Promoter polymorphism of IL-8 gene and IL-8 production in pulmonary tuberculosis [PDF]
, 2006 Interleukin-8 (IL-8) is a chemokine which functions as a potent chemo attractant for the recruitment of leucocytes to the inflammatory sites. A polymorphism in position –251 in the promoter region of the IL-8 gene has been shown to be associated with
Banu Rekha, V V +5 more
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Consumption of a high-fat meal containing cheese compared with a vegan alternative lowers postprandial C-reactive protein in overweight and obese individuals with metabolic abnormalities: a randomised controlled cross-over study. [PDF]
, 2016 Dietary recommendations suggest decreased consumption of SFA to minimise CVD risk; however, not all foods rich in SFA are equivalent. To evaluate the effects of SFA in a dairy food matrix, as Cheddar cheese, v.
Demmer, Elieke +7 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Pulmonary dysfunction and sleep abnormalities are common in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) and are associated with worse clinical outcomes. Whether spirometry abnormalities are associated with polysomnography (PSG) findings remains unclear.
Ammar Saadoon Alishlash +4 more
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Frontiers in MedicineBackgroundCytokines are central regulators of both physiological and pathological immune responses. In this study, flow cytometry was used to quantify plasma interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8), interleukin-10 (IL-10), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β ...
Fumeng Yang +5 more
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Linked CSF reduction of phosphorylated tau and IL-8 in HIV associated neurocognitive disorder. [PDF]
, 2019 HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) is a common condition in both developed and developing nations, but its cause is largely unknown. Previous research has inconsistently linked Alzheimer's disease (AD), viral burden, and inflammation to the ...
Anderson, Albert M +9 more
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Prevalence and Trajectory of Household Material Hardship Among Children With Advanced Cancer
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Families of children with advanced cancer living in poverty experience inferior outcomes including poor parent mental health and worse child quality of life. Household material hardship (HMH: food, housing, transportation, and/or utility insecurity) is a modifiable poverty exposure—and potential intervention target—that ...
Sarah Wright +13 more
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Serum IL–6 and IL–8 levels in schizophrenia and changes with antipsychotic treatment
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2021 Objective: The immunological hypothesis of schizophrenia is one of the important in that it may lead to the identification of biological markers and the development of diagnostic laboratory tests.
Ali Türkoğlu +3 more
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مجلة كلية الطب, 2009 Background: Cytokines are the messengers of the immune system.They are mostly secreted by macrophages and lymphocytes and their production is induced in response to injury or infections.
Abdul Hussain M. Al-Faisal
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Using Interleukin 6 and 8 in Blood and Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid to Predict Survival in Hematological Malignancy Patients With Suspected Pulmonary Mold Infection. [PDF]
, 2019 Background: Molds and other pathogens induce elevated levels of several cytokines, including interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-8. The objective of this study was to investigate the prognostic value of IL-6 and IL-8 as well as fungal biomarkers in blood and ...
Eigl, Susanne +12 more
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