Aberrant complement system activation in neurological disorders

K Ziabska, M Ziemka-Nalecz, P Pawelec… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The complement system is an assembly of proteins that collectively participate in the
functions of the healthy and diseased brain. The complement system plays an important role …

[HTML][HTML] Alcohol and multiple sclerosis: an immune system-based review

M Fahim, AR Zadeh, P Shoureshi… - … journal of physiology …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS).
Although the exact etiology of multiple sclerosis is unknown, researchers suggest that …

Autoimmunity and cytokines in Guillain-Barré syndrome revisited: review of pathomechanisms with an eye on therapeutic options

ZE Soltani, F Rahmani, N Rezaei - European cytokine network, 2019 - Springer
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is the most common cause of acute paralysis in the United
States. Campylobacter jejuni is a common trigger for GBS, igniting autoimmunity as a result …

[HTML][HTML] Serum levels of IL-6 and IL-17 in multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica patients and healthy subjects

F Ashtari, R Madanian, V Shaygannejad… - … journal of physiology …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Studies reported that evaluating the interleukin serum level of MS and NMO
patients is helpful for differentiating these two diseases from each other. This study aimed to …

Association of mannose-binding lectin 2 gene polymorphisms with Guillain-Barré syndrome

I Jahan, S Hayat, MM Khalid, RU Ahammad, A Asad… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Complement activation plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of Guillain-Barré syndrome
(GBS), a debilitating immune-mediated neuropathy. Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a …

Diet-induced reconstruction of mucosal microbiota associated with alterations of epithelium lectin expression and regulation in the maintenance of rumen homeostasis

H Shen, Z Lu, Z Xu, Z Shen - Scientific Reports, 2017 - nature.com
It is unknown whether lectins of the rumen epithelium contribute to the recognition of
mucosal microbes and activation of tolerogenic cytokines in ruminant animals. We applied …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of the effectiveness of methylphenidate and modafinil in the treatment of daily drowsiness in patients with refractory epilepsy and their comparison …

N Sheikhina, MR Najafi, A Chitsaz… - American Journal of …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Various articles show the high prevalence of sleep disorders and especially
excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients with refractory epilepsy and the importance …

Inhibitory Effect of Supercritical Extracts from Arctium lappa L. on the Lectin Pathway of the Complement System

L Bavia, P Dias Fontana, F Bovo… - Chemistry & …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The complement system participates in host defense by eliminating microorganisms and
triggering inflammation. However, insufficient control or exacerbated complement activation …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of fingolimod versus dimethyl fumarate for the treatment of multiple sclerosis; a 24-month follow-up study

SS Masjedi, M Etemadifar, NM Zadeh… - American Journal of …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Oral treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) using disease-modifying therapies
(DMTs) is a challenge worldwide. Fingolimod (FTY) and dimethyl fumarate (DMF) are two …

[HTML][HTML] Comparison of expression of CD1a and CD68 markers in skin leishmaniasis samples with positive and negative Leishman body

F Farokhpour, P Rajabi, BA Naeini… - American Journal of …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Leishmaniasis is one of the most important infectious illnesses around the
world. Given the high commonness of this disease, specifically its skin type in Iran and due …