The role of IL-10 in malaria: a double edged sword

R Kumar, S Ng, C Engwerda - Frontiers in immunology, 2019 - frontiersin.org
IL-10 produced by CD4+ T cells suppresses inflammation by inhibiting T cell functions and
the upstream activities of antigen presenting cells (APCs). IL-10 was first identified in Th2 …

Immunomodulatory factors gene polymorphisms in chronic periodontitis: an overview

Z Heidari, B Moudi, H Mahmoudzadeh-Sagheb - BMC Oral Health, 2019 - Springer
Background Chronic periodontitis (CP), defines as destruction of the supporting tissues of
the teeth and resorption of the alveolar bone. It is widespread in human populations and …

The African genome variation project shapes medical genetics in Africa

D Gurdasani, T Carstensen, F Tekola-Ayele, L Pagani… - Nature, 2015 - nature.com
Given the importance of Africa to studies of human origins and disease susceptibility,
detailed characterization of African genetic diversity is needed. The African Genome …

IFNγ/IL-10 co-producing cells dominate the CD4 response to malaria in highly exposed children

P Jagannathan, I Eccles-James, K Bowen… - PLoS …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Although evidence suggests that T cells are critical for immunity to malaria, reliable T cell
correlates of exposure to and protection from malaria among children living in endemic …

Metabolome modulation of the host adaptive immunity in human malaria

W Abdrabou, MM Dieng, A Diawara, SS Sermé… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Host responses to infection with the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum vary among
individuals for reasons that are poorly understood. Here we reveal metabolic perturbations …

Effect of RTS,S/AS01E vaccine booster dose on cellular immune responses in African infants and children

RA Mitchell, D Macià, C Jairoce, M Mpina, A Naidu… - npj Vaccines, 2024 - nature.com
Abstract RTS, S/AS01E, the first approved malaria vaccine, demonstrated moderate efficacy
during the phase 3 pediatric trial. We previously investigated cell-mediated immune (CMI) …

Association of polymorphisms in inflammatory cytokines encoding genes with severe cases of influenza A/H1N1 and B in an Iranian population

M Keshavarz, H Namdari, M Farahmand, P Mehrbod… - Virology journal, 2019 - Springer
Background The increased levels of blood cytokines is the main immunopathological
process that were attributed to severe clinical outcomes in cases of influenza A, influenza B …

Analysis of interleukin-10 gene polymorphisms in patients with chronic periodontitis and healthy controls

B Moudi, Z Heidari… - Dental Research …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Background: Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is an anti-inflammatory cytokine that has important roles
in the periodontal diseases. The IL10-1082,-819, and-592 polymorphisms in the promoter …

Candidate human genetic polymorphisms and severe malaria in a Tanzanian population

A Manjurano, TG Clark, B Nadjm, G Mtove, H Wangai… - PloS one, 2012 - journals.plos.org
Human genetic background strongly influences susceptibility to malaria infection and
progression to severe disease and death. Classical genetic studies identified …

Predictors of outcome in childhood Plasmodium falciparum malaria

H Patel, C Dunican, AJ Cunnington - Virulence, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Plasmodium falciparum malaria is classified as either uncomplicated or severe, determining
clinical management and providing a framework for understanding pathogenesis. Severe …