Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Michael Vincent DiCaro, Brianna Yee, KaChon Lei, Kavita Batra, Buddhadeb Dawn

“…The anti-inflammatory and immune modulating properties of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) may prove useful in inducing functional cardiac regeneration following acute MI. …”
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Hospitalization outcomes in people living with HIV on Dolutegravir-based regimen in Mwanza, Tanzania: a comparative cohort by Godfrey A. Kisigo, Eric Barongo, Benson Issarow, Cody Cichowitz, Bahati Wajanga, Samuel Kalluvya, Robert N. Peck

“…Results Of the 154 enrolled patients, the median [interquartile range] age was 42 [33–50] years and 57% were female. Suspected immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) and antiretroviral therapy (ART) non-adherence leading to an HIV-associated admission were common. …”
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The Second Canadian Symposium on Hepatitis C Virus: A Call to Action by Jason Grebely, Marc Bilodeau, Jordan J Feld, Julie Bruneau, Benedikt Fischer, Jennifer F Raven, Eve Roberts, Norma Choucha, Rob P Myers, Selena M Sagan, Joyce A Wilson, Frank Bialystok, D Lorne Tyrrell, Michael Houghton, Mel Krajden, on behalf of the National CIHR Research Training Program in Hepatitis C

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Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 and Selected Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein Concentrations during an Ultramarathon Sled Dog Race by Matthew W. Brunke, Christopher W. Frye, Corri B. Levine, Cristina Hansen, Joseph J. Wakshlag

“…IGF-1, IGFBP-1, and IGFBP-3 were assessed using radioimmunoassay or enzyme linked immune-absorbance assays. Mean prerace concentrations were significantly higher than midrace and end-race concentrations at 215.93 ± 80.51 ng/mL, 54.29 ± 25.45 ng/mL, and 55.53 ± 28.25 ng/mL, respectively (P<0.001). …”
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EXamining the feasibility of exerCisE to manage symptoms of Lupus (EXCEL): a protocol for a randomised controlled pilot study by John Reynolds, Katie Hesketh, Matthew Cocks, Megan Quickfall, Alex J Wadley, Scott Green, Jet Veldhuijzen Van Zanten

“…Introduction SLE is a chronic autoimmune disease that results in sustained hyperactivation of innate and adaptive immune cells and widespread inflammatory damage. Regular exercise reduces SLE symptoms including fatigue and joint pain and improves patient quality of life. …”
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Hubungan Kadar Limfosit Total dengan Prognosis Penyakit pada Penderita Sirosis Hati di Bagian Penyakit Dalam RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang Tahun 2011 by Vyola Regina, Arnelis Arnelis, Zulkarnain Edward

“…The total lymphocyte count can be used to determine the immune status of patients with liver cirrhosis. The purpose of this study was to determine total lymphocyte count of liver cirrhosis patients. …”
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Bacillus coagulans alleviates hepatic injury caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae in rabbits. by Xiaoguang Chen, Wenjuan Wei, Fan Yang, Jianing Wang, Qiongxia Lv, Yumei Liu, Ziqiang Zhang

“…<h4>Background</h4>As an opportunistic bacterial pathogen, Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP) is prone to causing a spectrum of diseases in rabbits when their immune system is compromised, which poses a threat to rabbit breeding industry. …”
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Atractylenolide-I prevents abdominal aortic aneurysm formation through inhibiting inflammation by Shuxiao Chen, Xiaotian Liu, Xincheng Zhou, Weixiao Lin, Minting Liu, Haoran Ma, Keli Zhong, Qiming Ma, Chengjian Qin, Chengjian Qin

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Plasmodium falciparum Merozoite Surface Proteins Polymorphisms and Treatment Outcomes among Patients with Uncomplicated Malaria in Mwanza, Tanzania by Karol J. Marwa, Eric Lyimo, Eveline T. Konje, Anthony Kapesa, Erasmus Kamugisha, Göte Swedberg

“…Merozoite surface protein (msp) diversity determines transmission dynamics, P. falciparum immunity evasion, and pathogenesis or virulence. There is limited updated information on P. falciparum msp polymorphisms and their impact on artemether-lumefantrine treatment outcomes in Tanzania. …”
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The potential of stem cell therapy in Multiple Sclerosis treatment: a review by Sorina Amarculesei, Ava O'Meara Cushen, Cathy Brougham

“…Although adipose derived stem cells could represent a valuable treatment option for many diseases, several drawbacks to their advancement remain, such as their pro-tumorigenic properties, possible negative alteration of the immune system, and the difficulty in assessing their migration patterns once administered in vivo. …”
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Pengaruh Hiperglikemia terhadap Gambaran Histopatologis Glomerulus Mencit (Mus musculus Linn) yang Diinduksi Aloksan by Melati Setia Ningsih, Eryati Darwin, Erlina Rustam

“…<br />Kata kunci: hiperglikemia, glomerulus, gambaran histopatologis</p><p>Abstract<br />Hyperglycemia become a serious health threat because have the bad impact to clinical output because immune functin disruption and more susceptible get infection, decay of cardiovascular systim, thrombosis, increase of inflamation, endotel disfunction dan decay of brain. …”
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Activation of FGD5-AS1 Promotes Progression of Cervical Cancer through Regulating BST2 to Inhibit Macrophage M1 Polarization by Guokun Liu, Xuan Du, Li Xiao, Qing Zeng, QianLing Liu

“…Bone marrow stromal cell antigen 2 (BST2) can play critical roles in immune response, and the roles of BST2 in cervical cancer was explored currently. …”
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Role of Cholinergic Anti-Inflammatory Pathway in Protecting Sepsis-Induced Acute Lung Injury through Regulation of the Conventional Dendritic Cells by Ruiting Li, Xuemei Hu, Huibin Chen, Yue Zhao, Xuehui Gao, Yin Yuan, Huiling Guo, Haiyan Huang, Xiaojing Zou, Hong Qi, Hong Liu, You Shang

“…The cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway connects the immune response system and the nervous system via the vagus nerve. …”
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Endophytic fungi related to the ash dieback causal agent encode signatures of pathogenicity on European ash by Maryam Rafiqi, Chatchai Kosawang, Jessica A. Peers, Lukas Jelonek, Hélène Yvanne, Mark McMullan, Lene R. Nielsen

“…Identifying new pathogens and including them in the screening for durable immunity of common ash trees is key to the long-term survival of ash in Europe.…”
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Morphological features of bovine placenta in case of viral, bacterial and protozoal infections by O. V. Sokolova, L. I. Drozdova, I. A. Shkuratova

“…On the basis of the conducted studies, it was established that bovine viral diarrhea-associated morphofunctional changes in the “mother – placenta – fetus” system are characterized by involutive-dystrophic changes with microcirculation disorders and the development of an immunity-associated inflammatory process. Chlamydia abortus intrauterine  infection in the “mother – placenta – fetus” system in cows causes a complex of destructive morphological and functional changes of an infectious and toxic nature with a pronounced inflammatory reaction, involvement of blood vessels in the pathological process, and endothelial dysfunction development,  alongside with tissue necrosis in case of a chronic process. …”
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Investigation of Scutellaria Barbata’s immunological mechanism against thyroid cancer using network pharmacology and experimental validation by Gen Ouyang, Yuangui Zhu, Zhehao Ouyang

“…Additionally, SPP1 expression correlated with the infiltration of 24 types of immune cells, with the highest correlation observed with macrophages. …”
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Glycemic Profile and Clinical Treatment in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus-Tuberculosis: An Update Scoping Review by Rissaadah S, Nursiswati N, Pahria T

“…Raya Bandung Sumedang KM.21 Hegarmanah, Jatinangor, Sumedang, West Java, 45363, Indonesia, Tel +62895604502223, Email nursiswati@unpad.ac.idBackground: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, leads to a decreased immune system and increased susceptibility to infections, such as tuberculosis (TB). …”
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Transcriptome profiling revealed multiple circadian rhythm-related genes associated with common gynecological cancers by Lan Peng, Meiping Jiang, Kangming Li, Shuhui Yu, Chunfang Zhao, Lan Zhang, Lan Li

“…It is notable that multiple immune-related signaling pathways were associated with the clinical risk of CC, and the immunotherapy sensitivity was worse in the high-risk group. …”
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Exploitation of the genetic potential of <i>Thinopyrum</i> and <i>Agropyron</i> genera to protect wheat from diseases and environmental stresses by L. Ya. Plotnikova, V. V. Knaub

“…Their influence led to disruption of the development of surface infection structures and fungal death when trying to penetrate the stomata (prehaustorial resistance or stomatal immunity). Obviously, a change in the chemical properties of fungal surface structures of races virulent to Lr19, Lr24, Sr24, Sr25, and Sr26 leads to a decrease in their adaptability to the environment. …”
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Knowledge of Healthcare Professionals Regarding Hepatitis B in Rania Hospitals by Zhino Raouf Ali, Mohammed Rasol Ahmed, Khalid Muhamad Hamad, Zhiar Hussen Wsu

“…30)) years and the female participants was more than male, three-quarters of the participants were married, most of them were graduated from institute nursing and less than half of HCPs had 6-10 years of employment, but the majority of the participants were not trained at all, and most of them had not immunized against HBV vaccine. Three-quarters of HCPs had moderate knowledge regarding HBV infection. …”
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