Recent studies have established that dysregulation of the human immune system and the
reactivation of latent herpesviruses persists for the duration of a 6-month orbital spaceflight …

The question whether dietary habits and lifestyle have influence on the course of multiple
sclerosis (MS) is still a matter of debate, and at present, MS therapy is not associated with …

Objectives Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the
gut microbiota is altered. Probiotics are microorganisms that can normalize gut microbiota; …

Aim The present study aimed at investigating the effects of Lactobacillus casei 01
supplementation on symptoms and inflammatory biomarkers of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in …

Regulatory T cells (Tregs) constitute a fascinating subpopulation of CD4+ T cells due to their
ability to limit the immune response against self and non-self antigens. Murine models and …

Immune cells are essential for endometrial receptivity to embryo implantation and early
placental development. They exert tissue-remodeling and immune regulatory roles—acting …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease that
ultimately leads to joint destruction and functional disability. Although the exact etiology of …

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions and its prevalence is climbing. Obesity is
characterized by hypertrophied adipocytes with a dysregulated adipokine secretion profile …

Regulatory T cells (Tregs) are comprised of a heterogeneous population of cells that play a
vital role in suppressing inflammation and maintaining immune tolerance. Given the crucial …

Mechanisms underlying modern increases in prevalence of human inflammatory diseases
remain unclear. The hygiene hypothesis postulates that decreased microbial exposure has …