Immune mechanisms in Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato
... hemisphere. The infection is caused by spirochaetes from the Borrelia (B.) burgdorferi sensu lato (s.l.) group. The clinical outcome after B. burgdorferi s.l. infection differs between individuals from asymptomatic infection without history of LB to individuals who experience persistent symptoms pos ...
... hemisphere. The infection is caused by spirochaetes from the Borrelia (B.) burgdorferi sensu lato (s.l.) group. The clinical outcome after B. burgdorferi s.l. infection differs between individuals from asymptomatic infection without history of LB to individuals who experience persistent symptoms pos ...
Combinations of type 1 diabetes, celiac disease and allergy
... The word immunity comes from the Latin word “immunis”, meaning exempt. The immunological science is believed to originate from Jenner who discovered that cowpox could be used as vaccine against human smallpox; however it was not until late 19th century that microorganisms were identified as the caus ...
... The word immunity comes from the Latin word “immunis”, meaning exempt. The immunological science is believed to originate from Jenner who discovered that cowpox could be used as vaccine against human smallpox; however it was not until late 19th century that microorganisms were identified as the caus ...
PHS 398 (Rev. 9/04), Biographical Sketch Format Page
... von Herrath, M.G., D. Homann, M.B.A. Oldstone. The role of viruses. In: Immunologically Mediated Endocrine Diseases. R. Gill et al., eds., Lippincott Raven, Philadelphia. (2000) Bureau, J.-F., S. Le Goff, D. Thomas, A.F. Parlow, J.C. de la Torre, D. Homann, M. Brahic, M.B.A. Oldstone. Disruption of ...
... von Herrath, M.G., D. Homann, M.B.A. Oldstone. The role of viruses. In: Immunologically Mediated Endocrine Diseases. R. Gill et al., eds., Lippincott Raven, Philadelphia. (2000) Bureau, J.-F., S. Le Goff, D. Thomas, A.F. Parlow, J.C. de la Torre, D. Homann, M. Brahic, M.B.A. Oldstone. Disruption of ...
Handbook of Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology
... ring of seven amino acids at the amino-terminus is also found in calcitonin. Insulin may be regarded as a small protein or a large peptide; it consists of A-chains and B-chains linked by interchain disulphide bonds. Insulin is synthesized as a large precursor molecule (proinsulin) in a single chain ...
... ring of seven amino acids at the amino-terminus is also found in calcitonin. Insulin may be regarded as a small protein or a large peptide; it consists of A-chains and B-chains linked by interchain disulphide bonds. Insulin is synthesized as a large precursor molecule (proinsulin) in a single chain ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... conditions. This implicates that, because of genetic differences, certain environmental factors are potentially more cariogenic for some people than for others. Although there is clear evidence that dental caries is a multifactorial, infectious disease, with many contributory environmental factors, ...
... conditions. This implicates that, because of genetic differences, certain environmental factors are potentially more cariogenic for some people than for others. Although there is clear evidence that dental caries is a multifactorial, infectious disease, with many contributory environmental factors, ...
Corneal Epithelial Adhesion Disorders
... responsible for the production of free fatty acids, which can interfere with the assembly of the adhesion complexes.11,12 In addition, inflammatory cytokines and matrix-degrading enzymes, such as interleukin-1 and MMP-9 were found to be elevated in the tears of patients with MGD,13 further contribut ...
... responsible for the production of free fatty acids, which can interfere with the assembly of the adhesion complexes.11,12 In addition, inflammatory cytokines and matrix-degrading enzymes, such as interleukin-1 and MMP-9 were found to be elevated in the tears of patients with MGD,13 further contribut ...
Chronic inflammation
... Activated macrophages secrete bio-oxidant that initiate lipid peroxidation in the membrane of other cells in the infiltrated area. However, simply increasing chemotaxin in some tissue site has not meant to influx of new inflammatory effector cells from the blood. It is necessary that along with the ...
... Activated macrophages secrete bio-oxidant that initiate lipid peroxidation in the membrane of other cells in the infiltrated area. However, simply increasing chemotaxin in some tissue site has not meant to influx of new inflammatory effector cells from the blood. It is necessary that along with the ...
PSORIASIS AND ANESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS A B , A
... two observations: the response of the patient’s skin to injury and systemic factors that aggravate the condition. The symptomless skin of a psoriatic patient responds with genesis of a new lesion at the site of trauma known as the Koebner response. It is an all-or-none phenomenon where either all or ...
... two observations: the response of the patient’s skin to injury and systemic factors that aggravate the condition. The symptomless skin of a psoriatic patient responds with genesis of a new lesion at the site of trauma known as the Koebner response. It is an all-or-none phenomenon where either all or ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... Delirium is considered as a response of the central nervous system to any systemic inflammation in body [23]. Several factors associated with systemic inflammation like cytokine cascade, imbalance between the excitatory dopaminergic neurotransmitters and the inhibitory GABA and cholinergic system ar ...
... Delirium is considered as a response of the central nervous system to any systemic inflammation in body [23]. Several factors associated with systemic inflammation like cytokine cascade, imbalance between the excitatory dopaminergic neurotransmitters and the inhibitory GABA and cholinergic system ar ...
Warts – Spectra of Different Clinical Presentation Pragya kushwaha , Shruti singh
... The duration of the disease was between less then a month to more then three years. Most of the patients of verruca vulgaris were students and barber. Plane warts were more common in females. Many members of a single family were affected. It could be explained by over exposure and over crowding and ...
... The duration of the disease was between less then a month to more then three years. Most of the patients of verruca vulgaris were students and barber. Plane warts were more common in females. Many members of a single family were affected. It could be explained by over exposure and over crowding and ...
The Demise of Chlorophyll and A Fresh Look At
... are so many areas where the herb can be used effectively as a therapeutic agent, this is regrettable. In my case as a hands-on practitioner, I would be hard pressed to practice medicine ...
... are so many areas where the herb can be used effectively as a therapeutic agent, this is regrettable. In my case as a hands-on practitioner, I would be hard pressed to practice medicine ...
A Red, Scaly Rash: How to Recognize and Treat Psoriasis CASE-BASED REVIEW
... The important role of T cells in the pathogenesis of psoriasis has become more evident in recent years. The T lymphocyte is the predominant cell in the infiltrate of psoriatic lesions, and it is already present in early pinpoint lesions [9]. CD4+ cells predominate in the dermis and are most prevalen ...
... The important role of T cells in the pathogenesis of psoriasis has become more evident in recent years. The T lymphocyte is the predominant cell in the infiltrate of psoriatic lesions, and it is already present in early pinpoint lesions [9]. CD4+ cells predominate in the dermis and are most prevalen ...
High acid phosphatase level in the gingival tissues of periodontitis
... role in the regulation of many biochemical processes, including the regulation of metabolism and signal transduction. The phosphorylation levels are controlled by the balancing actions of kinases and phosphatases. The crucial role played by phosphatases was usually mediated by the recognition of pat ...
... role in the regulation of many biochemical processes, including the regulation of metabolism and signal transduction. The phosphorylation levels are controlled by the balancing actions of kinases and phosphatases. The crucial role played by phosphatases was usually mediated by the recognition of pat ...
Note of CFS/ME Research Workshop 2009
... Th1-Th2 cell imbalance, elevation of both pro and antiinflammatory cytokines have been associated in CFS/ME, and may be further elevated two days after exercise or activity. ...
... Th1-Th2 cell imbalance, elevation of both pro and antiinflammatory cytokines have been associated in CFS/ME, and may be further elevated two days after exercise or activity. ...
Hypothyroidism in Children
... Permanent thyroid cell loss as a consequence of a medical treatment - A permanent loss of functional thyroid tissue may develop after treatment of hyperthyroidism with either radioactive iodine or surgery (the latter is more commonly used in children with severe or unresponsive hyperthyroidism). It ...
... Permanent thyroid cell loss as a consequence of a medical treatment - A permanent loss of functional thyroid tissue may develop after treatment of hyperthyroidism with either radioactive iodine or surgery (the latter is more commonly used in children with severe or unresponsive hyperthyroidism). It ...
apoptosis: a mechanism of acute and chronic liver injury
... unregulated proliferation within the context of a persistent inflammatory milieu, can promote the development of liver and biliary cancer.1–4 Paradoxically, a chronic apoptotic stimulus can also predispose to cancer development due to the high rate of regeneration invoked in the tissue, which elevat ...
... unregulated proliferation within the context of a persistent inflammatory milieu, can promote the development of liver and biliary cancer.1–4 Paradoxically, a chronic apoptotic stimulus can also predispose to cancer development due to the high rate of regeneration invoked in the tissue, which elevat ...
Adrenal Dysfunction
... perform newborn screening for this disease. Prompt treatment with glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids is life-saving. About a quarter of patients with classic CAH produce enough aldosterone to avoid saltwasting crises, and are termed “simple virilizers.” A milder, nonclassic form of CAH not assoc ...
... perform newborn screening for this disease. Prompt treatment with glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids is life-saving. About a quarter of patients with classic CAH produce enough aldosterone to avoid saltwasting crises, and are termed “simple virilizers.” A milder, nonclassic form of CAH not assoc ...
Full Text - Journal of Preventive Cardiology
... significantly by 79.9%.19 For the first two years, there was no increase in incidence of IE. However, after that the incidence showed a rising trend and, overall, the incidence of infective endocarditis in England has increased significantly by 25% between 2008 and 2013.20 This increase in incidence ...
... significantly by 79.9%.19 For the first two years, there was no increase in incidence of IE. However, after that the incidence showed a rising trend and, overall, the incidence of infective endocarditis in England has increased significantly by 25% between 2008 and 2013.20 This increase in incidence ...
Cancer immunotherapy - Italian Sarcoma Group
... regression of widespread cancer and 19 of the 20 patients have ongoing complete responses at 63 to 108 months. New techniques utilizing exome sequencing have been used to identify multiple mutated antigens recognized by TIL. Because melanomas are the only histologic type of cancer that readily gives ...
... regression of widespread cancer and 19 of the 20 patients have ongoing complete responses at 63 to 108 months. New techniques utilizing exome sequencing have been used to identify multiple mutated antigens recognized by TIL. Because melanomas are the only histologic type of cancer that readily gives ...
The role of inflammation in cutaneous repair
... same cannot be said for macrophages. It is clear that macrophage numbers in the wound can dictate the level of scar formation, with reduced numbers being linked to less fibrosis. In foetal wounds, when monocytes have yet to develop, wounds heal scar-free1,26,27. This improved healing process perseve ...
... same cannot be said for macrophages. It is clear that macrophage numbers in the wound can dictate the level of scar formation, with reduced numbers being linked to less fibrosis. In foetal wounds, when monocytes have yet to develop, wounds heal scar-free1,26,27. This improved healing process perseve ...
Hepatitis B virus genotype in Iranian patients with hepatocellular
... hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). HBV appears to be the most common cause of HCC in Iran. To date, no study has been carried out on the HBV genotype in Iranian HCC patients. This study was undertaken to determine the HBV genotype in Iranian patients with HCC. Methods: Paraffin-embedded tissue samples ...
... hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). HBV appears to be the most common cause of HCC in Iran. To date, no study has been carried out on the HBV genotype in Iranian HCC patients. This study was undertaken to determine the HBV genotype in Iranian patients with HCC. Methods: Paraffin-embedded tissue samples ...
Childhood immune thrombocytopenia
... explained by the theory of molecular mimicary. An environmental antigen like those on infectious agents, resemble the host self-antigenic structure (platelet glycoproteins), stimulates B-cells to produce antibodies against the host own platelets. To do so, B-cells require the help of CD4 positive T- ...
... explained by the theory of molecular mimicary. An environmental antigen like those on infectious agents, resemble the host self-antigenic structure (platelet glycoproteins), stimulates B-cells to produce antibodies against the host own platelets. To do so, B-cells require the help of CD4 positive T- ...
Immunomodulatory functions of type I interferons
... negatively regulates pro-inflammatory responses by activated macrophages and DCs and can directly inhibit STAT1 activation37. Interestingly, other receptors, such as the IL‑6 receptor, can activate STAT3, but this does not result in an anti-inflammatory response, possibly owing to the participation ...
... negatively regulates pro-inflammatory responses by activated macrophages and DCs and can directly inhibit STAT1 activation37. Interestingly, other receptors, such as the IL‑6 receptor, can activate STAT3, but this does not result in an anti-inflammatory response, possibly owing to the participation ...
bt 6602 immunology dr.r.b.narayanan
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