Fibrinogen in plasma includes three main fractions; high-molecular-weight (HMW)-
fibrinogen, low-molecular-weight (LMW)-fibrinogen, and very-low-molecular-weight (LMW) …

Tissue factor (TF) is one of the proteins that participate in hemostatic and inflammatory
processes. Activated monocytes present in the liver increase expression of TF, and while …

The generation of the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-1β fuel the acute phase
response (APR). To maintain body homeostasis, the increase of inflammatory proteins is …

Neutrophils and eosinophils circulating in an activated state are of low density. However,
purification procedures such as dextran sedimentation and centrifugation may influence the …

Procoagulant membrane microparticles can be released from activated or apoptotic cells in
response to various environmental stimuli. The aim of this study was to investigate the …

BACKGROUND/AIM: Controversial experimental observations suggest that granulocyte
colony stimulating-factor may promote hepatic regeneration after hepatectomy and chemical …

Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) plays an important role in angiogenesis, cell proliferation,
antifibrosis, and antiapoptosis. Moreover, recent studies have highlighted the …

In this paper, we aim to characterize fibrinogen–IgG interactions, and explore how fibrinogen
alters IgG-mediated phagocytosis. Using enzyme-linked binding assays, we found that …

Integrin-dependent adhesion of neutrophils to tissue, accompanied by the development of
neutrophil-induced inflammation, occurs both in the focus of infection and in the absence of …

Objective: To evaluate the in vitro effects of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) on
function of neutrophils in acute liver failure (ALF). Methods: Neutrophil functions (superoxide …