Elucidating the Correlation of D-Dimer Levels with COVID-19 Severity: A Scoping Review by Wesam Ahmed Nasif, Abeer Shaker El-Moursy Ali, Mohammed Hasan Mukhtar, Aali Marzouq H. Alhuzali, Yahya Ahmed Yahya Alnashri, Ziyad Ishaq Ahmed Gadah, Eyyad Adeeb A. Edrees, Hussam Abdulaziz Mabruk Albarakati, Hussam Saud Muhji Aloufi

“…A comprehensive literature review was conducted using MEDLINE/PubMed databases, Scopus, and Web of Science with the help of keywords “COVID-19,” “D-Dimer,” “Thrombosis,” “Fibrin network,” “Anticoagulant therapy,” “Inflammation,” and “disease severity.” Based on all these articles and clinical experience, a scoping review was constructed and the full texts of the articles that were retrieved were accessed. …”
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Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Activities of the Stem Bark of Yellow Flamboyant (<i>Peltophorum pterocarpum</i>) by O.K. Ogbeide, C.J. Ogbonnaya, E. Asakitikpi, D.O. Uyi, B.O. Aluge, O. Nosakhare, W.O. Otahagwa, C.A. Ehigie, U. Omoruyi, O.S. Aifuwa, B.O. Gabriel

“…In formalin-induced rat paw oedema test for acute inflammation, the n-hexane extract of P. pterocarpum in 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg body weight showed 26.00 %, 27.89 % and 32.27 % inhibition of oedema respectively after 4hours, which is comparable to that of standard drug-aspirin (33.59 %). …”
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Evaluation of zonulin levels in patients with migraine by Gözde Ülfer, Burcu Polat, Ahmet Yabalak, Çağrı Çakıcı

“…The pathophysiology of migraine is based on the effect of neurogenic inflammation. The aim of the current investigation was to examine the serum zonulin level in individuals suffering from migraine. …”
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Statins and the incidence of post-stroke depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Chaohua Cui, Jue Li, Weicong Chen

“…IntroductionPost-stroke depression (PSD) can lead to poorer functional outcomes and prognosis. Brain inflammation is a risk factor for PSD. Statins might be beneficial due to their anti-inflammatory properties. …”
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CircXYLT1 suppresses oxidative stress and promotes vascular remodeling in aging mice carotid artery injury model of atherosclerosis via PTBP1 by Gang Li, Donghui Li, Yajing Li, Bingqi Liu

“…Atherosclerosis and aortic aneurysms are prevalent cardiovascular diseases in the elderly, characterized by chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. This study explores the role of CircXYLT1 in regulating oxidative stress and vascular remodeling in age-related vascular diseases. …”
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Assessing the Effectiveness of Add-On Therapy of Palmitoylethanolamide to Standard Therapy in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy by Velusamy Sivakumar, Thangavelu Saravanan, V.K. Damini

“…Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), a naturally occurring nutraceutical from the ALIAmides group, has demonstrated potential for pain modulation, inflammation reduction, and improving quality of life. …”
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Topical Osmoprotectant for the Management of Postrefractive Surgery-Induced Dry Eye Symptoms: A Randomised Controlled Double-Blind Trial by R. M. Hazarbassanov, N. G. T. Queiroz-Hazarbassanov, J. N. Barros, J. A. P. Gomes

“…Osmoprotectant solutes, such as L-carnitine, could attenuate inflammation and secondary DED. Osmoprotective lubricants can be effectively applied for the prevention of refractive surgery-related dry eye symptoms and signs.…”
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Expression of HGF and c-Met Proteins in Human Keratoconus Corneas by Jingjing You, Li Wen, Athena Roufas, Chris Hodge, Gerard Sutton, Michele C. Madigan

“…Recent genetic studies indicate that gene variants of an inflammation-related molecule, hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), are associated with an increased susceptibility for developing KC. …”
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NET formation-mediated in situ protein delivery to the inflamed central nervous system by Yina Wu, Jinwon Park, Quoc-Viet Le, Junho Byun, Jaehyun Choi, Enzhen Xu, Jaiwoo Lee, Yu-Kyoung Oh

“…Upon encountering inflammation, neutrophils release the nanoparticles during NET formation. …”
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Lemon-derived nanoparticle-functionalized hydrogels regulate macrophage reprogramming to promote diabetic wound healing by Enyou Jin, Yusheng Yang, Shengjie Cong, Dengke Chen, Ruixiong Chen, Jun Zhang, Yanjun Hu, Weini Chen

“…Abstract The orderly regulation of immune inflammation and promotion of the regeneration of skin vessels and fibers are key to the treatment of diabetic skin injury (DSI). …”
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Unusual presentation of esophageal tuberculosis: a case study by Ming Xue, Yue-Can Zeng

“…However, pathological examination of the esophageal lesion obtained via esophagoscopy showed only inflammation and granulation tissue, with no malignancy. …”
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Serological and Molecular Diagnosis of Human Cytomegalovirus among Hemodialysis Patients in Kirkuk/Iraq by Eman Ammar Ihsan, Lezan Medhat Mohammed, Waleed Mohammed Ali

“…Patients exposed to CMV during dialysis may cause virus reactivation by immunosuppression and inflammation, suggesting that screening patients is necessary to avoid complications like kidney transplant rejection. …”
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A novel two-component system contributing the catabolism of c-di-GMP influences virulence in Aeromonas veronii by Chaolun Liu, Jia Shao, Xiang Ma, Yanqiong Tang, Juanjuan Li, Hong Li, Xue Chi, Zhu Liu

“…These effects might be elucidated by the upregulated inflammation-associated proteins in ΔarrS. Moreover, the exonuclease RecB was also up-regulated in ΔarrS.DiscussionWe elucidated the regulatory mechanism of ArrS/ArrR on intracellular c-di-GMP levels and its impact on the virulence in Aeromonas veronii, and discussed the intricate relationship between c-di-GMP metabolism and arginine metabolism.…”
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Hypolipidemic Effect of Chloroform Extract of Lagenaria siceraria: Potential Inhibitory Activity of Phytochemicals Targeting the HMG-CoA Reductase Revealed by Molecular Docking and... by Qudsia Kanwal, Mahmood Ahmed, Atiq Ur-Rehman, Aneela Anwar, Samiah Shahid, Atif Shahzad, Attaullah Shah Bukhari, Muhammad Ahmad, Numan Yousaf, Muhammad Muddassar

“…On the 8th day, no inflammation of the liver, myocardial necrosis, fibrosis, or atypia was seen. …”
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Promising new drugs and therapeutic approaches for treatment of ovarian cancer—targeting the hallmarks of cancer by Julia Hillmann, Nicolai Maass, Dirk O. Bauerschlag, Inken Flörkemeier

“…Replicative immortality, energy metabolism, tumor promoting inflammation, and the microbiome of ovarian cancer are still barely targeted by drugs. …”
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Amyloid β-Related Angiitis Causing Coma Responsive to Immunosuppression by Shennan A. Weiss, David Pisapia, Stephan A. Mayer, Joshua Z. Willey, Kiwon Lee

“…Amyloid-beta-related angiitis (ABRA) is a form of CNS vasculitis in which perivascular beta-amyloid in the intracerebral vessels is thought to act as a trigger for inflammation mediated by CD68+ macrophages and CD3+ T lymphocytes. …”
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Advances in the relationship between AP-1 and tumorigenesis, development and therapy resistance by Xinni Xue, Zhiwei Li, Jiahui Zhao, Ziyi Zhao, Zhihang Li, Yong Li, Yawen Liu, Huan He

“…AP-1 is involved in various cellular processes, such as proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis and inflammation. For tumor cells, AP-1 is considered to be a driver whose activity is associated with dysfunction and the onset, development, invasion, and migration of cancer. …”
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Spatial transcriptomic analysis identifies epithelium-macrophage crosstalk in endometriotic lesions by Gregory W. Burns, Zhen Fu, Erin L. Vegter, Zachary B. Madaj, Erin Greaves, Idhaliz Flores, Asgerally T. Fazleabas

“…Spatial transcriptomics highlighted increased signaling between the lesion epithelium and macrophages, emphasizing the role of the epithelium in driving lesion inflammation. We propose that the superficial endometriotic lesion epithelium orchestrates inflammatory signaling and promotes a pro-repair phenotype in macrophages, providing a new role for complement 3 in lesion pathobiology. …”
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Protective effect of exercise on animals with sepsis: a systematic review of the existing literature by Na Yang, Nan Jiang, Chunming Shen, Ming Gao, Qian Tong, Jian Sun

“…And its possible mechanisms were involved improving the general condition of sepsis animals, pathological and cell number of organs, anti-inflammation, anti-oxidative stress, anti-DNA damage, and so on. …”
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Pauci-Immune Necrotizing and Crescentic Glomerulonephritis with Membranous Lupus Nephritis, Fifteen Years after Initial Diagnosis of Secondary Membranous Nephropathy by Ryan Burkhart, Nina Shah, Michael Abel, James D. Oliver, Matthew Lewin

“…Pauci-immune necrotizing and crescentic glomerulonephritis (NCGN) refers to extensive glomerular inflammation with few or no immune deposits that may result in rapid decline in renal function. …”
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