Pathogenic mechanisms underlying idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
The pathogenesis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) involves a complex interplay of cell
types and signaling pathways. Recurrent alveolar epithelial cell (AEC) injury may occur in …
types and signaling pathways. Recurrent alveolar epithelial cell (AEC) injury may occur in …
[HTML][HTML] The signal pathways and treatment of cytokine storm in COVID-19
L Yang, X Xie, Z Tu, J Fu, D Xu, Y Zhou - Signal transduction and …, 2021 - nature.com
Abstract The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has become a global crisis
and is more devastating than any other previous infectious disease. It has affected a …
and is more devastating than any other previous infectious disease. It has affected a …
[HTML][HTML] Mitochondrial electron transport chain is necessary for NLRP3 inflammasome activation
LK Billingham, JS Stoolman, K Vasan… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
The NLRP3 inflammasome is linked to sterile and pathogen-dependent inflammation, and
its dysregulation underlies many chronic diseases. Mitochondria have been implicated as …
its dysregulation underlies many chronic diseases. Mitochondria have been implicated as …
[PDF][PDF] Control of gasdermin D oligomerization and pyroptosis by the Ragulator-Rag-mTORC1 pathway
CL Evavold, I Hafner-Bratkovič, P Devant, JM D'Andrea… - Cell, 2021 - cell.com
The process of pyroptosis is mediated by inflammasomes and a downstream effector known
as gasdermin D (GSDMD). Upon cleavage by inflammasome-associated caspases, the N …
as gasdermin D (GSDMD). Upon cleavage by inflammasome-associated caspases, the N …
[HTML][HTML] Functions of ROS in macrophages and antimicrobial immunity
M Herb, M Schramm - Antioxidants, 2021 - mdpi.com
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are a chemically defined group of reactive molecules
derived from molecular oxygen. ROS are involved in a plethora of processes in cells in all …
derived from molecular oxygen. ROS are involved in a plethora of processes in cells in all …
[HTML][HTML] Inflammasome activation and regulation: toward a better understanding of complex mechanisms
Inflammasomes are cytoplasmic multiprotein complexes comprising a sensor protein,
inflammatory caspases, and in some but not all cases an adapter protein connecting the two …
inflammatory caspases, and in some but not all cases an adapter protein connecting the two …
Macrophage M1/M2 polarization
C Yunna, H Mengru, W Lei, C Weidong - European journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Macrophages can be affected by a variety of factors to change their phenotype and thus
affect their function. Activated macrophages are usually divided into two categories, M1-like …
affect their function. Activated macrophages are usually divided into two categories, M1-like …
[HTML][HTML] The role of IL-1β and TNF-α in intervertebral disc degeneration
Y Wang, M Che, J Xin, Z Zheng, J Li, S Zhang - Biomedicine & …, 2020 - Elsevier
Low back pain (LBP), a prevalent and costly disease around the world, is predominantly
caused by intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration (IDD). LBP also presents a substantial …
caused by intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration (IDD). LBP also presents a substantial …
[HTML][HTML] Signaling pathways and intervention therapies in sepsis
Y Zhang, B Ning - Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, 2021 - nature.com
Sepsis is defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by dysregulated host
systemic inflammatory and immune response to infection. Over decades, advanced …
systemic inflammatory and immune response to infection. Over decades, advanced …
[HTML][HTML] The NLRP3 inflammasome: an overview of mechanisms of activation and regulation
N Kelley, D Jeltema, Y Duan, Y He - International journal of molecular …, 2019 - mdpi.com
The NLRP3 inflammasome is a critical component of the innate immune system that
mediates caspase-1 activation and the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β/IL-18 in …
mediates caspase-1 activation and the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β/IL-18 in …