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Inhibition of human sPLA2 and 5-lipoxygenase activities by two neo-clerodane diterpenoids
1999
Abstract The inhibitory effect of two neo -clerodane diterpenoids, E -isolinaridial (EI) and its methylketone derivative (EIM), isolated from Linaria saxatilis var. glutinosa , on PLA2 and other enzyme activities involved in the inflammatory process was studied. Both compounds inhibited human synovial sPLA 2 in a concentration-dependent manner with IC 50 values of 0.20 and 0.49 μM, respectively, similar to scalaradial. Besides, these compounds decreased the cell-free 5-lipoxygenase activity and A23187-induced neutrophil LTB 4 biosynthesis. Another function of human neutrophils, such as receptor-mediated degranulation, was also significantly reduced. In contrast, none of the compounds affect…
Characterization of neutrophil subsets in healthy human pregnancies
2014
We have previously shown that in successful pregnancies increased arginase activity is a mechanism that contributes to the suppression of the maternal immune system. We identified the main type of arginase-expressing cells as a population of activated low-density granulocytes (LDGs) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and in term placentae. In the present study, we analyzed the phenotype of LDGs and compared it to the phenotype of normal density granulocytes (NDGs) in maternal peripheral blood, placental biopsies and cord blood. Our data reveal that only LDGs but no NDGs could be detected in placental biopsies. Phenotypically, NDGs and LDGs from both maternal and cord blood expressed diff…
Tissue reaction to sealing materials: different view at biocompatibility
2010
Abstract The biodegradability of root canal sealers in areas other than the root canal system is crucial to the overall success rate of endodontic treatment. The aim of the present study was to investigate, the cell and tissue reaction to GuttaFlow and AHPlus, both in vitro and in vivo. For the in vitro experiments the materials were incubated with Human Periodontal Ligament Fibroblasts and cell proliferation and cytotoxicity analyses were performed. Additional fluorescence-microscope stainings were carried out in order to visualize cell growth and morphology. For assessment of the tissue reaction to the materials a subcutaneous implantation model in Wistar rats was employed and the inflamm…
Myospherulose des Mittelohres - eine seltene Differenzialdiagnose des Cholesteatoms
2004
Background Myospherulosis is a chronic-inflammatory lesion that is most commonly iatrogenic of origin and occurs in tissues exposed to petrolatum-based products. The disease does not exhibit characteristic symptoms and is therefore not diagnosed in some instances. In previous otorhinolaryngological studies, myospherulosis was mainly found in paranasal sinuses, while only four otitic cases have been reported. Methods A 48-year-old female Egyptian patient suffered from bilateral chronic otitis media that had been treated in Egypt by tympanoplasty. The patient presented few months later at the university ENT department (Mainz) with deteriorated otorrhea and otalgia. Clinical, otoscopical, and …
Influence of Agents Used for Topical Wound Treatment on Phagocyte Stimulation and Fibroblast Growth
1995
Wound healing has always been a fascinating phenomenon for physicians and surgeons. Wounds usually close by forming new granulation tissue, contracting, and re-epithelializing. Before granulation begins, polymor-phonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) and monocytes/macrophages (MCs) are chemotactically attracted to sites of injury. Upon contact with various stimuli in the wound including bioactive lipids, complement components, certain cytokines, e.g., tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) [1], granulocyte/ monocyte-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF), interferon-γ (IFN-γ), and interleukin-8, and particles such as microorganisms, phagocytes respond by a respiratory burst consisting of a markedly enhanced upt…
Inhibitory Effects of Various Extracts of Argentine Plant Species on Free-radical-mediated Reactions and Human Neutrophil Functions
1996
Extracts of Argentine plant species used in folk medicine were evaluated for their antioxidant properties and ability to influence human neutrophil functions, including superoxide anion release and degranulation. The infusion and methanol extract of Achyrocline flaccida, and the infusion of Pterocaulon polystachium exhibited chain-breaking antioxidant activity in Fe 2+ /ascorbate-induced lipid peroxidation of rat liver microsomal fractions and scavenged peroxyl radicals in an aqueous assay system. Nevertheless their superoxide scavenging ability was lower. The dichloromethane extracts of Phyllanthus sellowianus, Achyrocline flaccida, Gamochaeta simplicicaulis, Pterocaulon polystachium and E…
Relevance of air-to-liquid mass ratio effect on final granule properties of an Enalapril maleate formulation.
2011
In the production of enalapril maleate tablets, the granulation process is the most crucial step. Numerous variables are known to influence the fluid bed granulation process and thus the final granule quality. In this study a novel descriptor for the nozzle parameter "air-to-liquid mass ratio" is presented. Granules manufacturing processes were designed by application of statistical experimental design.The influence of the critical process parameter (CPP)--air-to-liquid mass ratio--on pharmaceutic properties of granules was studied. Air-to-liquid mass ratio can be considered as important variable influencing the droplet size of atomized liquid binder solution.A significant influence of air-…
Nitric oxide synthase and cyclo-oxygenase pathways in the inflammatory response induced by zymosan in the rat air pouch
1997
1. We have studied the participation of nitric oxide (NO) in an animal model of inflammation, the rat air pouch stimulated with zymosan. 2. Saline or zymosan was injected into 6-day rat air pouches at different time points and measurements were made of cell migration, levels of nitrite/nitrate (NO2/NO3-), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), leukotriene B4 (L.TB4) and secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA2) in exudates. Nitric oxide synthase (NOS) activity was determined in high speed supernatants from cells present in pouch exudates. Western blot analysis was also performed on these samples. 3. Zymosan injection induced a time-dependent increase in leukocyte infiltration, NO2/NO3- levels and cellular NOS a…
Cytokines and growth factors in wound drainage fluid from patients undergoing incisional hernia repair.
2006
Knowing the dynamics of growth factor and cytokine secretion within the site of a surgical operation is important, as they play a crucial role in the pathophysiology of wound healing and are a target for modifying the repair response. The aim of this study was to evaluate the production of several cytokines and growth factors in the drainage wound fluid from patients undergoing incisional hernia repair: namely, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, IL-1alpha, IL-1 ra, interferon-gamma, vascular endothelial growth factors and basic fibroblast growth factor. Ten female patients with abdominal midline incisional hernia undergoing surgical repair were included in this study. In all cases, a closed-suction…
How to reduce energy and water consumption in the preparation of raw materials for ceramic tile manufacturing: Dry versus wet route
2017
Abstract Dry and wet routes in the ceramic tile manufacturing process refer to two different technologies for preparing the raw materials for the forming stage. Both result in a granulated solid ready for use in the pressing stage, but with different characteristics. The dry route was the first to be developed. As quality standards and tile sizes increased, the wet route was developed and introduced successfully into the manufacturing process. Since 1990, the wet route has been the most used around the world to prepare ceramic tile body raw materials. The powder produced by the wet route has finer particles and higher flowability, which has allowed the production of higher quality ceramic t…