objective: the effect of interleukin (il)-29, a new therapeutic agent similar to type i interferons (ifns), on ifn-α secretion of human plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pdcs) has not been studied. therefore, in this study, we aimed to clarify the effect of il-29 on ifn-α secretion of pdcs using human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (pbmcs) in the presence of cytosine-phosphate-guanosinemotif-co...

h. pylori  is a human pathogen that colonizes the epithelium of the stomach. the host immune response may influence the disease process, where cytokines play important roles in the development of disease. in this study, the concentrations of selected cytokines in the gastric antrum and stomach body mucosa and also in the serum were evaluated. eighty patients according to their rapid urease test...

BACKGROUND/AIMS: During an immune response, type I interferon (IFN-I) signaling induces a wide range of changes, including those which are required to overcome viral infection and suppress cytotoxic T cells avoid immunopathology. certain bacterial infections, IFN-I exerts largely detrimental effects. Although the family proteins all share one common receptor, biologic responses vary depending o...

To explore the role of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) and interferon (IFN) in innate immunity against porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), we detected expression TLR genes PEDV-infected IPEC-J2 cells by real-time PCR. We also level α (IFN-α) γ (IFN-γ) enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results showed that exhibited a clear pathological change after PEDV infection at 24 h. In addition, TL...

The administration of interferon has improved the antiviral and immunomodulatory abilities piglets, which is conductive to prevention potential diseases or delay appearance clinical symptoms. This study aimed evaluate effects from recombinant interferon-alpha (IFN-α) on daily care piglets. results were compared a Chinese herbal drug that was shown increase serum levels. In addition, routes oral...

the prevalence of hepatitis c virus (hcv) is approximately 3% around the world. this virus causes chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. the effectiveness of interferon-α and ribavirin therapy is about 50% and is associated with significant toxicity and cost. hence, generating new vaccines or drugs is an obligation. however, there is no vaccine available for clinical u...

Abstract Cytokines have a vital role in reproductive immune environment during the postpartum period. Previous data evaluated uterine and vaginal cytokine concentrations prior to insemination; however, was unable correlate these with plasma concentrations. The objective of this study determine relationships between uterine, vaginal, pro- anti-inflammatory beef cows timed artificial insemination...