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Effect of montelukast on platelet activating factor- and tachykinin induced mucus secretion in the rat [PDF]
Background Platelet activating factor and tachykinins (substance P, neurokinin A, neurokinin B) are important mediators contributing to increased airway secretion in the context of different types of respiratory diseases including acute and chronic ...
Groneberg David A+3 more
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To hydrolyze or not to hydrolyze: the dilemma of platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase
Mounting ambiguity persists around the functional role of the plasma form of platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase (PAF-AH). Because PAF-AH hydrolyzes PAF and related oxidized phospholipids, it is widely accepted as an anti-inflammatory enzyme.
Gopal Kedihitlu Marathe+5 more
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Macrophage Derived Platelet Activating Factor Implicated in the Resolution Phase of Gouty Inflammation [PDF]
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
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Impact of targeting the platelet-activating factor and its receptor in cancer treatment. [PDF]
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
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Platelet activating factor in allergies
The platelet-activating factor (PAF) produced and released by mast cells, basophils, neutrophils, eosinophils, fibroblasts, platelets, endothelial cells, and even cardiac muscle cells plays an important role in inflammatory and thrombotic diseases. PAF has been shown to be an important mediator in anaphylaxis. Serum level of the factor correlates with
Zbigniew Bartuzi, Krzysztof Pałgan
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血 小 板 活 性 化 因 子(platelet-activating factor, PAF)は,現 在 の と こ ろ唯 一 非 常 に 強 力 な 生 理 活 性 を持 つ リン脂 質 で あ り,そ の 本 体 は ア ル キ ル エ ー テ ル 型 コ リ ン リ ン脂 質(1-0-alkyl2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, alkylacetyl-GPCho)で あ る(Fig.1).そ の 特 異 的 な構 造 の 一 つ で あ る ア ル キ ...
Jun-ichi Kambayashi, Tomio Kawasaki
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Platelet-activating factor acetyl hydrolase IB2 dysregulated cell proliferation in ovarian cancer. [PDF]
Background Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynaecologic illnessed worldwide. Platelet-activating factor acetyl hydrolase IB2 (PAF-AH IB2) is an intracellular serine esterase that hydrolyzes platelet-activating factor, a G-protein-like ...
He Y, He Z, Zhang X, Liu S.
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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
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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
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UVB-Induced Microvesicle Particle Release and Its Effects on the Cutaneous Microenvironment
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
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