Vitamins are essential constituents of our diet that have long been known to influence the
immune system. Vitamins A and D have received particular attention in recent years as …

Th17 and IL‐17 play important roles in the clearance of extracellular bacterial and fungal
infections. However, strong evidence also implicates the Th17 lineage in several …

Abstract CD4+ helper T (Th) cells play a crucial role in the delicate balance between host
defense and autoimmune disease. Two important populations of helper T cells are the …

Background: Vitamin A has immunomodulatory properties and may regulate the
transcription of genes involved in remyelination. Objective: To investigate the association …

Background Foxp3 is a marker for regulatory T cells (Treg cells), but recent studies have
shown the plasticity and heterogeneity of CD4+ Foxp3+ T cells. This study aimed to examine …

The combination of obesity and its associated risk factors, such as insulin resistance and
inflammation, results in the development of atherosclerosis. However, the effects of …

The Kv1. 3 and KC a3. 1 potassium channels are promising targets for the treatment of
autoimmune disorders. Many K v1. 3 and KC a3. 1 blockers have a more favorable adverse …

Apolipoprotein E (apoE) is an important plasma protein in cholesterol homeostasis and
plays a key role in the progression of glomerulosclerosis (GS). We conducted this …

Retinoids have a variety of biological activities, including immunomodulatory action in a
number of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. Considering the pathogenesis of type …

CKD is a major public health problem in the developed and the developing world. The
degree of proteinuria associated with renal failure is a generally well accepted marker of …