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Immunity. 2000 Dec;13(6):805-15.
Inhibition of Th1 differentiation by IL-6 is mediated by SOCS1.
Diehl S, Anguita J, Hoffmeyer A, Zapton T, Ihle JN, Fikrig E, Rincon M.
Department of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington 05405, USA.
Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is a cytokine produced by immune and nonimmune cells and exhibits functional pleiotropy and redundancy. IL-6 plays an important role in the differentiation of several cell types. Here, we describe a novel function of IL-6: the negative regulation of CD4+ Th1 cell differentiation. While IL-6-directed CD4+ Th2 differentiation is mediated by IL-4, inhibition of Th1 differentiation by IL-6 is independent of IL-4. IL-6 upregulates suppressor of cytokine signaling 1 (SOCS1) expression in activated CD4+ T cells, thereby interfering with signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1) phosphorylation induced by interferon gamma (IFNgamma). Inhibition of IFNgamma receptor-mediated signals by IL-6 prevents autoregulation of IFNgamma gene expression by IFNgamma during CD4+ T cell activation, thereby preventing Th1 differentiation. Thus, IL-6 promotes CD4+ Th2 differentiation and inhibits Th1 differentiation by two independent molecular mechanisms.
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Mol Immunol. 2000 Jun;37(9):503-13.
Activation of p38 MAP kinase in T cells facilitates the immune response to the influenza virus.
Conze D, Lumsden J, Enslen H, Davis RJ, Le Gros G, Rincon M.
Section of Immunobiology, Department of Medicine, D-305, Given Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, USA.
Activation of p38 MAP kinase in T cells leads to increased interferon-gamma production in CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, and the selective cell death of CD8+ T cells. To address the role of p38 MAP kinase activation in T cells during an in vivo immune response, we examined the response against the influenza virus in transgenic mice expressing a constitutively activated MKK6 (MKK6(Glu)), an upstream activator of p38 MAP kinase. Activated CD4+ T cells accumulate in the lung and mediastinal lymph node of both wild-type and MKK6(Glu) transgenic mice upon intranasal inoculation with the influenza virus. MKK6(Glu) CD8+ T cells, however, disappear rapidly from the mediastinal lymph node but accumulate in the lung tissue. We demonstrate that interleukin-6, a cytokine produced by lung epithelial cells, partially protects CD8+ T cells from the cell death induced by p38 MAP kinase activation. During the influenza infection in MKK6(Glu) transgenic mice, reduced virus titers were also observed despite a normal B-cell antibody response. These results indicate that the activation of p38 MAP kinase in T cells affects the in vivo antiviral immune response.
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BACKGROUND: The Cobas Amplicor HCV Test Version 2.0 (Roche Diagnostics, Mannheim, Germany) allows highly sensitive detection of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA in patient samples (> or =100 copies/ml with 100% reproducibility) and yields reproducible, unambiguous results that correlate well with relevant serological and clinical parameters. Occasionally, however, results are borderline (defined by Roche Diagnostics as optical density 0.15-1.0) and/or discordant upon repetition. Such results are difficult to interpret: do they represent false-positives or reflect very low-level viremia (<100 copies/ml)? OBJECTIVE: To determine whether low-level viremia could be a plausible explanation for the borderline/discordant results observed with this test. STUDY DESIGN: (1) Analyse serial dilutions of two HCV standards and one HCV quantitated patient serum; and (2) correlate ambiguous results from 21 patients with available clinical and laboratory data. RESULTS: (1) All dilutions containing >100 copies/ml yielded 100% concordant positive results, whereas dilutions with <100 copies/ml yielded discordant results, often with borderline values. (2) All patients had either a confirmed HCV infection (n=14, seropositive, most undergoing therapy with interferon-alpha) or had a history of confirmed or suspected contact with HCV without confirmed HCV infection (seronegative): three needle-stick injuries, one newborn of an HCV seropositive mother, one woman with liver cirrhosis of unknown etiology, one iv drug abuser, and one nurse with a prior blood transfusion and "indeterminant HCV results" at a blood donation center. CONCLUSION: Based on our experience to date, borderline results and/or discordant replicates obtained with the Cobas Amplicor HCV Test Version 2.0 are indicative of very low level viremia (<100 copies/ml) due either to an HCV infection (patients will be seropositive) or to transient contact with the virus with or without subsequent HCV infection (patients will be seronegative and may remain so). Follow-up of such patients is mandatory.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11163586&dopt=Abstract
J Clin Virol. 2001 Jan;20(1-2):85-9.
Dynamics of serum hepatitis C virus load and quasispecies complexity during antiviral therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis C.
Grahovac B, Bingulac-Popovic J, Vucelic B, Hrstic I, Ostojic R, Drazic V, Balija M, Grgicevic D.
Croatian Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Department of Molecular Immunogenetics, Petrova 3, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia. blazenka.grahovaztm.tel.hr
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a dynamic process during which viral genetic variants continuously develop as a result of the virus adaptation to the host's immune system. The level of viremia and the complexity of the hypervariable region 1 (HVR 1) quasispecies of hepatitis C virus during antiviral therapy reflect the dynamic balance between the viral and host components in response to therapy. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to evaluate the dynamics of HCV viremia and the complexity of the HVR 1 quasispecies during the induction phase of a triple combination therapy regimen in nonresponders to earlier anti-HCV treatment. STUDY DESIGN: Ten patients with chronic hepatitis C undergoing antiviral combination therapy with interferon-alpha, ribavirin, and amantadine were studied. The serum HCV RNA level was monitored by a quantitative RT-PCR assay up to 3 months after start of treatment. The HVR 1 quasispecies complexity was analysed by an "in house" nested RT-PCR mediated single-strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP) assay. RESULTS: Baseline serum HCV RNA levels ranged from 1.94x10(6) to 5.53x10(6) copies/ml. In all patients, HCV subtype 1b was found. At the start of therapy, the SSCP assay revealed a high complexity pattern (at least six SSCP bands) in all patients. None of the patients responded within 4 weeks of treatment, however, the serum HCV RNA level decreased by one to two logs in eight patients. At week 4 after start of treatment, there was a decrease of SSCP bands in five patients. In four patients, SSCP bands remained unchanged and in one patient SSCP bands increased. At month 3 after start of treatment, serum HCV RNA was not detectable in one patient. CONCLUSION: Because of the low number of patients involved in this study, prediction of therapeutical success based on the quasispecies complexity was not possible. Larger studies are urgently needed.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11163588&dopt=Abstract
Vaccine. 2001 Jan 8;19(11-12):1484-95.
Effects of Mycobacterium bovis BCG on the development of allergic inflammation and bronchial hyperresponsiveness in hyper-IgE BP2 mice vaccinated as newborns.
Nahori MA, Lagranderie M, Lefort J, Thouron F, Joseph D, Winter N, Gicquel B, Lapa e Silva JR, Vargaftig BB.
Unite de Pharmacologie Cellulaire, Unite Associee Institut Pasteur-INSERM U485, Institut Pasteur 25 rue Docteur Roux 75015, Paris, France.
Asthma may result from excessive Th-2 response in children not previously exposed to Th-1-inducing infections. We tested the hypothesis that BCG vaccination in Th-2-susceptible newborn BP2 mice blocks allergic inflammation and bronchial hyperreactivity (BHR). Ten day-old BP2 mice received 10(5) CFU of BCG 1173P2 intranasally (IN), and 6, 10 or 14 weeks thereafter were sensitized with 100 microg ovalbumin (OVA) in aluminium hydroxide twice subcutaneously (SC) at 1 week interval, and challenged 1 week after the second sensitization with 10 microg OVA IN. Compared to OVA-challenged unvaccinated mice, those that received BCG 8 weeks before challenge developed intense bronchial inflammation, BHR, and high IgE titers. Inflammation involved T cells, macrophages, dendritic cells and was accompanied by increased levels of Interleukin-5 (IL-5) in the bronchoalveolar lavages (BAL). However, animals challenged 16 weeks after BCG vaccination did not develop BHR nor bronchial hypereosinophilia, and showed reduced IgE levels. Bronchial infiltration by immunocompetent cells was also significantly reduced. Increased levels of gamma-interferon (IFN-gamma) after in vitro stimulation of tracheo-bronchial lymph node cells accompanied this blockage, but levels of IL-5 remained high. We demonstrate that 16 weeks after vaccination with BCG in newborn BP2 mice which have a high Th-2 background, allergic inflammation and BHR were blocked, even though a clear Th-1 shift was not achieved.
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Natural Herbal Supplement: Hair Million
Hair Loss, or alopecia is a concern
for increasing number of folks in aging society. Loss of hair is a visible problem, and affects the appearance and changes identity of a person.
The phenomenon of hair thinning and hair loss is most commonly associated with natural aging, although there are many other causes of hair loss, which include inherited or genetic conditions, illnesses, malnutrition, stress, hormonal problems, chemotherapy, and use of some drugs.
Hair growth is a sophisticated biological process, which has not yet been completely understood. A multitude of therapeutic measures, including drugs, surgery, and suppelements have been made available, and used. However, due to the heterogeneity in the underlying cause, there is no perfect cure for all hair loss cases. Most of chemical drugs and hair transplantation surgeries are not free from varying degrees of undesirable side effects on health.
Hair Million is an alternative solution to hair loss problems. Anecdotally, it shows prositive results and improvement for age-related hair thinning and hair loss for a fraction of people who take it. We do not know the mechanisms of action as to how Hair Million works to help stop hair loss, and promote hair growth. We only know by anecdotal observations. There has been no clinical trials nor placebo controlled statistical analysis on the efficacy of Hair Million on hair loss and hair growth. However, there are two merits in this hair restoration herbal formula:
Firstly, Hair Million is rather inexpensive, and secondly, it is made of well known herbs that are safe when consumed in regular quantities.
DHEA is a natural hormone, and it is produced in our body by the adrenal glands.
DHEA has been suggested to provide numerous potential benefits. DHEA (or dehydroepiandrosterone) is converted into androgens (male hormones)
or estrogens (female hormones) in the cells.
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