The Effects of Dominant Chewing Side on Amylase Enzyme
... hydration state, nutritional status, sample collection time, nature and duration of stimulation, emotional state and gender (6). The saliva secreted from the parotid glands has a higher protein content in response to salty stimuli, compared to acidic stimuli (7). There are various ...
... hydration state, nutritional status, sample collection time, nature and duration of stimulation, emotional state and gender (6). The saliva secreted from the parotid glands has a higher protein content in response to salty stimuli, compared to acidic stimuli (7). There are various ...
REVIEW: THE ROLE OF INFLAMMATION IN DEPRESSION
... Overactivity of the HPA axis in MDD causes hypercortisolemia which may either result in decreased expression of the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) or decrease functionality of the GR, both ultimately resulting in glucocorticoid resistance. Through these mechanisms, there is evidence for a role of proi ...
... Overactivity of the HPA axis in MDD causes hypercortisolemia which may either result in decreased expression of the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) or decrease functionality of the GR, both ultimately resulting in glucocorticoid resistance. Through these mechanisms, there is evidence for a role of proi ...
Granuloma cells in chronic inflammation express CD205 (DEC205
... Granulomas are composed of a collection of epithelioid granuloma cells and giant cells, which are frequently surrounded by a lymphocyte collar. Granulomas are classified as immune or foreign body granulomas.1 Granulomatous inflammation, characterized by the formation of immune granulomas associated ...
... Granulomas are composed of a collection of epithelioid granuloma cells and giant cells, which are frequently surrounded by a lymphocyte collar. Granulomas are classified as immune or foreign body granulomas.1 Granulomatous inflammation, characterized by the formation of immune granulomas associated ...
Immunopathology of multiple sclerosis
... Box 2 | The pathology of multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis pathology is characterized by confluent demyelinated areas in the white and grey matter of the brain and spinal cord that are called plaques or lesions and that indicate a loss of myelin sheaths and oligodendrocytes (see the figure). Alt ...
... Box 2 | The pathology of multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis pathology is characterized by confluent demyelinated areas in the white and grey matter of the brain and spinal cord that are called plaques or lesions and that indicate a loss of myelin sheaths and oligodendrocytes (see the figure). Alt ...
Microbes in Colon Cancer and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
... from 2 to 8 % at 10–20 years versus 18 % after 30 years of UC [1]. Obesity has also been shown to be associated with increased risk of CRC and increase in physical activity may be protective [5]. However, the exact mechanisms for carcinogenesis and the association with these conditions are not exact ...
... from 2 to 8 % at 10–20 years versus 18 % after 30 years of UC [1]. Obesity has also been shown to be associated with increased risk of CRC and increase in physical activity may be protective [5]. However, the exact mechanisms for carcinogenesis and the association with these conditions are not exact ...
quick quiz: dysphagia, mouthcare, and aspiration pneumonia
... malnutrition, and aspiration pneumonia. Aspiration is when food, drink, or secretions enter the airway below the level of the vocal cords. Mouth care is also important for preventing aspiration pneumonia, especially in patients with dysphagia. This is because bacteria that cause pneumonia live in th ...
... malnutrition, and aspiration pneumonia. Aspiration is when food, drink, or secretions enter the airway below the level of the vocal cords. Mouth care is also important for preventing aspiration pneumonia, especially in patients with dysphagia. This is because bacteria that cause pneumonia live in th ...
The role of Th1/Th2 polarization in mucosal immunity
... (for example, greater than 300 m2 in human gut) are continu- are two different important outcomes of immune responses ously exposed to millions of potentially harmful antigens from generated by organized lymphoid structures in the MALT (Fig. the environment, food and bacteria. To meet this task, muc ...
... (for example, greater than 300 m2 in human gut) are continu- are two different important outcomes of immune responses ously exposed to millions of potentially harmful antigens from generated by organized lymphoid structures in the MALT (Fig. the environment, food and bacteria. To meet this task, muc ...
University of Groningen Bottlenecks, budgets and immunity
... the liver produces acute phase proteins and diverts amino acids away from normal processes (such as growth or reproduction). In addition, regular body cells increase protein turnover and MHC type I presentation to CD8 T-cells. At the same time dendritic cells, which have engulfed the pathogen, are m ...
... the liver produces acute phase proteins and diverts amino acids away from normal processes (such as growth or reproduction). In addition, regular body cells increase protein turnover and MHC type I presentation to CD8 T-cells. At the same time dendritic cells, which have engulfed the pathogen, are m ...
clinical management of immuno- suppression in sportsmen
... common signs and symptoms associated with overtraining and the development of the OTS. The information in Table 1 indicates that a multitude of physiological systems can be affected by the OTS. Recent research evidence points to one system in particular being profoundly affected by overtraining; tha ...
... common signs and symptoms associated with overtraining and the development of the OTS. The information in Table 1 indicates that a multitude of physiological systems can be affected by the OTS. Recent research evidence points to one system in particular being profoundly affected by overtraining; tha ...
Case 4 Inflammatory optic neuropathy A 59-year
... : Idiopathic (Primary), viral or bacterial infection, vaccination, sarcoidosis, syphilis, lyme disease, autoimmune diseases and vasculitides Differential diagnosis : Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, Infiltrative optic neuropathy, impending central retinal vein occlusion, Leber’s hereditary optic ...
... : Idiopathic (Primary), viral or bacterial infection, vaccination, sarcoidosis, syphilis, lyme disease, autoimmune diseases and vasculitides Differential diagnosis : Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, Infiltrative optic neuropathy, impending central retinal vein occlusion, Leber’s hereditary optic ...
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... Nutritional immunity (iron starvation) Some microorganisms (e.g., E. coli) have adapted to this mechanism by producing enterochelins. ...
... Nutritional immunity (iron starvation) Some microorganisms (e.g., E. coli) have adapted to this mechanism by producing enterochelins. ...
CET ✔ This issue CET: Free
... hormonal (androgen) and emotional regulation. Hormonal factors are important in Non-Sjögren’s associated keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) as it is often associated with post-menopausal women. One explanation is that the lack of androgens disrupts the function of the meibomian glands leading to a los ...
... hormonal (androgen) and emotional regulation. Hormonal factors are important in Non-Sjögren’s associated keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) as it is often associated with post-menopausal women. One explanation is that the lack of androgens disrupts the function of the meibomian glands leading to a los ...
The pressure mounts on lung dendritic cells EDITORIAL
... been found in the blood, lung parenchyma and affected pulmonary vessels. The higher prevalence of PAH in connective tissue disorders and the successful treatment with immunosuppressive therapy in some forms of PAH support the concept of inflammatory pathways in the development and/or modulation of t ...
... been found in the blood, lung parenchyma and affected pulmonary vessels. The higher prevalence of PAH in connective tissue disorders and the successful treatment with immunosuppressive therapy in some forms of PAH support the concept of inflammatory pathways in the development and/or modulation of t ...
Etiology and Initial Management of Short Bowel Syndrome
... The intestine adapts as well to ensure more efficient absorption per unit length. Following massive enterectomy, the intestine hypertrophies, and nutrient absorption becomes more efficient. Although there are limited human data, observations in patients with massive enterectomy as well as in the fun ...
... The intestine adapts as well to ensure more efficient absorption per unit length. Following massive enterectomy, the intestine hypertrophies, and nutrient absorption becomes more efficient. Although there are limited human data, observations in patients with massive enterectomy as well as in the fun ...
Diagnosis and Management of Interstitial Cystitis
... – Useful for assessing other causes of pelvic pain (which can coexist with IC/PBS and exacerbate symptoms), including ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids.8 – Requires full bladder, which can be painful for patients who have IC/PBS. Vaginal probe is an alternative, although this option also may be pai ...
... – Useful for assessing other causes of pelvic pain (which can coexist with IC/PBS and exacerbate symptoms), including ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids.8 – Requires full bladder, which can be painful for patients who have IC/PBS. Vaginal probe is an alternative, although this option also may be pai ...
The diagnostic and prognostic value of systems biology research in
... injury [24]. The group demonstrated that during the acute phase of injury (12–24 h), gene expression patterns of neutrophils isolated from younger adults were significantly more perturbed, relative to healthy controls, than those of older adults [24]. However, in the subacute period (day 4 post-inju ...
... injury [24]. The group demonstrated that during the acute phase of injury (12–24 h), gene expression patterns of neutrophils isolated from younger adults were significantly more perturbed, relative to healthy controls, than those of older adults [24]. However, in the subacute period (day 4 post-inju ...
Etiology of Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Increased
... period. Microbiological testing methods included culture from blood, sputum, and nasopharyngeal secretion samples; sputum samples analyzed by real-time quantitative PCR for Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis; nasopharyngeal specimens analyzed by use of PCR; s ...
... period. Microbiological testing methods included culture from blood, sputum, and nasopharyngeal secretion samples; sputum samples analyzed by real-time quantitative PCR for Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis; nasopharyngeal specimens analyzed by use of PCR; s ...
Standardized Approach in Children with Abnormal White
... Maternal IgG antibodies cross the placenta and result in an immune-mediated neutropenia that can be severe and last from several weeks to as long as 6 months. Treatment with G-CSF, starting at 5 to 10 μg/kg/day intravenously, should be considered for very profound neutropenia or when serious infecti ...
... Maternal IgG antibodies cross the placenta and result in an immune-mediated neutropenia that can be severe and last from several weeks to as long as 6 months. Treatment with G-CSF, starting at 5 to 10 μg/kg/day intravenously, should be considered for very profound neutropenia or when serious infecti ...
Variations in Dinitrochlorobenzene Responsivity in Untreated Leprosy
... In leprosy the requisite conditions and effector mechanisms responsible for impaired DNCB responsivity are not known. However, in the present instance, loss of responsivity to DNCB, a new antigen, but preservation of tuberculin reactivity—a coupling previously reported in leprosy ( 113 ) and in agin ...
... In leprosy the requisite conditions and effector mechanisms responsible for impaired DNCB responsivity are not known. However, in the present instance, loss of responsivity to DNCB, a new antigen, but preservation of tuberculin reactivity—a coupling previously reported in leprosy ( 113 ) and in agin ...
Intro to PSC A to Z
... – Cholestasis with symptoms – Significant amount of scars in the liver itself (Cirrhosis) – Portal Hypertension (increased pressure in the veins of the abdomen) – Jaundice, weight loss, abdominal pain, ascites (fluid in the abdomen), intestinal bleeding ...
... – Cholestasis with symptoms – Significant amount of scars in the liver itself (Cirrhosis) – Portal Hypertension (increased pressure in the veins of the abdomen) – Jaundice, weight loss, abdominal pain, ascites (fluid in the abdomen), intestinal bleeding ...
Histopathology of Crohn`s disease and ulcerative colitis
... abscesses) or in association with crypt damage (crypt destruction) are helpful for the diagnosis, but the predictive value of these features is limited. Cryptitis and crypt abscesses can indeed also be seen in infectious colitis, Crohn’s colitis and diversion colitis. In UC however, they are general ...
... abscesses) or in association with crypt damage (crypt destruction) are helpful for the diagnosis, but the predictive value of these features is limited. Cryptitis and crypt abscesses can indeed also be seen in infectious colitis, Crohn’s colitis and diversion colitis. In UC however, they are general ...
Aspirin-induced asthma
... is characterized by specificity to a given agent, transferability by antibodies or lymphocytes and recurrence when there is re-exposure to the culprit drug. • Pseudoallergic reactions : same clinical manifestations as allergic reactions but lacking the specific immune mechanism of drug allergy. Prad ...
... is characterized by specificity to a given agent, transferability by antibodies or lymphocytes and recurrence when there is re-exposure to the culprit drug. • Pseudoallergic reactions : same clinical manifestations as allergic reactions but lacking the specific immune mechanism of drug allergy. Prad ...
Rethinking Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: How to Spot It, Stage It
... eibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is thought to be the leading cause of dry eye disease. Despite the importance of MGD to eye health, many questions have persisted about its classification and treatment. Now, answers abound in a comprehensive, 168-page, evidence-based report recently issued by an int ...
... eibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is thought to be the leading cause of dry eye disease. Despite the importance of MGD to eye health, many questions have persisted about its classification and treatment. Now, answers abound in a comprehensive, 168-page, evidence-based report recently issued by an int ...
a case report - Stephen Hancocks
... The increase in mast cell numbers in most patients is probably due to activating mutations in the c-kit receptor (Worobec et al., 1998). Another important pathogenetic cause is the abnormal expression of cell surface adhesion antigens on neoplastic mast cells (Metcalfe, 2005). Mast cells contain a r ...
... The increase in mast cell numbers in most patients is probably due to activating mutations in the c-kit receptor (Worobec et al., 1998). Another important pathogenetic cause is the abnormal expression of cell surface adhesion antigens on neoplastic mast cells (Metcalfe, 2005). Mast cells contain a r ...
Psoriatic arthritis. Active living.
... Specific genes which are not yet known in detail appear to be responsible for the inherited predisposition to develop joint involvement. It is also regarded as confirmed that the disorder is based on an immune system disorder. This causes a chain reaction of various processes in which numerous cells ...
... Specific genes which are not yet known in detail appear to be responsible for the inherited predisposition to develop joint involvement. It is also regarded as confirmed that the disorder is based on an immune system disorder. This causes a chain reaction of various processes in which numerous cells ...