Germline variants of the genes involved in NF-kB activation are associated with the risk of COPD and lung cancer development by Baranasic Jurica, Niazi Yasmeen, Chattopadhyay Subhayan, Rumora Lada, Ćorak Lorna, Dugac Andrea Vukić, Jakopović Marko, Samaržija Miroslav, Försti Asta, Knežević Jelena

“…Although results presented in this study do not fully support our hypothesis, it is worth to mention that the identified genes/SNPs that were associated with either COPD or LC risk, all were involved in the activation of the NF-κB transcription factor which is closely related to the regulation of the inflammatory response, a condition associated with both pathologies.…”
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Prolonged Cardiopulmonary Bypass Time-Induced Endothelial Dysfunction via Glypican-1 Shedding, Inflammation, and Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery by Shiyi Li, Katherine V. Nordick, Iván Murrieta-Álvarez, Randall P. Kirby, Rishav Bhattacharya, Ismael Garcia, Camila Hochman-Mendez, Todd K. Rosengart, Kenneth K. Liao, Nandan K. Mondal

“…Conclusions: A prolonged CPB triggers a systemic inflammatory response and activates MMP9, leading to glypican-1 shedding and endothelial dysfunction.…”
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Adipose-Derived Stromal Cells Attenuate Adipose Inflammation in Obesity through Adipocyte Browning and Polarization of M2 Macrophages by Wen-Chao Zhang, Feng Qin, Xiao-Jun Wang, Zhi-Fei Liu, Lin Zhu, Ang Zeng, Ming-Zi Zhang, Nan-Ze Yu, Xiao Long

“…Moreover, the proteins associated with lipid metabolism, LPA and UCP1, were downregulated, and the inflammatory response was suppressed through inhibition of the ITGAM/NF-κB-mediated proinflammatory responses and polarization of M2 macrophages. …”
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Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic IOLs in Patients with Uveitis – A Randomised Clinical Trial by Pålsson S, Schuborg C, Sterner B, Andersson Grönlund M, Zetterberg M

“…Sara Pålsson,1,2 Claes Schuborg,2,3 Bertil Sterner,1,2 Marita Andersson Grönlund,1,4 Madeleine Zetterberg1,2 1Department of Clinical Neuroscience/Ophthalmology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; 2Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Mölndal, Sweden; 3Guldhedskliniken, Gothenburg, Sweden; 4Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, SwedenCorrespondence: Madeleine Zetterberg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Mölndal, SE 431 80, Sweden, Tel +46 31 33 43 31 50, Fax +46 31 41 29 04, Email madeleine.zetterberg@vgregion.sePurpose: To compare inflammatory response, visual acuity, and complications of two intraocular lenses (IOLs) in patients with and without uveitis.Setting: Tertiary referral centre at Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Mölndal, Sweden.Design: Prospective randomised controlled trial.Patients and Methods: Patients with and without uveitis eligible for cataract surgery were randomised to receive a hydrophobic or a hydrophilic square-edged intraocular lens (IOL). …”
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The injury effect of osteopontin in sepsis-associated lung injury by Qian Wang, Zhicai Yu, Zhixin Song, Xue Lu, Zhu Li, Dandan Pi, Jing Li, Feng Xu

“…Osteopontin (OPN) is secreted by various cells and plays a crucial role in inflammatory responses and immune regulation. Nonetheless, the precise function of OPN in sepsis remains to be elucidated. …”
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Study protocol: an observational study of distress, immune function and persistent pain in HIV by John A Joska, Mark R Hutchinson, Maia Lesosky, Victoria J Madden, Ncumisa Msolo, Luyanduthando Mqadi, Gillian J Bedwell, Jonathan Grant Peter, Romy Parker, Andrew Schrepf, Robert R Edwards

“…The relationship between distress and pain is bidirectional, but the mechanisms by which distress exacerbates pain are unclear. The inflammatory response to challenge (inflammatory reactivity, IR) may be a partial mediator, given that neuroimmune interactions provide a substrate for IR to also influence neurological reactivity and, thus, pain-related neural signalling. …”
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Amantadine modulates novel macrophage phenotypes to enhance neural repair following spinal cord injury by Shijie Yang, Beibei Yu, Qing Zhang, Yongfeng Zhang, Longhui Fu, Bisheng Zhou, Haining Wu, Jianzhong Li, Shouping Gong

“…Abstract Background Spinal cord injury (SCI) triggers a complex inflammatory response that impedes neural repair and functional recovery. …”
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Role of SOCS2 in the Regulation of Immune Response and Development of the Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis by Allysson Cramer, Bruno Cabral de Lima Oliveira, Paulo Gaio Leite, David Henrique Rodrigues, Fatima Brant, Lisia Esper, Pollyana Maria Oliveira Pimentel, Rafael Machado Rezende, Milene Alvarenga Rachid, Antonio Lucio Teixeira, Ana Maria Caetano Faria, Mauro Martins Teixeira, Fabiana Simão Machado

“…There was a prolonged inflammatory response (increased Th1 and decreased Th2 and T regulatory cells) in the late phase of EAE in the CNS of SOCS2-/- mice. …”
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Pharmacognostic analysis and antimalarial evaluation of quercetin in Ilex umbellulata bark using HPTLC, in vitro screening, molecular docking, and network pharmacology by James H. Zothantluanga, Dipak Chetia, Yasangam Umbon, T. C. Lalhriatpuii, Dhritiman Roy, Nidahun Lamare, Salem Lalvenhimi

“…Network pharmacology studies revealed that quercetin could potentially alleviate malaria mainly by inhibiting pro-inflammatory response through the action of IL-4, IL-10, and IL-13 and by triggering the immune system. …”
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Delta Neutrophil Index in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: An Innovation in Postoperative Mortality Assessment by Bilgiç A, Toprak B, Kaya H

“…Unlike CRP and WBC, DNI specifically measures the acute inflammatory response, providing a more targeted indicator of risk. …”
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The Pro12Ala Polymorphism of PPAR-γ Gene Is Associated with Sepsis Disease Severity and Outcome in Chinese Han Population by Guoda Ma, Haiyang Wang, Guixi Mo, Lili Cui, You Li, Yiming Shao, Xin Liu, Yuliu Xie, Jia Li, Jiawu Fu, Hua Tao, Bin Zhao, Liangqing Zhang, Keshen Li

“…Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPAR-γ) is a ligand-binding nuclear receptor, and its activation plays a prominent role in regulating the inflammatory response. Therefore, PPAR-γ has been suggested as a candidate gene for sepsis. …”
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PET Study of Sphingosine-1-phosphate Receptor 1 Expression in Response to S. aureus Infection by Hao Jiang, Jiwei Gu, Haiyang Zhao, Sumit Joshi, Joel S. Perlmutter, Robert J. Gropler, Robyn S. Klein, Tammie L. S. Benzinger, Zhude Tu

“…Particularly, compared to control mice, a 39% increase of [18F]TZ4877 uptake was observed in the infected muscle of S. aureus mice, indicating that S1PR1 expression was directly involved in the inflammatory response to infection. Overall, our study suggested that S1PR1 plays an important role in the early immune response to bacterial infection. …”
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Unveiling the novel role of circadian rhythms in sepsis and septic shock: unexplored implications for chronotherapy by Stewart D. Ramsay, Stewart D. Ramsay, Stewart D. Ramsay, Marni A. Nenke, Marni A. Nenke, Emily J. Meyer, Emily J. Meyer, David J. Torpy, David J. Torpy, Richard L. Young, Richard L. Young, Richard L. Young, Richard L. Young

“…They also exacerbate pre-existing health issues, such as depression and inflammatory bowel disease. The normal inflammatory response to acute infection displays remarkable circadian rhythmicity in humans with increased inflammatory activity during the normal night or rest period. …”
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Serum Level Alteration of IL-6, IL-1β, and IFN-γ in Groups of Healthy Adults with Oxidative DNA Damage in Najaf Governorate by Dhuha S. Saleh, Hayder S. Hussain, Hasan N. Al-Haidari, Samia K. Abbas, Ayaid K. Zgair, Seenaa M. Ali

“…The change in the proinflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IFN-γ, and IL-1β) levels indicates a persistent inflammatory response in the participants and may reflect immune system impairment as a consequence of exposure to long-term low-dose ionizing radiation.…”
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Chronic Deep Brain Stimulation of the Hypothalamic Nucleus in Wistar Rats Alters Circulatory Levels of Corticosterone and Proinflammatory Cytokines by Juan Manuel Calleja-Castillo, Dora Luz De La Cruz-Aguilera, Joaquín Manjarrez, Marco Antonio Velasco-Velázquez, Gabriel Morales-Espinoza, Julia Moreno-Aguilar, Maria Eugenia Hernández, Lucinda Aguirre-Cruz, Lenin Pavón

“…Chronic DBS at VMHvl induced a systemic inflammatory response accompanied by a decrease of HPA axis function. …”
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Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) Aggravates High Glucose- and Hypoxia/Reoxygenation-Induced Injury through Activating ROS-Dependent NLRP3 Inflammasome-Mediated Pyroptosis in H9C2 Cardiomyo... by Zhen Qiu, Yuhong He, Hao Ming, Shaoqing Lei, Yan Leng, Zhong-yuan Xia

“…Diabetes aggravates myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury because of the combination effects of changes in glucose and lipid energy metabolism, oxidative stress, and systemic inflammatory response. Studies have indicated that myocardial I/R may coincide and interact with sepsis and inflammation. …”
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Intrauterine Malnutrition Reduced Long Leptin Receptor Isoform Expression and Proinflammatory Cytokine Production in Male Rat Pulmonary Endothelial Cells Stimulated by Lipopolysacc... by Aleksandro M. Balbino, Marina M. Silva, Gabriela A. Azevedo, Noemi L. Gil, Renaide R. Ferreira, Leila A. dos Santos, Rebéca M. Gasparin, Liliam Fernandes, Maristella A. Landgraf, Richardt G. Landgraf

“…We have previously shown that low birth weight (LBW) rats exposed to intrauterine malnutrition have an impaired lung inflammatory response and reduced levels of inflammatory mediators; however, circulating leptin levels were not increased. …”
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HSF1 Alleviates Brain Injury by Inhibiting NLRP3-Induced Pyroptosis in a Sepsis Model by Yi-fu He, Xi-min Hu, Md. Asaduzzaman Khan, Bo-yao Yu, Yi-cun Sheng, Xian-zhong Xiao, Xin-xing Wan, Si-pin Tan, Kun Xiong

“…Sepsis, which could cause a systemic inflammatory response, is a life-threatening disease with a high morbidity and mortality rate. …”
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Differential Effects of Angelicin Analogues on NF-κB Activity and IL-8 Gene Expression in Cystic Fibrosis IB3-1 Cells by Ilaria Lampronti, Maria Giulia Manzione, Gianni Sacchetti, Davide Ferrari, Susanna Spisani, Valentino Bezzerri, Alessia Finotti, Monica Borgatti, Maria Cristina Dechecchi, Giorgia Miolo, Giovanni Marzaro, Giulio Cabrini, Roberto Gambari, Adriana Chilin

“…The angelicin analogue 4,6,4′-trimethylangelicin (TMA) was recently reported as a strong inhibitor of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) activity and of the expression of the interleukin-8 (IL-8) gene in bronchial epithelial cells in which the inflammatory response has been challenged with P. aeruginosa, the most common bacterium found in the airways of patients affected by cystic fibrosis (CF). …”
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Oridonin ameliorates renal fibrosis in diabetic nephropathy by inhibiting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway by Jushuang Li, Lan Shu, Qianqian Jiang, Baohong Feng, Zhimin Bi, Geli Zhu, Yanxia Zhang, Xiangyou Li, Jun Wu

“…Our previous study showed that Ori can protect against DN by decreasing the inflammatory response. However, whether Ori can alleviate renal fibrosis in DN remains unknown. …”
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