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LuLu Qian, Jun-Zhao Li, XueMei Sun, Jie-Bin Chen, Ying Dai, Qiu-Xiang Huang, Ying-Ji Jin, Qing-Ning Duan
Summary: The study demonstrates that safinamide can inhibit the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines by macrophages, reduce the release of inflammatory mediators, prevent leukocyte migration, and decrease the generation of related enzymes. These effects are mainly achieved through safinamide's inhibition of the TLR4/NF-kappa B signaling pathway.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
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Fraser D. Russell, Jeanne C. Visagie, Jamie L. Noll
Summary: Endotoxin in honey can stimulate IL-6 secretion and activate TLR4 signaling.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Johanna Wolfsberger, Habib A. M. Sakil, Leilei Zhou, Niek van Bree, Elena Baldisseri, Sabrina de Souza Ferreira, Veronica Zubillaga, Marina Stantic, Nicolas Fritz, Johan Hartman, Charlotte Rolny, Margareta T. Wilhelm
Summary: Low levels of TAp73 are correlated with an increased NF-kappa B-regulated inflammatory signature in breast cancer, leading to hyperactivation of NF-kappa B pathway and secretion of Ccl2, which results in accumulation and phenotype transformation of pro-tumoral macrophages. These findings suggest that TAp73 regulates macrophage accumulation and phenotype in breast cancer through inhibition of the NF-kappa B pathway.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jumana Khalil, Shintaro Yamada, Yuta Tsukamoto, Hiroto Abe, Masayuki Shimojima, Hiroki Kato, Takashi Fujita
Summary: The severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) virus (SFTSV) NSs protein promotes the induction of a fatal cytokine storm through inhibiting TBK1 protein, which activates NF-kappa B signaling in the host. Therefore, NF-kappa B may serve as a potential therapeutic target for SFTS.
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Denuja Karunakaran, My-Anh Nguyen, Michele Geoffrion, Dianne Vreeken, Zachary Lister, Henry S. Cheng, Nicola Otte, Patricia Essebier, Hailey Wyatt, Joshua W. Kandiah, Richard Jung, Francis J. Alenghat, Ana Mompeon, Richard Lee, Calvin Pan, Emma Gordon, Adil Rasheed, Aldons J. Lusis, Peter Liu, Ljubica Perisic Matic, Ulf Hedin, Jason E. Fish, Liang Guo, Frank Kolodgie, Renu Virmani, Janine M. van Gils, Katey J. Rayner
Summary: The study indicates that RIPK1 plays a central role in driving inflammation in atherosclerosis by activating the NF-kappa B pathway and promoting the release of inflammatory cytokines. Knockdown of RIPK1 reduces inflammatory cell activation and protects against the progression of atherosclerosis. These findings suggest RIPK1 as a potential therapeutic target to reduce residual inflammation in patients at high risk of coronary artery disease.
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Fisheries
Junya Wang, Zhao Jia, Huifeng Dang, Jun Zou
Summary: This study identified two Meteorin-like (Metrnl) homologues in grass carp, with CiMetrnl-a being constitutively expressed in healthy fish tissues and CiMetrnl-b transcripts being undetectable. CiMetrnl-a was inducible by certain pathogens and was able to up-regulate pro-inflammatory cytokines, potentially through the NF-kappa B dependent pathway.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Attinder Chadha, Kris Chadee
Summary: Protozoan parasites evade host defenses by hijacking host cellular signaling pathways and transcription factors, with the NF-kappa B pathway being a key target. These parasites manipulate the NF-kappa B pathway to thwart immune responses and ensure survival in the host.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Fisheries
Rodrigo Guabiraba, Damaris Ribeiro Rodrigues, Paul T. Manna, Melanie Chollot, Vincent Saint-Martin, Sascha Trapp, Marisa Oliveira, Clare E. Bryant, Brian J. Ferguson
Summary: The innate immune response relies on the ability of host cells to detect and respond to microbial nucleic acids. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play a crucial role in this process by distinguishing self from non-self. This study focused on TLR21, an avian TLR that recognizes bacterial DNA motifs. The findings suggest that avian TLR21 shares similar activation mechanisms to mammalian TLR9, highlighting the conservation of nucleic acid sensing mechanisms across species.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Qun Wang, Yun Huang, Min Jia, Dong Lu, Hong-Wei Zhang, Dan Huang, San-Hong Liu, Chao Lv
Summary: SPS-1, an active fraction from safflower polysaccharide, demonstrated strong antitumor effects in a mouse model of colorectal cancer by regulating the immune pathway and changing macrophage phenotype. It inhibited tumor growth, suppressed cell proliferation, induced apoptosis in CRC cells, and could potentially be used as a therapeutic option for CRC prevention and treatment.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lei Xu, Yangfan Ye, Zeqiang Tao, Tian Wang, Yutian Wei, Wanzhi Cai, Xin Wan, Pengzhan Zhao, Wei Gu, Bin Gu, Liuchao Zhang, Yufei Tian, Ning Liu, Yiming Tu, Jing Ji
Summary: This study elucidated the role of MLPH in GBM radiation resistance, showing that MLPH promotes radiotherapy resistance by regulating the NF-kappa B pathway. Additionally, O-GlcNAcylation of MLPH protects it from degradation and stabilizes its presence in cells. These findings provide insights into a potential mechanism of GBM radiation resistance and suggest a therapeutic strategy for GBM treatment.
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Microbiology
Dania AlQasrawi, Ebraheem Naser, Saleh A. Naser
Summary: The study reveals that nicotine enhances macrophage survival during Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) infection in Crohn's disease smokers through upregulating alpha 7nAChR expression, inhibiting autophagy, and upregulating NF-kappa B subunits expression. This involves the NF-kappa B p100/p52 signaling pathway, inducing anti-apoptosis and enhancing macrophage survival.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Veronica De Paolis, Fabio Maiullari, Maila Chirivi, Marika Milan, Chiara Cordiglieri, Francesca Pagano, Alessandra Rita La Manna, Elena De Falco, Claudia Bearzi, Roberto Rizzi, Chiara Parisi
Summary: The cellular heterogeneity in the tumor environment of breast cancer is complex, involving various cell types with different functions. The physical properties of the tumor extracellular matrix play a crucial role in protecting the tumor niche. TAMs with an immunosuppressive phenotype are important for establishing a tumor phenotype that evades the immune system. NF-kappa B transcription factors have a connection between inflammation and cancer. In TAMs, an unusual association of NF-kappa B components affects the stiffness of the tumor extracellular matrix.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Jung A. Lee, Ju Young Shin, Seong Su Hong, Young-Rak Cho, Ju-Hyoung Park, Dong-Wan Seo, Joa Sub Oh, Jae-Shin Kang, Jae Ho Lee, Eun-Kyung Ahn
Summary: Tetracera loureiri is a woody climber found in open deciduous or evergreen forests in Southeast Asia, and its ethanol extract ETL has been shown to inhibit nitric oxide production, reduce expression of pro-inflammatory mediators, and downregulate NF-kappa B and MAPK signaling pathways in LPS-induced macrophages, indicating its potential therapeutic value for inflammatory diseases.
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Cell Biology
Chenyang Han, Yi Yang, Yongjia Sheng, Jin Wang, Xiaohong Zhou, Wenyan Li, Li Guo, Caiqun Zhang, Qiao Ye
Summary: The study found that Gla B can inhibit NF-kappa B signaling by regulating M1 polarization of SMG, thereby suppressing articular cartilage inflammation injury in RA. Additionally, Gla B can target the P65 protein and inhibit joint injury and inflammation in mice.
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Environmental Sciences
Wenli Luo, Li Li, Weina Xu, Jing Zhang, Jianxiong Xu
Summary: Treatment of BRL-3A cells with DHA (50, 100, and 200 μM) for 24 hours promotes cell apoptosis and inflammatory response, with involvement of the p38 MAPK, ERK, and NF-kappa B signal pathways.
Editorial Material
Surgery
Meghal Shah, Tejas S. Sathe, Sukriti Bansal, Anai N. Kothari, Sophie Dream
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Letter
Surgery
Zafer Turkyilmaz, Ramazan Karabulut, Kaan Sonmez
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Letter
Surgery
Priyanka Jadhav, Gerald Gollin
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Surgery
Kheira Hireche, Ludovic Canaud, Pierre Antoine Peyron, Linda Sakhri, Isabelle Serres, Sanaa Kamel, Youcef Lounes, Thomas Gandet, Pierre Alric
Summary: This study evaluated the elastic properties of commonly used vascular substitutes for pulmonary artery replacement and compared their compliance and stiffness indexes to human pulmonary artery. The results showed that allogenic arterial grafts appeared to be the most suitable vascular substitutes in terms of compliance and stiffness for PA replacement.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Surgery
Margaret Siu, Aixa Perez Coulter, Heather M. Grant, Reginald Alouidor, Michael Tirabassi
Summary: There is no significant difference in adverse respiratory events between intubated, critically ill patients requiring operative intervention who are kept NPO for 6 hours or longer compared to those kept NPO for less than 6 hours. Patients commonly experience periods of fasting much longer than the recommended 6-hour period by the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Whitney Elks, Allison G. McNickle, Matthew Kelecy, Kavita Batra, Shirley Wong, Shawn Wang, Lisa Angotti, Deborah A. Kuhls, Charles St Hill, Syed F. Saquib, Paul J. Chestovich, Douglas R. Fraser
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effects of early and late enteral feeding after PEG placement on achieving nutritional therapy goals and adverse outcomes. The results showed that patients with early initiation of feeds achieved a higher percentage of goals on day 0 without an increased rate of adverse events.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Surgery
Manisha B. Bhatia, Cassandra M. Anderson, Abdiwahab N. Hussein, Brian Opondo, Nereah Aruwa, Otieno Okumu, Sarah G. Fisher, Tasha Sparks Joplin, JoAnna L. Hunter-Squires, Brian W. Gray, Peter W. Saula
Summary: This study aimed to understand postoperative pediatric nutrition practices in Kenya and the United States. The results showed that in the United States, patients initiated enteral nutrition earlier and had shorter hospital stays. However, in Kenya, patients initiated enteral nutrition earlier but had no significant difference in hospital stays.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
David P. Stonko, Joseph Edwards, Hossam Abdou, Rebecca Treffalls, Patrick Walker, Jonathan J. Morrison
Summary: Raising mean arterial pressure (MAP) >90 mmHg with norepinephrine can increase gastroduodenal artery (GDA) flow and delay bowel ischemia.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
David R. Mann, Kathryn E. Engelhardt, Barry C. Gibney, Macelyn E. Batten, Eric C. Klipsch, Rupak Mukherjee, Ian C. Bostock
Summary: Pathologic upstaging is associated with decreased overall survival in cT1b esophageal cancer. Esophagectomy has better survival outcomes compared to endoscopic local tumor excision. Neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy does not improve overall survival in cT1b lesions.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Ross Mudgway, Zachary Tran, Juan C. Quispe Espiritu, Woo Bin Bong, Hayden Schultz, Vamsi Vemireddy, Aarthy Kannappan, Marcos Michelotti, Kaushik Mukherjee, Jeffrey Quigley, Keith Scharf, Daniel Srikureja, Sharon S. Lum, Esther Wu
Summary: Comparison of medium-term outcomes between robotic-assisted cholecystectomy (RC) and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) using validated quality of life (QoL) and pain assessments did not show significant differences.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Ningjie Chen, Haitao Wang, Yang Shao, Jincun Yang, Guodong Song
Summary: This study aimed to compare the therapeutic effects of activated platelet-rich plasma (PRP) prepared from elderly individuals and young adults in treating pressure ulcers (PUs). The results showed that PRP from young adults had higher platelet concentrations and greater production of growth factors, leading to better wound healing.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Brendin R. Beaulieu-Jones, Margaret T. Berrigan, Kortney A. Robinson, Jayson S. Marwaha, Tara S. Kent, Gabriel A. Brat
Summary: Introduction: Prescription opioids, including those prescribed after surgery, have greatly contributed to the US opioid epidemic. Educating opioid prescribers is a crucial component of ensuring the safe use of opioids among surgical patients. This study implemented an annual education curriculum for new surgical prescribers, resulting in significant improvements in knowledge and comfort levels. However, there remains a persistent knowledge and comfort gap among these prescribers.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Sneha G. Bhat, Madhuri Nagaraj, Courtney Balentine, Timothy Hogan, Jennie Meier, Hillary Prince, Kareem Abdelfattah, Herbert Zeh, Benjamin Levi
Summary: This pilot study examined the effects of a structured mental fitness program on academic surgeons and found significant improvement in Positive Intelligence (PQ) scores, as well as increased connectedness and shared language among participants. However, there were no significant changes in sleep, well-being, or teaching evaluations.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Kristin E. Cox, Michael A. Turner, Siamak Amirfakhri, Thinzar M. Lavin, Mojgan Hosseini, Pradipta Ghosh, Marygorret Obonyo, Takashi Murakami, Robert M. Hoffman, Paul J. Yazaki, Michael Bouvet
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of using humanized anti-carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) antibodies conjugated with near-infrared dyes to specifically label gastric cancers in mouse models. Orthotopic models showed bright and specific labeling with more than ten times higher tumor-to-background ratios compared to the control. This tumor-specific fluorescent antibody has promising potential as a clinical tool for improving visualization of gastric cancer margins during surgical resection.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Surgery
Sarah Maki, Melissa Leon, Emily Glenn, Tiffany Tanner, Crystal Krause
Summary: This scoping review analyzed the literature on the use of broadband personality tests in the bariatric surgical population to optimize weight loss outcomes. The study found significant associations between personality scales and weight loss, but inconsistent reporting of outcome measures made it challenging to draw concrete conclusions. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery recommends standardization of outcome reporting to improve the reliability of predicting weight loss outcomes.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)