Dairy cattle are susceptible to increased incidence and severity of disease during the
periparturient period. Increased health disorders have been associated with alterations in …

Neutrophils are well-known to act in the destruction of invading microorganisms. They have
also been implicated in the activation of other immune cells including B-and T-lymphocytes …

Background: Polyunsaturated fatty acids can have beneficial effects on human immune
cells, such as peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). However, the mechanisms of …

Aim: Paracrine interaction between macrophages and adipocytes in obese visceral fat
tissues is thought to be a trigger of chronic inflammation. The immunomodulatory effect of …

Diet-induced obesity (DIO) leads to inflammatory activation of macrophages in white
adipose tissue (WAT) and subsequently to insulin resistance. PPARγ agonists are …

Lung injury especially acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) can be triggered by
diverse stimuli, including fatty acids and microbes. ARDS affects thousands of people …

Neutrophils are the most numerous cells in the leukocyte population and essential for innate
immunity. To limit their effector functions, neutrophils are able to modulate glycolysis and …

The effects of oral ingestion of oleic (OLA) and linoleic (LNA) acids on wound healing in rats
were investigated. LNA increased the influx of inflammatory cells, the concentration of …

Sepsis is well known to cause a high patient death rate (up to 50%) during the intensive care
unit (ICU) stay. In addition, sepsis survival patients also exhibit a very high death rate after …

The early lactation period of dairy cows, which produce high quantities of milk, is normally
characterized by an insufficient energy intake to cover milk production and maintenance …