ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ADENOID HYPERTROPHY AND CHRONIC RHINOSINUSITIS IN CHILDREN: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW by Oleksandr M. Naumenko, Yuliia V. Dieieva, Inna V. Gogunska, Lilia I. Romaniuk, Sergiy V. Ziablitsev

“…Elevated levels of pro-inflammatory mediators (TGF-β1, sIL-2R, MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1) and decreased levels of protective factors (IgA, BLIMP-1, SP-D) were reported. …”
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Dietary Tea Polyphenols Improve Growth Performance and Intestinal Microbiota Under Chronic Crowding Stress in Hybrid Crucian Carp by Zhe Yang, Gege Sun, Jinsheng Tao, Weirong Tang, Wenpei Li, Zehong Wei, Qifang Yu

“…This study systematically investigated the effects of dietary tea polyphenols (TPs, major bioactive polyphenols from <i>Camellia sinensis</i> with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties) on the growth performance and intestinal health of hybrid crucian carp HCC2 under chronic crowding stress. …”
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Toward the DNA methylation haplotype map of 11 common solid cancers by Zhiqiang Zhang, Yuyang Hong, Shirong Zhang, Xin Zhu, Leiqin Liu, Xiqi Liao, Hongcang Gu, Hai Fang, Jiantao Shi

“…Inter-tumor heterogeneity links MHB discordance to driver mutations and inflammatory pathways. Finally, we demonstrate that MHBs serve as effective biomarkers for cancer detection, performing competitively to existing methods. …”
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STIM1‐mediated calcium influx controls antifungal immunity and the metabolic function of non‐pathogenic Th17 cells by Sascha Kahlfuss, Ulrike Kaufmann, Axel R Concepcion, Lucile Noyer, Dimitrius Raphael, Martin Vaeth, Jun Yang, Priya Pancholi, Mate Maus, James Muller, Lina Kozhaya, Alireza Khodadadi‐Jamayran, Zhengxi Sun, Patrick Shaw, Derya Unutmaz, Peter B Stathopulos, Cori Feist, Scott B Cameron, Stuart E Turvey, Stefan Feske

“…Our study further revealed distinct roles of STIM1 in regulating transcription and metabolic programs in non‐pathogenic Th17 cells compared to pathogenic, proinflammatory Th17 cells, a finding that may potentially be exploited for the treatment of Th17 cell‐mediated inflammatory diseases.…”
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Catastrophic antiphospholipid COVID-19 syndrome by Yu. S. Polushin, E. G. Gavrilova, I. V. Shlyk, S. V. Lapin, О. Yu. Tkachenko

“…The course of the disease was monitored using other routine clinical (temperature, complete blood and urine counts) tests and blood panel tests reflecting the severity of the systemic inflammatory response (ferritin, CRP, interleukins 6 and 18), and the state of the hemostatic, respiratory, circulatory, liver and kidney systems.Results. …”
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Polymer-free β-cyclodextrins and mefenamic acid inclusion complex nanofibers for enhanced drug solubility and biomedical applications by Sonaimuthu Mohandoss, Kuppu Sakthi Velu, Naushad Ahmad, Ramachandran Srinivasan, Prasanta Roy, Prathap Somu

“…MFA, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), has low water solubility, but its solubility increases when complexed with CDs. …”
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Cyclosporine combined with eltrombopag for treatment of secondary graft failure after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation by S. V. Semochkin, V. V. Lunin, I. B. Kaplanskaya, A. A. Fedenko

“…According to PET/CT data 36 months after auto-HSCT, the patient had a local increase in the level of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose fixation (maximum standardized uptake value 3.33), possibly of an inflammatory nature, in the body of the L4 vertebra on the background of bone cement after vertebroplasty performed at the onset of the disease. …”
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Case Report: Rare multisystem metastasis in head and neck paraganglioma with SDHB pathogenic variant and KIF1B VUS manifested as FUO by Yongshi Yang, Xiaotong Tian, Congwei Jia, Hongwei Fan, Taisheng Li, Li Zhang, Zhengyin Liu

“…Laboratory examinations showed elevated inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR, IL-6, and Ferritin) but no abnormalities in infection, immune, or tumor markers. …”
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High-risk sexual behavior and HIV/STDs cascade of care in migrants: results from an Italian dedicated outpatient clinic by Vito Fiore, Andrea De Vito, Nicholas Geremia, Petrana Martineková, Elija Princic, Sergio Babudieri, Giordano Madeddu

“…Four (16%) people had latent syphilis; in 12 (48%) people, HPV-related genital warts were present, 7 (28%) people had Molluscum contagiosum, and 6 (24%) women had pelvic inflammatory diseases. Among patients referring no symptoms, there were 10 (41.7%) HBsAg positivities, one (4.2%) HIV infection, four (16.7%) latent syphilis, one (4.2%) HPV-related genital infection, and one (4.2%) PID. …”
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Lipoprotein(a) and Blood Monocytes as Factors for Progression of Carotid Atherosclerosis in Patients with Premature Coronary Heart Disease by Alexandra V. Tyurina, Olga I. Afanasieva, Marat V. Ezhov, Elena A. Klesareva, Tatiana V. Balakhonova, Sergei N. Pokrovsky

“…Monocytes in individuals with an elevated Lp(a) level are represented by an activated inflammatory phenotype and have an increased ability for transendothelial migration. …”
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Lymph node recurrence and re-excision after primary tumor resection of a histiocytic sarcoma of duodenal origin: a case report by Kohei Segami, Shinjiro Kobayashi, Masaki Hiwatari, Yuta Ogura, Masafumi Katayama, Satoshi Koizumi, Motohiro Chosokabe, Junki Koike, Takehito Otsubo

“…The biopsy showed erosions of the mucosal epithelium and inflammatory cell infiltration, but no evidence of malignancy. …”
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The first experience of two-stage treatment of transsphincteric fistulas of rectum by means of fibrin sealant by S. A. Frolov, A. M. Kuzminov, V. Yu. Korolik, I. S. Bogormistrov, M. O. Chernozhukova, Sh. T. Minbayev

“…Treatment results of the patient group that matched inclusion criteria were analyzed: straight fistulous tract, absence of inflammatory changes and severe fibrosis in the area of fistula internal orifice. …”
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Inhibition of astrocyte signaling leads to sex-specific changes in microglia phenotypes in a diet-based model of cerebral small vessel disease by Jenna L. Gollihue, Khine Zin Aung, Colin B. Rogers, Leopoldine B. Galopin, Nicholas A. Wright, Pradoldej Sompol, Erica M. Weekman, Yuriko Katsumata, Josh M. Morganti, Christopher M. Norris

“…Here, we assessed the impact of astrocytic signaling on microglia, which set the inflammatory tone in brain. Seven-to-eight-week-old male and female C57BL/6 J mice received intrahippocampal injections of adeno-associated virus (AAV) expressing EGFP (AAV2/5-Gfa2-EGFP) or AAV expressing the NFAT inhibitor VIVIT (i.e., AAV2/5-Gfa2-VIVIT-EGFP). …”
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Changes in olfactory function and serum interleukin-6 levels in the acute phase of bipolar I disorder: a longitudinal study by Chunhong Yang, Zhuohui Zhou, Qiping Li, Ao Zhao, Chao Chen, Chunyang Li

“…There is a potential correlation between inflammatory activity and olfactory dysfunction in manic BD patients, but its causal relationship and specific mechanism need to be further verified.…”
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Predicted skeletal muscle index as a scalable marker for sarcopenia risk and mortality in older Chinese adults by Ya Liu, Yingsong Qi, Huanhuan Wang, Xiaojing Zhao, Min Zhang, Liangyan Ma, Lan Huang, Qiaorong Dong

“…Logistic regression assessed pSMI’s association with sarcopenia, and Cox models evaluated mortality risk, adjusting for demographics, behaviors, comorbidities, and inflammatory markers.ResultsSarcopenia prevalence decreased from 55 to 67% in the lowest pSMI quartile (Q1) to 0.4% in the highest (Q4). …”
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Anesthesiologic Provision of Osteosynthesis of the Neck of the Femur in Geriatric Patients by O. V. Lapin, Yu. V. Nikiforov, V. V. Konstantinov

“…All Group 1 patients operated on under spinal anesthesia experienced postoperative pain whose relief required the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ketorol, ketonal, baralgin) and opioids (promedole, omnopon), 44% of cases requiring multiple administration of narcotic analgesics within the first and second postoperative days. …”
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IgM- and IgA-response of peritoneal B-1 cells to the TI-2 antigen with the presence of γδT cells in vitro by N. A. Snegireva, E. V. Sidorova, I. N. Dyakov, M. V. Gavrilova, I. N. Chernyshova, E. P. Pashkov, O. A. Svitich

“…It limits penetration of pathogens into the bloodstream. Inflammatory diseases such as Crohn disease and colitis may be associated with disorders of IgA synthesis. …”
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Tangeretin Improves the Memory of Swiss Mice, Suggesting Potential Molecular Interventions Through Animal Behavior Assessments and In Silico Studies by Md. Sakib Al Hasan, Mohd Shahnawaz Khan, Arusha Ayub, Raihan Chowdhury, Emon Mia, Md. Shadin, Md. Showkot Akbor, Muhammad Torequl Islam, Md. Shimul Bhuia

“…ABSTRACT Introduction Tangeretin (TAN), a polymethoxylated flavone from citrus peels, exhibits neuroprotective, anti‐inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. This study aims to evaluate the memory‐enhancing effects of TAN in Swiss mice and explore its potential molecular interactions with the D2 dopamine (DOP) receptor through in vivo behavioral assessments and in silico approaches. …”
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Nutrients and phytochemicals characterisations, acute and sub-acute oral toxicity studies of BobyGuard C, a polyherbal nutraceutical with anti-breast cancer properties by Borelle Mafogang, Roger Ponka, Joseph Ngakou Mukam, Elie Fokou

“…BobyGuard C (BGC) is a novel polyherbal nutraceutical formulated from five plants, selected for their antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory and nutritional properties to be used for breast cancer management. …”
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Effects of mesenchymal stromal cells on monocyte differentiation to M1 phenotype and M1/M2 macrophage switching by E. Ya. Shevela, L. V. Sakhno, M. A. Tikhonova, E. V. Batorov, A. A. Ostanin, E. R. Chernykh

“…In addition, MSCs did not influence the expression of CD206, as well as the production of pro- (IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-12) and anti-inflammatory (IL1-ra, IL-4, IL-10) cytokines, immunoregulatory cytokines (IFN-γ, IL-17) and chemokines (IP-10, MCP-1, MIP-1b, Rantes, Eotaxin).Conclusions: The ability of MSC to induce the M2 phenotype depends on the stage of differentiation of monocyte/macrophages. …”
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