[HTML][HTML] Epidemiology of Bradykinin-mediated angioedema: a systematic investigation of epidemiological studies
Abstract Background Bradykinin-mediated angioedema (Bk-AE) can be life-threatening and
requires specific targeted therapies. Knowledge of its epidemiology may help optimize its …
requires specific targeted therapies. Knowledge of its epidemiology may help optimize its …
[HTML][HTML] A genome-wide association study of outcome from traumatic brain injury
Background Factors such as age, pre-injury health, and injury severity, account for less than
35% of outcome variability in traumatic brain injury (TBI). While some residual outcome …
35% of outcome variability in traumatic brain injury (TBI). While some residual outcome …
[HTML][HTML] Collectins and ficolins in neonatal health and disease
M Cedzyński, AS Świerzko - Frontiers in Immunology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The immune system starts to develop early in embryogenesis. However, at birth it is still
immature and associated with high susceptibility to infection. Adaptation to extrauterine …
immature and associated with high susceptibility to infection. Adaptation to extrauterine …
[HTML][HTML] Stressful Newborn Memories: Pre-Conceptual, In Utero, and Postnatal Events
Z Papadopoulou, AM Vlaikou, D Theodoridou… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Early-life stressful experiences are critical for plasticity and development, shaping adult
neuroendocrine response and future health. Stress response is mediated by the …
neuroendocrine response and future health. Stress response is mediated by the …
MBL deficiency-causing B allele (rs1800450) as a risk factor for severe COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic represents one of the greatest challenges in modern medicine.
The disease is characterized by a variable clinical phenotype, ranging from asymptomatic …
The disease is characterized by a variable clinical phenotype, ranging from asymptomatic …
[HTML][HTML] The association of mannose binding lectin genotype and immune response to Chlamydia pneumoniae: The Strong Heart Study
L Monsey, LG Best, J Zhu, S DeCroo, MZ Anderson - PLoS One, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an important contributor to morbidity and mortality in
American Indian communities. The Strong Heart Study (SHS) was initiated in response to …
American Indian communities. The Strong Heart Study (SHS) was initiated in response to …
Assoziation zwischen TLR2-/TLR4-Gen-Polymorphismen und COPD-Phänotyp
A Apostolou, T Kerenidi, A Michopoulos… - Herz, 2017 - Springer
Background Considering that the innate immune system plays a pivotal role in the
pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), we hypothesized that …
pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), we hypothesized that …
[HTML][HTML] Autosomal dominant mannose-binding lectin deficiency is associated with worse neurodevelopmental outcomes after cardiac surgery in infants
DS Kim, YK Li, JH Kim, CS Bergquist, M Gerdes… - The Journal of thoracic …, 2018 - Elsevier
Objectives The MBL2 gene is the major genetic determinant of mannose-binding lectin
(MBL)—an acute phase reactant. Low MBL levels have been associated with adverse …
(MBL)—an acute phase reactant. Low MBL levels have been associated with adverse …
[HTML][HTML] Mannose-binding lectin gene polymorphism and its effect on short term outcomes in preterm infants
Objective: Mannose-binding lectin, which belongs to the collectin family, is an acute-phase
reactant that activates the complement system. This study aimed to investigate the effect of …
reactant that activates the complement system. This study aimed to investigate the effect of …
[HTML][HTML] Mannose-binding lectin-deficient genotypes as a risk factor of pneumococcal meningitis in infants
Objectives The objective of this study was to evaluate to evaluate the role of mannose-
binding-lectin deficient genotypes in pneumococcal meningitis (PM) in children. Methods …
binding-lectin deficient genotypes in pneumococcal meningitis (PM) in children. Methods …