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Oral tolerance attenuates airway inflammation and remodeling in a model of chronic pulmonary allergic inflammation
(ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2009)
We investigated the effects of oral tolerance (OT) in controlling inflammatory response, hyperresponsiveness and airway remodeling in guinea pigs (GP) with chronic allergic inflammation. Animals received seven inhalations ...
Endogenous annexin A1 counter-regulates bleomycin-induced lung fibrosis
(Biomed Central Ltd., 2011-10-19)
Background: The balancing functions of pro/anti-inflammatory mediators of the complex innate responses have been investigated in a variety of experimental inflammatory settings. Annexin-A1 (AnxA1) is one mediator of ...
Deleterious effects of inflammation on parturition and fetal development
(Sociedad Argentina de Fisiología, 2014-05)
Preterm birth is a major determinant of neonatal mortality and morbidity worldwide. One of the main causes of preterm parturition is maternal infection Dissemination of microorganisms from the vagina and cervix via the ...
Crosstalk among dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids, urolithiasis, chronic inflammation, and urinary tract tumor risk
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2013-07)
Based on a consistent bulk of experimental and epidemiologic works, we proposed that abnormal metabolism and/or dietary deprivation of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids by inducing a chronic and subclinical essential ...
Comparison of subcutaneous connective tissue responses among three different formulations of gutta-percha used in thermatic techniques.
(1990-07-01)
A study of the subcutaneous connective tissue response of 24 white rats to three different formulations of gutta-percha was undertaken. The prepared specimens were examined under the light microscope after intervals of 7, ...