Viral mimicry evasion: a new role for oncogenic KRAS mutations by Raymond Chen, Aobo He, Daniel D. De Carvalho

“…“Viral mimicry” refers to the induction of an innate immune response and interferon signaling by endogenous stimuli such as double‐stranded RNA (dsRNA). …”
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Vitamin D in Early Childhood and the Effect on Immunity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Anna Jane Battersby, Beate Kampmann, Sarah Burl

“…In contrast the role of vitamin D within the adaptive immune response appears to be more regulatory in function, perhaps as a mechanism to reduce unwanted inflammation. …”
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Malnutrition and Its Influence on Gut sIgA–Microbiota Dynamics by Monica Profir, Robert Mihai Enache, Oana Alexandra Roşu, Luciana Alexandra Pavelescu, Sanda Maria Creţoiu, Bogdan Severus Gaspar

“…Targeted nutritional therapies combined with prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic administration can restore the immune response in the intestine and the host’s homeostasis.…”
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WALDENSTRÖM MACROGLOBULINEMIA - A STATE-OF-THE-ART REVIEW: PART 1: EPIDEMIOLOGY, PATHOGENESIS, CLINICOPATHOLOGIC CHARACTERISTICS, DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS, RISK STRATIFICATION, AND C... by Michele Bibas, Shayna Sarosiek, Jorge J. Castillo

“…The direct invasion of the malignant cells into tissues like lymph nodes and spleen, along with the immune response related to IgM, can also lead to various health complications, such as cytopenias, hyperviscosity, peripheral neuropathy, amyloidosis, and Bing-Neel syndrome. …”
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A Case of Hemophagocytic Syndrome due to Tuberculosis: Uncommon Manifestation of a Common Disease by Arijit Singha, Adreesh Mukherjee, Riddhi Dasgupta, Tapas Das

“…It is associated with ineffective but exaggerated immune response and infiltration of active lymphocytes and histiocytes in various organs. …”
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Alternanthera mosaic potexvirus: Several Features, Properties, and Application by Ekaterina Donchenko, Ekaterina Trifonova, Nikolai Nikitin, Joseph Atabekov, Olga Karpova

“…Furthermore, AltMV virions and VLPs demonstrate high immunogenicity, enhancing the immune response to the target antigen thus offering the possibility of being used as potential adjuvants. …”
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A Case of Relapsing Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease by Talayeh Rezayat, Matthew B. Carroll, Bryan C. Ramsey, Andria Smith

“…The etiology of KFD is unknown but it is thought to be triggered by an autoimmune or viral process with an exaggerated T-cell-mediated immune response. KFD can mimic other serious conditions such as lymphoma, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), herpes simplex, and Epstein Barr virus. …”
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Immunological Mechanisms in Allergic Diseases and Allergen Tolerance: The Role of Treg Cells by D. Calzada, S. Baos, L. Cremades-Jimeno, B. Cárdaba

“…The immune system regulates itself to establish an appropriate immune response to potentially harmful pathogens while tolerating harmless environmental antigens and self-antigens. …”
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Immune Challenge Alters Reactivity of Hippocampal Noradrenergic System in Prenatally Stressed Aged Mice by Gayane Grigoryan, Niklas Lonnemann, Martin Korte

“…We addressed here the question of how PS-induced alterations in the immune response in young and old mice may contribute to changes in hippocampal function in aging. …”
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A Systemic Network Triggered by Human Cytomegalovirus Entry by Anyou Wang, Li Ren, Hong Li

“…While modules annotated as receptor system, ion transport, and immune response are continuously activated during the entire process of HCMV entry, those annotated for cell adhesion and skeletal movement are specifically activated during viral early attachment. …”
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Targeting TLR/IL-1R Signalling in Human Diseases by Maria Loiarro, Vito Ruggiero, Claudio Sette

“…The members of Toll-like receptor/Interleukin (IL)-1 receptor (TLR/IL-1R) superfamily play a fundamental role in the immune response. These receptors detect microbial components and trigger complex signalling pathways that result in increased expression of multiple inflammatory genes. …”
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The role of immunity in insulin resistance in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome by Qixuan Zhang, Zhe Yang, Xiangyang Ou, Mengying Zhang, Xiangyu Qin, Gengxiang Wu

“…Therefore, this review aims to elucidate the interplay between IR in PCOS patients, the controlled immune response orchestrated by immune cells and immunomodulatory molecules, and their interactions with adipocytes, hyperandrogenemia, chronic inflammation, and metabolic homeostasis.…”
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Exploring effector protein dynamics and natural fungicidal potential in rice blast pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae. by Jannatul Ferdousy, Tanjin Barketullah Robin, Mst Sanjida Nasrin, Istiak Ahmed, Tawsif Hossain, Md Mehedi Hasan, Mehrab Hassan Soaeb, Md Ahsanul Tamim, Nusrat Jahan Yeasmin, Ummay Habiba, Nadim Ahmed, Nurul Amin Rani, Md Shishir Bhuyian, Suvarna N Vakare, Abu Tayab Moin, Rajesh B Patil, Mohammad Shahadat Hossain

“…These effector proteins interact with specific alleles of the Pik gene family on rice chromosome 11, modulating the host's immune response. In this study, we investigated 35 plant-derived metabolites known for their antifungal properties as potential fungicides against M. oryzae. …”
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Application of Bioinformatics Tools for the Prediction of Helper MicroRNAs for Improvement of Oncolytic Virus Efficacy by Nasrin Rastegarvand, Hoorieh Soleimanjahi, Ehsan Arefian, Mahmoud Reza Pourkarim

“…Studies show that some immune response proteins may interfere with the virus life cycle. …”
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Endogenous nitroso compounds (NOC) from dietary source: Plausible promoters of oral carcinogenesis in non-smokers and non-alcoholics by Rajashree Padmanaban, Ramya Ramadoss, Rajkumar Krishnan

“…Discussion: The intricate interplay between endogenous nitroso compounds, oral microbiota, and the host's immune response presents a complex landscape in understanding the promotion of oral carcinogenesis in non-smokers and non-alcoholics. …”
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Is the Gut Microbiota a New Factor Contributing to Obesity and Its Metabolic Disorders? by Kristina Harris, Amira Kassis, Geneviève Major, Chieh J. Chou

“…The mechanisms by which the gut microbiota affects metabolic diseases are by two major routes: (1) the innate immune response to the structural components of bacteria (e.g., lipopolysaccharide) resulting in inflammation and (2) bacterial metabolites of dietary compounds (e.g., SCFA from fiber), which have biological activities that regulate host functions. …”
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Leukocyte Production of Inflammatory Mediators Is Inhibited by the Antioxidants Phloretin, Silymarin, Hesperetin, and Resveratrol by Jezrom B. Fordham, Afsar Raza Naqvi, Salvador Nares

“…One such disorder is periodontitis characterised by an antimicrobial immune response, inflammation, and irreversible changes to the supporting structures of the teeth. …”
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Hsp70 and Its Molecular Role in Nervous System Diseases by Giuseppina Turturici, Gabriella Sconzo, Fabiana Geraci

“…Hsp70 functions as a chaperone and protects neurons from protein aggregation and toxicity (Parkinson disease, Alzheimer disease, polyglutamine diseases, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), protects cells from apoptosis (Parkinson disease), is a stress marker (temporal lobe epilepsy), protects cells from inflammation (cerebral ischemic injury), has an adjuvant role in antigen presentation and is involved in the immune response in autoimmune disease (multiple sclerosis). …”
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Metabolic Pathways Associated with Kimchi, a Traditional Korean Food, Based on Modeling of Published Data by Ga Hee Shin, Byeong-Chul Kang, Dai Ja Jang

“…The various unique microorganisms and bioactive components in kimchi show antioxidant activity and have been associated with an enhanced immune response, as well as anti-cancer and anti-diabetic effects. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Salivary Ferritin Levels as a Predictor Inflammatory Biomarker Before and After Non Surgical Periodontal Therapy- An Interventional Study by Saurabh Tembhurne, Sachin K. Malagi, Dennis V. Abraham, Kshitibhushan S. Pandaw, Arundhuti Mahato, Priyal Agrawal

“…Background: Ferritin plays a crucial role in the host immune response, with elevated serum ferritin levels established in various chronic inflammation-related diseases, including periodontitis. …”
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