that fluoride activated BV-2 microglia cell line by observing OX-42 expression in immunocytochemistry. Intracellular superoxide dismutase (SOD),...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Shuhua X,Ziyou L,Ling Y,Fei W,Sun G

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rodent models suggest that follistatin-like 3 (fstl3) is associated with diabetes and obesity. In humans, plasma fstl3 is reduced with gestational diabetes. In vitro, TNF-α induces fstl3 secretion, which suggests a link to inflammation. OBJECTIVE:To elucidate the association between plasma fstl3 and obesity...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Brandt C,Pedersen M,Rinnov A,Andreasen AS,Møller K,Hojman P,Pedersen BK,Plomgaard P

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The production of nitric oxide (NO) was measured in cultures of spleen cells stimulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS), IL-2 or LPS + IL-2. We observed that NO synthesis is increased by IFN-gamma but inhibited by IFN-alpha/beta. This is not the case when IL-2 is present in the cultures, since interferons play a minor rol...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Vaillier D,Daculsi R,Gualdel N

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Progranulin (PGRN) is implicated in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between PGRN and disease activity in RA. METHODS:PGRN levels were evaluated in patients with RA (n = 47) and OA (n = 42) and healthy controls (n = 41). Immunohistochemical a...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Cerezo LA,Kuklová M,Hulejová H,Vernerová Z,Kaspříková N,Veigl D,Pavelka K,Vencovský J,Šenolt L

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inflammatory process has direct effects on normal and abnormal wound healing. Hypertrophic scar formation is an aberrant form of wound healing and is an indication of an exaggerated function of fibroblasts and excess accumulation of extracellular matrix during wound healing. Two cytokines--transforming growth fact...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Su WH,Cheng MH,Lee WL,Tsou TS,Chang WH,Chen CS,Wang PH

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative peritoneal adhesion (PPA) is a common postoperative complication caused by any peritoneal inflammatory process. This study aimed to identify the biological function of large intergenic non-coding RNAs (lincRNAs) Cox-2 in the inflammation reaction of adhesion formation. The Cox-2 expression in peritoneal ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Bian Y,Yang L,Zhang B,Li W,Wang S,Jiang S,Chen X,Li W,Zeng L

更新日期：2019-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Thymosin beta(4) is a polypeptide isolated from thymosin fraction 5. This peptide exhibits important activities in the regulation and differentiation of thymus-dependent lymphocytes. An analogue of thymosin beta(4), [Phe(4F)(12)] deacetyl- thymosin beta(4), was synthesized by a solution method, followed by deprotectio...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Abiko T,Sekino H

更新日期：1992-01-01 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：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：:The present study was carried out to investigate the effects and mechanisms of polydatin (PD) in septic mice. The model of cecal ligation and puncture (CLP-)induced sepsis was employed. Pretreatment of mice with PD (15, 45, and 100 mg/kg) dose-dependently reduced sepsis-induced mortality and lung injury, as indicated ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Li XH,Gong X,Zhang L,Jiang R,Li HZ,Wu MJ,Wan JY

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human and rodent leukocytes express high levels of the glucocorticoid-inducible protein annexin 1 (ANXA1) (previously referred to as lipocortin 1). Neutrophils and monocytes have abundant ANXA1 levels. AIM:We have investigated, for the first time, ANXA1 ultrastructural expression in rat eosinophils and comp...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Oliani SM,Damazo AS,Perretti M

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:B-1a cells are distinguishable from conventional B cells, which are designated B-2 cells, on the basis of their developmental origin, surface marker expression, and functions. In addition to the unique expression of the CD5 antigen, B-1a cells are characterized by the expression level of CD23. Although B-1a cells are ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Yamamoto W,Toyoda H,Xu DQ,Hanaki R,Morimoto M,Nakato D,Ito T,Iwamoto S,Bonno M,Tanaka S,Hirayama M

更新日期：2018-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI) is a low-molecular-weight inhibitor of proteases, such as elastase and cathepsin G which are released from leukocytes during phagocytosis. The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not SLPI is able to inhibit IgE-mediated histamine release. Nasal mucosa fro...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Westin U,Lundberg E,Ohlsson K

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between serum transforming growth factor β 1 (TGF- β 1) concentrations and the duration of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in children and adolescents. One hundred and sixteen patients with T1DM and 19 healthy controls were examined. Serum TGF- β 1 concentrations ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Zorena K,Raczyńska D,Wiśniewski P,Malinowska E,Myśliwiec M,Raczyńska K,Rachoń D

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite early recanalization of an occluded infarct artery, tissue reperfusion remains impaired in more than one-third of the acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients owing to a process of reperfusion injury. The role of systemic inflammation in triggering this phenomenon is unknown. Proinflammatory factors (hs-CRP,...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Blancke F,Claeys MJ,Jorens P,Vermeiren G,Bosmans J,Wuyts FL,Vrints CJ

更新日期：2005-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity-induced skeletal muscle inflammation is characterized by increased macrophage infiltration and inflammatory cytokine production. In this study, we investigated whether 4-1BB, a member of the TNF receptor superfamily (TNFRSF9) that provides inflammatory signals, participates in obesity-induced skeletal muscle i...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Le NH,Kim CS,Tu TH,Choi HS,Kim BS,Kawada T,Goto T,Park T,Park JH,Yu R

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：:Endothelial dysfunction is regarded as an important factor in the pathogenesis of vascular disease in obesity-related type 2 diabetes. The imbalance in repair and injury (hyperglycemia, hypertension, dyslipidemia) results in microvascular changes, including apoptosis of microvascular cells, ultimately leading to diabe...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： van den Oever IA,Raterman HG,Nurmohamed MT,Simsek S

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microparticles (MPs) are induced during apoptosis, cell activation, and even "spontaneous" release. Initially MPs were considered to be inert cellular products with no biological function. However, an extensive research and functional characterization have shown that the molecular composition and the effects of MPs de...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Burbano C,Rojas M,Vásquez G,Castaño D

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:Chlamydophila pneumoniae (CPn) is a common respiratory pathogen that causes a chronic and persistent airway infection. The elderly display an increased susceptibility and severity to this infection. However, the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. Dendritic cells (DCs) are the initiators and regulators of i...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Prakash S,Agrawal S,Ma D,Gupta S,Peterson EM,Agrawal A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgery induces release of neuroendocrine hormones (cortisol), cytokines (interleukin-6: IL-6, tumour necrosis factor-alpha: TNF-alpha), acute phase proteins (C-reactive protein: CRP, leptin). We studied the effects of general and spinal anaesthesia on stress response to haemorrhoidectomy. Patients were assigned to ge...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Buyukkocak U,Caglayan O,Daphan C,Aydinuraz K,Saygun O,Agalar F

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most globally prevalent supraventricular arrhythmias is atrial fibrillation (AF). Knowledge of the structures and functions of messenger RNA (mRNA) has recently increased. It is no longer viewed as solely an intermediate molecule between DNA and proteins but has come to be seen as a dynamic and modifiable g...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Xu X,Zhao Z,Li G

更新日期：2020-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of an anti-allergic agent, suplatast tosilate (IPD-1151T; (+/-)-[2-[4-(3-ethoxy-2-hydroxypropoxy)phenyl-carbamoyl]-ethyl] dimethylsulfonium p-toluenesulfonate) on allergic bronchoconstriction induced by allergen and methacholine (MCh) were examined in mice. BALB/c mice were sensitized by intraperitoneal ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Asano K,Mizutani T,Shimane T,Hisano M,Hisamitsu T,Suzaki H

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In respiratory diseases, there is an increased expression of multiple inflammatory proteins in the respiratory tract, including cytokines, chemokines, and adhesion molecules. Chemokines have been shown to regulate inflammation and immune cell differentiation. Moreover, many of the known inflammatory target proteins, s...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Lee IT,Yang CM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00