Vitamin E therapy beyond cancer: Tocopherol versus tocotrienol
The discovery of vitamin E (α-tocopherol) began in 1922 as a vital component required in
reproduction. Today, there are eight naturally occurring vitamin E isoforms, namely α-, β-, γ …
reproduction. Today, there are eight naturally occurring vitamin E isoforms, namely α-, β-, γ …
Artemisinins: pharmacological actions beyond anti-malarial
Artemisinins are a family of sesquiterpene trioxane lactone anti-malarial agents originally
derived from Artemisia annua L. The anti-malarial action of artemisinins involves the …
derived from Artemisia annua L. The anti-malarial action of artemisinins involves the …
[HTML][HTML] Quercetin alleviates ferroptosis accompanied by reducing M1 macrophage polarization during neutrophilic airway inflammation
Y Wang, R Wan, W Peng, X Zhao, W Bai… - European journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ferroptosis is a kind of regulated cell death, supporting the pathological process of lung
inflammation, including asthma. Quercetin (QCT), a kind of natural dietary flavonoid, exerts …
inflammation, including asthma. Quercetin (QCT), a kind of natural dietary flavonoid, exerts …
Mouse models of allergic asthma: acute and chronic allergen challenge
AT Nials, S Uddin - Disease models & mechanisms, 2008 - journals.biologists.com
Asthma is defined as a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways; however, the underlying
physiological and immunological processes are not fully understood. Animal models have …
physiological and immunological processes are not fully understood. Animal models have …
Increased neutrophilia in nasal polyps reduces the response to oral corticosteroid therapy
W Wen, W Liu, L Zhang, J Bai, Y Fan, W **a… - Journal of allergy and …, 2012 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Nasal polyps (NPs) are characterized by eosinophilic inflammation, which
is generally considered sensitive to corticosteroid treatment. OBJECTIVES: We evaluated …
is generally considered sensitive to corticosteroid treatment. OBJECTIVES: We evaluated …
The role of leukotrienes as potential therapeutic targets in allergic disorders
Leukotrienes (LTs) are lipid mediators that play pivotal roles in acute and chronic
inflammation and allergic diseases. They exert their biological effects by binding to specific …
inflammation and allergic diseases. They exert their biological effects by binding to specific …
Crosstalk in inflammation: the interplay of glucocorticoid receptor-based mechanisms and kinases and phosphatases
IME Beck, W Vanden Berghe, L Vermeulen… - Endocrine …, 2009 - academic.oup.com
Glucocorticoids (GCs) are steroidal ligands for the GC receptor (GR), which can function as
a ligand-activated transcription factor. These steroidal ligands and derivatives thereof are …
a ligand-activated transcription factor. These steroidal ligands and derivatives thereof are …
Drug repurposing: the anthelmintics niclosamide and nitazoxanide are potent TMEM16A antagonists that fully bronchodilate airways
K Miner, K Labitzke, B Liu, P Wang… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
There is an unmet need in severe asthma where approximately 40% of patients exhibit poor
β-agonist responsiveness, suffer daily symptoms and show frequent exacerbations …
β-agonist responsiveness, suffer daily symptoms and show frequent exacerbations …
Modeling TH2 responses and airway inflammation to understand fundamental mechanisms regulating the pathogenesis of asthma
In this review, we highlight experiments conducted in our laboratories that have elucidated
functional roles for CD 4+ T‐helper type‐2 lymphocytes (TH 2 cells), their associated …
functional roles for CD 4+ T‐helper type‐2 lymphocytes (TH 2 cells), their associated …
Cytokine/anti‐cytokine therapy–novel treatments for asthma?
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways and there are no preventions or
cures. Inflammatory cells through the secretion of cytokines and pro‐inflammatory molecules …
cures. Inflammatory cells through the secretion of cytokines and pro‐inflammatory molecules …