Effects of Invariant NKT Cells on Parasite Infections and Hygiene Hypothesis by Jun-Qi Yang, Yonghua Zhou, Ram Raj Singh

“…Invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells are unique subset of innate-like T cells recognizing glycolipids. iNKT cells can rapidly produce copious amounts of cytokines upon antigen stimulation and exert potent immunomodulatory activities for a wide variety of immune responses and diseases. We have revealed the regulatory effect of iNKT cells on autoimmunity with a serial of publications. …”
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The Application of Hyaluronic Acid-Based Hydrogels in Bone and Cartilage Tissue Engineering by Hongru Li, Zhiping Qi, Shuang Zheng, Yuxin Chang, Weijian Kong, Chuan Fu, Ziyuan Yu, Xiaoyu Yang, Su Pan

“…Commonly used treatment methods are autogenous bone grafts and allogeneic bone grafts, but grafts cannot fully meet the clinical treatment requirements due to problems related to the source, price, immunity, and other concerns. Thus, the combination of biomaterials and tissue engineering technology has become a new direction in research. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 Oral Vaccine Design Based on Nanoparticle Encapsulation with a Combination of Chitosan and Alginate by Ni Putu Fiona Cista Dewi, Ni Luh Dian Saptari Amelia Putri, I Wayan Ari Sudarma, Sang Ayu Putu Chika Iswari Anjani, Gusti Nyoman Oka Saputra, Sagung Chandra Yowani

“…Oral vaccines provide a more convenient process with a dual immune response (systemic and mucosal). Encapsulation is a strategic method that can be used to enhance the efficiency of oral vaccines. …”
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Modeling Public Opinion Polarization in Group Behavior by Integrating SIRS-Based Information Diffusion Process by Tinggui Chen, Jiawen Shi, Jianjun Yang, Guodong Cong, Gongfa Li

“…Subsequently, this paper analyzes the simulation results in threefold: (1) comparison of polarization processes with and without integration of the SIRS epidemic model; (2) adjusting the immune recovery parameter γ and the relationship strength z to explore the role of these two parameters in the polarization process; and (3) comparing the polarization effects of different network structures. …”
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Empathic love therapy for adolescents living with HIV in Surabaya, Indonesia by Erika Martining Wardani, Riezky Faisal Nugroho, Siti Nurjanah, Syiddatul Budury, Iis Noventi

“…Introduction Adolescents with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) do not only experience physical pain. …”
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The Central Nervous System Effects and Mimicry of Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID): A Case Report with Literature Review by Sohail Farshad, Fernando Figueroa Rodriguez, Alexandra Halalau, Joseph Skender, Cory Rasmussen, Martin Pevzner

“…A 30-year-old woman with a history of recurrent upper respiratory infections, vitiligo, and immune thrombocytopenic purpura presented with right-sided numbness. …”
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Transcriptomic signatures of subcutaneous adipose tissue in patients with diabetes and coronary artery disease: a pilot study by Ilias P. Doulamis, Bernard Pan, Aspasia Tzani, Jorge Plutzky, G. William Wong, Ahmet Kilic, Risa M. Wolf

“…Our results demonstrated that pathways related to apoptosis and immune response were significantly dysregulated in the adipose tissue of T2D subjects. …”
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Prevention of Cyclophosphamide-Induced Immunosuppression in Mice with the Antimicrobial Peptide Sublancin by Shuai Wang, Shuo Huang, Qianhong Ye, Xiangfang Zeng, Haitao Yu, Desheng Qi, Shiyan Qiao

“…Taken together, these findings suggest that sublancin plays a crucial role in the protection against immunosuppression in cyclophosphamide-treated mice and could be a potential candidate for use in immune therapy regimens.…”
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Genetic Variants Related to Increased CKD Progression—A Systematic Review by Filipe S. Mira, Bárbara Oliveiros, Isabel Marques Carreira, Rui Alves, Ilda Patrícia Ribeiro

“…Several genetic variants were identified in genes that encode proteins related to metabolic processes, oxidative stress, immune regulation, the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone pathway, and epigenetics, among others. …”
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OK-432 Acts as Adjuvant to Modulate T Helper 2 Inflammatory Responses in a Murine Model of Asthma by Cheng-Jang Wu, Pin-Hsun Tseng, Cheng-Chi Chan, Sara Quon, Li-Chen Chen, Ming-Ling Kuo

“…Antigen formulated with an appropriate adjuvant can elicit suitable systemic immunity to protect individuals from disease. Although much has been learned about Th1-favored immunomodulation of OK-432, a streptococcal preparation with antineoplastic activity, little is known about its adjuvant effect for allergic diseases. …”
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Patogenesis of White Spot Virus Infection (WSV) on Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus Monodon Fab.) by M. Alifuddin, D. Dana, M. Eidman, M.B. Malole, F.H. Pasaribu

“…It seem, the lowest viral concentration stimulated respond immune of shrimp which indicated by low mortalities percentage (13.3 and 10.6%). …”
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In Vitro Effects of Some Botanicals with Anti-Inflammatory and Antitoxic Activity by Gianandrea Guidetti, Alessandro Di Cerbo, Angela Giovazzino, Valentina Rubino, Anna Teresa Palatucci, Sara Centenaro, Elena Fraccaroli, Laura Cortese, Maria Grazia Bonomo, Giuseppina Ruggiero, Sergio Canello, Giuseppe Terrazzano

“…Tetracyclines, in particular oxytetracycline (OTC), appear to correlate with the emergence of immune-mediated diseases. Accumulation of OTC, the elective drug for gastrointestinal and respiratory infectious disease treatment in broiler chickens, was reported in chicken edible tissues and could represent a potential risk for pets and humans that could assume this antibiotic as residue in meat or in meat-derived byproducts. …”
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Circulating Oxidized Low-Density Lipoproteins and Antibodies against Oxidized Low-Density Lipoproteins as Potential Biomarkers of Colorectal Cancer by Dorota Diakowska, Krzysztof Grabowski, Mirosław Nienartowicz, Paweł Zarębski, Kamila Fudalej, Krystyna Markocka-Mączka

“…Although significant relation between o-LAB level and CRC is observed, it may be rather the result of individual differences in the host immune responses against cancer.…”
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Phased Ions‐Release Bilayer‐Guided Bone Regeneration Membrane with Nanostructure‐Mediated Antibacterial Adhesion by Liguo Zhang, Zhao Li, Yajing Fu, Haoyang Tian, Ting Wang, Hongrui Liu, Jianhua Li, Hong Liu, Shaohua Ge, Baojin Ma

“…With the gradual degradation of HAp, Sr2+ doped in the lattice is sustainably released, synergistically regulating immunity, and encouraging the genesis of robust skeletal tissue. …”
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Ocular Inflammation in Uveal Tract in Aged Obese Type 2 Diabetic Rats (Spontaneously Diabetic Torii Fatty Rats) by Yusuke Kemmochi, Katsuhiro Miyajima, Takeshi Ohta, Tomohiko Sasase, Yuzo Yasui, Kaoru Toyoda, Kochi Kakimoto, Toshiyuki Shoda, Akihiro Kakehashi

“…Since increased extramedullary hematopoiesis in the spleen and abscess in the genital and lower urinary tracts were observed in some SDT fatty rats, increased susceptibility to infection, prolongation of inflammatory states, and disorders of the immune system were considered to be possible factors of the uveitis in aged SDT fatty rats. …”
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Mold Alkaloid Cytochalasin D Modifies the Morphology and Secretion of fMLP-, LPS-, or PMA-Stimulated Neutrophils upon Adhesion to Fibronectin by Svetlana I. Galkina, Natalia V. Fedorova, Marina V. Serebryakova, Evgenii A. Arifulin, Vladimir I. Stadnichuk, Ludmila A. Baratova, Galina F. Sud’ina

“…Neutrophils play an essential role in innate immunity due to their ability to migrate into infected tissues and kill microbes with bactericides located in their secretory granules. …”
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Association of moderate beer consumption with the gut microbiota by Zhaoxi Liu, Jinming Shi, Lushan Wang, Jianjun Dong, Junhong Yu, Min Chen

“…Beer’s non-alcoholic ingredients have a significant impact on gut microbiota, and this type of diet is known to modulate gut microbiota, which has a variety of effects on the body, including effects on intestinal permeability, mucosal immune function, intestinal motility, antioxidant activity, and anti-inflammatory activity. …”
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High-density lipoprotein nanoparticles spontaneously target to damaged renal tubules and alleviate renal fibrosis by remodeling the fibrotic niches by Shanshan He, Xiaoyang Li, Yuanyuan He, Ling Guo, Yunzhou Dong, Leilei Wang, Lan Yang, Lin Li, Shiyun Huang, Jiali Fu, Qing Lin, Zhirong Zhang, Ling Zhang

“…The mechanistic study shows that BIBF and TP synergistically remodel the fibrotic niches by decreasing inflammatory cytokines, limiting immune cell infiltration and inhibiting the activation of myofibroblasts. …”
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Relationship between Prolactin Plasma Levels and White Matter Volume in Women with Multiple Sclerosis by L. De Giglio, F. Marinelli, L. Prosperini, G. M. Contessa, F. Gurreri, M. C. Piattella, F. De Angelis, V. T. Barletta, V. Tomassini, P. Pantano, C. Pozzilli

“…The lack of an increase of PRL in the presence of gadolinium enhancement, contrasts with the view considering this hormone as an immune-stimulating and detrimental factor in the inflammatory process associated with MS.…”
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Bone Marrow-Derived Multipotent Stromal Cells Attenuate Inflammation in Obliterative Airway Disease in Mouse Tracheal Allografts by Alicia Casey, Fabian Dirks, Olin D. Liang, Hakima Harrach, Katharina Schuette-Nuetgen, Kristen Leeman, Carla F. Kim, Craig Gerard, Meera Subramaniam

“…Our study suggests that optimal combination of systemic and local delivery of MSCs may ameliorate the development of obliterative airway disease through modulation of immune response.…”
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