Graves` Disease. T
... antibody tests for anti-thyroglobulin or anti-TPO antibodies, and thus qualify as having Hashimoto's thyroiditis. At a later stage, this individual might become hyperthyroid and fit in the category of Graves' disease. Or, the patient with hyperthyroidism might have progressive destruction of the thy ...
... antibody tests for anti-thyroglobulin or anti-TPO antibodies, and thus qualify as having Hashimoto's thyroiditis. At a later stage, this individual might become hyperthyroid and fit in the category of Graves' disease. Or, the patient with hyperthyroidism might have progressive destruction of the thy ...
Interplay between the Hepatitis B Virus and Innate Immunity: From
... and productive infection in primary human hepatocytes, 100 to 1000 virus-genome-equivalents/cell of recombinant HBV virions are needed [20], whereas, as a basis for comparison, a multiplicity of infection of <0.1 colony-forming-unit/cell is only needed to infect hepatoma cells with the hepatitis C v ...
... and productive infection in primary human hepatocytes, 100 to 1000 virus-genome-equivalents/cell of recombinant HBV virions are needed [20], whereas, as a basis for comparison, a multiplicity of infection of <0.1 colony-forming-unit/cell is only needed to infect hepatoma cells with the hepatitis C v ...
Soluble Fas and Fas ligand provide new information on metastasis
... this study. Blood samples were obtained prior to chemotherapy in order to measure soluble Fas and soluble FasL concentrations. All patients were evaluated according to the simple two-stage system developed by the ...
... this study. Blood samples were obtained prior to chemotherapy in order to measure soluble Fas and soluble FasL concentrations. All patients were evaluated according to the simple two-stage system developed by the ...
Abstract Book - Lupus Academy
... 250 ISI publications on SLE and other connective tissue diseases. These include clinical studies describing new manifestations or subgroups of autoimmune disorders, prognostic risk factors, diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions as well as immunochemical studies that evaluate autoantibodies, ...
... 250 ISI publications on SLE and other connective tissue diseases. These include clinical studies describing new manifestations or subgroups of autoimmune disorders, prognostic risk factors, diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions as well as immunochemical studies that evaluate autoantibodies, ...
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... adaptive immunity, and in particular discuss T cell function and why many facets of this might be altered in diseases like atherosclerosis and hypertension. Function of various T cell subtypes, such as CD4+, CD8+, T regulatory cells and TH17 cells will be highlighted. To review role of B cells and h ...
... adaptive immunity, and in particular discuss T cell function and why many facets of this might be altered in diseases like atherosclerosis and hypertension. Function of various T cell subtypes, such as CD4+, CD8+, T regulatory cells and TH17 cells will be highlighted. To review role of B cells and h ...
Advances in Encephalitis Research Summary 2014 The
... Japanese encephalitis (JE): pathogenesis still unfolding .................................................................................................................... 06 Antibodies directed against neuronal cell surface antigens in the CNS: evidence for their pathogenicity.................... ...
... Japanese encephalitis (JE): pathogenesis still unfolding .................................................................................................................... 06 Antibodies directed against neuronal cell surface antigens in the CNS: evidence for their pathogenicity.................... ...
Susceptibility to tuberculosis is associated with variants in
... The role of ASAP1 in macrophages, DCs and other immune cells has not been studied previously. To investigate it, we initially characterized the ASAP1 mRNA expression by quantitative reverse transcriptase-PCR (qRT-PCR) in primary leukocytes of healthy donors and found that monocytes, B lymphocytes, C ...
... The role of ASAP1 in macrophages, DCs and other immune cells has not been studied previously. To investigate it, we initially characterized the ASAP1 mRNA expression by quantitative reverse transcriptase-PCR (qRT-PCR) in primary leukocytes of healthy donors and found that monocytes, B lymphocytes, C ...
Short Description of the BANA Test
... shallow sites in patients have the same bacterial flora as deep sites in these patients (11,29). When the BANA test is performed on plaque removed from shallow sites in periodontally healthy subjects the specificity improves to about 80% (22,23). We have improved the specificity of the BANA test by ...
... shallow sites in patients have the same bacterial flora as deep sites in these patients (11,29). When the BANA test is performed on plaque removed from shallow sites in periodontally healthy subjects the specificity improves to about 80% (22,23). We have improved the specificity of the BANA test by ...
Gut Microbiota
... Pathogenesis – linked to inappropriate activation of GI immune system toward the gut microbiota in genetically susceptible hosts &under the influence of environmental ...
... Pathogenesis – linked to inappropriate activation of GI immune system toward the gut microbiota in genetically susceptible hosts &under the influence of environmental ...
Human platelets and their capacity of binding viruses: meaning and
... Studies using platelet aggregometry showed reduced aggregation in dengue patients [58-60], but because the reliability of aggregometry is compromised in conditions with thrombocytopenia, these findings need to be interpreted with caution. There are, meanwhile, other platelet function alterations tha ...
... Studies using platelet aggregometry showed reduced aggregation in dengue patients [58-60], but because the reliability of aggregometry is compromised in conditions with thrombocytopenia, these findings need to be interpreted with caution. There are, meanwhile, other platelet function alterations tha ...
Recent US Food and Drug Administration Warnings on Hepatitis B
... Reactivation of hepatitis B in the context of immunosuppressive therapy may be severe and potentially fatal. The US Food and Drug Administration has recently drawn attention to the potentially fatal risk of hepatitis B reactivation in patients receiving the anti-CD20 agents ofatumumab or rituximab. ...
... Reactivation of hepatitis B in the context of immunosuppressive therapy may be severe and potentially fatal. The US Food and Drug Administration has recently drawn attention to the potentially fatal risk of hepatitis B reactivation in patients receiving the anti-CD20 agents ofatumumab or rituximab. ...
NOD2 Variants and Antibody Response to Microbial Antigens in
... characterized of these susceptibility genes is the innate immune gene NOD2.36 –38 NOD2 is a member of a family of intracellular cytosolic proteins important in mediating the host response to bacterial antigens and is found in epithelial cells of the small and large intestine, as well as monocytes, m ...
... characterized of these susceptibility genes is the innate immune gene NOD2.36 –38 NOD2 is a member of a family of intracellular cytosolic proteins important in mediating the host response to bacterial antigens and is found in epithelial cells of the small and large intestine, as well as monocytes, m ...
Basophils, IgE, and Autoantibody-Mediated Kidney
... lymphoid tissues, suggesting active immune responses. IL-3 plays a crucial role in this recruitment process (50). Because IL-3 is produced primarily by activated T cells (13), Ag-induced T cell activation within local lymphoid tissues seems to be the primary underlying factor. In addition, recruitme ...
... lymphoid tissues, suggesting active immune responses. IL-3 plays a crucial role in this recruitment process (50). Because IL-3 is produced primarily by activated T cells (13), Ag-induced T cell activation within local lymphoid tissues seems to be the primary underlying factor. In addition, recruitme ...
Identification of Immunogenic Human Melanoma Antigens in a
... tion is mediated by immune mechanisms. Based on these observations a number of first-generation melanoma vaccines have been developed. These have proven to be safe to use and are capable of inducing immune responses to melanoma ...
... tion is mediated by immune mechanisms. Based on these observations a number of first-generation melanoma vaccines have been developed. These have proven to be safe to use and are capable of inducing immune responses to melanoma ...
Ronald van Ree
... • Analysis of (existing) birth cohort samples for IgG and IgA responses. In most cases only IgE has been measured. Multiple time points in first year of life are required. Multiplex systems now allow in detailed analysis with limited sample. • Analysis of (existing) birth cohort samples for mRNA pro ...
... • Analysis of (existing) birth cohort samples for IgG and IgA responses. In most cases only IgE has been measured. Multiple time points in first year of life are required. Multiplex systems now allow in detailed analysis with limited sample. • Analysis of (existing) birth cohort samples for mRNA pro ...
In vitro and in vivo model of a novel immunotherapy
... The targets tested included Jeko-1, BJAB, and LCL cells labeled with 25Ci of 51Cr (Perkin-Elmer) for 45 minutes, as well as primary CLL cells and normal B lymphocytes, each labeled with 50 Ci of 51Cr for 1 hour. Target cells (5 ⫻ 103) were then cocultured in triplicate with T cells at effector:tar ...
... The targets tested included Jeko-1, BJAB, and LCL cells labeled with 25Ci of 51Cr (Perkin-Elmer) for 45 minutes, as well as primary CLL cells and normal B lymphocytes, each labeled with 50 Ci of 51Cr for 1 hour. Target cells (5 ⫻ 103) were then cocultured in triplicate with T cells at effector:tar ...
The evolution within us - Philosophical Transactions of the Royal
... antibodies, or ‘horror autotoxicus’ as termed by Paul Ehrlich over a hundred years ago [13], are involved in chronic autoimmune disorders that affect 3–4% of the population [14]. The autoimmune pathology is determined by which selfantigen is targeted. Autoantibodies to thyroid-stimulating hormone re ...
... antibodies, or ‘horror autotoxicus’ as termed by Paul Ehrlich over a hundred years ago [13], are involved in chronic autoimmune disorders that affect 3–4% of the population [14]. The autoimmune pathology is determined by which selfantigen is targeted. Autoantibodies to thyroid-stimulating hormone re ...
university textbook of oral mucosal diseases (selected chapters)
... The diseases of the oral mucosa represent a very varied group of diseases of different etiology and seriousness. The conditions of the orofacial region cannot be taken out from the context of other medical fields as they are closely connected with internal and dermatovenerological diseases. On the b ...
... The diseases of the oral mucosa represent a very varied group of diseases of different etiology and seriousness. The conditions of the orofacial region cannot be taken out from the context of other medical fields as they are closely connected with internal and dermatovenerological diseases. On the b ...
Low Dose Medicine - The new Paradigm - Dermatology
... these skin diseases as systemic, the LDM acts on them through the bio-regulation of the Immune System via oral systemic administration of signaling molecules, that is the only possible access to the restoration of cross-talk between the immune cells themselves and between the immune cells and skin c ...
... these skin diseases as systemic, the LDM acts on them through the bio-regulation of the Immune System via oral systemic administration of signaling molecules, that is the only possible access to the restoration of cross-talk between the immune cells themselves and between the immune cells and skin c ...
Linköping University Post Print Semi Mature Blood Dendritic Cells Exist in
... Background: Much evidence exists regarding the fact that blood DCs, both myeloid DCs (MDCs) and plasmacytoid DCs (PDCs), are negatively affected in different types of cancer, with both reduced numbers and impaired functionality. Functional impairment of DCs in patients with pancreatic ductal adenoca ...
... Background: Much evidence exists regarding the fact that blood DCs, both myeloid DCs (MDCs) and plasmacytoid DCs (PDCs), are negatively affected in different types of cancer, with both reduced numbers and impaired functionality. Functional impairment of DCs in patients with pancreatic ductal adenoca ...
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... Figure 4. Causes of death in 109 patients randomized to receive no ATG (n 5 53), 7.5 mg/kg ATG (n 5 29), or 15 mg/kg ATG (n 5 27). Acute GVHD was the cause of death in 36% of patients not receiving ATG, 28% of patients receiving 7.5 mg/kg ATG, and 11% of patients receiving 15 mg/kg ATG. Infections w ...
... Figure 4. Causes of death in 109 patients randomized to receive no ATG (n 5 53), 7.5 mg/kg ATG (n 5 29), or 15 mg/kg ATG (n 5 27). Acute GVHD was the cause of death in 36% of patients not receiving ATG, 28% of patients receiving 7.5 mg/kg ATG, and 11% of patients receiving 15 mg/kg ATG. Infections w ...
Autumn 2014 - Thyroid Foundation of Canada
... The Thyroid Foundation of Canada’s mandate is to provide thyroid education and awareness, not only to thyroid patients, but also to the professionals who deliver our health care. We are pleased to announce a new opportunity to help us in this endeavour. TFC has partnered with Abbott Laboratories in ...
... The Thyroid Foundation of Canada’s mandate is to provide thyroid education and awareness, not only to thyroid patients, but also to the professionals who deliver our health care. We are pleased to announce a new opportunity to help us in this endeavour. TFC has partnered with Abbott Laboratories in ...
Managing passengers with stable respiratory disease planning air
... Methods of production The Air Travel Working Party defined the remit of the recommendations. Independent literature searches were performed by Working Party members and individual draft sections prepared, using where relevant the 2002 and 2004 documents as a starting point. The search strategy is giv ...
... Methods of production The Air Travel Working Party defined the remit of the recommendations. Independent literature searches were performed by Working Party members and individual draft sections prepared, using where relevant the 2002 and 2004 documents as a starting point. The search strategy is giv ...
Hepatitis C Virus and Lichen Planus
... wise, we used fixed-effects models.9 We also report the I2 statistic as a measurement of heterogeneity that is statistically significant by defining an I2 greater than 56% as the cutoff value. Potential sources of heterogeneity were explored through subgroup analyses. All major features thought to c ...
... wise, we used fixed-effects models.9 We also report the I2 statistic as a measurement of heterogeneity that is statistically significant by defining an I2 greater than 56% as the cutoff value. Potential sources of heterogeneity were explored through subgroup analyses. All major features thought to c ...
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... followed up 4 weeks later. There was no significant differences in heart rate variability, but a positive trend was evident. All patients however improved in physical functioning significantly in areas of vitality, fatigue and concentration. They reported feeling more insight, more control and were ...
... followed up 4 weeks later. There was no significant differences in heart rate variability, but a positive trend was evident. All patients however improved in physical functioning significantly in areas of vitality, fatigue and concentration. They reported feeling more insight, more control and were ...