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Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) is an inherited immune disorder involving decreased phagocytic superoxide oxygen radical production, resulting in increased susceptibility to infections. Furthermore, there is a predominance of immune-related inflammatory problems in a subset of CGD patients, such
Periodontitis is a destructive chronic inflammatory disease that can start with localized inflammatory reactions created by the supporting tissues surrounding the teeth against microorganisms and then result in loss of teeth. Cytokines play an important role in inflammation that occurs in
Asthma with bronchial hypersecretion is a type of asthma poorly studied. Its pathogenesis is not well understood but probably is related to the innate impaired immunity, particularly with "toll-like receptors" (TLR) and secretory mucin (MUC).
Objectives 1) Define the clinical and inflammatory
One of the major determinants for outcome in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is the degree of inflammatory response. SP16 is a synthetic anti-inflammatory peptide developed to reproduce the anti-inflammatory activities of naturally occurring Serpins and has been tested as a treatment
Obesity and type 2 diabetes are major health problems in the United States and the world. Both conditions are characterized by increased inflammation and oxidative stress and are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Our previous work shows that insulin exerts a prompt and
The naturally occurring hormone GLP-1 when co-administered during hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in non-diabetic individuals can reduce the deleterious effects of hypoglycemia on the vasculature. We have shown that IV infusion of GLP-1 during a single moderate episode of hypoglycemia can preserve
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity. Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is currently the most effective treatment strategy for AMI. Brisk thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) grade 3 flow immediately after PCI in patients with AMI is
Blood samples will be obtained from all individuals. blood lipids, inflammation markers, insulin, glucose, leptin,adiponectin, ala aminotransferase, asp aminotransferase, creatine phosphokinase,lactate dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase,bilirubin, cyclo-oxygenase, citrate synthase, renal function,
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a multisystem life-threatening fibrosing disorder that lacks effective treatment. The link between the inflammation observed in organs such as the skin and profibrotic mechanisms is not well understood.
Dendritic cells (DCs) are antigen-presenting cells that sense
Meat and dietary fibers have been associated with increased and decreased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), respectively. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) regulate intestinal immune response in a complex interplay between the mucosal epithelium and the microbiota and may therefore be important modulators
1. Rationale
Immunotherapy applying ex vivo generated and tumor-antigen-loaded dendritic cells (DC) has now successfully been introduced in the clinic. A limited, but consistent, number of objective immunological and clinical responses have been observed. Thus far it remains unclear why some
Erysipelas-like erythema (ELE) is the pathognomonic cutaneous manifestation of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). It typically presents with painful, well-demarcated, and unilateral erythema overlying the ankle, and resolves spontaneously within 24 to 72 hours. Its incidence varies from 1% to 48%
BACKGROUND:
This study will examine the role of two members in the family of transmembrane receptors, TLRs, found on leukocytes and other cells that are upregulated in response to endotoxin and other stimuli. These substances transfer the signals that propagate inflammation and production of