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Macrophage Derived Platelet Activating Factor Implicated in the Resolution Phase of Gouty Inflammation [PDF]

open access: yesInternational Journal of Inflammation, 2014
Human blood derived in vitro differentiated monocytes or macrophages are a population of cells which have been investigated over the years to determine the role these cells play in the resolution phase of gout.
Darshna Yagnik
doaj   +3 more sources

Impact of targeting the platelet-activating factor and its receptor in cancer treatment. [PDF]

open access: yesMil Med Res
The lipid mediator platelet-activating factor (PAF) and its receptor (PAFR) signaling play critical roles in a wide range of physiological and pathophysiological conditions, including cancer growth and metastasis.
Qaderi K   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

PAF Physiology in Target Organ Systems—A Deep Dive to Understand the PAF Mystery in Pathogenesis of Disease

open access: yesHearts, 2021
The purpose of this literature review is to gain an overview of the role of platelet-activating factor (PAF) within each of the body systems and how it contributes to normal and pathophysiological states.
Nilank Shah, Karan Kumar, Nikeith Shah
doaj   +1 more source

The Platelet-Activating Factor Receptor’s Association with the Outcome of Ovarian Cancer Patients and Its Experimental Inhibition by Rupatadine

open access: yesCells, 2021
The platelet-activating factor receptor (PAFR) and its ligand (PAF) are important inflammatory mediators that are overexpressed in ovarian cancer. The receptor is an important player in ovarian cancer development.
Eileen Deuster   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

UVB-Induced Microvesicle Particle Release and Its Effects on the Cutaneous Microenvironment

open access: yesFrontiers in Immunology, 2022
Ultraviolet B radiation (UVB) has profound effects on human skin that results in a broad spectrum of immunological local and systemic responses and is the major cause of skin carcinogenesis.
Timothy C. Frommeyer   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Radiation therapy generates platelet-activating factor agonists [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Pro-oxidative stressors can suppress host immunity due to their ability to generate oxidized lipid agonists of the platelet-activating factor-receptor (PAF-R).
Chin-Sinex, Helen Jan   +13 more
core   +5 more sources

The Roles of Platelet-Activating Factor and Magnesium in Pathophysiology of Hypertension, Atherogenesis, Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke and Aging

open access: yesCardiogenetics, 2022
Hypertension and atherosclerosis are debilitating diseases that affect millions each year. Long-term consequences include but are not limited to stroke, myocardial infarction, and kidney failure.
Nilank Shah   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

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