Article
Immunology
Lara K. Abramowitz, John A. Hanover
Summary: Inflammation is an immune response to harmful stimuli, but excessive inflammation can lead to chronic inflammatory diseases. Macrophages play a crucial role in this process, responding to the local microenvironment by polarizing into M1 or M2 phenotypes. Elevated O-GlcNAc levels in M1 polarized macrophages are associated with increased expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines. O-GlcNAc interacts with iNOS and affects its activity.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Yanping Zeng, Weixing Ma, Cheng Ma, Xiaohui Ren, Yan Wang
Summary: TXNDC5 is highly expressed in patients with septic shock as well as in mice with LPS-induced sepsis and mouse macrophages stimulated with LPS. Depletion of Txndc5 reduces inflammatory cytokine production and affects the recruitment of immune cells in LPS-challenged mice, ultimately alleviating sepsis by inhibiting the NF-kappa B signaling pathway. This suggests that targeting TXNDC5 may be a potential therapeutic approach for sepsis.
LABORATORY INVESTIGATION
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Arezou Rahimi, Sara Soudi, Saeid Vakilian, Fatemeh Jamshidi-Adegani, Majid Sadeghizadeh, Sulaiman Al-Hashmi
Summary: This study investigated the effect of bacteriophage M13 on the inflammatory response in a mouse model of sepsis induced by cecal ligation and puncture. The results showed that M13 reduced the inflammatory response to LPS and decreased inflammatory cytokines, liver enzymes, bacterial load, and organ failure related to sepsis, while increasing survival rate.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jillian Bonaroti, Sultan Abdelhamid, Upendra Kar, Jason Sperry, Ruben Zamora, Rami Ahmd Namas, Todd McKinley, Yoram Vodovotz, Timothy Billiar
Summary: The immune response following trauma plays a crucial role in clinical outcomes, with excessive or sustained inflammation potentially leading to organ damage. Studying the dynamic patterns of immune mediator responses in human trauma is essential for understanding the pathophysiology of traumatic injury.
ANTIOXIDANTS & REDOX SIGNALING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Shaymaa Ramzy Senousy, Al-Shaimaa F. Ahmed, Dalia A. Abdelhafeez, Mohamed Montaser A. Khalifa, Mohammed A. S. Abourehab, Mahmoud El-Daly
Summary: Alpha-chymotrypsin has protective potential against sepsis by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammatory responses, reducing lung, liver, and kidney injuries, and improving survival rates.
DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Caspar Mewes, Julius Runzheimer, Carolin Boehnke, Benedikt Buettner, Marcus Nemeth, Jose Hinz, Michael Quintel, Ashham Mansur
Summary: This study compared the mortality and sepsis-associated organ dysfunction between patients with sepsis following surgical intervention and those with sepsis without prior surgery. The results showed that non-surgical patients had a higher mortality rate and more severe organ dysfunction compared to surgical patients. These findings have important implications for clinical decision-making, patient management, and resource allocation in sepsis care.
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Hye Ju Yeo, Young Seok Lee, Tae Hwa Kim, Jin Ho Jang, Heung Bum Lee, Dong Kyu Oh, Mi Hyeon Park, Chae-Man Lim, Woo Hyun Cho
Summary: This prospective, multicenter, observational study aimed to investigate the effect of initiating vasopressor within 1 hour of fluid loading on mortality and organ dysfunction in patients with septic shock. The results showed that early vasopressor use was associated with higher 28-day mortality and higher Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score and lactate level on day 3 in the ICU.
CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Rui Zhou, Keran Niu, Chaoying Wang, Jianghui He, Wenjun Huang, Tao Li, Huan Lan, Yanmin Zhang, Xitong Dang, Liang Mao
Summary: CHRFAM7A may increase leukocyte mobilization and activate macrophages, leading to enhanced immune response at the early stage of inflammation.
CELL BIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Cheng-long Zhu, Ren-qi Yao, Lu-xi Li, Peng Li, Jian Xie, Jia-feng Wang, Xiao-ming Deng
Summary: Autophagy plays a vital role in maintaining cellular homeostasis by clearing damaged mitochondria to promote mitochondrial quality control and protect against organ dysfunction in sepsis.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Patricia Richter, Anca Cardoneanu, Ciprian Rezus, Alexandra Maria Burlui, Elena Rezus
Summary: Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of high mortality in SLE patients, and traditional risk factors are insufficient in predicting their risk. Inflammation has been found to play a crucial role in the development of atherosclerosis in SLE, highlighting the need for new biomarkers to assess subclinical CVD risk.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Ri Wen, Yong-Ping Liu, Xiao-Xu Tong, Tie-Ning Zhang, Ni Yang
Summary: This review summarizes the roles and regulatory mechanisms of pyroptosis in sepsis and sepsis-associated organ dysfunction (SAOD). Moderate pyroptosis promotes the clearance of pathogens, whereas excessive activation of pyroptosis leads to host immune response disorders and SAOD. Transcription factors, non-coding RNAs, epigenetic modifications, and post-translational modifications are involved in the regulation of pyroptosis.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ivan K. Domingo, Asna Latif, Amit P. Bhavsar
Summary: Cisplatin, a widely used chemotherapeutic drug, is effective against various solid cancers but limited by its adverse drug reactions. The most common reactions include nephrotoxicity, peripheral neuropathy, and ototoxicity. Previous studies focused on oxidative stress as the cause of these toxicities, but recent evidence suggests that inflammation may be the main driving force. This review summarizes the common and distinct inflammation characteristics among different adverse reactions, as well as current treatments targeting pro-inflammatory signaling pathways to improve the use of cisplatin.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lisa Mellhammar, Louise Thelaus, Sixten Elen, Jane Fisher, Adam Linder
Summary: This study found that in severe COVID-19 patients, Heparin binding protein (HBP) is elevated before the onset of organ dysfunction. The analysis of HBP concentration using a point-of-care test can be used as a prognostic marker in COVID-19 patients in clinical settings.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Piotr Szpakowski, Dominika Ksiazek-Winiarek, Malgorzata Turniak-Kusy, Ilona Pacan, Andrzej Glabinski
Summary: Astrocytes, once considered passive brain cells, have been found to play a more active role in the central nervous system. This study aimed to evaluate the production of inflammatory chemokines and neurotrophic factors by primary human astrocytes after inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulation. The results showed that only astrocytes induced by inflammatory mediators produced certain chemokines, and pro-inflammatory conditions decreased the release of a neurotrophic factor while anti-inflammatory cytokines increased its production.
Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
Gongbo Zeng, Dong Chen, Renxi Zhou, Xinfeng Zhao, Cuiying Ye, Huiting Tao, Wenbin Sheng, Yidong Wu
Summary: Combining CRP, PCT, and IL-6 can accurately diagnose the hyperinflammatory state of pediatric sepsis and increase the diagnostic specificity. Early diagnosis of organ dysfunction requires a combination of PCT, IL-8, and IL-10.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL LABORATORY ANALYSIS
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Divyangi Raghav, Anupam Jyoti, Arif Jamal Siddiqui, Juhi Saxena
Summary: There is a complex network of relations between endophytic fungi and their hosts, which affects the production of various bioactive compounds. Endophytic fungal enzymes have broad applications in biotransformation, bioremediation and industrial processes. However, there are limited reports on fungal endophytes that can meet the demand for industrially stable enzymes, and it is crucial to enhance their biosynthetic and secretory potential.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jyoti Yadav, Harpreet Singh, Sudhir Kumar Pal, Satyajeet Das, Vijay Kumar Srivastava, Anupam Jyoti, Vinay Sharma, Sanjit Kumar, Sanket Kaushik
Summary: Infections caused by drug-resistant Enterococcus faecalis are a significant problem in hospitals. This study focuses on a critical protein in the bacteria and found that pheniramine has good binding affinity for it.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR RECOGNITION
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Juhi Saxena, Monish Bisen, Aditya Misra, Vijay Kumar Srivastava, Sanket Kaushik, Arif Jamal Siddiqui, Neetu Mishra, Abhijeet Singh, Anupam Jyoti
Summary: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of mortality worldwide, characterized by long-term breathing difficulties. Nanomaterial-conjugated drugs hold great potential for COPD treatment due to their low dosage, cost-effectiveness, and minimal side effects.
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Arif Jamal Siddiqui, Sadaf Jahan, Ritu Singh, Juhi Saxena, Syed Amir Ashraf, Andleeb Khan, Ranjay Kumar Choudhary, Santhanaraj Balakrishnan, Riadh Badraoui, Fevzi Bardakci, Mohd Adnan
Summary: Cancer is a major cause of death worldwide, and the discovery of new anticancer drugs is crucial. Natural products have been recognized as effective agents against various diseases, including cancer. Plants and microbes are potential sources of natural compounds to combat cancer, and research has advanced to a molecular level, leading to the development of potent anticancer drugs. Plants are abundant resources for the development of novel therapeutic agents to manage and prevent different types of cancer. The high toxicity, unfavorable side effects, and drug resistance of some chemotherapy drugs drive the demand for natural compounds as new anticancer drugs. This evidence-based review provides valuable information for scientists involved in the development of natural, safe, effective, and economical therapeutic agents against various cancers, making an important contribution to the field of drug discovery where combination therapy can enhance the efficacy of newly synthesized drugs.
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Ena Gupta, Sanni Kumar, Vijay Kumar Srivastava, Juhi Saxena, Arif Jamal Siddiqui, Sudhir Mehta, Sanket Kaushik, Anupam Jyoti
Summary: This study compares the host inflammatory reactions in response to Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus infections in patients with sepsis. It found that Staphylococcus aureus infections induce a more pronounced inflammatory response compared to Escherichia coli infections. These inflammatory responses are positively correlated with organ dysfunction in both Gram-negative and Gram-positive infections in sepsis patients.
Review
Immunology
Sanni Kumar, Juhi Saxena, Vijay Kumar Srivastava, Sanket Kaushik, Himadri Singh, Khaled Abo-El-Sooud, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim, Anupam Jyoti, Rohit Saluja
Summary: The antioxidant defense system plays a crucial role in reducing oxidative stress by limiting the amount of reactive oxygen species in sepsis. Despite a strong relationship between scavengers of ROS and antioxidants, the comprehensive understanding of ROS scavenging in cellular antioxidant signaling remains lacking in sepsis research.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Arif Jamal Siddiqui, Mitesh Patel, Mohd Adnan, Sadaf Jahan, Juhi Saxena, Mohammed Merae Alshahrani, Abdelmushin Abdelgadir, Fevzi Bardakci, Manojkumar Sachidanandan, Riadh Badraoui, Mejdi Snoussi, Allal Ouhtit
Summary: The objective of this study was to synthesize bacteriocin-derived silver nanoparticles (Bac10307-AgNPs) from Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus) to enhance the bioactivity of bacteriocins and overcome their commercial limitations. The synthesized Bac10307-AgNPs showed strong antibacterial activity, promising antioxidant activity, and cytotoxicity against human liver cancer cells.
Review
Plant Sciences
Hemasundar Alavilli, Yugandhar Poli, Kumar Sambhav Verma, Vikram Kumar, Swati Gupta, Vigi Chaudhary, Anupam Jyoti, Shivendra Sahi, Shanker Lal Kothari, Ajay Jain
Summary: Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing drought-resistant tree, cultivated worldwide for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Breeding and in vitro propagation are effective methods to develop elite varieties adapted to local climatic conditions. Conservation of germplasm and assessment of genetic diversity are important for further utilization of Moringa resources.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ena Gupta, Juhi Saxena, Sanni Kumar, Umang Sharma, Saundarya Rastogi, Vijay Kumar Srivastava, Sanket Kaushik, Anupam Jyoti
Summary: Sepsis and antimicrobial resistance are major threats to human health, and early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. Conventional culture methods for diagnosing sepsis are time-consuming and often yield false negative results. Modern diagnostic techniques offer faster and more accurate results, helping identify pathogens and antimicrobial resistance in a shorter period.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arif Jamal Siddiqui, Nisha Kumari, Mohd Adnan, Sanjeev Kumar, Abdelmushin Abdelgadir, Juhi Saxena, Riadh Badraoui, Mejdi Snoussi, Puja Khare, Ritu Singh
Summary: In this study, a magnetic nanocomposite based on biochar, nanoscale zerovalent iron, and chitosan was fabricated for the removal of aspirin and carbamazepine. The nanocomposite was characterized and optimized using a response surface methodology. Under optimized conditions, the maximum removal efficiency of aspirin was observed to be 97.8%, while for carbamazepine, it was 89.32%. The isotherm models, kinetics models, and thermodynamic parameters confirmed the effectiveness and feasibility of the nanocomposite.
Review
Immunology
Arif Jamal Siddiqui, Jyoti Bhardwaj, Juhi Saxena, Sadaf Jahan, Mejdi Snoussi, Fevzi Bardakci, Riadh Badraoui, Mohd Adnan
Summary: Malaria and schistosomiasis are two leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Co-infections are common in the tropics, and clinical consequences are influenced by various factors. While effective drugs exist, genetic mutations can lead to drug resistance, and vaccines are currently lacking. Therefore, highlighting current vaccine candidates and progress is crucial.