Infection and inflammation affect adipose triglyceride metabolism, resulting in increased
plasma free fatty acid (FFA) and VLDL levels during the acute-phase response. Lipin-1, a …

Background and Objectives: The formation and destabilization of atherosclerotic plaques is
a complex process involving several proteins and cytokines. Interleukin 6 (IL-6), interleukin …

Activation of the innate immune response in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and
atherosclerosis leads to the production of proinflammatory cytokines that can promote …

Conclusions Kidney stones disproportionately affect persons with some or all traits of MS.
One unifying theory may be of a common systemic malfunction of inflammation and tissue …

Vitamin D levels and metabolism may play a role in the pathogenesis and treatment of
atherosclerosis and subsequent cardiovascular health. Herein, we discuss both normal and …

S-Adenosylmethionine (SAM) treatment has anti-inflammatory, cytoprotective effects against
endotoxin-induced organ injury. An important component of the anti-inflammatory action of …

Interleukin (IL)-17 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine originally described in T lymphocytes.
Increased production of IL-17 has been linked to the induction of cytokines, chemokines and …

An increase in serum tumor necrosis factor‐α (TNF‐α) levels is closely related to the
pathogenesis of major depression. However, the underlying molecular mechanism between …

This study was set up to examine whether an influenza vaccine or an influenza vaccine in
combination with pneumococcal vaccine can be used as a model to study responses to mild …

OBJECTIVE: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is associated with increased risk of
premature atherosclerosis. Increasing evidence supports involvement of inflammation in …