scholarly journals O astrologiji krvnih skupin - zakaj krvne skupine AB0 ne določajo človekovega značaja niti njegove prehrane

2016 ◽  
Vol 85 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Gajšek Grbec ◽  
Marija Pfeifer ◽  
Primož Rožman
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Blood Groups ◽  
Abo Blood Groups ◽  
Biological Functions ◽  
Healthy Nutrition ◽  
Ab0 Blood Groups ◽  
Health And Disease ◽  
Lay Public

AB0 blood groups are inherited markers on blood cells. Since their discovery, there were numerous attempts to be attributed a wide variety of biological functions they don’t possess. The purpose of this article is primarily to inform the professional, as well as lay public that the theory of healthy nutrition based on AB0 blood groups represents nothing more than a pseudoscience used for mass exploitation and commercial purposes. ABO blood groups were attributed such characteristics by naturopathic doctor Peter D'Adamo, who on the basis of false methods and erroneous assumptions wrote a bestseller "Eat Right For Your Type". It claims that the blood groupsAB0 represent a "key to the functioning of our immune system" and that the blood group based diet represents a “key to the health of every man”. As in the case of nutrition based on the ABO blood groups, the scientific knowledge in the field of immunohematology is misused to mislead the lay public, we are obliged to explain the real meaning and the role of blood groups in health and disease, the misuse of blood groups in relation to healthy nutrition.

scholarly journals Genetic aspects of susceptibility to multiple myeloma

Blood ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 59 (6) ◽  
pp. 1286-1291 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Ludwig ◽  
W Mayr
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Patient Group ◽  
Genetic Factors ◽  
Blood Groups ◽  
Abo Blood Groups ◽  
Hla Association ◽  
Large Patient

Abstract An up-dated survey of the information pertaining to the role of genetic factors in susceptibility to multiple myeloma is attempted. Our own results include the HLA-A, B, and C types in 68 patients, the G1m and Km allotypes in 86 patients, and the frequencies of ABO blood groups in 126 patients with multiple myeloma. The allotype G1m(x) was significantly (p less than 0.05) more frequent in the patient group. Since the results in the literature on a possible HLA association have been inconsistent, all relevant available data were combined for an assessment of 379 patients versus 5041 controls. In this comparatively large patient group, the previously reported increase of HLA-4c (HLA-B5 + B18 + Bw35) complex could be confirmed and identified as a weak (RR = 1.7) but significant (p less than 0.05) association of susceptibility to multiple myeloma with HLA-B5. Evaluation of G1m allotypes in the combined sample of 258 patients and 4550 controls and Km in 179 and 2457, respectively yielded no significant differences.

scholarly journals Thymosin alpha 1 mitigates cytokine storm in blood cells from COVID-19 patients

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Matteucci ◽  
Antonella Minutolo ◽  
Emanuela Balestrieri ◽  
Vita Petrone ◽  
Marialaura Fanelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Cell Subset ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Cytokine Signaling ◽  
Cytokine Storm ◽  
Thymosin Alpha 1

Abstract COVID-19 is characterized by immune-mediated lung injury and complex alterations of the immune system, such as lymphopenia and cytokine storm, that have been associated with adverse outcomes underlining a fundamental role of host response in SARS-CoV-2 infection and the pathogenesis of the disease. Thymosin alpha 1 (Tα1) is one of the molecules used in the management of COVID-19, since it is known to restore the homeostasis of the immune system during infections and cancer. Here we captured the interconnected biological processes regulated by Tα1 in CD8+ T cells under inflammatory conditions. Genes associated with cytokine signaling and production were found up-regulated in blood cells from COVID-19 patients and the ex-vivo treatment with Tα1 mitigated cytokines expression and inhibited lymphocytes activation in CD8+ T cell subset specifically, suggesting the potential role of Tα1 in modulating the immune response homeostasis and the cytokine storm in vivo.

scholarly journals Mitochondrial Iron in Human Health and Disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 453-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane M. Ward ◽  
Suzanne M. Cloonan
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Innate Immune ◽  
Biological Functions ◽  
Mitochondrial Homeostasis ◽  
Innate Immune Signaling ◽  
Mitochondrial Iron ◽  
Health And Disease

Mitochondria are an iconic distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells. Mitochondria encompass an active organellar network that fuses, divides, and directs a myriad of vital biological functions, including energy metabolism, cell death regulation, and innate immune signaling in different tissues. Another crucial and often underappreciated function of these dynamic organelles is their central role in the metabolism of the most abundant and biologically versatile transition metals in mammalian cells, iron. In recent years, cellular and animal models of mitochondrial iron dysfunction have provided vital information in identifying new proteins that have elucidated the pathways involved in mitochondrial homeostasis and iron metabolism. Specific signatures of mitochondrial iron dysregulation that are associated with disease pathogenesis and/or progression are becoming increasingly important. Understanding the molecular mechanisms regulating mitochondrial iron pathways will help better define the role of this important metal in mitochondrial function and in human health and disease.

scholarly journals Role of 5-HT7 receptors in the immune system in health and disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Quintero-Villegas ◽  
Sergio Iván Valdés-Ferrer
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Immune Response ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Blood Platelets ◽  
Pain Tolerance ◽  
Immune Mediated ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Health And Disease

AbstractIn mammalians, serotonin (5-HT) has critical roles in the central nervous system (CNS), including mood stability, pain tolerance, or sleep patterns. However, the vast majority of serotonin is produced by intestinal enterochromaffin cells of the gastrointestinal tract and circulating blood platelets, also acting outside of the CNS. Serotonin effects are mediated through its interaction with 5-HT receptors (5-HTRs), a superfamily with a repertoire of at least fourteen well-characterized members. 5-HT7 receptors are the last 5-HTR member to be identified, with well-defined functions in the nervous, gastrointestinal, and vascular systems. The effects of serotonin on the immune response are less well understood. Mast cells are known to produce serotonin, while T cells, dendritic cells, monocytes, macrophages and microglia express 5-HT7 receptor. Here, we review the known roles of 5-HT7 receptors in the immune system, as well as their potential therapeutic implication in inflammatory and immune-mediated disorders.

scholarly journals Platelets in Pulmonary Immune Responses and Inflammatory Lung Diseases

2016 ◽  
Vol 96 (4) ◽  
pp. 1211-1259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A. Middleton ◽  
Andrew S. Weyrich ◽  
Guy A. Zimmerman
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Immune Responses ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Lung Diseases ◽  
Human Platelets ◽  
Effector Cells ◽  
Experimental Animals ◽  
Functional Capabilities ◽  
Health And Disease ◽  
Sense And Respond

Platelets are essential for physiological hemostasis and are central in pathological thrombosis. These are their traditional and best known activities in health and disease. In addition, however, platelets have specializations that broaden their functional repertoire considerably. These functional capabilities, some of which are recently discovered, include the ability to sense and respond to infectious and immune signals and to act as inflammatory effector cells. Human platelets and platelets from mice and other experimental animals can link the innate and adaptive limbs of the immune system and act across the immune continuum, often also linking immune and hemostatic functions. Traditional and newly recognized facets of the biology of platelets are relevant to defensive, physiological immune responses of the lungs and to inflammatory lung diseases. The emerging view of platelets as blood cells that are much more diverse and versatile than previously thought further predicts that additional features of the biology of platelets and of megakaryocytes, the precursors of platelets, will be discovered and that some of these will also influence pulmonary immune defenses and inflammatory injury.

The rates of ABO, Rh, and Kell antigens in children with cancer.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e22007-e22007
Author(s):  
Andrey A. Maslov ◽  
Nailya Guskova ◽  
Ekaterina Guskova ◽  
Kristina Avanesova ◽  
Svetlana V. Belgova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Red Blood Cells ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Subsequent Development ◽  
European Population ◽  
Blood Groups ◽  
Abo Blood Groups ◽  
Phenotypic Characteristics ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
K Antigen

e22007 Background: The purpose of the study was to analyze phenotypic characteristics of red blood cells by the AVBO, Rh and Kell systems in children with cancer. Methods: ABO and Rh blood groups were determined and erythrocyte antigens (D, С, с, Сw, Е, е, К, k) were typed (AutoVue Innova, USA) in blood samples of 114 children with solid tumors. Results: ABO blood groups distribution was as follows: A(II) > O(I) > B(III) > AB(IV) with A(II) prevalence. Rh(D)-positive phenotype was observed in 82 (71.9%) patients of 114: 47 (57.3%) boys and 35 (42.6%) girls. 32 (28.1%) patients of 114 were Rh(D)-negative: 15 (46.8%) boys and 17 (53.1%) girls. Only 8 (7%) children were Kell-positive, which was similar to the antigen prevalence in European population. 4 erythrocyte phenotypes were the most frequent in Rh(D)-positive patients: СсDееK− (34.1%), ССDееK− (22.0%), ccDEeK− (13.4%) and СсDЕеK− (11.0%). I.e., more than a half of children with oncopathologies (56.1%) had Kell-negative phenotypes, СсDееK− and ССDееK−. 86.4% of Rh(D)-positive patients had homozygous combinations of Rhesus antigens causing transfusion reactions - СС, сc, ЕЕ and ее. 18 (22.0%) of Rh(D)-positive patients were homozygous for the C antigen and 64 (78.0%), i.e. every third patient, had the c antigen. Children with the C antigen may be sensitized to the c antigen through blood transfusion with subsequent development of hemolytic complications. The K (Cellano) antigen was found in all children, and 93% of them had kk phenotype and 7% - Kk. The Сw (Willis) antigen was revealed only in 5 (6.0%) Rh(D)-positive patients with rare phenotypes - CwCceeK-, CwccEeK-, CwCcEEK-, CwCcEeK-. Matching a donor for patients with one of these phenotypes could pose a problem. Conclusions: Studying phenotypic characteristics of red blood cells is necessary for providing a successful blood transfusion, especially in children Kell-positive for the K antigen, in children homozygous for the C antigen with ССDееК- phenotype and in children with the Сw antigen and СwСсееК-, СwссЕеК-, СwСсЕЕК- and СwСсЕеК- phenotypes.

Role of Toll-like receptors in liver health and disease

2011 ◽  
Vol 121 (10) ◽  
pp. 415-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Broering ◽  
Mengji Lu ◽  
Joerg F. Schlaak
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Liver Disease ◽  
Innate Immune System ◽  
Innate Immune ◽  
Toll Like Receptors ◽  
Evolutionarily Conserved ◽  
Liver Health ◽  
Health And Disease ◽  
Molecular Patterns

TLRs (Toll-like receptors), as evolutionarily conserved germline-encoded pattern recognition receptors, have a crucial role in early host defence by recognizing so-called PAMPs (pathogen-associated molecular patterns) and may serve as an important link between innate and adaptive immunity. In the liver, TLRs play an important role in the wound healing and regeneration processes, but they are also involved in the pathogenesis and progression of various inflammatory liver diseases, including autoimmune liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, fibrogenesis, and chronic HBV (hepatitis B virus) and HCV (hepatitis C virus) infection. Hepatitis viruses have developed different evading strategies to subvert the innate immune system. Thus recent studies have suggested that TLR-based therapies may represent a promising approach in the treatment in viral hepatitis. The present review focuses on the role of the local innate immune system, and TLRs in particular, in the liver.

scholarly journals Role of Vitamin E in Pregnancy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Aftab Siddiqui ◽  
Usama Ahmad ◽  
Asad Ali ◽  
Farogh Ahsan ◽  
Md. Faheem Haider
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Pregnancy Complications ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Egg Quality ◽  
Healthy Skin ◽  
In Pregnancy ◽  
Vitamin E Supplementation

Vitamins play important roles in female health. They are essential for many functions, including menstruation and ovulation, oocyte (egg) quality and maturation. Vitamin E was first discovered in 1922 as a substance necessary for reproduction. It has become widely known as a powerful lipid-soluble antioxidant. There are various reports on the benefits of vitamin E on health in general. Vitamin E helps your body create and maintain red blood cells, healthy skin, eyes and strengthens your natural immune system. However, despite it being initially discovered as a vitamin necessary for reproduction, to date studies relating to its effects in this area are lacking. Vitamin E supplementation may help reduce the risk of pregnancy complications involving oxidative stress, such as pre-eclampsia. This chapter is written to provide a review of the known roles of vitamin E in pregnancy.

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