Activation of the first component of complement, C1: comparison of the effect of sixteen different enzymes on serum C1.

abstract：:Psoriatic inflammation has been shown to be associated with cardiovascular dysfunction and systemic inflammation. Recently, psoriasis has also been linked to hepatic disorders, however underlying mechanism connecting the two are unknown. IL-17A being a central pro-inflammatory cytokine in the pathogenesis of psoriasis...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Al-Harbi NO,Nadeem A,Al-Harbi MM,Zoheir KMA,Ansari MA,El-Sherbeeny AM,Alanazi KM,Alotaibi MR,Ahmad SF

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BASILEA rabbits lack the expression of chi-polypeptide chains and compensate for this lack with expression of lambda polypeptide light chains. These rabbits were immunized with streptococcal group A-variant vaccines. The heterogeneity of the lambda polypeptide chains of specific antibodies was analyzed and compared wi...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Weiss S,Hild K,Braun DG

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) e antigen (HBeAg) is a secretory, non-structural protein, and associated with persistent infection of HBV. Previous studies indicate that HBeAg is able to regulate T cell-mediated responses, however, the interaction between HBeAg and the innate immune system is poorly understood. In this st...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Leu CM,Lu YC,Peng WL,Chu HT,Hu CP

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the close association between different antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) caused by infection and their appearance together with a prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). METHODS:Sera from 122 children were evaluated in this study. Thirty-seven children with mild to medium prol...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Frauenknecht K,Lackner K,von Landenberg P

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human recombinant erythropoietin (rHuEPO) has been purified to apparent homogeneity and compared to purified human urinary erythropoietin (EPO). Both the purified natural and recombinant EPO preparations were characterized in a competition radioimmunoassay (RIA), the exhypoxic polycythemic mouse bioassay, in vitro tis...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Egrie JC,Strickland TW,Lane J,Aoki K,Cohen AM,Smalling R,Trail G,Lin FK,Browne JK,Hines DK

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surfactant proteins SP-A and SP-D are pattern recognition innate immune molecules that belong to the C-type lectin family. In lungs, they play an important role in the clearance of pathogens and control of inflammation. SP-A and SP-D are also expressed in the female reproductive tract where they play an important role...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Madhukaran SP,Koippallil Gopalakrishnan AR,Pandit H,Marri ED,Kouser L,Jamil K,Alhamlan FS,Kishore U,Madan T

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BALB/c mice injected with 0.2 mg TNP-ovalbumin (OA) within 24 hours after birth showed reduced levels of functionally active TNP-specific B cells and, accordingly, of plaque-forming cells (PFC) after challenge with carrier-bound TNP until the age of 8 weeks. Yet, when B cells of tolerized mice were cultured in the abs...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Zöller M,Andrighetto G

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunization using human papilloma virus (HPV)-L1 virus-like particles (VLPs) induces a robust and effective immune response, which has recently resulted in the implementation of the HPV-L1 VLP vaccination in health programs. However, during infection, HPV can escape immune surveillance leading to latency and disease....

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： de Witte L,Zoughlami Y,Aengeneyndt B,David G,van Kooyk Y,Gissmann L,Geijtenbeek TB

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The specificity of cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) responses generated in the presence of lymphokines was studied. Thymic responder cells were activated in the presence of stimulator cells that differed in their metabolic activity. After 5 days of culture, the cytotoxic response was estimated in a 4-h 51Cr-release test. ...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Männel DN,Dröge W,Falk W

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gaucher disease (GD) is associated with upregulation of CD1d and MHC-class II expression by monocytes. While the physiological impact of CD1d upregulation remains uncertain, it has been proposed that MHC-class II upregulation is associated with inflammation. Hereby, we show that the decrease in MHC-class II expression...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Balreira A,Cavallari M,Sá Miranda MC,Arosa FA

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MHC class II molecules presenting MHC class II restricted antigens play an important role in the activation of CD4+ T cells, which are the central orchestrating cells of an immune response. This review focuses on the particular role of MHC class II molecules in tumour immunology. The MHC class II antigen presentation ...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Chamuleau ME,Ossenkoppele GJ,van de Loosdrecht AA

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Memory T cells producing interferon (IFN)γ and expressing very late antigen-1 (VLA-1) integrin collagen receptors are found in carotid atherosclerotic plaques, suggesting their involvement in coronary artery disease (CAD) as well. To determine the role of VLA-1+ T cells in CAD percent of CD3+ T cells binding monoclona...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Asman A,Chouraqui P,Marcu-Malina V,Matetzky S,Segev A,Fefer P,Agranat O,Koltakov A,Hod H,Livneh A,Bank I

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals infected with Strongyloides stercoralis have been reported to produce different immunoglobulins isotypes, yet few studies have evaluated their use in strongyloidiasis diagnosis. The aim of this work was to evaluate the immunoreactivity of different classes and subclasses of anti-S. stercoralis circulating ...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： De Souza JN,Cruz ADV,Araújo WAC,Sampaio LM,Allegretti SM,Teixeira MCA,Handali S,Galvão-Castro B,Soares NM

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The part played by MHC antigens on lymphocyte homing has been investigated by inducing modifications of their expression on lymphoid cells. A significant, though moderate, enhancement of H-2 antigen expression has been observed following in vitro treatment of lymphocytes with alpha-IFN. A decrease has been obtained af...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Navarro J,El Ansary M,Royo C,de Maeyer E,Touraine JL

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Porphyromonas gingivalis 381 lipid A induced strong mitogenic response in splenic B cells separated from LPS-non-responsive C3H/HeJ mice as well as LPS-responsive C3H/HeN mice, by using a magnetic cell sorting system. The lipid A also exhibited mitogenic activity in splenic T cells. P. gingivalis lipid A induced lower...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Ogawa T,Shimauchi H,Uchida H,Mori Y

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is commonly accepted that dendritic cells (DCs) play a pivotal role in the induction of adaptive T cell-mediated immune responses. The clonal expansion of antigen-specific T cells within secondary lymphoid organs reflects the efficiency of antigen processing and presentation by DCs. Consequently, the quantification...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Florian C,Barth T,Wege AK,Männel DN,Ritter U

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OK-432, a streptococcal preparation, has been shown as an effective activator to induce human monocyte-derived dendritic cells maturation. During this process, the activation of Toll-like receptor 4 plays an important role. However, the signaling pathway involved in has not been fully understood. In the present study,...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Pan K,Wang H,Liu WL,Zhang HK,Zhou J,Li JJ,Weng DS,Huang W,Sun JC,Liang XT,Xia JC

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the first application of flow cytometry for the detection of lamina propria plasma cells and their intracellular immunoglobulins in patients with inflammatory bowel disease compared to healthy controls. The study has been focused on the distribution of IgA, IgG, IgM and the four IgG subclasses. Plasma cells we...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Dorn I,Schlenke P,Mascher B,Stange EF,Seyfarth M

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peritoneal exudate T lymphocytes (PETLs) that mediate delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) to sheep red blood cells in mice were modified by in vitro treatment methods which modify surface carbohydrate constituents. Neuraminidase treatment resulted in the release of both N-acetylneuraminic acid and N-glycolyl-neuramini...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Kaufmann SH,Schauer R,Hahn H

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A mouse ear reaction for testing cell mediated immunity of human lymphocytes using the local graft-versus-host reaction assay is described. Five million human mononuclears were locally injected into the ears of immune suppressed NZW mice. The reaction mounted was quantitated by determining the 125I-Iodo-Deoxyuridine (...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Mukamel E,Umiel T,Shohat B,Pecht M,Servadio C,Trainin N

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The innate immune system recognizes pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMP) to cope with evolving infections. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play a pivotal role in recognition of PAMPs. In the course of infection not a single but rather a full panel of different microbial components interacts with distinct TLRs simu...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Dalpke AH,Frey M,Morath S,Hartung T,Heeg K

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erythrocytes from paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria patients (PNH-E) are much more susceptible to lysis by acid-activated human serum than normal human erythrocytes. Acidification of normal human serum to pH 6.4 in the absence of erythrocytes generates this lytic activity independently of the alternative pathway of ...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Hänsch G,Hammer C,Jiji R,Rother U,Shin M

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article has been withdrawn at the request of the author(s) and/or editor. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy. ...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Luo HL,Wang DY,Wang HJ,Nie K,Huang WY

更新日期：2011-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Neopterin is produced in large amounts specifically from macrophages upon stimulation with interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma). Measurement of neopterin allows a direct in vivo quantification of T cell activation. This is particularly useful, e.g., in early diagnosis of graft rejection. Since disease states with elevated neo...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Fuchs D,Ebell W,Friedrich W,Hausen A,Reibnegger G,Werner ER,Wachter H

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phagocytosis Inhibitory Factor (PIF), a small (< 3000 D) molecule, was partially purified from human red blood cell membranes. This factor inhibits latex phagocytosis by monocytic cells. PIF is not toxic under the experimental conditions employed and the phagocytosis inhibitory activity is reversible since removal of ...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Baranyi L,Baranji K,Yoshida T,Okada N,Okada H

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regulatory T cells that express CD39 (CD39+ Treg) exhibit specific immunomodulatory properties. Ectonucleotidase CD39 hydrolyses ATP and ADP. ATP is a ligand of the P2X7 receptor and induces the shedding of CD62L and apoptosis. However, the role of ATP in CD39+ Treg cells has not been defined. Furthermore, NAD can act...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Cortés-Garcia JD,López-López C,Cortez-Espinosa N,García-Hernández MH,Guzmán-Flores JM,Layseca-Espinosa E,Portales-Cervantes L,Portales-Pérez DP

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most malignant tumors contain so-called tumor-associated macrophages (TAM) as a major component of their leukocytic infiltrate. To investigate the impact of the tumor microenvironment on activation and differentiation of macrophages, we established a 3-dimensional model system by culturing human monocytes within multi...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Gottfried E,Faust S,Fritsche J,Kunz-Schughart LA,Andreesen R,Miyake K,Kreutz M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surfactant protein D has multiple functions in innate immunity in the lung. The generation of SP-D knock-out mice has revealed a central role for this protein in the control of lung inflammation. Accumulating evidence in mouse models of infection and inflammation indicates that truncated recombinant forms of surfactan...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Clark H,Reid KB

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously generated a murine anti-idiotype (Ab2) monoclonal antibody (mAb) to a murine Ab1 mAb, named P3, which selectively binds Neu-glycolyl (NeuGc)-sialic acid on several monosialo- and disialogangliosides, and also reacts with sulfatides and antigens expressed in human melanoma and breast tumors. This Ab2...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Hernández AM,Rodríguez M,López-Requena A,Beausoleil I,Pérez R,Vázquez AM

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pregnancy is known to induce a transient depression of maternal cell-mediated immunity, to prevent rejection of the fetus, while at the same time it keeps adequate maternal host defense mechanisms to fight infection. Presently, the aim of this paper was to investigate a possible endocrine and immunologic alteration ob...

journal_title：Immunobiology

authors： Brazão V,Kuehn CC,dos Santos CD,da Costa CM,Júnior JC,Carraro-Abrahão AA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00