Host parasite communications—Messages from
... gastrointestinal nematode, to secrete exosomes that contain multiple miRNA species, as well as a significant number of proteins, representing approximately 10% of the total protein secretion of an adult worm [41]. Proteomic comparison of the secreted products represented in the soluble and vesicular ...
... gastrointestinal nematode, to secrete exosomes that contain multiple miRNA species, as well as a significant number of proteins, representing approximately 10% of the total protein secretion of an adult worm [41]. Proteomic comparison of the secreted products represented in the soluble and vesicular ...
Tissue adaptation: implications for gut immunity and
... In biology, adaptation generally refers to the process that enhances the fitness of individuals equipped with plasticity, in response to imposed conditions (Mayr, 1982). In this sense, immune cells can be considered highly adaptive entities. First, they display inter- and intratissue migratory capac ...
... In biology, adaptation generally refers to the process that enhances the fitness of individuals equipped with plasticity, in response to imposed conditions (Mayr, 1982). In this sense, immune cells can be considered highly adaptive entities. First, they display inter- and intratissue migratory capac ...
tumor antigens
... (cDNA) (genes) encoding a tumor protein antigen. ( this cDNA is obtained from the tumor cells of the cancer patient) When such plasmids are injected into cancer patients, they can be taken by several types of cells including dendritic cells Within dendritic cells (and other cells that took up the pl ...
... (cDNA) (genes) encoding a tumor protein antigen. ( this cDNA is obtained from the tumor cells of the cancer patient) When such plasmids are injected into cancer patients, they can be taken by several types of cells including dendritic cells Within dendritic cells (and other cells that took up the pl ...
Current concepts in the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis in human
... contain over 10 million of these organisms per cm2 and increased numbers have been found even in normal skin and the nasal vestibula or intertriginous areas of AD patients (36). In contrast, only 5% of normal subjects harbour this organism on their skin surface. Scratching is an important factor, en ...
... contain over 10 million of these organisms per cm2 and increased numbers have been found even in normal skin and the nasal vestibula or intertriginous areas of AD patients (36). In contrast, only 5% of normal subjects harbour this organism on their skin surface. Scratching is an important factor, en ...
Treatment of Non- Hodgkin`s Lymphoma
... Lymphocytic Leukemia • Most common: – Chlorambucil: orally; few immediate side effects • Chosen in elderly patients who require therapy ...
... Lymphocytic Leukemia • Most common: – Chlorambucil: orally; few immediate side effects • Chosen in elderly patients who require therapy ...
Speculations on Etiology of Diabetes Mellitus
... biological system that may yield, or prevent, diabetes mellitus. MHC: genes that determine susceptibility? The extraordinarily allelic MHC is thought to have evolved from a single ancestral locus that mutated and reduplicated countless times. Its primordial importance can be inferred from the observ ...
... biological system that may yield, or prevent, diabetes mellitus. MHC: genes that determine susceptibility? The extraordinarily allelic MHC is thought to have evolved from a single ancestral locus that mutated and reduplicated countless times. Its primordial importance can be inferred from the observ ...
ABSTRACT INSTRUCTIONS Topics and Keywords
... 1. The given template must be used and can be downloaded. Follow the instructions on the template and do not modify it. 2. Abstracts must be written in English. 3. Sub-headings (e.g. Introduction, Methods, Results etc) may be included within the word limit. 4. The maximum number of words in the abst ...
... 1. The given template must be used and can be downloaded. Follow the instructions on the template and do not modify it. 2. Abstracts must be written in English. 3. Sub-headings (e.g. Introduction, Methods, Results etc) may be included within the word limit. 4. The maximum number of words in the abst ...
Innate and adaptive immune responses in the lungs
... stimuli. Several studies have shown that airway epithelial cells express on their surface adhesion molecules and secrete various immune molecules such as cytokines, chemokines and other factors (6-11). Through the expression and production of these inflammatory mediators, not only the vascular but a ...
... stimuli. Several studies have shown that airway epithelial cells express on their surface adhesion molecules and secrete various immune molecules such as cytokines, chemokines and other factors (6-11). Through the expression and production of these inflammatory mediators, not only the vascular but a ...
Antibodies Also called immunoglobulins (Igs) There are five classes
... Before a T cell can undergo clonal expansion, it must recognize one or more co-stimulatory signals ...
... Before a T cell can undergo clonal expansion, it must recognize one or more co-stimulatory signals ...
Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Arthritis
... differentiation, however most of these are based on micromass pellet culture or 3-D culture of these cells. • The objective of this study was to develop a condition where monolayer MSCs could be induced towards chondrogenesis, there by these cells could be lifted off the culture dish and directly in ...
... differentiation, however most of these are based on micromass pellet culture or 3-D culture of these cells. • The objective of this study was to develop a condition where monolayer MSCs could be induced towards chondrogenesis, there by these cells could be lifted off the culture dish and directly in ...
Blood-Brain Barrier and Immune Cell Transmigration Neuroscience Immunology
... The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a highly specialized, multi-cellular structure that functions as a selective diffusion barrier between the peripheral circulation and the central nervous system (CNS). It is composed of specialized endothelial cells (ECs) that are linked by complex tight junctions (T ...
... The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a highly specialized, multi-cellular structure that functions as a selective diffusion barrier between the peripheral circulation and the central nervous system (CNS). It is composed of specialized endothelial cells (ECs) that are linked by complex tight junctions (T ...
Agent Based Modeling of Atherosclerosis: A Concrete Help in
... (MD) recognize to be relevant in the game. Having this in mind we realized an Agent based model, described [12], that contains all the entities and interactions considered mandatory by biologists and MD to correctly reproduce the process. Atherosclerosis is a very complex phenomenon which involves m ...
... (MD) recognize to be relevant in the game. Having this in mind we realized an Agent based model, described [12], that contains all the entities and interactions considered mandatory by biologists and MD to correctly reproduce the process. Atherosclerosis is a very complex phenomenon which involves m ...
Sondel PM, Hank JA, Wendel T, Flynn B and Bozdech MJ. HLA
... Supernatant was harvested after 48 h, filtered, and tested for of K562 target cells, and inhibit the HLA restricted recogpotency by previously described methods (19, 20). Such un- nition of some, but not all, Tc clones that destroy autologous purified supernatants are known to contain many lympho- l ...
... Supernatant was harvested after 48 h, filtered, and tested for of K562 target cells, and inhibit the HLA restricted recogpotency by previously described methods (19, 20). Such un- nition of some, but not all, Tc clones that destroy autologous purified supernatants are known to contain many lympho- l ...
9- International Conferences presentations - كلية الطب
... Evaluation of immuno-efficacy of three vaccinal strains of Sheep Pox virus which prepared locally; this paper was accepted to be published in Scientific Journal of Thi-Qar university, vol 6, no. 6, 2007. Abstract: Three vaccinal strains of sheep pox virus in ths experiment. First sheep pox virus vac ...
... Evaluation of immuno-efficacy of three vaccinal strains of Sheep Pox virus which prepared locally; this paper was accepted to be published in Scientific Journal of Thi-Qar university, vol 6, no. 6, 2007. Abstract: Three vaccinal strains of sheep pox virus in ths experiment. First sheep pox virus vac ...
The immundefence
... activate a cancer directed immune response. The cell-based vaccines have also been administered in combination with various adjuvants, like BCG 17. Additional strategies involve tumor cells transduced with vectors expressing different inflammation inducing genes18. 4.2 Dendritic cells Dendritic cell ...
... activate a cancer directed immune response. The cell-based vaccines have also been administered in combination with various adjuvants, like BCG 17. Additional strategies involve tumor cells transduced with vectors expressing different inflammation inducing genes18. 4.2 Dendritic cells Dendritic cell ...
Hematopoietic Function Hematopoietic Function
... larger and greater quantities of foreign material than the neutrophils. These leukocytes play an important role in chronic inflammation and are also involved in the immune response by activating lymphocytes and by presenting antigen to T cells. When the monocyte leaves the vascular system and enters ...
... larger and greater quantities of foreign material than the neutrophils. These leukocytes play an important role in chronic inflammation and are also involved in the immune response by activating lymphocytes and by presenting antigen to T cells. When the monocyte leaves the vascular system and enters ...
Altered immunological reactivity in alveolar R.B Gallagher*,
... and accessory function did not correlate with pulmonary T cells. The immunological competence of pulmonary macrophages is currently the subject of some controversy. We have found lavage macrophages to be significantly poorer accessory cells than peripheral blood monocytes. This is in agreement with ...
... and accessory function did not correlate with pulmonary T cells. The immunological competence of pulmonary macrophages is currently the subject of some controversy. We have found lavage macrophages to be significantly poorer accessory cells than peripheral blood monocytes. This is in agreement with ...
Blood 3
... • the immune response is non-specific (it is not targeted at a specific antigen, but is rather equal to different antigens) • the first line defense • quick immune response ...
... • the immune response is non-specific (it is not targeted at a specific antigen, but is rather equal to different antigens) • the first line defense • quick immune response ...
Application of Biophysical techniques in AIDS Vaccine research:
... glycosylation and conformational heterogeneity. Hence the sample was deglycosylated and complexes were formed with various ligands. Moreover they also made truncations at termini and variable loops in various combinations. So 90% of carbohydrate was removed where as 80% of the non variable protein w ...
... glycosylation and conformational heterogeneity. Hence the sample was deglycosylated and complexes were formed with various ligands. Moreover they also made truncations at termini and variable loops in various combinations. So 90% of carbohydrate was removed where as 80% of the non variable protein w ...
Infections and the role of plasma proteins and platelets
... platelets (8). It is known that platelet activation is associated with the release of chemokines and proinflammatory lipids which induce pleiotropic effects on many tissues and cells, including leukocytes. During thrombosis, the recruitment of leukocytes to activated platelets is considered an impor ...
... platelets (8). It is known that platelet activation is associated with the release of chemokines and proinflammatory lipids which induce pleiotropic effects on many tissues and cells, including leukocytes. During thrombosis, the recruitment of leukocytes to activated platelets is considered an impor ...