Lysophosphatidylcholine: A Novel Modulator of Trypanosoma cruzi Transmission by Mário A. C. Silva-Neto, Alan B. Carneiro, Livia Silva-Cardoso, Georgia C. Atella

“…Finally, LPC inhibits NO production by macrophages stimulated by live T. cruzi, and thus interferes with the immune system of the vertebrate host. In the present paper, we discuss the main signaling mechanisms that are likely used by such molecule and their eventual use as targets to block parasite transmission and the pathogenesis of Chagas disease.…”
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Forward programming of hPSCs to neutrophils using chemically defined media by Hayley E. Hall, Xiaoping Bao, Cheng Dong, Xiaojun Lance Lian

“…Abstract Polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs), the most abundant leukocytes circulating in human blood, are pivotal players in the innate immune system. In recent years, PMNs have gained increasing recognition for their significant involvement in the pathogenesis of a wide array of human diseases, including sepsis, pulmonary conditions, autoimmune disorders, and various cancers. …”
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Progress in the Relationship between Vitamin D Deficiency and the Incidence of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Children by Lian-Ping He, Yu-Xin Song, Ting Zhu, Wei Gu, Chang-Wei Liu

“…Epidemiologic evidence demonstrates involvement of vitamin D deficiency in T1DM pathogenesis, with the immune system improperly targeting and destroying its own islet β cells. …”
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The determination of effects of in ovo administrated bisphenol a on the development of thymus and proportion of alpha-naphthyl acetate esterase enzyme lymphocyte by using histologi... by Didem Yılmaz, Yasemin Öznurlu

“…It was concluded that significant disturbances in the immune system function of the affected animals might be occured and regulation on the use of BPA should be revised.…”
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Nutritional components in instant porridge fortified with fermented lebui beans by Wahyu Mushollaeni, Atina Rahmawati

“…Functional food refers to a food product that includes nutritional elements, supplements, or bioactive compounds designed to enhance health, boost the immune system, and aid in disease prevention. Functional food enriched with bioactive compounds, minerals, vitamins, fatty acids, dietary fiber, or probiotics. …”
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Immunomodulatory effects of inosine pranobex on cytokine production by human lymphocytes by Lasek Witold, Janyst Michał, Wolny Rafał, Zapała Łukasz, Bocian Katarzyna, Drela Nadzieja

“…These results shed some light on immunomodulatory properties of Inos and suggest applicability of this agent in patients with a depressed function of the immune system.…”
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A review: Health promoting lactic acid bacteria in traditional Indonesian fermented foods by Lilis Nuraida

“…Hypocholesterolemic effects, stimulation of the immune system, and prevention of diarrhea by some probiotic strains have been shown in animal studies. …”
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Demographic modeling of transient amplifying cell population growth by Shinji Nakaoka, Hisashi Inaba

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TLR10 overexpression modulates immune response in A549 lung epithelial cells challenged with SARS-CoV-2 S and N proteins by Špela Knez, Mojca Narat, Jernej Ogorevc

“…Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play an important role in the recognition of viral particles and activation of the innate immune system, but their role in SARS-CoV-2 infection is still poorly characterized. …”
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Rereading of asian cuisine: bullfrog meat (Aquarana catesbeiana) enriching the flavor and nutritional value by José Teixeira de Seixas Filho, Laura Kiyoko Ide

“…Frog meat also has excellent gourmet characteristics, in addition to being considered a food alternative for nutritional therapy with increased immune system response. The present work aimed to present ways of introducing frog meat into Asian cuisine, aiming to expand its enjoyment, mainly by people with food allergies to proteins of animal origin, as well as offering a healthy diet with low cholesterol and, finally, develop menus that make full use of the bullfrog carcass, with gastronomic and therapeutic recipes.…”
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Effect of Negative Pressure Therapy on the Inflammatory Response of the Intestinal Microenvironment in a Porcine Septic Model by Kenneth C. Norbury, Mary Pat Moyer

“…We hypothesized that NPT modulates the intestinal microenvironment by mediating the innate immune system. Sepsis was induced in 12 anesthetized female pigs. …”
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Immunological Mechanisms in Allergic Diseases and Allergen Tolerance: The Role of Treg Cells by D. Calzada, S. Baos, L. Cremades-Jimeno, B. Cárdaba

“…The immune system regulates itself to establish an appropriate immune response to potentially harmful pathogens while tolerating harmless environmental antigens and self-antigens. …”
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DNA metabarcoding technology for the identification of the fecal microbiome in patients with chronic stress by Abraham Eudes Pérez Urruchi, Lucy Eliana Ramírez Elizalde, Flor de María Zapata Cornejo, María Luisa Matalinares Calvet, Miluska Vanessa Baylon Cuba, Fredy Fabian Dominguez

“…In the latest research, the concept of stress is associated with the deregulation of several biological systems sensitive to stress, such as the immune system, the microbiome, the endocrine system and neuroanatomical substrates. …”
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Induction of Tolerance via the Sublingual Route: Mechanisms and Applications by Philippe Moingeon, Laurent Mascarell

“…Sublingual vaccines have an excellent safety record, documented with approximately 2 billion doses administered, as of today, in humans. The oral immune system comprises various antigen-presenting cells, including Langerhans cells, as well as myeloid and plasmacytoid dendritic cells (DCs) with a distinct localisation in the mucosa, along the lamina propria and in subepithelial tissues, respectively. …”
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Implication of Fructans in Health: Immunomodulatory and Antioxidant Mechanisms by Elena Franco-Robles, Mercedes G. López

“…In this review, we discuss recent advances in our understanding of fructans interaction with the intestinal immune system, the gut microbiota, and other components of the intestinal lumen to provide an overview of the mechanisms underlying the effects of fructans on health and disease.…”
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The role of immunity in insulin resistance in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome by Qixuan Zhang, Zhe Yang, Xiangyang Ou, Mengying Zhang, Xiangyu Qin, Gengxiang Wu

“…The immunopathogenesis of PCOS has not been extensively explored, but there is growing speculation that immune system abnormalities may play a pivotal role. …”
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Pest Status of Subfamily Lymantriinae (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Noctuoidea): Review by Amritpal Singh Kaleka, Gagan Preet Kour Bali

“…They act as a threat to the crops through various mechanisms of pathogenesis that compromise the immune system of the plants, such as developing any ways to attack the plants, seeking entry via open pores or exposed surface or wound, and sourcing nutrients forcefully for their growth and development. …”
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Association of Immunosuppression with DR6 Expression during the Development and Progression of Spontaneous Ovarian Cancer in Laying Hen Model by Sa’Rah McNeal, Pincas Bitterman, Janice M. Bahr, Seby L. Edassery, Jacques S. Abramowicz, Sanjib Basu, Animesh Barua

“…The goal of this study was to determine the immune system’s responses and its suppression during OVCA development and progression in hens. …”
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Review article: key aspects of mammal microbiome development by E. V. Semenova, O. A. Manzhurina, Yu. S. Parkhomenko

“…The microbiome is known to have an impact on the immune system development, metabolic processes and even on the ethology, so an atypical microbial population can cause immune and metabolic disorders. …”
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Gender and Ocular Manifestations of Connective Tissue Diseases and Systemic Vasculitides by Maria M. Choudhary, Rula A. Hajj-Ali, Careen Y. Lowder

“…Ocular manifestations are present in many connective tissue diseases which are characterized by an immune system that is directed against self. In this paper, we review the ocular findings in various connective tissue diseases and systemic vasculitides and highlight gender differences in each disease. …”
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