Multi-omics unveils strain-specific neuroactive metabolite production linked to inflammation modulation by Bacteroides and their extracellular vesicles by Basit Yousuf, Walid Mottawea, Galal Ali Esmail, Nazila Nazemof, Nour Elhouda Bouhlel, Emmanuel Njoku, Yingxi Li, Xu Zhang, Zoran Minic, Riadh Hammami

“…EVs from WT and ΔgadB attenuated inflammatory immune response of LPS-treated RAW264.7 macrophages, with reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β and IL-6), downregulation of TNF-α, and upregulation of IL-10 and TGF-β. …”
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Immune responses in rodent whole eye transplantation: elucidation and preliminary investigations into rejection diagnosis and monitoring by Bing Li, Yong Wang, Charles R. Owens, Touka Banaee, Charleen T. Chu, Kayvon Jabbari, Anna D. Lee, Neil J. Khatter, Alan G. Palestine, An-Jey A. Su, Christene A. Huang, Kia M. Washington

“…Serological analysis was employed to quantify cytokines, chemokines, and donor-specific antibodies, aiming to identify potential biomarkers correlating with WET rejection and to validate the presence of antibody-mediated rejection. …”
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Immunoprotective effect of chitosan nanoparticles with different particle sizes against H9N2 avian influenza infection by Shangen Xu, Zhi Zhao, Chenxi Sun, Yile Ji, Qingshuang Luan, Qihong Zhang, Zheng Jin, Kai Zhao

“…This optimal particle size combination for NP vaccines promoted lymphocyte proliferation, induced higher IgG2a/IgG1 ratios, and promoted the production of cytokines (i.e., IL-2, IL-4, and IFN-γ). Moreover, a mechanistic analysis revealed that the optimal NHC NPs combination triggered the activation of antigen presenting cells via TLR4 and participated in immune responses through the production of NO and TNF-α. …”
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Reduced Expression of Antimicrobial Protein Secretory Leukoprotease Inhibitor and Clusterin in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps by Yanran Huang, Ming Wang, Yu Hong, Xiangting Bu, Ge Luan, Yang Wang, Ying Li, Hongfei Lou, Chengshuo Wang, Luo Zhang

“…The expression of SLPI and CLU is correlated with the numbers of submucosal glands and regulated by inflammatory cytokines and glucocorticoids.…”
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Oral-Delivery Lactococcus lactis expressing cherry fusion lactoferrin peptides against infection of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli in chickens by Zhuoran Li, Xueying Wang, Dianzhong Zheng, Fuzhen Han, Yue Li, Han Zhou, Jiaxuan Li, Wen Cui, Yanping Jiang, Xiaona Wang, Weichun Xie, Lijie Tang

“…Administration of LL-EFLmC was found to effectively suppress APEC-O78 infection and mitigate the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-1β, IL-12, IFN-γ, and TNF-α. …”
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JinQi Jiangtang Tablet Regulates Gut Microbiota and Improve Insulin Sensitivity in Type 2 Diabetes Mice by Ying Cao, Guowang Yao, Yuanyuan Sheng, Li Yang, Zixuan Wang, Zhen Yang, Pengwei Zhuang, Yanjun Zhang

“…The levels of the inflammatory cytokines were determined by using an ELISA kit. Results. …”
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UHPLC-QTOF-MS/MS profiling, molecular networking, and molecular docking analysis of Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Kunth. ex. Walp. stem ethanolic extract and its gastroprotective effec... by Aya A. Wafaey, Seham S. El-Hawary, Osama G. Mohamed, Sahar S. Abdelrahman, Alaa M. Ali, Ahmed A. El-Rashedy, Mohamed F. Abdelhameed, Farid N. Kirollos

“…Biological evaluations showed that GSS ethanolic extract mitigated gastric tissue injury induced by pyloric ligation, with a notable reduction in oxidative stress marker reactive oxygen species levels and inflammatory cytokines interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha levels. …”
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The role of inflammatory system genes in individual differences in nonverbal intelligence by R. F. Enikeeva, A. V. Kazantseva, Yu. D. Davydova, R. N. Mustafin, Z. R. Takhirova, S. B. Malykh, Y. V. Kovas, E. K. Khusnutdinova

“…Therefore, the genes encoding pro- and antiinf lammatory cytokines are prospective candidate genes in the study of nonverbal intelligence. …”
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Superior liver protection in mice fed total parenteral nutrition containing the novel lipid emulsion Vegaven as compared to a mixed-oil lipid emulsion containing fish oil by Eliana Lucchinetti, Phing-How Lou, Alessandro Quaranta, Craig E. Wheelock, Akash Chakravarty, Martin Hersberger, Stefanie D. Krämer, Michael Zaugg

“…Tissue concentration of cytokines, indices of whole-body and hepatic glucose metabolism, markers of liver injury, and hepatic lipid mediators were measured. …”
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<i>Sambucus nigra</i>-Lyophilized Fruit Extract Attenuated Acute Redox–Homeostatic Imbalance via Mutagenic and Oxidative Stress Modulation in Mice Model on Gentamicin-Induced Nephr... by Kamelia Petkova-Parlapanska, Ivaylo Stefanov, Julian Ananiev, Tsvetelin Georgiev, Petya Hadzhibozheva, Veselina Petrova-Tacheva, Nikolay Kaloyanov, Ekaterina Georgieva, Galina Nikolova, Yanka Karamalakova

“…The activities of antioxidant and renal enzymes, cytokines, and levels of oxidative stress biomarkers—Hydroxiproline, CysC, GST, KIM-1, PGC-1α, MDA, GSPx—were analyzed by ELISA tests. …”
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Extracellular Vesicles from Amnion-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Ameliorate Hepatic Inflammation and Fibrosis in Rats by Masatsugu Ohara, Shunsuke Ohnishi, Hidetaka Hosono, Koji Yamamoto, Kohei Yuyama, Hideki Nakamura, Qingjie Fu, Osamu Maehara, Goki Suda, Naoya Sakamoto

“…AMSC-EVs significantly decreased the number of Kupffer cells (KCs) in the liver of rats with NASH and the mRNA expression levels of inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor- (Tnf-) α, interleukin- (Il-) 1β and Il-6, and transforming growth factor- (Tgf-) β. …”
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<i>Limosilactobacillus reuteri</i> ZY15 Alleviates Intestinal Inflammation and Barrier Dysfunction via AKT/mTOR/HIF-1α/RORγt/IL-17 Signaling and the Gut Microbiota in ETEC K88-Chal... by Xin Xu, Hongwei Zhang, Kun Meng, Hongying Cai, Weiwei Liu, Liye Song, Zihan Zhang, Qijun Zhu, Xiling Han, Yunsheng Han, Peilong Yang

“…It significantly alleviated intestinal inflammation by reducing the proinflammatory cytokines <i>interleukin-1β</i> (<i>IL-1β</i>), <i>interferon-γ</i> (<i>IFN-γ</i>), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-17 (IL-17) mRNA and protein levels. …”
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Olfactory mucosa-mesenchymal stem cells with overexpressed Nrf2 modulate angiogenesis and exert anti-inflammation effect in an in vitro traumatic brain injury model by Zigui Chen, Chunyuan Zhang, Yuhua Fang, He Zhang, Jiawei Luo, Changfeng Miao, Jiale Li, Jun Peng, Yingqi Qiu, Ying Xia, Qisheng Luo

“…Results Co-culture of OM-MSCsNrf2 and PC12 cells increased the levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines and pro-angiogenesis factors, enhanced the cell survival and angiogenesis. …”
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Inflammation biomarkers and neurobehavioral performance in rural adolescentsKey PointsRelevance by Beemnet Amdemicael, Kun Yang, Briana N.C. Chronister, Caroline Mackey, Xin Tu, Sheila Gahagan, Danilo Martinez, Harvey Checkoway, David R. Jacobs, Jr., Jose Suarez-Torres, Suzi Hong, Jose R. Suarez-Lopez

“…Background: Systemic inflammation has been associated with lower neurobehavioral performance in diverse populations, yet the evidence in adolescents remains lacking. Cytokines can alter neural network activity to induce neurocognitive changes. …”
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Shenshuaikang enema restores the intestinal barrier and microbiota-gut-kidney axis balance to alleviate chronic kidney disease via NF-κB pathway by Yan Ye, Yan Ye, Xiaopeng Huang, Xiaopeng Huang, Xiaopeng Huang, Xueying Li, Xueying Li, Fei Gao, Wenzhen Zhong, Anqi Tang, Anqi Tang, Liangbin Zhao, Dengpiao Xie, Naijing Ye, Naijing Ye

“…Shenshuaikang enema (SSKE) has demonstrated notable efficacy and safety in treating CKD, although its mechanism of action remains unclear.MethodsThe CKD rat model was induced using 2.5% adenine, and the effect of SSKE was evaluated by detecting uremic toxins, inflammatory cytokines, and renal function. The structure of the intestine and kidney was observed using electron microscopy. …”
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Effects of Anthocyanin and Flavanol Compounds on Lipid Metabolism and Adipose Tissue Associated Systemic Inflammation in Diet-Induced Obesity by Roel A. van der Heijden, Martine C. Morrison, Fareeba Sheedfar, Petra Mulder, Marijke Schreurs, Pascal P. H. Hommelberg, Marten H. Hofker, Casper Schalkwijk, Robert Kleemann, Uwe J. F. Tietge, Debby P. Y. Koonen, Peter Heeringa

“…Blood samples were collected at baseline and at 3 days and 4, 12, and 20 weeks after dietary switch and analyzed for systemic lipids and proinflammatory cytokines. Adipose tissue (AT) histopathology and inflammatory gene expression as well as hepatic lipid content were analyzed after sacrifice. …”
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Escherichia coli combination with PD-1 blockade synergistically enhances immunotherapy in glioblastoma multiforme by regulating the immune cells by Guochen Li, Haiyan Yang, Tengfei Ke, Na Tan, Xiaolan Du, Xirui Duan, Xinyan Zhou, Guangrong Zheng, Chengde Liao

“…ELISA kits were used to detect innate immune cytokines. Flow cytometry and immunofluorescence staining were used to investigate T cells. …”
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The Autoimmune Profiles in the Etiopathogenesis of Granulomatous Lobular Mastitis by Lu Xie, Jiamei Feng, Qingqian Gao, Wenchao Qu, Shijun Shao, Jiaye Sun, Xueqing Wu, Hua Wan

“…Patients (107 GLM, 73 FA) underwent humoral immunity (C3, C4, IgG, IgM, IgE and IgA), cellular immunity (CD3+CD4+ T cells, CD3+CD8+ T cells, regulatory T cells and CD4/CD8 ratio) and cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12 and TNF-α) tests. …”
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Interleukin-1 Gene Variability and Plasma Levels in Czech Patients with Chronic Periodontitis and Diabetes Mellitus by Petra Borilova Linhartova, Hana Poskerova, Marie Tomandlova, Jirina Bartova, Katerina Kankova, Antonin Fassmann, Lydie Izakovicova Holla

“…Immunoregulatory factors such as cytokines play an important role in etiopathogenesis of both diseases. …”
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IL-17 triggers PD-L1 gene transcription in NSCLC cells via TRIM31-dependent MEF2C K63-linked polyubiquitination by Shuai Ying, Ningxia Wu, Yuting Ruan, Wen Ge, Pei Ma, Tongpeng Xu, Yongqian Shu, Yingwei Wang, Wen Qiu, Chenhui Zhao

“…Abstract Background Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a disease related to inflammation. Proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukin 17 (IL-17) can induce cancer cell proliferation, metastasis and immune escape. …”
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