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Interferon beta in multiple sclerosis: experience in a British specialist multiple sclerosis centre [PDF]
Background: The efficacy of interferon beta (IFN beta) is well established in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). However, the use of this drug in clinical practice is complex, especially because it is only partially effective, its long term ...
Dubois, B.D.+7 more
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Regulation of hematopoietic stem cell activity by inflammation
Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are quiescent cells with self-renewal capacity and the ability to generate all mature blood cells. HSCs normally reside in specialized niches in the bone marrow that help maintain their quiescence and long-term ...
Laura eSchuettpelz, Daniel eLink
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa Modulates the Antiviral Response of Bronchial Epithelial Cells
Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients frequently acquire Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections that have been associated with a bad prognosis and an increased rate of pulmonary exacerbations.
Michael Sörensen+15 more
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The Interplay between the Host Microbiome and Pathogenic Viral Infections
The microorganisms associated with an organism, the microbiome, have a strong and wide impact in their host biology. In particular, the microbiome modulates both the host defense responses and immunity, thus influencing the fate of infections by ...
Rubén González, Santiago F. Elena
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Synthesis of IFN-β by Virus-Infected Chicken Embryo Cells Demonstrated with Specific Antisera and a New Bioassay [PDF]
Transcripts of interferon-α(IFN-α) and IFN-β genes are present in virus-infected chicken cells, but because of a lack of appropriate assays and reagents, it was unclear if biologically active IFN-β is secreted.
Harlin, Olof+4 more
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Elevated Levels of Proinflammatory Cytokines in Cerebrospinal Fluid of Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune neurodegenerative disease characterized by chronic brain inflammation. Leukocyte infiltration of brain tissue causes inflammation, demyelination, and the subsequent formation of sclerotic plaques, which are a ...
Timur Khaibullin+8 more
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Pro-inflammatory signaling by IL-10 and IL-22: bad habit stirred up by interferons? [PDF]
Interleukin (IL)-10 and IL-22 are key members of the IL-10 cytokine family that share characteristic properties such as defined structural features, usage of IL-10R2 as one receptor chain, and activation of signal transducer and activator of ...
Mühl, Heiko
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H9N2 influenza A viruses (IAV) are considered low pathogenic avian influenza viruses (LPAIV). These viruses are endemic in poultry in many countries in Asia, the Middle East and parts of Africa.
Laura Rodriguez+5 more
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Background ― A number of studies confirmed a crucial role of type 1 interferon in pathophysiology of connective tissue diseases. Interferon regulatory factors (IRF) coordinate an expression of type 1 interferon, while interferon regulatory factor 5 (IRF5)
Mikhail Yu. Krylov+2 more
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BackgroundAltered innate defense mechanisms, including an imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants release, have been implicated in the pathogenesis of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS).
Sang Hag Lee+6 more
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