Clinical characteristics and prognosis of children with culture-negative osteoarticular infections: a meta-analysis based on cohort studies by Xingguang Chen, Jue Liu, Mingfeng Xue, Ting Zhuang, Feng Yao, Jialing Lu, Xiaodong Wang

“…Conclusions: Children diagnosed with culture-negative OAIs generally demonstrated less severe systemic inflammatory responses, required shorter treatment durations, exhibited a reduced likelihood of requiring surgical intervention and were less prone to experience long-term functional impairments compared to children with culture-positive OAIs. …”
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The Human Milk-derived Peptide Drives Rapid Regulation of Macrophage Inflammation Responses in the Neonatal IntestineSummary by Fuqiang Yuan, Xu Han, Masha Huang, Yinglin Su, Yiting Zhang, Mengyuan Hu, Xiang Yu, Weilai Jin, Yun Li, Le Zhang

“…Conclusions: Our study identifies CASB135-150, a novel peptide in human milk EVs, that rapidly regulates macrophage inflammatory responses and protects against NEC-induced intestinal injury. …”
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Characterization of three novel Helicobacter species infecting stomachs of dogs and cats: Helicobacter gastrocanis sp. nov., Helicobacter gastrofelis sp. nov., and Helicobacter fel... by Emiko Rimbara, Sae Aoki, Masato Suzuki, Hirotaka Kobayashi, Taisuke Nakagawa, Yuko Goto-Koshino, Sachiyo Nomura, Sachiyo Nomura, Wan-Ying Du, Hidenori Matsui, Shigetarou Mori, Keigo Shibayama, Tsuyoshi Kenri, Koichi Ohno

“…Animal experiments have confirmed that these three novel species elicit gastric inflammatory responses. This study findings reveal the prevalence of novel gastric Helicobacter species in dogs and cats in Japan and their pathogenicity.…”
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Unraveling the association and regulatory role of miR-146b-5p in coronary artery disease by Xiaozhu Ma, Shuai Mei, Yi He, Qidamugai Wuyun, Li Zhou, Ziyang Cai, Qiushi Luo, Yi Wen, Jiangtao Yan

“…It has been reported that miR-146b-5p exhibited a strong correlation with inflammatory responses and atherosclerosis. However, its association with the incidence and severity of CAD has not been substantiated in a large cohort. …”
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Anti-inflammatory Effects of Empagliflozin and Gemigliptin on LPS-Stimulated Macrophage via the IKK/NF-κB, MKK7/JNK, and JAK2/STAT1 Signalling Pathways by Nami Lee, Yu Jung Heo, Sung-E Choi, Ja Young Jeon, Seung Jin Han, Dae Jung Kim, Yup Kang, Kwan Woo Lee, Hae Jin Kim

“…We investigated whether empagliflozin (SGLT2 inhibitor) and gemigliptin (DPP-4 inhibitor) improve inflammatory responses in macrophages, identified signalling pathways responsible for these effects, and studied whether the effects can be augmented with dual empagliflozin and gemigliptin therapy. …”
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Dual Role of α-MSH in Colitis Progression: Mediating Neutrophil Differentiation via Bone Marrow by Liao X, Liu H, Li Y, Zhang W, Dai Q, Wei H, Zhou J, Xie X, Zhou H

“…This process enhances the clearance of pathogenic microorganisms during the acute phase of colitis, while inducing sustained inflammatory responses during the remission phase.Conclusion: In summary, our study demonstrates the dual role of HPA activation and α-MSH secretion induced by colitis in the pathogenesis of IBD. …”
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Exploring lipidome mediated inflammatory pathways in acute pancreatitis using mendelian randomization by Wenbin Liu, Song Yang, Yuhan Li, Dava Tenzing, Ruizi Shi, Yang Jiang, Hao Deng, Enqiang Mao, Ying Chen, Yihui Wang

“…It underscores the requirement for further study into the molecular mechanisms underlying lipid-mediated inflammation in AP, particularly the roles of phosphatidylcholines and sterol esters in modulating inflammatory responses. Further studies are warranted to confirm our observations in laboratory models and assess their translational value in developing AP preventive and therapeutic strategies.…”
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Effects of Lupeol on Intestinal Anastomosis After Experimental Intestinal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Rats by Kaya C, Kapisiz A, Eryilmaz S, Karabulut R, Turkyilmaz Z, Inan MA, Aydin GY, Celik MA, Sonmez K

“…In this process, anastomotic strength is as important as inflammatory responses and oxidative stress. Therefore, we conducted the study to investigate the effects of lupeol on intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury, not only biochemically and histopathologically but also on anastomotic strength and miRNAs.Methods: Female rats were randomly divided into six groups. …”
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Immunologic and inflammatory consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection and its implications in renal disease by Hiam Naiditch, Michael R. Betts, H. Benjamin Larman, Moshe Levi, Avi Z. Rosenberg

“…The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic made it critical to understand the immune and inflammatory responses to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It became increasingly recognized that the immune response was a key mediator of illness severity and that its mechanisms needed to be better understood. …”
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Investigation into the influence of mild hypothermia on regulating ferroptosis through the P53-SLC7A11/GPX4 signaling pathway in sepsis-induced acute lung injury by Liujun Tao, Jie Xu, Liangyan Jiang, Juntao Hu, Zhanhong Tang

“…Mild hypothermia (32–34 °C) has been shown to inhibit inflammatory responses, reduce oxidative stress, and regulate metabolic processes. …”
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Enhancement of host defense against Helicobacter pylori infection through modulation of the gastrointestinal microenvironment by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Lp05 by Yao Dong, Mei Han, Yongmei Qi, Ying Wu, Zhipeng Zhou, Dacheng Jiang, Zhonghui Gai

“…It also mitigated pathological changes in the stomach and duodenum, decreased inflammatory responses (ET, IL-17A, IL-23, TGF-beta1, and IP-10, p < 0.01 for all), and enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities (CAT and SOD, p < 0.01) while reducing MDA and MPO levels (p < 0.01), combating oxidative stress from H. pylori infection. …”
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CLEC11A-Driven Molecular Mechanisms in Intervertebral Disc Degeneration: A Comprehensive Multi-Omics Study by Jiang N, Wang Q, Hu Z, Tian X

“…Subsequent single-cell analysis suggested that CLEC11A, TREM1, and HMGN1 may play pivotal roles in IVDD progression by modulating chondrocyte function and inflammatory responses. Mediation MR analysis further indicated that CLEC11A might significantly elevate IVDD risk by upregulating the inflammatory mediator ARTN and the uncharacterized serum metabolites X-12731 and X-18901 (ARTN: OR=1.078, 95% CI: 1.004– 1.158, P=0.038; X-12731: OR=0.906, 95% CI: 0.852– 0.960, P=0.043; X-18901: OR=1.090, 95% CI: 1.007– 1.179, P=0.034). …”
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Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of Camellia sinensis L. extract as a potential therapeutic for atopic dermatitis through NF-κB pathway inhibition by Min Jung Kim, Ye Jin Yang, Ga-Yul Min, Ji Woong Heo, Jae Dong Son, Young Zoo You, Hun Hwan Kim, Gon Sup Kim, Hu-Jang Lee, Ju-Hye Yang, Kwang Il Park

“…This study aimed to explore the potential of Camellia sinensis L. water extract (CSE) as a treatment for AD by the impact of CSE on inflammatory responses in keratinocytes, particularly concerning the production of inflammatory cytokines and the modulation of signaling pathways relevant to AD pathogenesis. …”
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Development of delayed pulmonary toxicities and transcriptional changes in pre-existing interstitial lung disease mice after partial thoracic irradiation by Jiamei Fu, Xinglong Liu, Yuchuan Zhou, Shengnan Zhao, Liang Zeng, Yan Pan, Jianghong Zhang, Kevin M. Prise, Chunlin Shao, Yaping Xu

“…The hyperactivation of inflammatory responses was clarified during long-term pulmonary toxicities. …”
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Identification of Potential Diagnostic Biomarkers of Carotid Atherosclerosis in Obese Populations by Wu X, Pan J, Pan X, Kang J, Ren J, Huang Y, Gong L, Li Y

“…Enrichment analysis indicated abnormalities in immune and inflammatory responses, the calcium signaling, and lipid response in obese CAS patients. …”
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PLL-g-HPA Hydrogel Loaded Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promote Burn Wound Healing in Rat Model by Regulating Inflammation Response by Tian L, Wang Z, Lei T, Feng L, Li Y, Wang K, Zhang Y, Zhang C, Liu J, Xing H, Ren W

“…Compared to the control group, treatment with PLL-g-HPA hydrogel in conjunction with hUC-MSCs significantly enhanced wound healing, modulated inflammatory responses, and promoted angiogenesis as well as re-epithelialization in rat models.Conclusion: The PLL-g-HPA hydrogel in conjunction with hUC-MSCs represents a promising therapeutic approach for the management of burn wounds.Keywords: rat burn model, wound healing, human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells, p-hydroxyphenylacetic acid grafted poly-l-ysine hydrogel…”
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Exosome miR-199a-5p modulated vascular remodeling and inflammatory infiltration of Takayasu’s arteritis by Shuning Guo, Jiehan Li, Shurui Pang, Jing Li, Xinping Tian

“…The decreased secretion of MMP2 may potentially prompt the intimal infiltration of inflammatory cells within the vascular wall, offering a novel therapeutic opportunity by tackling both inflammatory responses and the neointimal overgrowth associated with TAK arterial damage. …”
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Novel Clinical Insights into the Pathogenesis of Posttraumatic Elbow Stiffness: An Expression Profile Analysis of Contracted Joint Capsule in Human by Liu N, Dong J, Li L, Xu J, Yang C, Yu Z, Liu F

“…Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis revealed that the DEGs were significantly enriched in 36 signaling pathways, notably involving inflammatory responses and extracellular matrix (ECM) receptor interactions. …”
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LLT1 overexpression renders allogeneic-NK resistance and facilitates the generation of enhanced universal CAR-T cells by Shuxian Zhu, Shiyu Zuo, Chuo Li, Xingjie You, Erlie Jiang, Xiaoming Feng, Yuechen Luo

“…In a humanized T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) model, CD38 allogeneic universal CAR-T cells demonstrated superior survival rates and tumor clearance with reduced inflammatory responses. Conclusion According to these results, LLT1 overexpression enhances UCAR-T cell activity and prevents allogeneic rejection, providing essential insights for the development of universal CAR-T cell therapy.…”
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Ferroptosis-related genes participate in the microglia-induced neuroinflammation of spinal cord injury via NF-κB signaling: evidence from integrated single-cell and spatial transcr... by Siqiao Wang, Li Yang, Zhourui Wu, Chen Li, Shaoke Wang, Zhihui Xiao, Bei Ma, Rongrong Zhu, Liming Cheng

“…NFKB1 may regulate expression of CYBB and HMOX1 in a unique subcluster of M1 microglia within the middle SCI lesion, establishing links between microglial ferroptosis and neuroinflammation. Reduced inflammatory responses and microglial ferroptosis were potential effects of NT3-chitosan or LDH-NT3 on neuronal regeneration. …”
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