Interferon as a macrophage activating factor. I. Enhancement of cytotoxicity by fresh and matured human monocytes in the absence of other soluble signals [PDF]
The cytolytic activity ofhuman peripheral blood monocytes in vitro against K-562 human leukaemic target cells was stimulated by human fibroblast (fi-) and leucocyte (a-) interferon (IFN). Stimulation was by up to several times the corresponding control
Virelizier, JL, Dean, RT
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Classical monocytes from patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma exhibit a significantly altered transcriptome profile compared with healthy volunteers [PDF]
The copyright of this thesis rests with the author and no quotation from it or information derived from it may be published without the prior written consent of the authorPancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) affects approximately 8000 people every ...
Cook, Jenny Anne
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Restriction of HIV-1 replication in monocytes is abolished by Vpx of SIVsmmPBj [PDF]
Background: Human primary monocytes are refractory to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) or transduction with HIV-1-derived vectors.
Kaiser, Julia +23 more
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Monocytes regulate the mechanism of T-cell death by inducing Fas-mediated apoptosis during bacterial infection. [PDF]
Monocytes and T-cells are critical to the host response to acute bacterial infection but monocytes are primarily viewed as amplifying the inflammatory signal.
Mitchell, T.J. +68 more
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Immunophenotyping of circulating mononuclear cells in active pulmonary tuberculosis
Introduction: Interpreting the interactions between M. tuberculosis and the host innate and adaptive immune defense mechanisms is mandatory for understanding the pathogenesis of active pulmonary TB (APTB).
Amany Elkholy +4 more
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A human coronavirus responsible for the common cold massively kills dendritic cells but not monocytes [PDF]
Copyright @ 2012, American Society for Microbiology.Human coronaviruses are associated with upper respiratory tract infections that occasionally spread to the lungs and other organs.
Lorin, V +18 more
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OPPORTUNITIES OF FLOW CYTOMETRY IN DIAGNOSTICS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. PART 1
. Development of a modern medical science demands more thorough and deeper approach to diagnostics of diseases. New diagnostic technologies for these investigations are necessary and flow cytometry is such technology.
S. V. Khaidukov, A. V. Zurochka
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COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus, emerged as a pandemic disease posing a severe threat to global health. To date, sporadic studies have demonstrated that innate immune mechanisms, specifically neutrophilia, NETosis, and neutrophil-associated cytokine
Zuzana Parackova +9 more
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Oxidative stress is exacerbated in hemodialysis patients by several factors, including the uremic environment and the use of dialysis fluids (DFs). Since magnesium (Mg) plays a key role in modulating immune function and in reducing oxidative stress, we ...
Carmen Vida +6 more
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The role of monocytes in malaria infection
Malaria remains one of the most common human infections worldwide. In endemic areas, malaria is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality and it imposes significant socioeconomic burdens on the people affected.
Nurhidanatasha Abu Bakar +3 more
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