Mechanisms of vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders: a focus on microglia and neuroinflammation by Makenna Gargus, Benneth Ben-Azu, Benneth Ben-Azu, Antonia Landwehr, Jaclyn Dunn, Joseph P. Errico, Marie-Ève Tremblay, Marie-Ève Tremblay

“…Dysfunction of microglia, the resident innate immune cells of the brain, is associated with various neurodevelopmental disorders, including schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and epilepsy. …”
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Investigating the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential of Nypa fruticans: a multifaceted approach to skin protection and aging by Seul Ki Kim, Sang-Back Kim, Seul Bi Lee, Kang sub Kim, So-Ri Son, En Jin Choi, Byung Chul Park, Eunyoung Hong, You Ah Kim, Byoung Seok Moon, Sullim Lee

“…Additionally, NF significantly upregulated the expression of hyaluronan synthase (HAS) -1 and − 2 and human β-defensin (HBD) -2 and − 3, which are important for skin hydration and innate immune defense. These findings underscore the potential therapeutic applications of Nypa fruticans (NF) in mitigating oxidative stress, inflammation, skin barrier dysfunction, dehydration, and microbial imbalances. …”
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Immune responses in rodent whole eye transplantation: elucidation and preliminary investigations into rejection diagnosis and monitoring by Bing Li, Yong Wang, Charles R. Owens, Touka Banaee, Charleen T. Chu, Kayvon Jabbari, Anna D. Lee, Neil J. Khatter, Alan G. Palestine, An-Jey A. Su, Christene A. Huang, Kia M. Washington

“…These methodologies collectively contribute to the development of non-invasive diagnostic and monitoring strategies for WET.ResultsOur study revealed a rapid and acute immune response following WET, characterized by an early innate immune response dominated by complement involvement, and infiltration of neutrophils and monocytes by post-operative day (POD) 2. …”
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Caspase-1 activation, IL-1/IL-6 signature and IFNγ-induced chemokines in lungs of COVID-19 patients by Audrey Cambon, Christophe Guervilly, Christophe Guervilly, Clémence Delteil, Nicola Potere, Richard Bachelier, Edwige Tellier, Evelyne Abdili, Evelyne Abdili, Marine Leprince, Marco Giani, Ildo Polidoro, Valentina Albanese, Paolo Ferrante, Laurence Coffin, Michael Schiffrin, Laurent Arnaud, Romaric Lacroix, Romaric Lacroix, Sandrine Roque, Jean-Marie Forel, Jean-Marie Forel, Sami Hraiech, Sami Hraiech, Laurent Daniel, Laurent Papazian, Françoise Dignat-George, Françoise Dignat-George, Gilles Kaplanski, Gilles Kaplanski

“…RationaleCOVID-19-associated acute-respiratory distress syndrome (C-ARDS) results from a direct viral injury associated with host excessive innate immune response mainly affecting the lungs. However, cytokine profile in the lung compartment of C-ARDS patients has not been widely studied, nor compared to non-COVID related ARDS (NC-ARDS).ObjectivesTo evaluate caspase-1 activation, IL-1 signature, and other inflammatory cytokine pathways associated with tissue damage using post-mortem lung tissues, bronchoalveolar lavage fluids (BALF), and serum across the spectrum of COVID-19 severity.MethodsHistological features were described and activated-caspase-1 labeling was performed in 40 post-mortem biopsies. …”
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Proteomics profiling of inflammatory responses to elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor in cystic fibrosis by Hazel Ozuna, Hazel Ozuna, Dinesh Bojja, Santiago Partida-Sanchez, Luanne Hall-Stoodley, Amal Amer, Rodney D. Britt, Rodney D. Britt, Shahid Sheikh, David A. Frank, Weiyuan Wang, Bum-Yong Kang, Bum-Yong Kang, Irina Miralda, Irina Miralda, Samantha L. Durfey, Samantha L. Durfey, Benjamin T. Kopp, Benjamin T. Kopp

“…How elexacaftor–tezacaftor–ivacaftor (ETI) fails to improve innate immune signaling responsible for bacterial clearance and inflammation resolution remains unknown.MethodsWe used an unbiased proteomics approach to measure the effect of ETI on inflammatory proteins. …”
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New insight into the role of the pathway NLRP1 and NLRP3 inflammasomes and IL-33 in ultraviolet-induced cutaneous carcinogenesis by Aleksandra Lesiak, Aleksandra Lesiak, Karolina Wodz, Justyna Ceryn, Dorota Sobolewska-Sztychny, Dorota Sobolewska-Sztychny, Igor Bednarski, Janusz Piekarski, Marta Pabianek, Dariusz Nejc, Izabela Dróżdż, Joanna Narbutt, Marcin Noweta, Magdalena Ciążyńska, Magdalena Ciążyńska

“…IntroductionInflammasomes NLRP1 (NLR family pyrin domain containing 1) and NLRP3 are pivotal regulators of the innate immune response, activated by a spectrum of endogenous and exogenous stressors, including ultraviolet radiation (UVR). …”
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Analysis of Mannose‐Binding Lectin Protein and mRNA Levels on Selected Chicken Breeds in South Africa by Peter Ayodeji Idowu, Takalani J. Mpofu, Oliver T. Zishiri, Khathutshelo A. Nephawe, Bohani Mtileni

“…ABSTRACT Background Mannose‐binding lectin (MBL) is a key component of the innate immune system that plays a crucial role in binding to the microbial sugar surface to recognize and eliminate pathogens by activating the complement system. …”
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Proinflammatory Tear Cytokines in Human Adenoviral Keratoconjunctivitis and Clinical Eye Severity by Santacruz Valdés C, Ponce-Rosas ER, Jimenez-Martinez MC

“…Animal models have provided insight into the role of the innate immune system in clinical damage, but the human immune response at the ocular surface remains poorly understood. …”
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Role of Fcγ receptors in HER2-targeted breast cancer therapy by Hope S Rugo, Antonino Musolino, William J Gradishar, Jeffrey L Nordstrom, Edwin P Rock, Fernanda Arnaldez, Mark D Pegram

“…These activities include induction of antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and antibody-dependent cellular phagocytosis (ADCP), which are innate immune mechanisms of cancer cell elimination. …”
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Bioinformatics insights into mitochondrial and immune gene regulation in Alzheimer's disease by Tian Meng, Yazhou Zhang, Yuan Ye, Hui Li, Yongsheng He

“…Abstract Background There is growing evidence that the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease is closely linked to the resident innate immune cells of the central nervous system, including microglia and astrocytes. …”
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Mono-allelic epigenetic regulation of polycistronic transcription initiation by RNA polymerase II in Trypanosoma brucei by Rudo Kieft, Laura Cliffe, Haidong Yan, Robert J. Schmitz, Stephen L. Hajduk, Robert Sabatini

“…Trypanosoma brucei brucei is unable to infect humans because of its susceptibility to an innate immune complex, trypanosome lytic factor (TLF) in the circulation of humans. …”
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TLR4 Inhibition Attenuated LPS‐Induced Proinflammatory Signaling and Cytokine Release in Mouse Hearts and Cardiomyocytes by Christine W. Wiger, Trine Ranheim, Henriette Arnesen, Jarle Vaage, Søren E. Pischke, Arne Yndestad, Kåre‐Olav Stensløkken, May‐Kristin Torp

“…ABSTRACT Background Sepsis is associated with myocardial injury and early mortality. The innate immune receptor Toll‐like receptor 4 (TLR4) can recognize pathogen‐associated‐molecular‐patterns (PAMPs) and damage‐associated molecular patterns (DAMPs); the latter are released during tissue injury. …”
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The Human Milk-derived Peptide Drives Rapid Regulation of Macrophage Inflammation Responses in the Neonatal IntestineSummary by Fuqiang Yuan, Xu Han, Masha Huang, Yinglin Su, Yiting Zhang, Mengyuan Hu, Xiang Yu, Weilai Jin, Yun Li, Le Zhang

“…Background & Aims: The interactions between human milk and the regulation of innate immune homeostasis in newborns, and their impact on intestinal health, are not fully understood. …”
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Prevalence of Vitamin K2 Deficiency and Its Association with Coronary Artery Disease: A Case–Control Study by Sameh A. Ahmed, Abdulaziz A. Yar, Anas M. Ghaith, Rayan N. Alahmadi, Faisal A. Almaleki, Hassan S. Alahmadi, Waleed H. Almaramhy, Ahmed M. Alsaedi, Man K. Alraddadi, Hussein M. Ismail

“…Background/Objectives: Vitamin K2 analogs are associated with decreased vascular calcification, which may provide protective benefits for individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD) by stimulating anti-calcific proteins like matrix Gla protein and adjusting innate immune responses. This study addresses a significant gap in understanding the association between serum levels of vitamin K2 analogs in different CAD types and examines their correlations with clinical risk parameters in CAD patients. …”
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Differentially expressed microRNAs in pre-transplant lung biopsies target immune checkpoint proteins and can predict primary graft dysfunction in lung transplantation by Vitale Miceli, Pia Ferrigno, Claudio Centi, Claudia Carcione, Gioacchin Iannolo, Valentina Agnese, Giovanna Lo Iacono, Rosa Liotta, Pier Giulio Conaldi, Massimo Pinzani, Lavinia De Monte, Alessandro Bertani

“…Although PGD is attributed to ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI), immune responses, primarily T cell-mediated, may play a pivotal role in its pathogenesis. Additionally, innate immune activation following IRI links PGD to adaptive alloimmunity, highlighting the impact of early events on LTx outcomes. …”
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Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato inhibits CIITA transcription through pSTAT3 activation and enhanced SOCS1 and SOCS3 expression leading to limited IFN-γ production by Michelle A.E. Brouwer, Zara Karami, Samuel T. Keating, Hedwig Vrijmoeth, Heidi L.M. Lemmers, Helga Dijkstra, Frank L. van de Veerdonk, Mihaela Lupse, Hadewych J.M. ter Hofstede, Mihai G. Netea, Leo A.B. Joosten

“…Restoring antigen presentation capacity of innate immune cells and early production of IFN-γ in LB patients may help re-establish immune functions during initial LB. …”
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Comparative impact of tertiary lymphoid structures and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in cholangiocarcinoma by Chun-Nan Yeh, Yu-Chan Chang, Yi-Chen Yeh, Yu-Chao Wang, Dennis Shin-Shian Hsu, Meng-Lun Lu, Michael Hsiao, Ming-Huang Chen, Nai-Jung Chiang, Shin-Yi Chung, Chien-Jung Huang, Ming-Hsien Chan, Tzu-Sheng Hsu, Yi-Ping Hung

“…Additionally, TLSs exhibited higher properties of memory B cells and myeloid dendritic cells but lower levels of innate immune cells compared with TILs. T cells within TLSs showed elevated expression of precursor-exhausted-related genes and lower cytotoxicity signature. …”
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Exercise-induced anxiety impairs local and systemic inflammatory response and glucose metabolism in C57BL/6J mice by I. Gálvez, M.C. Navarro, S. Torres-Piles, L. Martín-Cordero, M.D. Hinchado, E. Ortega

“…Exercise strongly modulates the immune system, inducing a plethora of dynamic responses involving the innate immune cell function and inflammatory processes that contribute to both potential health benefits and harmful side effects. …”
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Rescue of in vitro models of CSF1R-related adult-onset leukodystrophy by iluzanebart: mechanisms and therapeutic implications of TREM2 agonism by Kelley C. Larson, Frederick W. Gergits, Abigail J. Renoux, Elizabeth J. Weisman, Borislav Dejanovic, Liyue Huang, Bhaumik Pandya, Donald G. McLaren, Berkley A. Lynch, Richard Fisher, Evan Thackaberry, David Gray, Francois Gaudreault, Christian Mirescu

“…Differentially expressed genes identified in the hippocampus of mice treated with iluzanebart were exemplary of TREM2 activation and were related to cell proliferation, regulation of inflammatory processes, and innate immune response pathways. Proliferation of microglia, changes in protein levels of specific chemokines identified by gene expression analysis, and increased CSF1R levels were also confirmed in vivo. …”
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Detection of CRISPR‒Cas and type I R–M systems in Klebsiella pneumoniae of human and animal origins and their relationship to antibiotic resistance and virulence by Xue Li, Ling Wang, Jinghuan Lin, Yingjuan Gu, Zhihua Liu, Jing Hu

“…Here, we find that CRISPR‒Cas and restriction–modification systems, which function as adaptive and innate immune systems in bacteria, have synergistic and opposed effects on virulence and antibiotic resistance genes in K. pneumoniae. …”
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