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Preeclampsia and the Systemic Inflammatory Response
... A strong candidate is the soluble receptor for vascular endothelial growth factor also known as soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase (sFlt-1), which is produced by the placenta. By its antiangiogenic actions, an excess of sFlt-1 can cause systemic endothelial damage and dysfunction and hence a systemic ...
... A strong candidate is the soluble receptor for vascular endothelial growth factor also known as soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase (sFlt-1), which is produced by the placenta. By its antiangiogenic actions, an excess of sFlt-1 can cause systemic endothelial damage and dysfunction and hence a systemic ...
CCAC guidelines on: antibody production, 2002
... system of an animal in a specific response to a challenge by an immunogen. The immune system acts through two principal mechanisms: humoral type responses (production of antibodies) and cell-mediated responses. Immunogens (antigens) are molecules which can induce a specific immune response and are u ...
... system of an animal in a specific response to a challenge by an immunogen. The immune system acts through two principal mechanisms: humoral type responses (production of antibodies) and cell-mediated responses. Immunogens (antigens) are molecules which can induce a specific immune response and are u ...
Immunology and Evolution of Infectious Disease
... plants they eat, between fungi and the crop plants they destroy, between viruses and the bacteria they kill, between different chromosomes competing for transmission through gametes, and between vertebrate hosts and their parasites. The battle often comes down to the rates at which attacker and defen ...
... plants they eat, between fungi and the crop plants they destroy, between viruses and the bacteria they kill, between different chromosomes competing for transmission through gametes, and between vertebrate hosts and their parasites. The battle often comes down to the rates at which attacker and defen ...
Principal Investigator/Program Director (Last, First, Middle): Halonen
... Major Goal: To investigate the mechanism of IFNγ inhibition of Toxoplasma gondii in astrocytes. IFNγ Immune Effector Mechanisms in Cerebral Toxoplasmosis P.I.: Sandra K. Halonen Agency: National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Disease Type: R21 AI64652-01 Funding Period: 3/14/05- 3/14/08 Major Goa ...
... Major Goal: To investigate the mechanism of IFNγ inhibition of Toxoplasma gondii in astrocytes. IFNγ Immune Effector Mechanisms in Cerebral Toxoplasmosis P.I.: Sandra K. Halonen Agency: National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Disease Type: R21 AI64652-01 Funding Period: 3/14/05- 3/14/08 Major Goa ...
EFFECTS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS ON GLUCOCORTICOID
... my deepest appreciation to Dr. Donna McCarthy Beckett, and Dr. Thelma Patrick, who both served as vital members of my dissertation committee and readily shared their expertise, guidance, and encouragement. Specifically, I am grateful to Dr. McCarthy Beckett for opening my eyes to laboratory-based nu ...
... my deepest appreciation to Dr. Donna McCarthy Beckett, and Dr. Thelma Patrick, who both served as vital members of my dissertation committee and readily shared their expertise, guidance, and encouragement. Specifically, I am grateful to Dr. McCarthy Beckett for opening my eyes to laboratory-based nu ...
Embrionary way to create a fatty liver in portal hypertension
... hypertension, the space of Disse could represent the anatomically definable compartment where the early inflammatory response is expressed (Figure 2). The main and immediate effect on the liver vascular flow after the partial portal vein ligation is greatly reduced portal blood flow, which normally ...
... hypertension, the space of Disse could represent the anatomically definable compartment where the early inflammatory response is expressed (Figure 2). The main and immediate effect on the liver vascular flow after the partial portal vein ligation is greatly reduced portal blood flow, which normally ...
dendritic cell-specific ICAM- grabbing non-integrin
... biological functions, many of which are related to immunity. DC-SIGN (dendritic cell-specific ICAM-grabbing non-integrin, where ICAM is intercellular adhesion molecule) is a recently described mannose-specific C-type lectin expressed by dendritic cells. Dendritic cells are potent antigen-presenting ...
... biological functions, many of which are related to immunity. DC-SIGN (dendritic cell-specific ICAM-grabbing non-integrin, where ICAM is intercellular adhesion molecule) is a recently described mannose-specific C-type lectin expressed by dendritic cells. Dendritic cells are potent antigen-presenting ...
4 results 28.06.13
... 4.1.1.4. Effect on intracellular Th1 and Th2 cytokines (Flow cytometric analysis) Measurement of intracellular Th1 and Th2 cytokines also acts as an important parameter for immunomodulation indicating the nature of T cell response whether pro-inflammatory (Th1) or anti-inflammatory (Th2) type. The p ...
... 4.1.1.4. Effect on intracellular Th1 and Th2 cytokines (Flow cytometric analysis) Measurement of intracellular Th1 and Th2 cytokines also acts as an important parameter for immunomodulation indicating the nature of T cell response whether pro-inflammatory (Th1) or anti-inflammatory (Th2) type. The p ...
Clonal selection in CD4 T cells: The role of TCR specificity and avidity
... during my own career orientation. Although still very early on in the process, I would not have even made it this far if wasn’t for a multitude of people that have greatly contributed to both my scientific and personal development. Most importantly, I would like to express my profound thanks to my s ...
... during my own career orientation. Although still very early on in the process, I would not have even made it this far if wasn’t for a multitude of people that have greatly contributed to both my scientific and personal development. Most importantly, I would like to express my profound thanks to my s ...
autoimmunity - Thyroid Disease Manager
... however in terms of translating these findings into the human situation where boundaries between the subsets are less clear. It is also increasingly recognized that the simple dichotomy of T cells into two types is over-simple, with cytokines such as IL-12 being assigned to the Th1 subset although n ...
... however in terms of translating these findings into the human situation where boundaries between the subsets are less clear. It is also increasingly recognized that the simple dichotomy of T cells into two types is over-simple, with cytokines such as IL-12 being assigned to the Th1 subset although n ...
Role of Endoplasmic Reticulum Aminopeptidases in Health and
... evolution studies suggest that it originates from a relatively recent duplication of ERAP1 [2]. These enzymes are normally present in many tissues and are strongly induced after stimulation with type I and type II interferons (IFNs) [3–6] and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) [7]. ERAP enzymes tri ...
... evolution studies suggest that it originates from a relatively recent duplication of ERAP1 [2]. These enzymes are normally present in many tissues and are strongly induced after stimulation with type I and type II interferons (IFNs) [3–6] and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) [7]. ERAP enzymes tri ...
The Pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis
... to have limited functional capability.36 This imbalance between Th17 and regulatory T cells may also reflect local TNF-α, which blocks the activity of regulatory T cells.37 An additional pathogen ic pathway comprises antigen-nonspecific, T-cell contact–mediated activation of macrophages and fibrobl ...
... to have limited functional capability.36 This imbalance between Th17 and regulatory T cells may also reflect local TNF-α, which blocks the activity of regulatory T cells.37 An additional pathogen ic pathway comprises antigen-nonspecific, T-cell contact–mediated activation of macrophages and fibrobl ...
Host Pathogen Interactions: Is Arabidopsis thaliana
... regions that are altered through genetic recombination to bind epitopes of any conformation. Dissimilarly, MAMPs are recognized by non-variable receptors. These receptors are termed pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) and are the second component required for pathogen recognition. PRRs are proteins ...
... regions that are altered through genetic recombination to bind epitopes of any conformation. Dissimilarly, MAMPs are recognized by non-variable receptors. These receptors are termed pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) and are the second component required for pathogen recognition. PRRs are proteins ...
Interindividual variations in the efficacy and toxicity of vaccines
... Antibody responses to hepatitis B vaccination have been reported to be greatly influenced by genetic variability. Among the various factors, presence of specific carriers of HLA class I and II genotypes greatly influences the differences reported in responders and non-responders. For example, the prese ...
... Antibody responses to hepatitis B vaccination have been reported to be greatly influenced by genetic variability. Among the various factors, presence of specific carriers of HLA class I and II genotypes greatly influences the differences reported in responders and non-responders. For example, the prese ...
Incubation temperature affects multiple
... mass and hatchling mass (F1,100 ¼ 241.48; p , 0.001) and egg mass and hatchling tarsus length (F1,100 ¼ 26.80; p , 0.001). Incubation temperature did not influence hatchling mass (p ¼ 0.992) but did influence tarsus length (F2,100 ¼ 3.70; p ¼ 0.028) Ducklings incubated at the lowest temperature had ...
... mass and hatchling mass (F1,100 ¼ 241.48; p , 0.001) and egg mass and hatchling tarsus length (F1,100 ¼ 26.80; p , 0.001). Incubation temperature did not influence hatchling mass (p ¼ 0.992) but did influence tarsus length (F2,100 ¼ 3.70; p ¼ 0.028) Ducklings incubated at the lowest temperature had ...
Dietary strategies to improve calf health
... These commensal microorganisms compete directly for substrates and space with the potentially pathogenic microorganisms and many of them produce antimicrobial factors and stimulate mucus production that further restrict potential pathogens from infecting the calf. These barriers work together to cr ...
... These commensal microorganisms compete directly for substrates and space with the potentially pathogenic microorganisms and many of them produce antimicrobial factors and stimulate mucus production that further restrict potential pathogens from infecting the calf. These barriers work together to cr ...
You asked about probiotics You asked about probiotics
... childhood. Certain probiotics may help keep immune responses from overreacting and becoming hypersensitive. Certain probiotics can help prevent the normal decline of the immune and digestive systems that begins to set in around middle age. Numerous studies have shown that foods containing probiotics ...
... childhood. Certain probiotics may help keep immune responses from overreacting and becoming hypersensitive. Certain probiotics can help prevent the normal decline of the immune and digestive systems that begins to set in around middle age. Numerous studies have shown that foods containing probiotics ...
Chronic stress and ageing: effects on immune function
... In this chapter, the mechanisms by which stress can influence different aspects of immunity will be presented, as well as the interaction between ageing and stress and the consequences of this for immune health. The content will first present stress as an adaptive phenomenon, and explain its relatio ...
... In this chapter, the mechanisms by which stress can influence different aspects of immunity will be presented, as well as the interaction between ageing and stress and the consequences of this for immune health. The content will first present stress as an adaptive phenomenon, and explain its relatio ...
ICH E10
... drug risk assessment since the target tissues are usually rapidly dividing cell types, such as bone marrow-derived immune system progenitor cells. Hence, the adverse effects on immune function can be predicted based on pharmacologic activity and can usually be reliably evaluated in non-clinical stud ...
... drug risk assessment since the target tissues are usually rapidly dividing cell types, such as bone marrow-derived immune system progenitor cells. Hence, the adverse effects on immune function can be predicted based on pharmacologic activity and can usually be reliably evaluated in non-clinical stud ...
Cloning and expression analysis of three novel CC chemokine
... activation, differentiation and trafficking, but they also have influences on many biological ...
... activation, differentiation and trafficking, but they also have influences on many biological ...
Innate immune system
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The innate immune system, also known as the nonspecific immune system, is an important subsystem of the overall immune system that comprises the cells and mechanisms that defend the host from infection by other organisms. The cells of the innate system recognize and respond to pathogens in a generic way, but, unlike the adaptive immune system (which is found only in vertebrates), it does not confer long-lasting or protective immunity to the host. Innate immune systems provide immediate defense against infection, and are found in all classes of plant and animal life. They include both humoral immunity components and cell-mediated immunity components.The innate immune system is an evolutionarily older defense strategy, and is the dominant immune system found in plants, fungi, insects, and primitive multicellular organisms.The major functions of the vertebrate innate immune system include: Recruiting immune cells to sites of infection, through the production of chemical factors, including specialized chemical mediators, called cytokines Activation of the complement cascade to identify bacteria, activate cells, and promote clearance of antibody complexes or dead cells The identification and removal of foreign substances present in organs, tissues, the blood and lymph, by specialised white blood cells Activation of the adaptive immune system through a process known as antigen presentation Acting as a physical and chemical barrier to infectious agents.↑ ↑ ↑