Ultraviolet B radiation (UVB) has profound effects on human skin that results in a broad
spectrum of immunological local and systemic responses and is the major cause of skin …

Platelet‐activating factor (PAF) and its receptor (PAFr) have been implicated in a wide range
of diseases and disorders that originate from the activation of inflammatory pathways …

The phenotypes of allergic airway diseases are influenced by the interplay between host
genetics and the gut microbiota, which may be modulated by probiotics. We investigated the …

Alloxan (ALX) and streptozotocin (STZ) are extensively used to induce type 1 diabetes (T1D)
in animal models. This study is aimed at evaluating the differences in immune parameters …

Background Naja annulifera is a medically important venomous snake occurring in some of
the countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Accidental bites result in severe coagulation …

Abstract Background/Aims: Epidemiological data show that there is an important relationship
between respiratory and intestinal diseases. To improve our understanding on the …

Platelet activating factor is a lipid mediator of inflammation, and in recent decades, it has
emerged as an important factor in tumor outcomes. Platelet activating factor acts by specific …

Elevated levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE) are associated with allergies and other
immunological disorders. Sensitization with alum adjuvant favours IgE production while CpG …

Dendritic cells (DCs) link innate and adaptive immunity. The microenvironment generated
during the innate immunity affects DCs and the type of adaptive immunity generated. Lipid …

Emerging evidence has shown that the maternal diet influences the microbiota. Our
objective was to elucidate whether synbiotic consumption during the perinatal period …