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Controversias en el uso de la vitamina D como preventivo de la esclerosis múltiple. Revisión de la literatura
Controversies in the use of vitamin D as a preventive of multiple sclerosis. Literature review

Rev. Asoc. Méd. Argent; 136 (1), 2023
La esclerosis múltiple (EM) es una enfermedad desmielinizante que afecta el sistema nervioso central. A pesar de los avances en materia de diagnóstico y tratamiento, se desconocen aún muchos aspectos de su etiopatogenia y fisiopatología. La EM es una de las principales causas de discapacidad neuroló...

Evidence-based anti-viral and immunomodulatory potential of Black cumin (Nigella sativa L) in COVID-19

Currently, the whole world is facing a life-threatening novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Natural products are well-known for their potential role against viral disease, and some anti-viral agents have been developed to combat these diseases. Herein, the authors investigated the possible effect...

Effects of dexamethasone on the morphometry and biometry of immune organs of broiler chicken

Int. j. morphol; 38 (4), 2020
The study was conducted to examine the histological changes i.e. morphology and biometry of immune organs (thymus, spleen and bursa cloacalis or «Fabricius») of broilers in response to dietary dexamethasone (DEX). The day old chicks were obtained from the commercial hatchery and randomly divided into t...

Double-edged sword: Granulocyte colony stimulating factors in cancer patients during the COVID-19 era

Clinics; 75 (), 2020

Opioids in the immune system: from experimental studies to clinical practice

SUMMARY INTRODUCTION: Opioids interact with both innate and adaptive immune systems and have direct effects on opioid receptors located on immune cells. Research on this topic has provided evidence of the opioid influence on the immune response associated with surgical stress. The immunological effects ...

Effects of astragaloside IV on inflammation and immunity in rats with experimental periodontitis

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effects of astragaloside IV (AsIV) on inflammation and immunity in rats with experimental periodontitis. Periodontitis was established in 48 Wistar rats, which were then randomly divided into model and 10, 20 and 40 mg/kg AsIV groups, with 12 rats in each gro...

Comparing the effects of vitamin E tocotrienol-rich fraction supplementation and α-tocopherol supplementation on gene expression in healthy older adults

Clinics; 74 (), 2019
OBJECTIVES This study aims to compare the differential gene expression resulting from tocotrienol-rich fraction and α-tocopherol supplementation in healthy older adults. METHODS A total of 71 eligible subjects aged 50 to 55 years from Gombak and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, were divided into three gro...

Antiretroviral therapy immunologic non-response in a Brazilian population: association study using pharmaco- and immunogenetic markers

Braz. j. infect. dis; 22 (5), 2018
ABSTRACT Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) saved millions from HIV-1 infection and AIDS, but some patients do not experience adequate CD4+ T cells gain despite achieving viral suppression. The genetic component of this condition is not yet completely elucidated. Objective: To identify predictive...

Evaluación infectológica inicial y seguimiento prospectivo de una cohorte de pacientes sometidos a inmunosupresión inducida
Initial assessment and prospective follow-up of a cohort of patients with immunosuppressive therapy by an infectious diseases physician

Actual. SIDA. infectol; 26 (97), 2018
El uso de inmunosupresores generó una población creciente de pacientes con defectos en el sistema inmune. Creamos un consultorio especializado en la atención infectológica de dichos pacientes. Objetivos: Describir los antecedentes clínicos y la prevalencia de infecciones latentes, evalua...

Protective effect of β-glucan and glutamine on intestinal and immunological damage in mice induced by cytarabine (Ara-C)

Pesqui. vet. bras; 37 (9), 2017
Recently, glutamine and β-glucan have been demonstrated to play an important role in modulation of the immune system and in promoting intestinal health benefits. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of this intervention on inflammatory responses and intestinal health in mice orally pretre...