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Dinesh Chandra et al.
Clinical and experimental immunology, 154(2), 224-234 (2008-09-10)
The failure of Leishmania, an intracellular pathogen, to stimulate a pro-inflammatory response following entry into macrophages has been well reported. This occurs in spite of the fact that ligands for the toll-like receptors (TLR) have been recently shown on the
Tiffany M DeSimone et al.
International journal for parasitology, 39(4), 399-405 (2008-10-04)
Apicomplexan parasites employ multiple adhesive ligands for recognition and entry into host cells. The Duffy binding-like (DBL) and the reticulocyte binding protein-like (RBL) families are central to the invasion of erythrocytes by the malaria parasite. These type-1 transmembrane proteins are
Johan Olerud et al.
Diabetes, 57(7), 1870-1877 (2008-04-19)
Insufficient development of a new intra-islet capillary network after transplantation may be one contributing factor to the failure of islet grafts in clinical transplantation. The present study tested the hypothesis that the angiostatic factor thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1), which is normally present
Zhixiao Liu et al.
Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany), 7(15), 1903583-1903583 (2020-08-11)
The physical cues in the extracellular environment play important roles in cancer cell metastasis. However, how metastatic cancer cells respond to the diverse mechanical environments of metastatic sites is not fully understood. Here, substrates with different mechanical properties are prepared
Chella Krishna Vadivel et al.
Cancers, 13(2) (2021-01-21)
Perturbation in JAK-STAT signaling has been reported in the pathogenesis of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL). JAK3 is predominantly associated with the intra-cytoplasmic part of IL-2Rγc located in the plasma membrane of hematopoietic cells. Here we demonstrate that JAK3 is
Yoshifumi Nishikawa et al.
Clinical and vaccine immunology : CVI, 16(6), 792-797 (2009-04-10)
The present study demonstrates that the subcutaneous administration of Neospora caninum dense granule protein 7 (NcGRA7) entrapped in liposomes coated with mannotriose strongly induces the parasite-specific T-helper type 1 immune response and humoral antibody in mice. Although anti-NcGRA7 immunoglobulin G1
Camila R Corrêa et al.
Journal of inflammation (London, England), 8, 23-23 (2011-08-31)
Arterial peripheral disease is a condition caused by the blocked blood flow resulting from arterial cholesterol deposits within the arms, legs and aorta. Studies have shown that macrophages in atherosclerotic plaque are highly activated, which makes these cells important antigen-presenting
Guowu Hu et al.
The Journal of clinical investigation, 118(3), 1186-1197 (2008-02-09)
Autophagy is a process by which cells recycle cytoplasm and defective organelles during stress situations such as nutrient starvation. It can also be used by host cells as an immune defense mechanism to eliminate infectious pathogens. Here we describe the
Ewelina Szymańska et al.
EMBO molecular medicine, 12(2), e10812-e10812 (2020-01-14)
Somatic copy number alterations play a critical role in oncogenesis. Loss of chromosomal regions containing tumor suppressors can lead to collateral deletion of passenger genes. This can be exploited therapeutically if synthetic lethal partners of such passenger genes are known
Simone Aymanns et al.
PloS one, 6(6), e19822-e19822 (2011-07-07)
Fluorescence labeling of bacterial pathogens has a broad range of interesting applications including the observation of living bacteria within host cells. We constructed a novel vector based on the E. coli streptococcal shuttle plasmid pAT28 that can propagate in numerous
M Aoki et al.
British journal of cancer, 104(4), 714-718 (2011-01-13)
Bone morphogenetic protein-7 (BMP-7) is a signalling molecule belonging to the transforming growth factor--superfamily. Recent studies have demonstrated the clinical impact of BMP-7 expression in various human cancers. However, there have been few reports detailing this in gastric cancer. We
Caroline Le Maréchal et al.
Veterinary research, 42, 35-35 (2011-02-18)
Staphylococcus aureus is a major cause of mastitis in ruminants. In ewe mastitis, symptoms range from subclinical to gangrenous mastitis. S. aureus factors or host-factors contributing to the different outcomes are not completely elucidated. In this study, experimental mastitis was
Pragya Srivastava et al.
Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E, 6, 20-20 (2008-05-21)
The magnitude of reproductive morbidity associated with sexually transmitted Chlamydia trachomatis infection is enormous. Association of antibodies to chlamydial heat shock proteins (cHSP) 60 and 10 with various disease sequelae such as infertility or ectopic pregnancy has been reported. Cell-mediated
Riina-A Kekkonen et al.
World journal of gastroenterology, 14(13), 2029-2036 (2008-04-09)
To evaluate the effects of three potentially anti-inflammatory probiotic bacteria from three different genera on immune variables in healthy adults in a clinical setting based on previous in vitro characterization of cytokine responses. A total of 62 volunteers participated in
Pattamawan Chimma et al.
PLoS pathogens, 5(10), e1000631-e1000631 (2009-10-24)
Monocyte (MO) subpopulations display distinct phenotypes and functions which can drastically change during inflammatory states. We hypothesized that discrete MO subpopulations are induced during malaria infection and associated with anti-parasitic activity. We characterized the phenotype of blood MO from healthy
Atsushi Iwai et al.
PloS one, 6(6), e20718-e20718 (2011-06-16)
Persistent infections of hepatitis C virus (HCV) are known to be a major risk factor for causing hepatocellular carcinomas. Nonstructural protein 3 (NS3) of HCV has serine protease and RNA helicase domains, and is essential for the viral replication. Further
Sangyeul Han et al.
Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, 15(6), 1940-1946 (2009-03-12)
Chordomas are rare, malignant bone neoplasms in which the pathogenic mechanisms remain unknown. Interestingly, tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is the only syndrome in which the incidence of chordomas has been described. We previously reported the pathogenic role of the TSC
Branislava Janic et al.
PloS one, 3(6), e2499-e2499 (2008-06-26)
Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide (SPIO) complexed with cationic transfection agent is used to label various mammalian cells. Labeled cells can then be utilized as an in vivo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) probes. However, certain number of in vivo administered labeled cells
Kan Shida et al.
Immunology, 128(1 Suppl), e858-e869 (2009-09-25)
We previously showed that Lactobacillus strains having a rigid cell wall resistant to intracellular digestion can stimulate macrophages to induce large a quantity of interleukin-12 (IL-12). In this study, we examined the influence of lactobacilli and bacterial cell wall components
Simone Mester et al.
mAbs, 13(1), 1893888-1893888 (2021-03-12)
Albumin has a serum half-life of 3 weeks in humans. This feature can be used to improve the pharmacokinetics of shorter-lived biologics. For instance, an albumin-binding domain (ABD) can be used to recruit albumin. A prerequisite for such design is that
Zhi Hong et al.
The Journal of cell biology, 216(12), 4217-4233 (2017-10-17)
The mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) is a protein kinase complex that localizes to lysosomes to up-regulate anabolic processes and down-regulate autophagy. Although mTORC1 is known to be activated by lysosome positioning and by amino acid-stimulated production of
Adriana S Azevedo et al.
PloS one, 6(7), e20528-e20528 (2011-07-23)
Two DNA vaccines were constructed encoding the ectodomain (domains I, II and III) of the DENV2 envelope protein (pE1D2) or only its domain III (pE2D2), fused to the human tissue plasminogen activator signal peptide (t-PA). The expression and secretion of
Joke Patou et al.
Journal of inflammation (London, England), 6, 11-11 (2009-04-22)
The mast cell is a crucial effector cell in allergic rhinitis and other inflammatory diseases. During the acute allergic reaction preformed mediators such as histamine, but also de novo produced mediators such as leukotrienes (LTC4/D4/E4) and prostaglandins (PGD2) are released.
Steven C Pino et al.
PloS one, 4(5), e5468-e5468 (2009-05-09)
Gimap5 (GTPase of the immunity-associated protein 5) has been linked to the regulation of T cell survival, and polymorphisms in the human GIMAP5 gene associate with autoimmune disorders. The BioBreeding diabetes-prone (BBDP) rat has a mutation in the Gimap5 gene
Francisco J Alvarez et al.
Molecular biology of the cell, 19(12), 5214-5225 (2008-09-19)
The Candida albicans plasma membrane plays important roles in cell growth and as a target for antifungal drugs. Analysis of Ca-Sur7 showed that this four transmembrane domain protein localized to stable punctate patches, similar to the plasma membrane subdomains known
M M Thomas et al.
The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 12(6), 651-657 (2008-05-22)
Hospital in-patients with suspected tuberculous meningitis (TBM), predominantly in India. To determine whether interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) secreting Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen-specific T-cells are present in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with TBM and to evaluate the feasibility of CSF enzyme-linked immunospot
Mikihiko Arikawa et al.
PloS one, 6(7), e20629-e20629 (2011-07-14)
We have previously demonstrated that the chronic intervention in the cholinergic system by donepezil, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, plays a beneficial role in suppressing long-term cardiac remodeling after myocardial infarction (MI). In comparison with such a chronic effect, however, the acute
Sreya Chattopadhyay et al.
PloS one, 4(10), e7382-e7382 (2009-10-09)
Many tumors are associated with decreased cellular immunity and elevated levels of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), a known inhibitor of CD4+ T cell activation and inducer of type-2 cytokine bias. However, the role of this immunomodulator in the survival of T
Sören Twarock et al.
Molecular cancer, 10, 30-30 (2011-03-25)
Oesophageal cancer is a highly aggressive tumour entity with at present poor prognosis. Therefore, novel treatment options are urgently needed. Hyaluronan (HA) is a polysaccharide present in the matrix of human oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Importantly, in vitro ESCC
Lin Xu et al.
PloS one, 6(5), e20282-e20282 (2011-06-10)
CD4(+)CD25(+) regulatory T cells (Tregs), a heterogeneous population, were enrichment in tumor mass and played an important role in modulating anti-tumor immunity. Recently, we reported a Treg subset, CCR6(+) Tregs but not CCR6(-)Tregs, were enriched in tumor mass and closely
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