UTP causes interleukin (IL)-6 production via mRNA expression through P2Y2/P2Y4 receptors in human HaCaT keratinocytes. In the present study, we analyzed the mechanism of UTP-induced IL-6 production in these cells.
Daisaku Kobayashi +2 more
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The gut-brain axis, BDNF, NMDA and CNS disorders [PDF]
Gastro-intestinal (GI) microbiota and the ‘gut-brain axis’ are proving to be increasingly relevant to early brain development and the emergence of psychiatric disorders.
Maqsood, Raeesah, Stone, Trevor W.
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Investigation of the role of endosomal Toll-like receptors in murine collagen-induced arthritis reveals a potential role for TLR7 in disease maintenance [PDF]
INTRODUCTION Endosomal toll-like receptors (TLRs) have recently emerged as potential contributors to the inflammation observed in human and rodent models of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Alzabin, Saba +5 more
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Effects of immunoregulatory drugs on human peripheral blood T lymphocytes function in vitro [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the mode of action of different immunoregulatory drugs in lymphocyte proliferation and activation METHODS: The drugs studied were prednisolone (PRED), cyclosporin A (CsA) the recombination of PRED and ...
Hatzistilianou Marija +6 more
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Signalling Pathways Implicated in Obesity Associated Cancers [PDF]
Grant support: The Scottish Government's Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division. Declaration of interest: The author declares that there is no conflict of interest.Peer reviewedPublisher ...
Drew, Janice E.
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The onset of labor alters corticotropin-releasing hormone type 1 receptor variant expression in human myometrium : putative role of interleukin-1ß [PDF]
CRH targets the human myometrium during pregnancy. The efficiency of CRH actions is determined by expression of functional receptors (CRH-R), which are dynamically regulated.
Grammatopoulos, Dimitris +6 more
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TRAF Regulation of IL-17 Cytokine Signaling
Tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR)-associated factors or (TRAFs) are important mediators of Interleukin-17 (IL-17) cytokine signaling and contribute to driving tissue responses that are crucial for protective immunity but are often implicated in ...
Shadi Swaidani +5 more
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Organ-specific features of natural killer cells. [PDF]
Natural killer (NK) cells can be swiftly mobilized by danger signals and are among the earliest arrivals at target organs of disease. However, the role of NK cells in mounting inflammatory responses is often complex and sometimes paradoxical.
La Cava, Antonio +3 more
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Vaccinia virus protein A46R targets multiple Toll-like-interleukin-1 receptor adaptors and contributes to virulence [PDF]
Viral immune evasion strategies target key aspects of the host antiviral response. Recently, it has been recognized that Toll-like receptors (TLRs) have a role in innate defense against viruses.
Bartlett, Nathan W +8 more
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IL-13R alpha 2 reverses the effects of IL-13 and IL-4 on bronchial reactivity and acetylcholine-induced Ca2+ signaling [PDF]
Background: The interleukins IL-4 and IL-13 play a key role in the pathophysiology of asthma. The interleukin receptor IL-13R alpha 2 is believed to act as a decoy receptor, but until now, the functional significance of IL-13R alpha 2 remains vague ...
Bergner, Albrecht +5 more
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