Phenolic compounds from Chaenomeles speciosa alleviate inflammation in lipopolysaccharide-treated RAW264.7 macrophages via the NF-κB and MAPK pathways by Fuxia Hu, Chao Liu, Fengqin Wang, Changxin Zhou, Maotong Zhu, Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse, Zhaosheng Wang

“…The extract suppressed the levels of nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and the mRNA and protein expressions of nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). …”
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Immune modulation effects of curcumin in pristane-induced lupus mice by Handono Kalim, Kusworini Handono, Takhta Khalasha, Mirza Zaka Pratama, Tri Wahyudi Iman Dantara, Ayu Pramitha Wulandari, Fahimma Albinsaid, Sofi Nur Fitria, Muhammad Vardian Mahardika

“…At 32 weeks after injection, all of mice were assessed for arthritis score, proteinuria level, body weights, adaptive immune system components (Th1, Th2, Th17, and Treg percentages) from spleen using flow cytometry; proinflammatory cytokines and autoantibody production, including interleukin-6 (IL-6), interferon-alpha (IFN-α), and antinuclear antibody (ANA) from serum using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. …”
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The intervention of curcumin on rodent models of hepatic fibrosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Yun-Hang Chu, Bing-Yao Pang, Ming Yang, Qi Meng, Yan Leng

“…The outcome indicators included liver cell structure and function related indicators, such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), albumin (ALB), ratio of albumin to globulin (A/G), total bilirubin (TBIL), bax protein, bcl-2 protein and index of liver, as well as the relevant indicators for evaluating the degree of hepatic fibrosis, such as hyaluronic acid (HA), laminin (LN), type I collagen (Collagen I), type III collagen (Collagen III), type III procollagen (PCIII), type III procollagen amino terminal peptide (PIIINP), type IV collagen (IV-C), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), α-Smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), hydroxyproline (HYP), platelet derived factor-BB (PDGF-BB), connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), and oxidative stress-related indicators, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px). …”
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The effect of absorbable collagen suture for oral implant repair on wound healing and inflammation factors of gingival crevicular fluid by Jingjing Feng, Qiaolong Yu, Xiaoqing Liu

“…The incision healing time, postoperative pain degree, incision healing grade, patient satisfaction, and the levels of tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-a), interleukin-8 (IL-8) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in gingival crevicular fluid were compared between the two groups. …”
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ZEB1 as a marker of metastasis in thyroid carcinomas: review of literature and own data by P.P. Zinych, V.M. Pushkarev, N.I. Levchuk, M. Tronko

“…Downregulation of E-cadherin expression is induced by transforming growth factor β, epidermal growth factor, fibroblast growth factor, and interleukin-6. Growth factors activate intracellular signaling pathways, which in turn induce several repressors of E-cadherin gene transcription, such as Snail, Slug, zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 1 (ZEB1), ZEB2, Twist, TBX-2, and SIX. …”
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The antiosteoporotic effect of oxymatrine compared to testosterone in orchiectomized rats by Anwaar M. Shaban, Eman A. Ali, Sara G. Tayel, Sara Kamal Rizk, Dalia F. El Agamy

“…Bone was assessed for malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH), interleukin 6 (IL-6), Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1), nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) expression, and receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand/ osteoprotegerin (RANKL/OPG) ratio. …”
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Inhibition of TLR4 Signalling-Induced Inflammation Attenuates Secondary Injury after Diffuse Axonal Injury in Rats by Yonglin Zhao, Yahui Zhao, Ming Zhang, Junjie Zhao, Xudong Ma, Tingqin Huang, Honggang Pang, Jiaxi Li, Jinning Song

“…The neuroprotective effects of TLR4 inhibition were associated with decreases in the levels of TLR4 downstream signalling molecules and inflammatory factors, including interleukin-1β, interleukin-6, and tumour necrosis factor-α. These results suggest that the TLR4 signalling pathway plays an important role in secondary injury and may be an important therapeutic target following DAI.…”
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Targeting Cytokine-Mediated Inflammation in Brain Disorders: Developing New Treatment Strategies by Rahul Mallick, Sanjay Basak, Premanjali Chowdhury, Prasenjit Bhowmik, Ranjit K. Das, Antara Banerjee, Sujay Paul, Surajit Pathak, Asim K. Duttaroy

“…Pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-1 (IL-1), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) cause neuroinflammation, alter brain function, and accelerate disease development. …”
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Diet with high content of advanced glycation end products induces oxidative stress damage and systemic inflammation in experimental mice: protective effect of peanut skin procyanid... by Li Zhao, Xingxing Zhang, Langzhi He, Yubing Li, Yue Yu, Qun Lu, Rui Liu

“…And the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), and IL-1β in serum of mice were significantly decreased (P < 0.05), while the levels of anti-inflammatory factor IL-10 were increased, and the inflammatory injury in mice was improved. …”
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Involvement of Toll Like Receptor 2 Signaling in Secondary Injury during Experimental Diffuse Axonal Injury in Rats by Yonglin Zhao, Junjie Zhao, Ming Zhang, Yahui Zhao, Jiaxi Li, Xudong Ma, Tingqin Huang, Honggang Pang, Bo Wang, Jinning Song

“…Intracerebral knockdown of TLR2 significantly downregulated TLR2 expression, attenuated cortical apoptosis, lessened glial response, and reduced the secondary axonal and neuronal injury in the cortex by inhibiting phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) including Erk, JNK, and p38, translocation of NF-κB p65 from the cytoplasm to the nucleus, and decreasing levels of proinflammatory cytokines including interleukin-6, interleukin-1β, and tumor necrosis factor-α. …”
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Therapeutic effects of Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi root and Hovenia dulcis Thunb. extracts on alcoholic liver disease: Network pharmacology and experimental validation by Zhendong Chen, Yu Yue, Hongyan An, Haisu Yan, Hyeok-Joo Park, Pei Lin

“…Moreover. inflammatory responses were mitigated, as indicated by reductions in the expression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6, and we detected reduction in the levels of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase, thereby indicating hepatoprotective effects. …”
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The Reduced Expression of EOLA1 May Be Related to Refractory Diabetic Foot Ulcer by Mingxia Wu, Weiling Leng, Hang Pan, Xiaotian Lei, Liu Chen, Xinshou Ouyang, Ziwen Liang

“…The expression levels of EOLA1, metallothionein 2A (MT2A), nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were detected by western blot. Results. …”
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Role of Inflammation and Motility Disorders in the Development, Course and Consequences of Functional Gastrointestinal and Biliary Tract Diseases (Literature Review and Expert Pane... by V. T. Ivashkin, D. S. Bordin, T. L. Lapina, M. A. Livzan, A. V. Okhlobystin, E. A. Poluektova, A. S. Trukhmanov, Yu. P. Uspenskiy, Yu. O. Shulpekova

“…Trimebutine helps reduce the production of proinflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-6.   Conclusion. In the treatment of functional diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, trimebutine can be considered as a multitarget agent, since the drug helps to normalize motility, reduces the degree of visceral hypersensitivity, exhibits anti-inflammatory and neuroregenerative effects, and can also increase the effectiveness of treatment of concomitant diseases.…”
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Effects of Cranberry Extract (Vaccinium macrocarpon) Supplementation on Lipid Peroxidation and Inflammation in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (Stages 3-4): A Randomized Contr... by Laís de Souza Gouveia Moreira, Karla Thaís Resende Teixeira, Ludmila F. M. F. Cardozo, Livia Alvarenga, Bruna Regis, Jessyca Sousa de Brito, Viviane de Oliveira Leal, Natalia Alvarenga Borges, Isabela de Souza da Costa Brum, José Carlos Carraro-Eduardo, Giovanna B. Borini, Andresa A. Berretta, Marcelo Ribeiro-Alves, Denise Mafra

“…Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) were measured in the plasma to assess oxidative stress. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) plasma levels were assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and C-reactive protein (CRP) by immunoturbidimetric method. …”
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Curcumin nanoparticles alleviate brain mitochondrial dysfunction and cellular senescence in γ-irradiated rats by Omnia A. Moselhy, Nahed Abdel-Aziz, Azza El-bahkery, Said S. Moselhy, Ehab A. Ibrahim

“…In irradiated rats, CNPs also showed anti-neuroinflammatory effects by reducing brain interleukin 6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-ĸB) levels (P < 0.05). …”
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Ocular Findings in COVID-19 Patients: A Review of Direct Manifestations and Indirect Effects on the Eye by Federica Bertoli, Daniele Veritti, Carla Danese, Francesco Samassa, Valentina Sarao, Nicolò Rassu, Tommaso Gambato, Paolo Lanzetta

“…Ocular side effects have also been reported with other investigational drugs like lopinavir-ritonavir, interferons, and interleukin-1 and interleukin-6 inhibitors. The aim of this review was to summarize ophthalmological implications of SARS-CoV-2 infection to serve as a reference for eye care and other physicians for prompt diagnosis and management.…”
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GEN-27, a Newly Synthetic Isoflavonoid, Inhibits the Proliferation of Colon Cancer Cells in Inflammation Microenvironment by Suppressing NF-κB Pathway by Yajing Wang, Ping Lu, Weifeng Zhang, Qianming Du, Jingjing Tang, Hong Wang, Jinrong Lu, Rong Hu

“…The results indicated that GEN-27 inhibited the proliferation of human colon tumor HCT116 cells stimulated by culture supernatants of LPS-induced human monocytes THP-1 cells and significantly decreased LPS-induced secretion of proinflammatory cytokines interleukin-6 and interleukin-1β in THP-1 cells. The HCT116 cell proliferation elicited by THP-1-conditioned medium could be blocked by the interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA). …”
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Observation on the Efficacy of Ginkgo Ketone Ester Drop Pill in Improving Hypertension Combined with Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaque by Jie Zhang, Yingli Ma

“…The observation indexes were the improvement of blood pressure (systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP)), blood lipids (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), triglyceride (TG), and total cholesterol (TC)), vascular endothelial function (nitric oxide (NO) and endothelin-1 (ET-1)), inflammatory factors (C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6)), plaque (intimal medial thickness (IMT) of carotid artery and plaque area), and efficacy after intervention and adverse effects during intervention in both groups. …”
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Lentinan's effect on gut microbiota and inflammatory cytokines in 5-FU-induced mucositis mice by Xiaoxiao Zhang, Liang Wang, Asif Iqbal Khan, Ata Ur Rehman, Kavish Hasnain Khinsar, Yi Xin

“…In addition, we measured the levels of certain inflammatory cytokines (Tumour Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α), Interleukin-1 (IL-1), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), and Interleukin-10 (IL-10), looked at the expression of tight junction proteins (Zonula Occludens-1(ZO-1), Claudin-1), measured mucin-2 levels, and looked into changes in the gut flora. …”
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Serum cardiac and inflammatory biomarker levels following chemotherapy among female patients with breast cancer attending at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiop... by Muluabay Getie, Biset Asrade Mekonnen, Daniel Seifu, Yonas Mulugeta, Solomon Tebeje, Chernet Tafere, Asmare Amuamuta

“…An Elecsys 2010 Troponin-T immunoassay analyzer was used to measure serum levels of cardiac troponin T (cTnT), creatinine kinase-myocardial band (CK-MB), C-reactive protein (CRP), and R and D systemic luminex performance assays were used to measure serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF- α). …”
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