scholarly journals Cytokine profiling plays a crucial role in activating immune system in fungal endophthalmitis

2020 ◽  
Vol 101 ◽  
pp. 240
Author(s):  
J. Gandhi ◽  
V.P. Dave ◽  
J. Joseph
Author(s):  
José Luis Muñoz-Carrillo ◽  
Juan Francisco Contreras-Cordero ◽  
Oscar Gutiérrez-Coronado ◽  
Paola Trinidad Villalobos-Gutiérrez ◽  
Luis Guillermo Ramos-Gracia ◽  
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Biosensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Nirmita Dutta ◽  
Peter B. Lillehoj ◽  
Pedro Estrela ◽  
Gorachand Dutta

Cytokines are soluble proteins secreted by immune cells that act as molecular messengers relaying instructions and mediating various functions performed by the cellular counterparts of the immune system, by means of a synchronized cascade of signaling pathways. Aberrant expression of cytokines can be indicative of anomalous behavior of the immunoregulatory system, as seen in various illnesses and conditions, such as cancer, autoimmunity, neurodegeneration and other physiological disorders. Cancer and autoimmune diseases are particularly adept at developing mechanisms to escape and modulate the immune system checkpoints, reflected by an altered cytokine profile. Cytokine profiling can provide valuable information for diagnosing such diseases and monitoring their progression, as well as assessing the efficacy of immunotherapeutic regiments. Toward this goal, there has been immense interest in the development of ultrasensitive quantitative detection techniques for cytokines, which involves technologies from various scientific disciplines, such as immunology, electrochemistry, photometry, nanotechnology and electronics. This review focusses on one aspect of this collective effort: electrochemical biosensors. Among the various types of biosensors available, electrochemical biosensors are one of the most reliable, user-friendly, easy to manufacture, cost-effective and versatile technologies that can yield results within a short period of time, making it extremely promising for routine clinical testing.


2022 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunil Kumar ◽  
Madhuri T. Patil ◽  
Deepak B. Salunke

Abstract Cancer weakens the immune system which fails to fight against the rapidly growing cells. Among the various types of cancers, prostate cancer (PCa) is causing greater number of deaths in men after lung cancer, demanding advancement to prevent, detect and treat PCa. Several small molecule heterocycles and few peptides are being used as oncological drugs targeting PCa. Heterocycles are playing crucial role in the development of novel cancer chemotherapeutics as well as immunotherapeutics. Indole skeleton, being a privileged structure has been extensively used for the discovery of novel anticancer agents and the application of indole derivatives against breast cancer is well documented. The present article highlights the usefulness of indole linked heterocyclic compounds as well as the fused indole derivatives against prostate cancer.


Pharmaceutics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 955
Author(s):  
Farzana Yasmeen ◽  
Hana Seo ◽  
Nasir Javaid ◽  
Moon Suk Kim ◽  
Sangdun Choi

The immune system plays a crucial role in the body’s defense system against various pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, as well as recognizes non-self- and self-molecules. The innate immune system is composed of special receptors known as pattern recognition receptors, which play a crucial role in the identification of pathogen-associated molecular patterns from diverse microorganisms. Any disequilibrium in the activation of a particular pattern recognition receptor leads to various inflammatory, autoimmune, or immunodeficiency diseases. Aptamers are short single-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid or ribonucleic acid molecules, also termed “chemical antibodies,” which have tremendous specificity and affinity for their target molecules. Their features, such as stability, low immunogenicity, ease of manufacturing, and facile screening against a target, make them preferable as therapeutics. Immune-system–targeting aptamers have a great potential as a targeted therapeutic strategy against immune diseases. This review summarizes components of the innate immune system, aptamer production, pharmacokinetic characteristics of aptamers, and aptamers related to innate-immune-system diseases.


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annalisa Ciabattini ◽  
Elena Pettini ◽  
Fabio Fiorino ◽  
Simone Lucchesi ◽  
Gabiria Pastore ◽  
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2010 ◽  
Vol 28 (21) ◽  
pp. e369-e370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filippo Bellati ◽  
Chiara Napoletano ◽  
Ilary Ruscito ◽  
Marco Liberati ◽  
Pierluigi Benedetti Panici ◽  
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2016 ◽  
Vol 186 (5) ◽  
pp. 1078-1080
Author(s):  
Shigeru Kotake ◽  
Yuki Nanke
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2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abbas Makarem ◽  
Nosrat Lotfi ◽  
Seyed Amir Danesh-Sani ◽  
Soudabeh Nazifi

ABSTRACT Osteopetrosis is a rare hereditary bone disease characterized by osteoclasts malfunction and impaired bone resorption. Decreased vascularity of bone as well as compromised immune system may result in oral and maxillofacial complications. Osteomyelitis is life-threatening problem in these patients usually associated with dental caries or abscess. Dental practitioners could play a crucial role in early diagnosis of osteomyelitis and avoid inappropriate treatments and further complications. How to cite this article Makarem A, Lotfi N, Danesh-Sani SA, Nazifi S. Osteopetrosis: Oral and Maxillofacial Manifestations. Int J Head Neck Surg 2012;3(2):115-117.


F1000Research ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Su

Immunodeficiencies reveal the crucial role of the immune system in defending the body against microbial pathogens. Given advances in genomics and other technologies, this is currently best studied in humans who have inherited monogenic diseases. Such investigations have provided insights into how gene products normally function in the natural environment and have opened the door to new, exciting treatments for these diseases.


2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 0-0 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haniye Ghasiyari ◽  
Mohammad Rostami Nejad ◽  
Davar Amani ◽  
Davar Amani ◽  
Mohammad Reza Zali ◽  
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