The complement system has historically been entertained as a fluid-phase, hepatically
derived system which protects the intravascular space from encapsulated bacteria …

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition and a significant cause of preventable morbidity and
mortality globally. Among the leading causative agents of sepsis are bacterial pathogens …

The complement is a crucial immune defense system that triggers rapid immune responses
and offers efficient protection against foreign invaders and unwanted host elements, acting …

Escherichia coli is a bacterium with command and pathogenic variants. It has been
implicated in the induction of several inflammatory conditions. Finding a biomarker for …

Introduction The lymphatic system is a multifaceted regulator of tissue homeostasis and an
integral part of immune responses. Previous studies had shown that subsets of lymphatic …

Background The use of galactomannan (GM) testing in plasma and bronchoalveolar lavage
fluid (BALF) has improved the diagnosis of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) in patients …

Plant sterols (PSs) exhibit intrinsic functions such as antibacterial effects. Their effects
simultaneously on both host-mediated and bacteria-mediated pathogenesis are not yet fully …

Abstract Background/Objectives: Pentraxin 3 (PTX3), a member of the pentraxin superfamily,
plays diverse roles in immunity and inflammation. Its dual role in tumorigenesis, exhibiting …

Abstract Pentraxin 3 (PTX3) is an acute phase protein produced in various tissues in
response to microbial and sterile stimuli, which regulates the inflammation outcomes. PTX3 …

Prolonged exposure to hard metal dust results in hard metal lung disease (HMLD)
characterized by respiratory symptoms. Understanding the pathogenesis and pathological …