Culture and Use of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Phase I and II Clinical Trials by Bourin Philippe, Sensebé Luc, Planat-Bénard Valérie, Roncalli Jérôme, Bura-Rivière Alessandra, Casteilla Louis

“…Through the release of cytokines, growth factors and biologically active molecules, MSCs exert important paracrine effects during tissue repair and inflammation. Moreover, MSCs have immunosuppressive properties related to non-HLA restricted immunosuppressive capacities. …”
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Diagnostic Value of the 13C Methacetin Breath Test in Various Stages of Chronic Liver Disease by Hamizah Razlan, Nurhayaty Muhamad Marzuki, Mei-Ling Sharon Tai, Azhar-Shah Shamsul, Tze-Zen Ong, Sanjiv Mahadeva

“…Forty-seven patients had liver cirrhosis (Child Pugh A = 11, Child Pugh B = 15, and Child Pugh C = 21), 21 had fibrosis, and 9 had chronic inflammation. The sensitivity and positive predictive value for liver fibrosis, cirrhosis (all stages), Child-Pugh A, Child-Pugh B, and Child-Pugh C were 65% and 56%, 89% and 89%, 67% and 42%, 40% and 40%, and 50% and 77%, respectively. …”
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CORRELATIONS OF GIVING DESINFECTION (ALCOHOL SWAB) WHEN GIVING INTRAVEIN INJECTION WITH PHLEBITIS by Rindayati Rindayanti

“…Introduction: Phlebitis is inflammation of the veins caused by chemical irritations of additives and drugs that are given intravenously. …”
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Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Psoriasis by Ilkin Zindancı, Ozlem Albayrak, Mukaddes Kavala, Emek Kocaturk, Burce Can, Sibel Sudogan, Melek Koç

“…It is thought that chronic inflammation results in metabolic diseases and proinflammatory cytokines give rise to the development of atherogenesis, peripheral insulin resistance, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. …”
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Role of Probiotics in the Management of Patients with Ulcerative Colitis and Pouchitis by Francesca Bernardi, Fabrizio Fanizzi, Tommaso Lorenzo Parigi, Alessandra Zilli, Mariangela Allocca, Federica Furfaro, Laurent Peyrin-Biroulet, Silvio Danese, Ferdinando D’Amico

“…While IPAA improves patient outcomes, it can be associated with pouchitis, a common and debilitating complication characterized by inflammation of the pouch. The development of pouchitis is closely linked to dysbiosis—an imbalance in the gut microbiota. …”
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The role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists in enhancing endothelial function: a potential avenue for improving heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (H... by Darshan Hullon, Ghasaq K. Subeh, Yelizaveta Volkova, Karolina Janiec, Adam Trach, Ruslan Mnevets

“…GLP-1R agonists, including semaglutide and liraglutide, have demonstrated significant cardioprotective effects, such as improving vascular endothelial function, reducing inflammation, and preventing atherosclerosis. Clinical trials, such as the STEP-HFpEF trial, have shown positive results in reducing symptoms and physical restrictions in HFpEF patients. …”
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The Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio and Other Full Blood Count Indices in Retinal Diseases: A Systematic Review of the Literature by Dimitrios Kazantzis, Genovefa Machairoudia, Panagiotis Theodossiadis, Irini Chatziralli

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and other full blood count indices have been used as a marker of inflammation in a variety of diseases. The aim of the current review is to summarize the existing knowledge on the use of these indices in retinal diseases. …”
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In Vitro and In Vivo Wound Healing Activity of Astragalus floccosus Boiss. (Fabaceae) by Fatemeh Akbari, Mohammad Azadbakht, Ali Bagheri, Lale Vahedi

“…Histopathological results indicated that congestion, edema, inflammation, necrosis, and angiogenesis decreased during the examination and fibroblast proliferation fibrosis epithelization was increased especially in the RFF group in comparison to the silver sulfadiazine and free groups. …”
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Relationship of Biochemical and Sonographic Markers with Disease Severity in Rosacea Patients Without Cardiovascular Disease by Banu Ismail Mendi, Bokebatur Ahmet Rasit Mendi, Banu Farabi, Mehmet Fatih Atak

“…Although the pathogenesis of both atherosclerosis and rosacea demonstrate notable similarities, particularly in the central role of inflammation, significant gaps in understanding these connections remain. …”
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Effect of Antioxidants on the Gut Microbiome Profile and Brain Functions: A Review of Randomized Controlled Trial Studies by Aleksandra Hyży, Hanna Rozenek, Ewa Gondek, Mariusz Jaworski

“…Antioxidants, including vitamins C, B2, and D, along with polyphenols such as xanthohumol, fermented papaya, peanuts, and berry extracts, demonstrate the potential to support cognitive function and promote gut health through mechanisms that modulate microbiome diversity and reduce inflammation. However, observed changes in microbiome diversity were modest and inconsistent across the studies. …”
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The Potential Role of Korean Mistletoe Extract as an Anti-Inflammatory Supplementation by Soo-Min Ha, Ji-Hyeon Kim, Jong-Won Kim, Do-Yeon Kim, Min-Seong Ha

“…Interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and C-reactive protein (CRP) were used as markers for inflammation. After supplementation, IL-6 and TNF-α levels were significantly lowered in the KME group than in the CON group at baseline, immediately after exercise, and following 30 minutes of recovery. …”
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Diet and medical foods in Parkinson’s disease by Klaus W. Lange, Yukiko Nakamura, Ning Chen, Jianjun Guo, Shigehiko Kanaya, Katharina M. Lange, Shiming Li

“…Gut microbial dysbiosis and altered microbial metabolites found in PD may lead to chronic low-grade inflammation in gut and brain. Interventions targeting gut microbiota, such as the supplementation of probiotics, may provide novel approaches to PD in regard to both symptomatic treatment and disease modification. …”
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The Role of Genetic and Immune Factors for the Pathogenesis of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis in Childhood by Priscila Menezes Ferri, Ana Cristina Simões e Silva, Soraya Luiza Campos Silva, Diego Junior Queiroga de Aquino, Eleonora Druve Tavares Fagundes, Débora Marques de Miranda, Alexandre Rodrigues Ferreira

“…Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare cholestatic liver disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the biliary tree resulting in liver fibrosis. …”
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Haptoglobin Genotype and Risk Markers of Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease by Charlotte Strandhave, My Svensson, Henrik Krarup, Jeppe Hagstrup Christensen

“…Sudden cardiac death and atherosclerosis have a major impact on cardiovascular mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Inflammation with elevated high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is involved in both sudden cardiac death and atherosclerosis, and decreased heart rate variability (HRV) is a predictor of both sudden cardiac death and atherosclerosis. …”
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Isolation, Culture, and Characterization of Primary Kidney Fibroblasts from Human Patients with Chronic Antibody-mediated Kidney Transplant Rejection by Mantabya Kumar Singh, Mohit Kumar Rai, Vikas Agarwal, Narayan Prasad

“…Background: Inflammation and fibrosis are the primary occurrences of chronic antibody-mediated rejection (CABMR) in kidney transplant patients. …”
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Endothelial STAT3 Modulates Protective Mechanisms in a Mouse Ischemia-Reperfusion Model of Acute Kidney Injury by Shataakshi Dube, Tejasvi Matam, Jessica Yen, Henry E. Mang, Pierre C. Dagher, Takashi Hato, Timothy A. Sutton

“…STAT3 is a transcriptional regulator that plays an important role in coordinating inflammation and immunity. In addition, there is a growing appreciation of the role STAT3 signaling plays in response to organ injury following diverse insults. …”
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Etiology and epizootology of bovine mastitis (analytical review) by A. A. Andreeva, V. A. Evgrafova, M. S. Voronina, O. V. Pruntova, N. B. Shadrova

“…The disease causes significant economic losses to dairy industry both in the Russian Federation and globally. Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland that develops in response to the effects of various factors of the external and internal environment, which are classified as mechanical, physical, biological, etc. …”
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Respiratory Epithelium Lined Cyst of the Maxilla: Differential Diagnosis by C. P. Martinelli-Kläy, S. Chatelain, F. Salvado, T. Lombardi

“…It could also be an unusual radicular cyst in which the stratified squamous epithelium was destroyed by inflammation and replaced by a respiratory epithelium of the maxillary sinus.…”
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Effect of Premna pubescens Ethanol Extract on Erythrocyte Count and Kidney Histology in Rattus norvegicus L by Srinatalia Silaen

“…Histological analysis of the kidneys revealed clearer glomeruli and tubules, with reduced signs of inflammation and bleeding compared to the SRBC-treated group. …”
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Potential Role of Peptidylarginine Deiminase Enzymes and Protein Citrullination in Cancer Pathogenesis by Sunish Mohanan, Brian D. Cherrington, Sachi Horibata, John L. McElwee, Paul R. Thompson, Scott A. Coonrod

“…Here, we will discuss the potential role of PADs in tumor progression and tumor-associated inflammation. In the context of cancer, increasing clinical evidence suggests that PAD4 (and possibly PAD2) has important roles in tumor progression. …”
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