Simultaneous intraperitoneal administration of OK-432 and serum enhances superoxide generation from migrated polymorphonuclear leukocytes, with special emphasis on the role of complements.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin inflammatory disease characterized by disequilibrium between Th1/Th2 lymphocytes. Helicobacter pylori neutrophil-activating protein (HP-NAP) has been reported that it has the potential immunomodulatory effect able to regulate the Th1/Th2 balance. OBJECTIVE:This study...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Guo X,Ding C,Lu J,Zhou T,Liang T,Ji Z,Xie P,Liu X,Kang Q

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We previously showed that formation of pulmonary granulomas in mice in response to a mycobacterial glycolipid, trehalose 6,6'-dimycolate (TDM) is due to the action of TNF-α and not of IFN-γ. However, the mechanisms of formation and maintenance of pulmonary granulomas are not yet clear. The purpose of the present study...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Saitoh T,Yano I,Kumazawa Y,Takimoto H

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The immunological effects of interferon (IFN)-alpha administration were evaluated in 15 patients with cHCV infection. Individuals were treated with 6 MU of lymphoblastoid IFN-alpha three times a week for 6 months and with 3 MU three times a week for an additional 6 months. Patients were divided into responders (12 sub...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Jirillo E,Greco B,Caradonna L,Satalino R,Amati L,Cozzolongo R,Cuppone R,Manghisi OG

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have developed an in vitro system to model the interactions of drugs used to treat transplant rejection. This system consists of stimulation of human lymphocytes with a primary mitogen (anti-T-cell receptor complex antibodies (OKT3 or wt31)) and treatment with a primary immunosuppressive drug (ISD) (Cyclosporine A ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Weaver JL,Pine PS,Aszalos A

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The beta-subunits of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) share a high homology, just like the ectodomains of their receptors, do. As a consequence, hCG was shown to exert a thyrotropic action in humans and hamsters. This study aimed to investigate whether hCG, used to induce ovulat...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Rizzo A,Mutinati M,Spedicato M,Minoia G,Trisolini C,Punzi S,Roscino MT,Jirillo F,Sciorsci R

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study, we introduce a new class of organometallic compound, the Biphosphinic Palladacycle Complex [Pd (C2, N-S(-)(dmpa)(dppf)] Cl (BPC), as an angiotensin-I converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) with hematological regulation properties. When BPC was assayed as a competitive inhibitor over the hydrolysis of...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Caires AC,Oliveira CR,Smith MC,Hemerly JP,Juliano MA,Bincoletto C

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Neutrophils are the primary effector cells in the pathogenesis of transfusion-related acute lung injury or multiple organ failure after blood transfusion. OBJECTIVE:We aimed to investigate the effect of fresh (1 day preparation) and aged (42 day preparation) PRBC-derived plasma on neutrophil morphology, migrat...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Yu C,Xu L,Chen LF,Guan YJ,Kim M,Biffl WL,Chin YE

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of the opioid peptide dynorphin (DYN) on PHA-induced lymphocyte proliferation has been evaluated in the present study. A significant increase in PHA-induced lymphocyte activation was observed when DYN was added to cultures 48 hr after the mitogenic stimulation. This effect occurred at suboptimal (3.12 and 6...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Barreca T,Di Benedetto G,Corsini G,Lenzi G,Puppo F

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Density of nerve fibers, axonal growth, calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), and substance P, and serotonin immunoreactivity as well as concentration were all determined in a murine model of contact allergy. Female Balb/c mice were sensitized on the back with oxazolone and 6 days later challenged with the same anti...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： El-Nour H,Lundeberg L,Boman A,Beck O,Harvima IT,Theodorsson E,Nordlind K

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：:We have previously shown that a mitogenic fraction (PH-I) separated from Pseudostellaria heterophylla (P. heterophylla) could act as a priming agent for the release of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) in mice. In the present study, PH-I was further purified by gel filtration chromatography and the resulting thr...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Wong CK,Leung KN,Fung MC,Fung KP,Choy YM

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of our study was to compare the effectiveness of immunosuppressive drugs on the prevention of allograft rejection in a murine model of low-risk and high-risk keratoplasty. The therapy included FK 506 (tacrolimus; 0.2 mg/kg), mycophenolate mofetil (30 mg/kg), aminoguanidine (0.1 g/kg), and combination of FK...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Svozílková P,Bysterská P,Masek K,Valenta Z,Zvárová J,Farghali H

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVE:Ipomoea obscura (L.) Ker-Gawl, is a medicinal herb with indole alkaloids as an active constituent. In this study, we investigated the anti-angiogenic activity of I. obscura extract and one of its major compounds Ipobscurine-A (IPO-A). METHODS:In vivo angiogenesis was induced by injecting B16F10 melanoma cell...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Hamsa TP,Kuttan G

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The pentapeptide YGSRS is originated from coffee bean, while its pharmacological features have little been examined. OBJECTIVES:We investigated the effects of YGSRS on proliferation, cytokine production and CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3+ regulatory T (Treg) cell frequency of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs)...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Nakamura Y,Hayakawa A,Ishizawa H,Kamei Y,Tanaka S,Onda K,Sugiyama K,Hirano T

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Luminol-enhanced chemiluminescence assay was used to detect the surface expression and the consequent activation of receptors (FcRI and FcRII) of murine macrophages (M phi s). When murine IgG2a was used for the specific detection of FcRI and IgG2b for FcRII, a newly established procedure enabled us to detect the activ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Majima T,Itoh K,Yatsu J,Yoshie O,Ishida N

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the development of atopy in the newborn is determined by a multitude of factors, an intense Th1 stimulus early in life could be protective by facilitating a switch away from Th2. Aimed to determine the effect of single Mycobacterium vaccae (M. vaccae) immunization to OVA-sensitized pregnant mice on IL-5 and I...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Akkoc T,Eifan AO,Ozdemir C,Yazi D,Yesil O,Bahceciler NN,Barlan IB

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：:To evaluate the safety of two probiotic bacterial strains, Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (LcS) and Bifidobacterium breve strain Yakult (BbY), these probiotics were orally administered to Lewis rats with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), the experimental model of human multiple sclerosis. We examine...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Kobayashi T,Kato I,Nanno M,Shida K,Shibuya K,Matsuoka Y,Onoue M

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：:Taraxasterol, a pentacyclic-triterpene, was isolated from the Chinese medicinal herb Taraxacum officinale. In the present study, we investigated the protective effect of taraxasterol on murine model of endotoxic shock and the mechanism of its action. Mice were treated with 2.5, 5 and 10 mg/kg of taraxasterol prior to ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Zhang X,Xiong H,Li H,Cheng Y

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:β-d-Mannuronic acid (M2000) has shown its therapeutic effects with the greatest tolerability and efficacy in various experimental models such as experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), adjuvant induced arthritis (AIA), nephrotic syndrome, and acute glomerulonephritis. Despite pharmacological effects of...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Fattahi MJ,Abdollahi M,Agha Mohammadi A,Rastkari N,Khorasani R,Ahmadi H,Tofighi Zavareh F,Sedaghat R,Tabrizian N,Mirshafiey A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunostimulants known to initiate cytokine production were found to inhibit processes of microsomal drug oxidation but to activate arylamine N-acetylation. The present study investigated the effects of immunstimulating doses of rat interferon-gamma (IFN gamma, 670,000 units ip) and streptolysin O (SLO, 100 HU/kg iv f...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Walter R,Siegmund W,Scheuch E

更新日期：1996-11-01 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

abstract：:We have previously obtained and elucidated the precise structure of a highly branched 1,3-β-D-glucan (with 6-monoglucopyranosyl side chains), Aureobasidium pullulans-fermented β-D-glucan (AP-FBG), from the fungus A. pullulans. However, the mechanism(s) of the effects of AP-FBG on in vitro mouse primary cells have not ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Tada R,Yoshikawa M,Kuge T,Tanioka A,Ishibashi K,Adachi Y,Tsubaki K,Ohno N

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Snakebites in rural areas of tropical and subtropical regions are commonly treated with medicinal plants. In this report, we have studied the ability of Anacardium occidentale bark extract to neutralize enzymatic as well as pharmacological effects induced by Vipera russelii venom. The extract neutralized the viper ven...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Ushanandini S,Nagaraju S,Nayaka SC,Kumar KH,Kemparaju K,Girish KS

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim pf the present study was to characterize the time course of the synthesis of mRNA encoding interleukin-2 (IL-2) by peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) isolated from nickel-allergic women and subsequently exposed to nickel sulphate in vitro. The level of this mRNA (determined by employing real-time polym...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Falsafi-Amin H,Holst M,Lundeberg L

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The modulatory effect of FK 506 and cyclosporin A (CsA) on the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in macrophages and mechanisms of their action were analysed. Isolated rat peritoneal macrophages were cultured for 12 or 24 h with or without lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (5 microg/ml) and in the absence or ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Strestíková P,Otová B,Filipec M,Masek K,Farghali H

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The angiotensin (Ang)-converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism determines Ang II levels, but its relationship with lupus nephritis (LN) in different populations is controversial. OBJECTIVE:To describe the allelic and genotypic distribution of the I/D polymorphism in Mexican mestizos wit...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Topete-Reyes JF,Soto-Vargas J,Morán-Moguel MC,Dávalos-Rodríguez IP,Chávez-González EL,García-de la Torre I,Parra-Michel R,Medina-Pérez M,Jalomo-Martínez B,Salazar-Páramo M

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00