Ionizing radiation interacts with the immune system in many ways with a multiplicity that
mirrors the complexity of the immune system itself: namely the need to maintain a delicate …

Ionizing radiation is often regarded as an element of danger. But, danger responses on the
cellular and molecular level are often beneficial with regard to the induction of anti‐tumor …

Classically (M1) and alternatively activated (M2) macrophages exhibit distinct phenotypes
and functions. It has been difficult to dissect macrophage phenotypes in vivo, where a …

Summary Mitofusin 2 (Mfn2) plays a major role in mitochondrial fusion and in the
maintenance of mitochondria-endoplasmic reticulum contact sites. Given that macrophages …

Numerous studies provide detailed insight into the triggering and amplification mechanisms
of the inflammatory response associated with prosthetic wear particles, promoting final …

Anti-inflammatory Mytilus edulis hydrolysates (MEHs) were prepared by peptic hydrolysis
and MEH was further fractionated into three fractions based on molecular weight, namely> 5 …

Abstract The Mushroom Council convened the Mushrooms and Health Summit in
Washington, DC, on 9–10 September 2013. The proceedings are synthesized in this article …

Fiber intake is critical for optimal health. This review covers the anti-inflammatory roles of
fibers using results from human epidemiological observations, clinical trials, and animal …

Monocytes are key players in the immune system. Crossing the blood barrier, they infiltrate
tissues and differentiate into (i) macrophages that fight off pathogens and (ii) dendritic cells …

To date, no curative therapy is available for the treatment of most chronic inflammatory
diseases such as atopic dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, or autoimmune disorders. Current …