abstract：BACKGROUND:Cutaneous melanoma displays high morbidity and mortality rates. Isolated limb perfusion with melphalan (Mel) is used for the treatment of non-resectable, locally advanced extremity melanomas. When combined with tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) treatment, the complete response varies between 70% and 90...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： de Lima VC,de Carvalho AF,Morato-Marques M,Hashimoto VL,Spilborghs GM,Marques SM,Landman G,Torres C,Braga Ribeiro K,Brentani H,Reis LF,Dias AA

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery disease (CAD) results from atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory disease mediated in part by proinflammatory cytokines, particularly tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), which is expressed by atherosclerotic plaques. In this study, we investigated whether TNF-α gene promoter polymorphisms affect the inci...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Cho HC,Yu G,Lee MY,Kim HS,Shin DH,Kim YN

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:These experiments were designed to investigate the effects of IL-17 upon the phenotype and function of human Natural Killer (NK) cells. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells from healthy subjects were cultured in the presence or absence of different combinations of IL-17s and changes in relative numbers and cell surface ...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Al Omar S,Flanagan BF,Almehmadi M,Christmas SE

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiological studies suggest that chocolate increases the incidence and severity of acne. Here we demonstrate that chocolate consumption primes human blood mononuclear cells from volunteers to release more interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and IL-10 upon stimulation with Propionibacterium acne or Staphylcoccus aureus, the two...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Netea SA,Janssen SA,Jaeger M,Jansen T,Jacobs L,Miller-Tomaszewska G,Plantinga TS,Netea MG,Joosten LA

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hetero-dimeric cytokines often require equi-molar expression of both subunits to achieve biological activity. Previously, we expressed ovine IL-12 p40 and p35 linked using a self-cleaving 2A peptide from foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV). We now generated a new improved vector for the expression of hetero-dimeric cy...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Yen HH,Scheerlinck JP

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the relationship between the two mechanisms involved in sIL6R generation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHOD:RA patients were selected from a group of subjects genotyped for the rs8192284 SNP, located at the proteolytic cleavage site of IL-6R. sIL6R and protease levels (ADAM17) were measured and...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Lamas JR,Rodríguez-Rodríguez L,Tornero-Esteban P,Villafuertes E,Hoyas J,Abasolo L,Varadé J,Alvarez-Lafuente R,Urcelay E,Fernández-Gutiérrez B

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Inflammation exacerbates a number of deleterious effects on the heart, most notable being left ventricular dysfunction (LVD). A promoter polymorphism of the NFKB1 gene (encodes p50 subunit) results in lower protein levels of NFkB p50 subunits, which in its dimmer (p50) form has anti-inflammatory effects. The ...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Mishra A,Srivastava A,Mittal T,Garg N,Mittal B

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated whether healthy young (age ≤ 40) and elderly (age ≥ 65) people infected with cytomegalovirus (CMV) had similar levels of CD8(+) T cell cytokine production and proliferation in response to an immunodominant CMV pp65 peptide pool given the role of CD8(+) T cells in controlling viral infection and the ass...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Shin MS,Lee JS,Lee N,Lee WW,Kim SH,Kang I

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Organ failure is associated with increased mortality and morbidity in patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome. Previously, we showed that a short course of infusion of a hydrogen sulfide (H(2)S) donor reduced metabolism with concurrent reduction of lung injury. Here, we hypothesize that prolonged H(2)S i...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Aslami H,Beurskens CJ,de Beer FM,Kuipers MT,Roelofs JJ,Hegeman MA,Van der Sluijs KF,Schultz MJ,Juffermans NP

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease. Although the pathogenesis of AD is not fully understood, we and others have shown that IL-4 plays a key role. In this study we aimed to identify keratinocyte genes regulated by IL-4 that may play important roles in the pathophysiology of AD. HaCat c...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Bao L,Shi VY,Chan LS

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Citrullination, a posttranslational modification (PTM) recently discovered on inflammatory chemokines such as interleukin-8 (IL-8/CXCL8) and interferon-γ-inducible protein-10 (IP-10/CXCL10), seriously influences their biological activity. Citrullination or the deimination of arginine to citrulline is dependent on pept...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Moelants EA,Mortier A,Grauwen K,Ronsse I,Van Damme J,Proost P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (AE-IPF) is characterized by severe worsening dyspnea of unknown etiology and high mortality without effective treatment. Recently, direct hemoperfusion with polymyxin B (PMX)-immobilized fiber cartridge (PMX-DHP) has been reported to improve pulmonary oxygenation an...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Oishi K,Mimura-Kimura Y,Miyasho T,Aoe K,Ogata Y,Katayama H,Murata Y,Ueoka H,Matsumoto T,Mimura Y

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although vaspin is regarded an insulin-sensitizing adipokine, its role in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is currently unknown. We aimed to evaluate serum vaspin levels and their correlation with insulin resistance in women with and without GDM. Forty-four women with GDM [GDM Group - 20 managed with diet only (GDM...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Gkiomisi A,Makedou KG,Anastasilakis AD,Polyzos SA,Kourtis A,Gerou S,Gavana E,Dagklis T,Rousso D,Giannoulis C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neovastat® is a standardized extract of marine cartilage, an avascular tissue, which contains many biologically active molecules and has multiple antiangiogenic properties. In addition to VEGFR2 and MMPs inhibition, shark cartilage extract (SCE) has recently been shown to induce tissue plasminogen activator gene (PLAT...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Simard B,Ratel D,Dupré I,Pautre V,Berger F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erythropoietin (EPO) and Stem Cell Factor (SCF) have partially distinct functions in erythroid cell development. The primary functions of EPO are to prevent apoptosis and promote differentiation, with a minor role as a mitogen. On the other hand SCF acts primarily as a mitogenic factor promoting erythroid cell prolife...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Geslain R,Uddin S,Liu H,Jiang H,van Besien K,Pan T,Wickrema A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We previously identified D-dopachrome tautomerase (DDT) as a novel adipokine whose mRNA levels in adipocytes are negatively correlated with obesity-related clinical parameters, and which acts on adipocytes to regulate lipid metabolism. Here we investigated functions of DDT on preadipocytes. Recombinant DDT (rDDT) enha...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Ishimoto K,Iwata T,Taniguchi H,Mizusawa N,Tanaka E,Yoshimoto K

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preeclampsia is a complex disease of pregnancy with both feto-placental and maternal factors contributing to its pathogenesis. Although the cause of this disease is uncertain, imbalance between pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokines has been implicated in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. Increased levels of the inflamma...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Xiao JP,Yin YX,Gao YF,Lau S,Shen F,Zhao M,Chen Q

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite vaccine efforts, influenza outbreaks pose a significant threat to global public health. There are two commercially available seasonal influenza vaccines in the United States: the trivalent inactivated vaccine (TIV), delivered parenterally, and the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV), delivered intranasall...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Ramakrishnan A,Althoff KN,Lopez JA,Coles CL,Bream JH

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) produces a wide range of adipokines and has recently been linked to the physiopathology of cardiovascular (CV) and metabolic diseases. We aimed to study whether EAT and subcutaneous (SAT) adiponectin and leptin expression levels are associated with CV complications during long-...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Teijeira-Fernandez E,Eiras S,Salgado Somoza A,Gonzalez-Juanatey JR

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leptin is considered an adipokine, however, cultured myocytes have also been found to release leptin. Therefore, as proof-of-concept we investigated if human skeletal muscle synthesized leptin by measuring leptin in skeletal muscle biopsies. Following this, we quantified human skeletal muscle and adipose tissue leptin...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Wolsk E,Mygind H,Grøndahl TS,Pedersen BK,van Hall G

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, attenuation of anti-inflammatory and increase of pro-inflammatory mediators was demonstrated in individuals with Down syndrome (DS) in comparison with euploid patients during periodontal disease (PD), suggesting a shift to a more aggressive inflammation in DS. AIM:To determine the influence of DS ...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Tanaka MH,Giro EM,Cavalcante LB,Pires JR,Apponi LH,Valentini SR,Spolidório DM,Capela MV,Rossa C Jr,Scarel-Caminaga RM

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies assessed the associations of interleukin-10 (IL-10) polymorphisms with asthma in different populations. However, the results were inconclusive. The aim of the present study was to further assess the associations by the method of meta-analysis. Pubmed, EMBASE, Wanfang Database, China National Knowledge ...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Nie W,Fang Z,Li B,Xiu QY

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Measuring T-cell production of intracellular cytokines by flow cytometry enables specific monitoring of airway inflammation and response to therapies in chronic lung diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We have previously shown that T cells in the airways of ex- and current- smoker COPD pat...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Hodge G,Reynolds PN,Holmes M,Hodge S

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The failure of the immune response to clear the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) results in chronic inflammation that leads to liver cirrhosis. In general, women have a better prognosis than men and this may be associated with increased levels of anti-inflammatory mediators that are positively regulated by female sex hormones....

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Nanda KS,Brady JJ,Murray BF,Sullivan O,Fearon U,McKenna MJ,Hegarty JE,O'Farrelly C,Ryan EJ

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:CTLA-4 is engaged on effector cells that may alter signal transduction and subsequently cytokine production. The transmission of longer repeats of (AT)(n) alleles of CTLA-4 is also associated with women undergoing recurrent miscarriage. The TNF-α known as an embryo-toxic cytokine is reported to be greater in pl...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Gupta R,Prakash S,Parveen F,Agrawal S

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The regulation of local L-tryptophan concentrations by tryptophan-degrading enzyme, indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) induced by various stimuli such as interferon-γ (IFN-γ) is one of the key mechanisms in antimicrobial effect. Recently, IDO is also focused on an immunosuppressive mechanism shared by several different...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Murakami Y,Hoshi M,Hara A,Takemura M,Arioka Y,Yamamoto Y,Matsunami H,Funato T,Seishima M,Saito K

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate the signaling mechanisms surrounding changes in tight junction (TJ) and the permeability of human intestinal epithelial cell induced by tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). METHODS:To confirm that TNF-α induces epithelial barrier hyperpermeability by disrupting tight ju...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： He F,Peng J,Deng XL,Yang LF,Camara AD,Omran A,Wang GL,Wu LW,Zhang CL,Yin F

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Toll-like receptors induce a complex inflammatory response that can function to alert the body to infection, neutralize pathogens and repair damaged tissues. Toll-like receptors are expressed on kupffer, endothelial, dendritic, biliary epithelial, hepatic stellate cells, and hepatocytes in the liver. The endoplasmic r...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Lawless MW,Greene CM

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High mobility group box 1 protein (HMGB1) was recently discovered to be a critical late-acting cytokine and innate immune-modulating factor in sepsis, but the potential role and mechanism of HMGB1 in adaptive immunity remains elusive. The present study demonstrated that HMGB1 had a dual influence on immune function of...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Zhao GJ,Yao YM,Lu ZQ,Hong GL,Zhu XM,Wu Y,Wang DW,Dong N,Yu Y,Sheng ZY

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BAFF is associated with various immunological diseases. Previously, we have reported that mouse B cell activating factor (mBAFF) expression was dependent on nuclear localization of co-activator, p300 and the activation of transcription factors including NF-κB and CREB. Here, we investigated whether transcription facto...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Lee GH,Lee MH,Yoon YD,Kang JS,Pyo S,Moon EY

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:D-dopachrome tautomerase (D-DT) is a newly described cytokine and a member of the macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) protein superfamily. MIF is a broadly expressed pro-inflammatory cytokine that regulates both the innate and the adaptive immune response. MIF activates the MAP kinase cascade, modulates cell ...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Merk M,Mitchell RA,Endres S,Bucala R

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The genetic basis of complex diseases like ischemic stroke probably consists of several predisposing risk factors, such as genes involved in inflammation and thrombotic pathways. On this basis the aim of our study was to evaluate the role of SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) of some pro-inflammatory/ant...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Tuttolomondo A,Di Raimondo D,Forte GI,Casuccio A,Vaccarino L,Scola L,Pecoraro R,Serio A,Clemente G,Arnao V,Palmeri M,Misiano G,Lio D,Pinto A,Licata G

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin-33 (IL-33) is a recently described member of the interleukin-1 (IL-1) family. It is produced by diverse cell types in response to a variety of stresses including hemorrhage and increased mechanical load. Though only relatively recently discovered, IL-33 has been shown to participate in several pathological...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Zhu J,Carver W

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Along with several other aspects of Chagas disease, the mechanisms responsible for the different clinical outcomes observed in chronic infected individuals have not yet been clarified. It is believed that the host immune response to the parasite plays an important role in the development of the pathology. Therefore, t...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： de Melo AS,de Lorena VM,de Moura Braz SC,Docena C,de Miranda Gomes Y

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Published data on the association between CYP1A1 gene polymorphism and ovarian cancer risk are conflicting and heterogeneous. To derive a more precise estimation of the relationship, a meta-analysis was performed. The pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were performed for heterozygous, homozyg...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Huang M,Chen Q,Xiao J,Zhao X,Liu C

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We tested the hypothesis that increased urinary cytokine concentrations may indicate an acute kidney transplant rejection. Eight patients with an early rejection in their protocol biopsy about 14days after transplantation (group A), 9 patients with a biopsy proven rejection 2-3months after transplantation (group B) an...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Reinhold SW,Straub RH,Krüger B,Kaess B,Bergler T,Weingart C,Banas MC,Krämer BK,Banas B

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of acidic environments is a hallmark of inflammatory processes of different etiology. We have previously shown that transient exposure to acidic conditions, similar to those encountered in vivo, induces the activation of neutrophils and the phenotypic maturation of dendritic cells. We here report that ...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Jancic CC,Cabrini M,Gabelloni ML,Rodríguez Rodrigues C,Salamone G,Trevani AS,Geffner J

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:IFNγ is a potent activator and IL-10 a powerful inhibitor of macrophage functions. However, neither all cellular functions are enhanced by IFNγ nor IL-10 inhibits all cellular responses. Thus, FcγRs-mediated phagocytosis in monocyte-derived macrophages (MDM) increases after IL-10 treatment, and decreases after treatme...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Frausto-Del-Río D,Soto-Cruz I,Garay-Canales C,Ambriz X,Soldevila G,Carretero-Ortega J,Vázquez-Prado J,Ortega E

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CoPoIFN-α is a recombinant non-naturally occurring porcine interferon-α (IFN-α). It was designed by scanning 17 porcine IFN-α nonallelic subtypes and assigning the most frequently occurring amino acid in each position. We used a porcine IFN-α (PoIFN-α) derived from domestic pig as a control. Both porcine IFN-α genes w...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Huang L,Cao RB,Wang N,Liu K,Wei JC,Isahg H,Song LJ,Zuo WY,Zhou B,Wang WW,Mao X,Chen PY

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Published data on the association between microRNA-146a (miR-146a) G/C polymorphism and cancer susceptibility are inconclusive. To derive a more precise estimation of the relationship, a meta-analysis was performed. A total of 23 studies including 10,585 cases and 12,183 controls were used in the meta-analysis. Overal...

journal_title：Cytokine

authors： Qiu LX,He J,Wang MY,Zhang RX,Shi TY,Zhu ML,Mao C,Sun S,Lv FF,Zheng CL,Zhu XD

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00