abstract：:In the last 15 years, it has become apparent that ovarian cancer is recognized by the immune system, taking into account that T cell infiltration can be associated with increased overall survival. Several studies indicate that a correct combination of cluster of differentiation 8 and cluster of differentiation 4 T cel...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Singh M,Loftus T,Webb E,Benencia F

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The critical contribution of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T-regulatory cells (Treg) to immune suppression in the tumor microenvironment is well-established. Whereas the mechanisms that drive the generation and accumulation of Treg in tumors have been an active area of study, the information on their origin and population dynamics ...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Li Q,Egilmez NK

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regulatory T cells (Tregs) play pivotal roles in limiting the duration and magnitude of immune response against infectious agents and self-antigens. This is accomplished through contact-dependent and -independent mechanisms that involve crosstalk between Treg cells and other immune and tissue-specific cell types. The ...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Wang K,Vella AT

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play an important role in breakdown of blood-brain barrier, transmigration, and invasion of immune cells and formation of MS lesions. The aim of present study was to investigate the influence of MMP-...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Rahimi Z,Abdan Z,Rahimi Z,Razazian N,Shiri H,Vaisi-Raygani A,Shakiba E,Vessal M,Moradi MT

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin D deficiency and vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms have been reported in autoimmune diseases. However, their role in Behçet's disease (BD) and scleroderma remains inconclusive. Our aim was to evaluate vitamin D receptor (ApaI, TaqI) gene polymorphisms in relation to Behçet's disease and scleroderma i...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Kamal A,Gamal SM,Elgengehy FT,Alkemary AK,Siam I

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the intestinal anti-inflammatory action of ginsenoside Rf in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the intestinal tract. It is associated with elevated levels of various inflammatory mediators, including interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, tumor necrosis fa...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Ahn S,Siddiqi MH,Aceituno VC,Simu SY,Yang DC

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The central dogma of gene therapy relies on the application of novel therapeutic genes to treat or prevent diseases. The main types of vectors used for gene transfer are adenovirus, retrovirus, lentivirus, liposome, and adeno-associated virus vectors. Gene therapy has emerged as a promising alternative for the treatme...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Castañeda-Lopez ME,Garza-Veloz I,Lopez-Hernandez Y,Barbosa-Cisneros OY,Martinez-Fierro ML

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Different studies described the antibacterial properties of Lavandula angustifolia (Mill.) essential oil and its anti-inflammatory effects. Besides, no data exist on its ability to activate human macrophages during the innate response against Staphylococcus aureus. The discovery of promising regulators of macrophage-m...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Giovannini D,Gismondi A,Basso A,Canuti L,Braglia R,Canini A,Mariani F,Cappelli G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to evaluate the adjuvant potential of sulfated Radix Cyathulae officinalis Kuan polysaccharides (sRCPS) and their effects on specific cellular and humoral immune responses to hepatitis B subunit vaccine in mice. Our data demonstrated that sRCPS significantly promoted the rHBsAg-specific IgG, I...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Feng H,Fan J,Du X,Song Z,Wang Z,Han X,Zhao B,Liu J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DNA vaccine represents a powerful approach for prevention of avian H5N1 influenza infection. Yet, DNA vaccine-induced immune responses might be limited by the short duration of antigen expression. As a strategy to enhance adaptive immune responses elicited by a hemagglutinin 5 (H5) DNA vaccine, we explored the effect ...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Tabatabaeizadeh SE,Bassami MR,Haghparast A,Dehghani H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widely distributed and relocated in the environment as a result of the incomplete combustion of organic matter. Many PAHs and their epoxides are highly toxic, mutagenic and/or carcinogenic to microorganisms as well as to higher systems including humans. BP is one of the most...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Ustinov VA,Studennikov AE,Vavilov VA,Tyumentseva MA,Morozova VV,Tikunova NV,Glushkov AN

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine whether caspase recruitment domain-containing protein 8 (CARD8) rs2043211 polymorphism was associated with susceptibility to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). METHODS:Relevant studies were searched using PubMed and Embase up to February 2014. A meta-analysis was conduct...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Liu J,Liu YY,Liu J,Li BZ,Cen H,Xu WD,Leng RX,Pan HF,Ye DQ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A group of 11 medicinal plants, including Lavandula pubescens, Trigonella foenugricium, Salsola schweinforthi, Calligonum comosum, Silene succulenta, Silene villosa, Bogonvillea glabra, Cakile maritime, Gomphrene celesoids, Mirabilis jalaba, and Silene nocturna growing in Egypt, were extracted and examined for their i...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Ghonime M,Emara M,Shawky R,Soliman H,El-Domany R,Abdelaziz A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Jeevaneeya rasayana is an ayurvedic polyherbal formulation, with antirheumatic potential. The present study investigates the therapeutic efficacy of isolated total alkaloid fraction of Jeevaneeya Rasayana (AJR) in treating rheumatoid arthritis in a rat model of Adjuvant-induced arthritis (AIA). Paw swelling, inflammat...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Shyni GL,Sindhu G,Helen A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adult chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (chronic ITP) is an autoimmune multifactorial bleeding disorder that occurs because of enhanced peripheral platelet destruction. Treatment decisions can be challenging because the goal of treatment is to prevent severe bleeding, but the risk of bleeding can be di...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： El Ghannam D,Fawzy IM,Azmy E,Hakim H,Eid I

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:VH4-34 gene encoded autoantibodies are elevated in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and in other diseases associated with B-cell hyperproliferation/dysfunction. One of the autoantigens recognized by VH4-34-encoded antibodies are branched/linear poly N-acetyl lactosamine chains. Since the anti-carbohydrate response i...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Bhat NM,Kshirsagar MA,Bieber MM,Teng NN

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uric acid can be generated in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract from the breakdown of nucleotides ingested in the diet or from purines released from host cells as a result of pathogen-induced cell damage. Xanthine oxidase (XO) is the enzyme that converts hypoxanthine or xanthine into uric acid, a reaction that also gene...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Crane JK,Mongiardo KM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is a T cell-mediated autoimmune disease. However, little is known about the role of different subsets of natural killer (NK) and natural killer T (NKT) cells at the early stage of the HT process. A total of 45 euthyroid patients with new onset HT and 40 age/gender-matched healthy controls ...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Guo H,Xu B,Yang X,Wang Y,Liu X,Cui C,Jiang Y

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although cancer immunotherapy, which is able to target specifically cancer cells without detrimental effects to normal cell functions, would serve as an ideal therapeutic modality, most of the randomized clinical trials of cancer immunotherapy have not demonstrated a meaningful survival benefit to cancer patients over...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Kim SJ,Ha GH,Kim SH,Kang CD

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease is characterized by dysregulated inflammatory response in the airways. CD4(+)CD25(+) regulatory T cells play a crucial role in maintaining the immune homeostasis. However their role in the disease pathogenesis of CF remains unexplored. AIM:To determine the percentage of cir...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Anil N,Singh M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corneal transplant is the most common solid tissue transplant in humans. Advances in microsurgical techniques, eye banking and the use of corticosteroids have improved the success of corneal transplants. Over 65,000 corneal transplants are being performed worldwide annually. Most of these transplants are performed in ...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Kumar V,Kumar A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) inhibits dendritric cells (DC) function in order to delay T cell response. Furthermore, there is increasing evidence that genetic diversity of Mtb strains can affect their interaction with the immune system. Beijing genotype has attracted attention because of its high prevalence and mu...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Reyes-Martínez JE,Nieto-Patlán E,Nieto-Patlán A,Gonzaga-Bernachi J,Santos-Mendoza T,Serafín-López J,Chávez-Blanco A,Sandoval-Montes C,Flores-Romo L,Estrada-Parra S,Estrada-García I,Chacón-Salinas R

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-α-galactoside antibody (anti-Gal) from human plasma that bound to α-galactoside-bearing guar galactomannan gel and was eluted with specific sugar (affinity-purified anti-Gal ; APAG) invariably contained apo(a) and apo B subunits in a proportion close to that in plasma lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]. Since LDL does not co...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Mandagini G,Subramanian SP,Vasantha K,Appukuttan PS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a previous study, we noticed that some ascitic cells isolated from melanoma patients survive, proliferate, and differentiate into giant phagocytes after the other cells died. Similar phenomena were observed in the primary cultures of mouse lung and liver cells. In the present study, the effects of dying cells on ab...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Yuan X,Li X,Zhang Q,Zhang C,Yang Z,Li D

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dendritic cells (DCs) are potent antigen-presenting cells that can be matured in vitro from immature dendritic cells (iDCs) in the presence of several biological agents such as cytokine cocktail, CD40L, TNF-a and antigen loading, which are necessary and achieved using various protocols, such as lipofection, passive pu...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Son CH,Bae JH,Shin DY,Lee HR,Choi YH,Yang K,Park YS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myeloid derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) are a heterogeneous population of cells that inhibit anti-tumor immunity through a variety of mechanisms. Malignant gliomas are heavily infiltrated by myeloid cells, some of which appear to share biological functions of MDSCs. Our data with mouse de novo gliomas indicate critic...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Kohanbash G,Okada H

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR) is essential for development and organization of the secondary lymphoid tissues. To investigate whether LTBR polymorphisms are associated with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) in Korean children, One hundred ninety nine patients with IgAN and 289 controls were recruited. Two promoter single nucl...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Kim SK,Lee JY,Jeong Park H,Chung JH,Suh JS,Hahn WH,Cho BS,Kim MJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a dietary fatty acid which causes extensive remodeling and mast cell recruitment in the mouse mammary gland. Two CLA isomers, 9,11- and 10,12-CLA, have differing effects in vivo, with only 10,12-CLA increasing mast cell number. The purpose of this project is to test the hypothesis tha...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Krishnan S,Russell J,Bodziak M,Koury S,Masso-Welch P

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study, we evaluated the effectiveness of a levamisole-based adjuvant (ADL) to enhance the ability of the Ag85B-ESAT6 fusion protein to boost immune responses after primary vaccination with recombinant bacillus Calmette-Guerin (rBCG) in Balb/c mice. The results were compared with that of the control adju...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： You Q,Wu Y,Jiang D,Wu Y,Wang C,Wei W,Yu X,Zhang X,Kong W,Jiang C

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DNA vaccines have been widely used to induce immune responses against molecular targets. In this study, we explored the possibility of using DNA vaccine combined with the immunosuppressant FK506 (tacrolimus) to antigen-specifically suppress unwanted immune responses and prevent autoimmune ovarian disease. To that end,...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Kang Y,Zheng G,Chen A,Wang J,Hu Y,Li J,Zhang J,Gao W,Fu H,Xia G,Wang B

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adenoid hypertrophy is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction and sleep-disordered breathing in children, yet its pathogenesis remains unclear. The identification of the novel helper T cell subsets, Th17 cells and regulatory T cells (Tregs) could provide new insight into our understanding of the mechanisms ...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Sade K,Fishman G,Kivity S,DeRowe A,Langier S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV), a major cause of liver disease worldwide, is frequently resistant to the antiviral alpha interferon (IFN). Previous studies have shown that HCV NS5A protein induces expression of the proinflammatory interleukin-8 (IL-8) and this may affect the therapeutic outcome. The aim of the present study ...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： El Sayed ZM,Mansour FA,Ghal MF,Abou-Zahra SB

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mannan binding lectin (MBL) deficiency has been associated with increased susceptibility to vaginitis in humans due to Candida albicans. In these studies we assessed the utility of recombinant human MBL (rhMBL) as a therapeutic against experimental C. albicans vaginitis. After intravenous treatment of uninfected mice ...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Clemons KV,Martinez M,Axelsen M,Thiel S,Stevens DA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a result of strong experimental data supporting effectiveness and safety, herb-based immunomodulators are paving way as alternative sources of potent adjuvants for vaccines. In this study, the immunostimulatory and adjuvant properties of AcF1, a flavonoids-rich fraction of Alchornea cordifolia extract, was evaluate...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Nworu CS,Esimone CO,Tenbusch M,Nabi G,Proksch P,Uberla K,Temchura VV

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cardinal features of asthma include pulmonary inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR). Classically, asthma, specifically allergic asthma, has been attributed to a hyperactive Th2 cell immune response. However, the Th2 cell-mediated inflammation model has failed to adequately explain many of the clinical ...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Durrant DM,Metzger DW

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High altitude may be defined as elevations as low as 1500 meters to those as high as 8800 meters. Very few studies have been conducted so far at high altitude for the specific purpose of monitoring different immune parameters in humans. Military personnel and mountaineers may be required to perform in environmental ex...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Mishra KP,Ganju L

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Grass pollen is a major cause of allergy throughout the world. The only treatment targeting the causes and not only the symptoms of allergy is specific immunotherapy (IT). A number of controlled trials demonstrated the efficacy of IT in grass pollen allergic subjects, most using extracts of multiple grasses ...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Marcucci F,Sensi L,Di Cara G,Incorvaia C,Puccinelli P,Scurati S,Frati F

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of innate immunity, e.g., complement activation and cytokine release in the hemodynamic alterations in the course of human septic shock is largely unknown. We prospectively studied 14 consecutive septic shock patients with a pulmonary artery catheter in place. For 3 days after admission, hemodynamic variables...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Hartemink KJ,Groeneveld AB

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has become apparent that extreme environmental conditions of Antarctic continent alters many immune responses. The present study was conducted on 28th Indian Antarctic expeditioners. The investigations were carried out to explore the effect of multiple stresses like isolation, cold and UV exposure on human immunity...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Mishra KP,Yadav AP,Shweta,Chanda S,Ganju L,Majumdar D,Ilavazhagan G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to assess whether genotypes in the Toll-like receptor 4 gene and in the promoter of the interleukin-18 gene are associated with the susceptibility to chronic periodontitis. 108 chronic periodontitis patients and 76 controls were genotyped for c.896A>G/1196C>T (TLR4 gene) and for c.-368G>C/ c.-...

journal_title：Immunological investigations

authors： Noack B,Görgens H,Lorenz K,Schackert HK,Hoffmann T

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00