Essays about: "mediators of inflammation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words mediators of inflammation.

  1. 1. Different concentrations of GSK3 inhibitor fail to suppress interleukin-6 in stimulated THP-1 macrophage

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Batoul Shunnar; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Inflammation is a defensive process that allows immune cells to be mobilized to help with infection removal and tissue regeneration. Inflammasomes are multiprotein oligomers in the cytoplasm and components of the innate immune system that have a role in inflammation. READ MORE

  3. 2. IL-17A induced response and synergy with otherproinflammatory cytokines in human endothelial cells

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Julia Salin; [2021]
    Keywords : cDNA; complementary DNA CVD; cardiovascular disease CXCL1; C-X-C motif ligand-1 EC; endothelial cell ELISA; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay HUVECs; human umbilical cord endothelial cells sIL-6R; soluble interleukin 6 receptor IL; interleukin NF-𝜅B; nuclear factor 𝜅B qPCR; quantitative polymerase chain reaction TNF; tumour necrosis factor VSMC; vascular smooth muscle cell;

    Abstract : Cardiovascular diseases are a broad group of diseases, such as heart attack and heart failureaffecting the cardiovascular system. The primary cause of cardiovascular diseases isatherosclerosis, and its progression is brought about by oxidative stress and a complex chronicinflammation reaction cascade. READ MORE

  4. 3. Fibronectin-mediated interactions of Staphylococcus aureus with human cells

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Avdelningen för inflammation och infektion

    Author : Joseph Issa; [2021]
    Keywords : Staphylococcus aureus; Fibronectin; FnBP; Integrins; human cells; H1299 cells; Fluorescence microscopy;

    Abstract : Bacteria typically adhere to various cell surfaces present in the human body to colonise or invade human tissues. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) can express the fibronectin-binding proteins A and B (FnBP-A, FnBP-B) that can facilitate the binding of multiple copies of fibronectin (Fn). READ MORE

  5. 4. Effects of Insulin and Glucose Stimulation on the Anti-Viral Response in Bronchial Epithelial Cells

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i molekylärbiologi

    Author : Omeyme Naqchi; [2020]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Asthma exacerbation is among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity. Bronchial epithelial cells (BECs) are of interest because they represent not only a physical barrier against infections, but also a biological barrier between the inhaled agents, such as allergens, and the immune system. READ MORE

  6. 5. Role of mast cells in an in-vivo model of COPD-associated inflammation

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Erik Danielsson; [2020]
    Keywords : mast cells; COPD;

    Abstract : Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common lung disease characterized by progressive and irreversible airway obstruction, and mainly caused by a chronic exposure to lung irritants. As of 2010, 384 million people suffered from COPD worldwide. READ MORE