Chagas disease cardiomyopathy: immunopathology and genetics.

abstract：:The clinical outcome of autologous adipose stem cell (ASC) treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) was investigated following one year of observation. Methods. The clinical and MRI outcomes of 16 ASC-treated patients with RRMS and SPMS are reported after a one-year follow-up period. Results. At 18 months of...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Stepien A,Dabrowska NL,Maciagowska M,Macoch RP,Zolocinska A,Mazur S,Siennicka K,Frankowska E,Kidzinski R,Chalimoniuk M,Pojda Z

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the role of AEG-1 in glycolysis and tumorigenesis, we construct myc-AEG-1 expression vector and demonstrate a novel mechanism that AEG-1 may increase the activity of AMPK by Thr172 phosphorylation. The higher expression levels of AEG-1 in colorectal carcinoma cells were found but showed significant diff...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Song HT,Qin Y,Yao GD,Tian ZN,Fu SB,Geng JS

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet activating factor (PAF) is a potent inflammatory lipid. In this study we assessed the ability of PAF to impact lymphatic vessel function by altering prenodal lymphatic resistance. Intralymphatic PAF (7.47 x 10(-6), 7.47 x 10(-5) and 7.47 x 10(-4) M) increased lymphatic perfusion pressure at the two highest in...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Dobbins DE

更新日期：1992-01-01 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：: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：Background:Gut barrier dysfunction with alterant mucosal permeability during sepsis is a challenge problem in clinical practice. Intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) are strongly involved in mucosal oxidative stress and inflammatory response. The current study aimed at investigating the effect of MitoQ, a mitochondrial t...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Zhang S,Zhou Q,Li Y,Zhang Y,Wu Y

更新日期：2020-04-11 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：:Adipokines are cytokines produced mainly by adipose tissue, besides many other tissues such as placenta, ovaries, peripheral-blood mononuclear cells, liver, muscle, kidney, heart, and bone marrow. Adipokines play a significant role in the metabolic syndrome and in cardiovascular diseases, have implications in regulati...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Sartori C,Lazzeroni P,Merli S,Patianna VD,Viaroli F,Cirillo F,Amarri S,Street ME

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Little is known about the cause and pathophysiology of middermal elastolysis (MDE). In this condition, variable inflammatory infiltrate may be present or not together with loss of elastic fibres in the middermis that spares both papillary and lower reticular dermis. MDE may be a consequence of abnormal extracellular m...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： De Cunto G,Lamberti A,de Santi MM,Miracco C,Fimiani M,Lungarella G,Cavarra E

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Group A streptococcus (GAS) imposes a great burden on humans. Efforts to minimize the associated morbidity and mortality represent a critical issue. Glycogen synthase kinase-3 β (GSK-3 β) is known to regulate inflammatory response in infectious diseases. However, the regulation of GSK-3 β in GAS infection is still unk...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Chang YT,Chen CL,Lin CF,Lu SL,Cheng MH,Kuo CF,Lin YS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormal angiogenesis and vascular remodeling contribute to pathogenesis of a number of disorders such as tumor, arthritis, atherosclerosis, restenosis, hypertension, and neurodegeneration. During angiogenesis and vascular remodeling, behaviors of stem/progenitor cells, endothelial cells (ECs), and vascular smooth mus...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Chen Q,Jin M,Yang F,Zhu J,Xiao Q,Zhang L

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bortezomib is a proteasome inhibitor used for hematologic cancer treatment. Since it can suppress NF-κB activation, which is critical for the inflammatory process, bortezomib has been found to possess anti-inflammatory activity. In this study, we evaluated the effect of bortezomib on experimental autoimmune uveitis (E...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Hsu SM,Yang CH,Shen FH,Chen SH,Lin CJ,Shieh CC

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:This study investigated whether the administration of resolvin D1 to rats with endotoxininduced uveitis (EIU) ameliorates the immuno-inflammatory profile of the eye. 24 h after the administration of 200 μg LPS into the footpad of Sprague-Dawley rats, severe changes of the structure of the eye occurred concomitantly wi...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Settimio R,Clara DF,Franca F,Francesca S,Michele D

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Syndecan-1 (CD138) is a transmembrane heparin sulfate proteoglycan expressed on distinct stages of differentiation of B-lymphoid cells. Its prognostic value in B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL) has not been evaluated so far. The serum concentration of sCD138 and some angiogenesis-involved cytokines: vascular...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Wołowiec D,Dybko J,Wróbel T,Urbaniak-Kujda D,Jaźwiec B,Tomaszewska-Toporska B,Kapelko-Słowik K,Potoczek S,Kuliczkowski K

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is much evidence that degradation of the extracellular matrix is essential for the development of cholesteatomas and that this is induced by activation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). Vitamin D3 (VD3) has several well-recognised biological activities, including suppression of MMP production. The present stu...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Kobayashi H,Asano K,Kanai K,Suzaki H

更新日期：2005-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：:We recently reported the immune-enhancing effects of a high-molecular-weight fraction (HMF) of CW in macrophages and immunosuppressed mice, and this effect was attributed to a crude polysaccharide. As polysaccharides may also have anti-inflammatory functions, we investigated the anti-inflammatory effects and related m...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Cho CW,Ahn S,Lim TG,Hong HD,Rhee YK,Yang DC,Jang M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study monitored in vitro early response of connective tissue cells and immunocompetent cells to enosseal implant materials coated by different blood components (serum, activated plasma, and plasma/platelets) to evaluate human osteoblast proliferation and synthetic activity and inflammatory response presented as a ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Himmlova L,Kubies D,Hulejova H,Bartova J,Riedel T,Stikarova J,Suttnar J,Pesakova V

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:L-Arginine is converted to the highly reactive and unstable nitric oxide (NO) and L-citrulline by an enzyme named nitric oxide synthase (NOS). NO decomposes into other nitrogen oxides such as nitrite (NO(2) (-)) and nitrate (NO(2) (-)), and in the presence of superoxide anion to the potent oxidizing agent peroxynitrit...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Jorens PG,Matthys KE,Bult H

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Empirical observations have shown that ozonated autohemotherapy markedly improves the symptoms of chronic limb ischemia (muscular pain at rest, intermittent claudication, etc) in atherosclerotic patients, but mechanisms of action remain unclear. AIMS:Human endothelial cells (HUVECs) are known to release nit...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Valacchi G,Bocci V

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic and intraplaque biomarkers have been widely investigated in clinical cohorts as promising surrogate parameters of cardiovascular vulnerability. In this pilot study, we investigated if systemic and intraplaque levels of calcification biomarkers were affected by treatment with a statin in a cohort of patients w...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Lenglet S,Quercioli A,Fabre M,Galan K,Pelli G,Nencioni A,Bauer I,Pende A,Python M,Bertolotto M,Spinella G,Pane B,Palombo D,Dallegri F,Mach F,Vuilleumier N,Montecucco F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paricalcitol, a selective vitamin D receptor (VDR) activator used for treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease (CKD), has been associated with survival advantages, suggesting that this drug, beyond its ability to suppress parathyroid hormone, may have additional beneficial actions. In this ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Donate-Correa J,Domínguez-Pimentel V,Méndez-Pérez ML,Muros-de-Fuentes M,Mora-Fernández C,Martín-Núñez E,Cazaña-Pérez V,Navarro-González JF

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nephrolithiasis is characterized by calcification of stones in the kidneys from an unknown cause. Animal models demonstrated the functional roles of the transient receptor potential vanilloid member 5 (TRPV5) gene in calcium renal reabsorption and hypercalciuria. Therefore, TRPV5 was suggested to be involved in calciu...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Khaleel A,Wu MS,Wong HS,Hsu YW,Chou YH,Chen HY

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatic ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury is a pivotal clinical problem occurring in many clinical conditions such as transplantation, trauma, and hepatic failure after hemorrhagic shock. Apoptosis and autophagy have been shown to contribute to cell death in hepatic I/R injury. Ethyl pyruvate, a stable and s...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Shen M,Lu J,Dai W,Wang F,Xu L,Chen K,He L,Cheng P,Zhang Y,Wang C,Wu D,Yang J,Zhu R,Zhang H,Zhou Y,Guo C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stimulation of phosphoinositide hydrolysis in myocardium from autoimmune myocarditis mice by ThEA and histamine was assayed. Myocardium from autoimmune heart, but not the normal forms, specifically increased phosphoinositide turnover in the presence of histaminergic agonists. This increment was blocked by a specific H...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Goren N,Leiros CP,Sterin-Borda L,Borda ES

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysfunction of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a primary characteristic of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), an experimental model of multiple sclerosis (MS). Matrine (MAT), a quinolizidine alkaloid derived from the herb Radix Sophorae Flave, has been recently found to suppress clinical EAE and CNS inf...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Zhang S,Kan QC,Xu Y,Zhang GX,Zhu L

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adipose tissue produces a wide range of proteins that may influence the immune system. In this study, we assessed the serum levels of leptin, adiponectin, and ghrelin, in association with the measurements of body composition, in 15 female patients with various autoimmune diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus, primary...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Toussirot E,Gaugler B,Bouhaddi M,Nguyen NU,Saas P,Dumoulin G

更新日期：2010-01-01 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：:BCG, the only registered vaccine against Mycobacterial Tuberculosis (TB) infection, has been questioned for its protective efficacy for decades. Although lots of efforts were made to improve the BCG antigenicity, few studies were devoted to understand the role of host factors in the variability of the BCG protection. ...

journal_title：Mediators of inflammation

authors： Xu H,Jia Y,Li Y,Wei C,Wang W,Guo R,Jia J,Wu Y,Li Z,Wei Z,Qi X,Li Y,Gao X

更新日期：2019-06-12 00:00:00