Galectokines: the promiscuous relationship between galectins and cytokines

L Sanjurjo, EC Broekhuizen, RR Koenen… - Biomolecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Galectins, a family of glycan-binding proteins, are well-known for their role in shaping the
immune microenvironment. They can directly affect the activity and survival of different …

Unveiling the potential pleiotropic effects of metformin in treating COVID-19: A comprehensive review

P Petakh, I Kamyshna, A Kamyshnyi - Frontiers in Molecular …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
This review article explores the potential of metformin, a medication commonly used for type
2 diabetes, as an antiviral and anti-inflammatory agent in the context of coronavirus disease …

Galectin 9 restricts viral replication in teleost via autophagy-antiviral pathway and polarizes M2 macrophages for anti-inflammatory response: New insights into …

W Warnakula, HMV Udayantha, DS Liyanage… - Fish & Shellfish …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Galectin 9 (Gal9) is a tandem repeat type ß-galactoside-binding galectin that
mediates various cellular biochemical and immunological functions. Many studies have …

Novaferon gene modification promotes NK92 cell anti-tumor activity

W Zhang, B Yu, Q Meng, L Pu, B Liu, F Li - International …, 2023 - Elsevier
With significant developments in chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, adoptive
immunotherapy has unlocked new levels of treatment for malignancies. Natural killer (NK) …

Impact of T Lymphocytes Isolated from Liver Perfusate of Deceased Brain Donors on Kidney Transplantation: Preliminary Evidence and Future Directions

D Pagano, E Badami, G Zito, PG Conaldi… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: Ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI), acute rejection (AR), and delayed graft
function (DGF) might occur as major complications following kidney transplantation. Thus …