Infection Inflammation Articles & Analysis
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In surgical tissue recovery, focus is on controlling infection, managing inflammation, and ensuring wound closure. Beneath the surface—anatomically and biologically— the extracellular matrix (ECM) is undergoing remodeling ensure long-term tissue integrity. ...
They act as signaling molecules in the immune system, facilitating communication between cells to orchestrate a response to infection, injury, or inflammation. Chemokines, a subset of cytokines, play a unique role in attracting immune cells to sites of inflammation or infection. ...
In the field of medical device manufacturing, the materials used in creating life-saving equipment must meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. Among these materials, fluoropolymer tubing has emerged as a critical component, playing a crucial role in various medical devices. Whether it’s for intravenous (IV) systems, catheters, or diagnostic equipment, ...
Commonly found in egg whites, human tears, saliva, and mucus, lysozyme is crucial in protecting organisms from bacterial infections by targeting and breaking down bacterial cell walls. Structure and Mechanism of Action Lysozyme is a small, globular protein with a molecular weight of approximately 14.3 kDa. ...
In cystic fibrosis, another respiratory condition, mutations in a specific gene lead to the production of thick mucus in the lungs. This environment promotes infections and inflammation, triggering an overproduction of neutrophil elastase, which further damages the lung tissue. ...
Modern research has also shown the potential of natural products in treating various health conditions, such as cancer, inflammation, and infections. Natural product extraction is also important in the development of new drugs and pharmaceuticals. ...
Tumor Necrosis Factors (TNFs): TNFs are potent proinflammatory cytokines that are involved in a variety of immune responses, including inflammation, apoptosis, and cell differentiation. Chemokines: Chemokines are specialized cytokines that direct the migration of immune cells towards sites of infection or inflammation. ...
GPCRs play a central role in a plethora of biological processes and are linked to a wide range of therapeutic areas including cancer, diabetes, inflammation, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic pain. Expressed in every type of cell in the body, GPCRs relay signals from outside the cell, across the membrane, to intracellular signaling pathways. ...