The Role of Complement in Tumor Growth Chapter 11
... step of tumorigenesis and fosters multiple hallmarks of cancer (Hanahan and Weinberg 2011), inducing proliferation and survival, promoting angiogenesis and metastasis, evading adaptive immunity, and reducing the response to therapeutic agents. The main features of cancer-related inflammation include ...
... step of tumorigenesis and fosters multiple hallmarks of cancer (Hanahan and Weinberg 2011), inducing proliferation and survival, promoting angiogenesis and metastasis, evading adaptive immunity, and reducing the response to therapeutic agents. The main features of cancer-related inflammation include ...
Ornithine ketoglutarate
... Ornithine -ketoglutarate: more than the simple addition of Orn and KG As mentioned in the introduction, Orn at the whole-body level does not contribute substantially to Arg synthesis. Results from studies using different approaches support this idea. First, classical studies measuring the effect of ...
... Ornithine -ketoglutarate: more than the simple addition of Orn and KG As mentioned in the introduction, Orn at the whole-body level does not contribute substantially to Arg synthesis. Results from studies using different approaches support this idea. First, classical studies measuring the effect of ...
Phytotherapy for Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
... Link to Infection or Abnormal Microflora The cutaneous microbial flora of atopic dermatitis patients shows striking differences in terms of the presence of Staphylococcus aureus. The relative rarity of colonization on normal skin is in sharp contrast to the high rate found in patients with atopic de ...
... Link to Infection or Abnormal Microflora The cutaneous microbial flora of atopic dermatitis patients shows striking differences in terms of the presence of Staphylococcus aureus. The relative rarity of colonization on normal skin is in sharp contrast to the high rate found in patients with atopic de ...
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... oligodendrocytes can also be destroyed by T-cell mediated immune mechanisms. Adding activated Tcells to myelinated tissue culture systems can result in selective destruction of myelin and oligodendrocytes.37,38 This may be accomplished by T-cell products, such as lymphotoxin or perforin.39,40 In add ...
... oligodendrocytes can also be destroyed by T-cell mediated immune mechanisms. Adding activated Tcells to myelinated tissue culture systems can result in selective destruction of myelin and oligodendrocytes.37,38 This may be accomplished by T-cell products, such as lymphotoxin or perforin.39,40 In add ...
SERIES "INFECTION: FRIEND OR FOE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ASTHMA?"
... but provided no protection against inflammatory changes, as an equally strong inflammatory response was observed in reinfection [37]. Even mice that are genetically predisposed to mount a Th2-type response in a primary C. pneumoniae infection, elicit a Th1-type response in reinfection, shown by mark ...
... but provided no protection against inflammatory changes, as an equally strong inflammatory response was observed in reinfection [37]. Even mice that are genetically predisposed to mount a Th2-type response in a primary C. pneumoniae infection, elicit a Th1-type response in reinfection, shown by mark ...
Licentiate thesis from the Department of Immunology,
... the adaptive immune response are activated by co-stimulatory molecules that are induced on cells of the innate immune system during their interaction with microorganisms. The cytokines produced during these early phases also have an important role in stimulating the subsequent adaptive immune respon ...
... the adaptive immune response are activated by co-stimulatory molecules that are induced on cells of the innate immune system during their interaction with microorganisms. The cytokines produced during these early phases also have an important role in stimulating the subsequent adaptive immune respon ...
Mapping the inhibitory determinants within the cytoplasmic tail of CD6
... The adaptive immune response of a T cell is initiated upon recognition by the T cell receptor of an antigenic peptide presented by the Major Histocompatibility Complex of antigen presenting cells. Integrating this response there are other signals provided by accessory and co-stimulatory molecules ta ...
... The adaptive immune response of a T cell is initiated upon recognition by the T cell receptor of an antigenic peptide presented by the Major Histocompatibility Complex of antigen presenting cells. Integrating this response there are other signals provided by accessory and co-stimulatory molecules ta ...
Long-term pathological consequences of prenatal infection: beyond
... prenatal maternal obesity and an enhanced risk for metabolic disorder in the offspring has been established by a plethora of human epidemiological studies and translational animal models (41, 77). Because obesity is accompanied by chronic low-grade inflammation (105, 131), it has been suggested that ...
... prenatal maternal obesity and an enhanced risk for metabolic disorder in the offspring has been established by a plethora of human epidemiological studies and translational animal models (41, 77). Because obesity is accompanied by chronic low-grade inflammation (105, 131), it has been suggested that ...
INVESTIGATING ANTIGEN PRESENTATION BY INACTIVATED LYMPHOCYTIC CHORIOMENINGITIS VIRUS AND BY
... Figure 3: Direct and cross-presentation pathways.............................................................................. 8 Figure 4: Detection of LCMV nucleoprotein expression levels in pAPCs following infection with live or inactivated virus.................................................... ...
... Figure 3: Direct and cross-presentation pathways.............................................................................. 8 Figure 4: Detection of LCMV nucleoprotein expression levels in pAPCs following infection with live or inactivated virus.................................................... ...
The role of heat shock proteins in reproduction
... have been identified as a critical component of a very complex and highly conserved cellular defence mechanism to preserve cell survival under adverse environmental conditions. HSP are preferentially expressed in response to an array of insults, including hyperthermia, free oxygen radicals, heavy me ...
... have been identified as a critical component of a very complex and highly conserved cellular defence mechanism to preserve cell survival under adverse environmental conditions. HSP are preferentially expressed in response to an array of insults, including hyperthermia, free oxygen radicals, heavy me ...
AnimAx Ointment & Cream ear-refutable companions (nystatin-neomycin sulfate-thiostrepton-triamcinolone acetonide)
... By virtue of its four active ingredients, Animax Cream (Nystatin-Neomycin Sulfate- Thiostrepton-Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP) provides four basic therapeutic effects: anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antifungal and antibacterial. Triamcinolone acetonide is a potent synthetic corticosteroid prov ...
... By virtue of its four active ingredients, Animax Cream (Nystatin-Neomycin Sulfate- Thiostrepton-Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP) provides four basic therapeutic effects: anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antifungal and antibacterial. Triamcinolone acetonide is a potent synthetic corticosteroid prov ...
Artificial Immune Systems
... the self-organisation of huge numbers of immune cells; the distributed operation of the immune system throughout the body; pattern recognition and anomaly detection to enable the immune system to recognise pathogens; and optimisation and memory to improve and remember immune responses. AIS take insp ...
... the self-organisation of huge numbers of immune cells; the distributed operation of the immune system throughout the body; pattern recognition and anomaly detection to enable the immune system to recognise pathogens; and optimisation and memory to improve and remember immune responses. AIS take insp ...
IMMUNOMODULATORY ACTIVITY OF ALCOHOLIC EXTRACT OF HABENARIA INTERMEDIA IN MICE Research Article
... processes within an organism that protects against disease. Disorders of the immune system can result in autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases and cancer and immunodeficiency [1]. Immunomodulation is a procedure which can alter the immune system of an organism by interfering with its functions; ...
... processes within an organism that protects against disease. Disorders of the immune system can result in autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases and cancer and immunodeficiency [1]. Immunomodulation is a procedure which can alter the immune system of an organism by interfering with its functions; ...
Distinct and Separable Roles of the Complement System in Factor H
... were in the form of iC3b and C3dg, whereas active C3b remained in Cfh⫺/⫺ recipients of wild-type bone marrow. These data show that plasma Cfh limits complement activation in the circulation and other accessible sites such as the glomerulus, whereas platelet Cfh is responsible for immune complex proc ...
... were in the form of iC3b and C3dg, whereas active C3b remained in Cfh⫺/⫺ recipients of wild-type bone marrow. These data show that plasma Cfh limits complement activation in the circulation and other accessible sites such as the glomerulus, whereas platelet Cfh is responsible for immune complex proc ...
Mycophenolate mofetil increases susceptibility to opportunistic
... dehydrogenase enzyme (IMPDH) enzyme. IMPDH plays a major role in the de novo purine synthesis pathway that generates guanosine triphosphate (GTP), and deoxyguanosine triphosphate (dGTP) for DNA synthesis. While lymphocytes are largely dependent on de novo synthesis, other cells can use a salvage pat ...
... dehydrogenase enzyme (IMPDH) enzyme. IMPDH plays a major role in the de novo purine synthesis pathway that generates guanosine triphosphate (GTP), and deoxyguanosine triphosphate (dGTP) for DNA synthesis. While lymphocytes are largely dependent on de novo synthesis, other cells can use a salvage pat ...
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... IA in a steroid-treated patient • 52-yo female • D45 allo HSCT (AML) • ANC of 1800 • GVHD on tacrolimus and steroids • No fever • BAL: A. fumigatus and P. aeruginosa • Negative serum GM Lewis RE, Kontoyiannis DP. Med Mycology 2008; S1-11 ...
... IA in a steroid-treated patient • 52-yo female • D45 allo HSCT (AML) • ANC of 1800 • GVHD on tacrolimus and steroids • No fever • BAL: A. fumigatus and P. aeruginosa • Negative serum GM Lewis RE, Kontoyiannis DP. Med Mycology 2008; S1-11 ...
Psoriasis - New England Journal of Medicine
... Cutaneous lymphocyte-associated antigen (CLA): A selectin ligand bearing the sialyl-Lewis X carbohydrate moiety; expressed preferentially by skin-homing lymphocytes. CXC chemokines: A subgroup of leukocyte-attracting chemokines with a different amino acid between the two N-terminal cysteine residues ...
... Cutaneous lymphocyte-associated antigen (CLA): A selectin ligand bearing the sialyl-Lewis X carbohydrate moiety; expressed preferentially by skin-homing lymphocytes. CXC chemokines: A subgroup of leukocyte-attracting chemokines with a different amino acid between the two N-terminal cysteine residues ...
Sub-Acute Ruminal Acidosis and non
... absorption of LPS to the periphery. Furthermore, the apoptosis of these cells is activated by caspase-3. e. Once in circulation, either through the rumen or intestinal, LPS are attached to acute phase reactants (APR) as the binding protein of LPS which are transported to the liver where the macropha ...
... absorption of LPS to the periphery. Furthermore, the apoptosis of these cells is activated by caspase-3. e. Once in circulation, either through the rumen or intestinal, LPS are attached to acute phase reactants (APR) as the binding protein of LPS which are transported to the liver where the macropha ...
Evaluation and Management of Patients with Acute Pancreatitis Russell Brown, MD
... Tolerating NJ feedings at goal rate Still intubated, on ventilator, Renal function is ok Develops p fever of 102.5o No obvious source in urine, lines, lungs, etc. What could be the cause of the fever? Answer: Consider Infected necrosis - Repeat R t CT with ith aspiration i ti off flfluid/necrotic id ...
... Tolerating NJ feedings at goal rate Still intubated, on ventilator, Renal function is ok Develops p fever of 102.5o No obvious source in urine, lines, lungs, etc. What could be the cause of the fever? Answer: Consider Infected necrosis - Repeat R t CT with ith aspiration i ti off flfluid/necrotic id ...
Immunology Letters Complement and immune defense: From
... Thus the response of the human host to infectious agents forms a double edged sword of immunity. The immune system has to keep a tight balance between attack to foreign surfaces and protection of host surfaces. In its proper function the immune response is aimed to recognize attack and eliminate inv ...
... Thus the response of the human host to infectious agents forms a double edged sword of immunity. The immune system has to keep a tight balance between attack to foreign surfaces and protection of host surfaces. In its proper function the immune response is aimed to recognize attack and eliminate inv ...
Regeneration or scarring: An immunologic perspective
... Marsupials such as the opossum are born at a developmental stage equivalent to that of a late first trimester human fetus and are raised in the mother’s pouch. Despite the absence of a sterile aqueous environment, incisional wounds in newborn opossums heal with minimal inflammation and no scars (Armst ...
... Marsupials such as the opossum are born at a developmental stage equivalent to that of a late first trimester human fetus and are raised in the mother’s pouch. Despite the absence of a sterile aqueous environment, incisional wounds in newborn opossums heal with minimal inflammation and no scars (Armst ...
Medical monitoring: CD4 cell counts
... Lymphocytes are a subgroup of the body’s white blood cells (leukocytes). CD4 cells are one type of lymphocyte and they co-ordinate the immune system’s response to certain micro-organisms, such as viruses. CD4 cells are the main cells in the body infected by HIV. HIV causes the death of CD4 cells. Th ...
... Lymphocytes are a subgroup of the body’s white blood cells (leukocytes). CD4 cells are one type of lymphocyte and they co-ordinate the immune system’s response to certain micro-organisms, such as viruses. CD4 cells are the main cells in the body infected by HIV. HIV causes the death of CD4 cells. Th ...
Cancer immunotherapy - Italian Sarcoma Group
... tumor-antigen presentation and antagonize negative immune regulatory circuits. Glenn Dranoff suggested that therapy for tumors may not just be similar to antivirals, but may also involve tapping into the anti-parasitic response. Cancer immunoediting is the process by which the immune system controls ...
... tumor-antigen presentation and antagonize negative immune regulatory circuits. Glenn Dranoff suggested that therapy for tumors may not just be similar to antivirals, but may also involve tapping into the anti-parasitic response. Cancer immunoediting is the process by which the immune system controls ...
CNS IRIS – the evil side of cART
... =a paradoxical illness after the treatment’s start and related to! • Maximal incidence in HIV-positive patients: 25-45% • When we are chronically infected, our immune system suffers a “paralysis” via germs’ different products (e.g.: chronic hepB,TB) • Acting directly on germs (with antibiotics/ anti ...
... =a paradoxical illness after the treatment’s start and related to! • Maximal incidence in HIV-positive patients: 25-45% • When we are chronically infected, our immune system suffers a “paralysis” via germs’ different products (e.g.: chronic hepB,TB) • Acting directly on germs (with antibiotics/ anti ...