Coactivators in PPAR-Regulated Gene Expression by Navin Viswakarma, Yuzhi Jia, Liang Bai, Aurore Vluggens, Jayme Borensztajn, Jianming Xu, Janardan K. Reddy

“…PPARs also regulate other diverse biological processes such as development, differentiation, inflammation, and neoplasia. In the nucleus, PPARs exist as heterodimers with retinoid X receptor-α bound to DNA with corepressor molecules. …”
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Intravenously Administered Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell (HucMSC) Improves Cardiac Performance following Infarction via Immune Modulation by Xiaoting Liang, Jing Liu, Mimi Li, Fang Lin, Rulin Zhuang, Qingshu Meng, Xiaoxue Ma, Yuanfeng Xin, Xin Gong, Zhiying He, Wei Han, Xiaohui Zhou, Zhongmin Liu

“…We hypothesized that intravenous (iv) administration of human umbilical cord-derived MSC (HucMSC) exerts systemic and local anti-inflammation effects, leading to improved heart function after MI. …”
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HSV-1 miR-H6 Inhibits HSV-1 Replication and IL-6 Expression in Human Corneal Epithelial Cells In Vitro by Fang Duan, Jingyu Liao, Qiang Huang, Yuhong Nie, Kaili Wu

“…Taken together, the data suggests that miR-H6 targeting of ICP4 inhibits HSV-1 productive infection and decreases interleukin 6 production in HCE, and this may provide an approach to prevent HSV-1 lytic infection and inhibit corneal inflammation.…”
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Interactions between and Shared Molecular Mechanisms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Type 2 Diabetes Patients by Hong Shen, Junrong Zhao, Ying Liu, Guangdong Sun

“…Numerous molecular mechanisms have been documented that underlie diabetic peripheral neuropathy and OSA, including oxidative stress, inflammation, endothelin-1, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), accumulation of advanced glycation end products, protein kinase C (PKC) signaling, poly ADP ribose polymerase (PARP), nitrosative stress, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1, and vitamin D deficiency. …”
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Epigenetic Markers of Renal Function in African Americans by Samantha M. Bomotti, Jennifer A. Smith, Alicia L. Zagel, Jacquelyn Y. Taylor, Stephen T. Turner, Sharon L. R. Kardia

“…The majority of methylation markers most significantly associated with eGFR (24 out of the top 30) appeared to function, at least in part, through pathways related to aging, inflammation, or cholesterol. However, six epigenetic markers were still able to significantly predict eGFR after adjustment for other risk factors. …”
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Why Does Pnemococcus Kill? by Yves Bergeron, Michel G Bergeron

“…This paper reviews the major bacterial virulence factors and pathogenesis steps that characterize fatal pneumococcal pneumonia, with a focus on the inflammation that was observed from the initial infection to death in an experimental murine pneumonia model. …”
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The efficacy of an allosteric modulator of the alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor in a murine model of stroke by Katherine Hernandez, Nathan Jones, Sterling B. Ortega

“…However, these agents present challenges such as a limited therapeutic window, incomplete reperfusion rates, risk of transformation, reperfusion-induced inflammation, and a lack of promoting neuroprotection. …”
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Inhibitory Effect of (2S)-Pinocembrin From Goniothalamus macrophyllus on the Prostaglandin E2 Production in Macrophage Cell Lines by Hilwan Yuda Teruna, Kamal Rullah, Rudi Hendra, Rahayu Utami, Deri Islami, Siti Munirah Mohd Faudzi, Mohd Fadhlizil Fasihi Mohd Aluwi, Kok Wai Lam

“…This plant has been used traditionally as an herbal medicine to alleviate inflammation. (2S)-PCB was isolated from the stem bark of G. macrophyllus by defatting with n-hexane followed by maceration with methanol. …”
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Kounis Syndrome Secondary to Medicine-Induced Hypersensitivity by Parackrama Karunathilake, Udaya Ralapanawa, Thilak Jayalath, Shamali Abeyagunawardena

“…Kounis syndrome is mediated by mast cells that interact with macrophages and T-lymphocytes, causing degranulation and inflammation with cytokine release. It is a life-threatening condition that has many trigger factors and is most commonly caused by medicines. …”
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Unusual Localization of an Emergent Bacterium, Raoultella ornithinolytica by Michele Cavaliere, Guido Bartoletti, Pasquale Capriglione, Antonella Miriam Di Lullo, Gaetano Motta, Maurizio Iengo, Elena Cantone

“…After ten days of treatment with oral ciprofloxacin and topic levofloxacin, there was the complete resolution of pain and inflammation. Raoultella ornithinolytica must be taken into consideration as an emergent cause of human infection, also in case of external otitis. …”
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Influence of immune cells and inflammatory factors on Alzheimer’s disease axis: evidence from mediation Mendelian randomization study by Linzhu, Jianxin Zhang, Wenhui Fan, Chen Su, Zhi Jin

“…While the exact etiology of AD remains unclear, immune inflammation is known to play a significant role in the disease. …”
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Konjac-mulberry leaf compound powder alleviates OVA-induced allergic rhinitis in BALB/c mice by Yiyun Zhang, Jinxing Wang, Qi Zhang, Liling Deng, Siyao Miao, Geng Zhong

“…It is found to be good for anti-inflammation. However, its precise anti-allergic rhinitis effect and mechanism remain unknown. …”
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Determination of the levels of some selected metals in ocimum lamiifolium in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia by Eyob Yishak, Teferi Tademe Dadebo

“…Ex Benth (Damakese, in Amharic) is one of the well celebrated and most widely used home remedy for the treatment of a disease locally known as “Mitch” which is characterized by headache, fever, inflammation, joint pain, sweat, loss of appetite, etc. …”
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Targeting ceramide transfer protein sensitizes AML to FLT3 inhibitors via a GRP78-ATF6-CHOP axis by Xiaofan Sun, Yue Li, Juan Du, Fangshu Liu, Caiping Wu, Weihao Xiao, Guopan Yu, Xiaowei Chen, Robert Peter Gale, Hui Zeng

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Graves’ Ophthalmopathy: VISA versus EUGOGO Classification, Assessment, and Management by Jesús Barrio-Barrio, Alfonso L. Sabater, Elvira Bonet-Farriol, Álvaro Velázquez-Villoria, Juan C. Galofré

“…The VISA (vision, inflammation, strabismus, and appearance), and the European Group of Graves’ Orbitopathy (EUGOGO) classifications are the two widely used grading systems conceived to assess the activity and severity of GO and guide the therapeutic decision making. …”
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Utility of Tetrahydrobiopterin Pathway in the Assessment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer: Significant and Complex Interrelations by Marwan Al-Nimer, Rawa Ratha, Taha Mahwi

“…Tetrahydrobiopterin biomarkers are predictors of DFUs and the significant correlation of neopterin with red distribution width and erythrocyte sedimentation rate indicating the role of neopterin in the vascular and inflammation concerns of noninfected DFUs.…”
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Renal Sinus Lipomatosis in Transplanted Kidneys: An Unusual Clinical Case by Luca Apicella, Gianfranco Vallone, Sossio Vitale, Gianluca Garofalo, Luigi Russo, Riccardo Gallo, Stefano Federico, Massimo Sabbatini

“…The rarity of this affection, the need of a differential diagnosis with fat-containing tumors, and the possibility of parenchymal inflammation associated with RSL, potentially responsive to steroids, are also discussed.…”
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Fluoride-induced testicular and ovarian toxicity: evidence from animal studies by Seyedeh Fahimeh Talebi, Mohammad Seify, Ramji Kumar Bhandari, Hamed Shoorei, Shahram Dabiri Oskuei

“…In both males and females, F exerts its adverse effects by triggering apoptosis, autophagy, inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, reduction in ATP synthesis, and modulation of important genes involved in steroidogenesis. …”
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Higher serum Metrnl levels are associated with increased vascular calcification in hemodialysis patients by Conghui Liu, Wenwen Ren, Aihua Zhang

“…Background Meteorin-like (Metrnl) is a newly identified secreted protein that plays important roles in metabolic and inflammation-related diseases. Our study aimed to evaluate serum Metrnl levels and establish their relationship with vascular calcification (VC) in hemodialysis (HD) patients.Methods In total, 313 HD patients and 41 healthy individuals, as controls, were included. …”
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DPSCs Protect Architectural Integrity and Alleviate Intervertebral Disc Degeneration by Regulating Nucleus Pulposus Immune Status by Xiwen Dong, Fanqi Hu, Jing Yi, Yuning Zhang, Chao Liu, Panpan Geng, Han Duan, Chu-Tse Wu, Xuesong Zhang, Hua Wang

“…RNA sequencing and in vitro experiments demonstrated that DPSCs supernatant could downregulate NP cells’ inflammation-related NF-κB and JAK-STAT pathways, reduce IL-6 production, increase collagen II expression, and mitigate apoptosis. …”
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