Serum, saliva, and gingival tissue human β-defensin levels in relation to retinoic acid use.
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DOI: 10.1002/jper.22-0466
Abstract: BACKGROUND Retinoic acid is an active derivative of vitamin A and regulates the differentiation, proliferation, and antimicrobial peptide expression profiles of human cells. The aim of the present study was to analyze the effect of… read more here.
Keywords: hbd hbd; retinoic acid; hbd; tissue ... See more keywords
Dynamic changes of Th1/Th2/Th17 cytokines and human beta defensin 2 in HIV-infected patients with oral candidiasis during the first year of highly active anti-retroviral therapy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2018.05.003
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To investigate the change of Th1/Th2/Th17 cytokines and human beta defensin 2 (HBD-2) in HIV-infected patients with oral candidiasis (OC) and gather information about OC-specific immunity. DESIGN During the 1st year of highly active… read more here.
Keywords: hbd; year; infected patients; th1 th2 ... See more keywords
Gingival crevicular fluid levels of Interleukin-22 (IL-22) and human β Defensin-2 (hBD-2) in periodontal health and disease : A correlative study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2020.07.021
Abstract: Background Interleukin 22(IL-22), a recently identified, Th-22 associated cytokine has a key role in the production of human β defensin-2(hBD-2) and hence an indirect role in innate, nonspecific immunity. Hence this study was conducted as… read more here.
Keywords: crevicular fluid; hbd; gingival crevicular; chronic periodontitis ... See more keywords
Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Human Beta-Defensin Type 3 Crossing Different Lipid Bilayers
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c01803
Abstract: Human β defensin type 3 (hBD-3) is a small cationic cysteine-rich peptide. It has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activities. However, at high concentrations, it also shows hemolytic activity by interrupting red blood cells. To… read more here.
Keywords: energy; hbd; lipid bilayers; hbd different ... See more keywords
Human beta defensin (HBD) gene copy number affects HBD2 protein levels: impact on cervical bactericidal immunity in pregnancy
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DOI: 10.1038/s41431-017-0061-7
Abstract: Human beta defensin 2 (HBD2) is an endogenous mucosal antimicrobial peptide (AMP) upregulated during infection and inflammation. HBD2 is encoded by the DEFB4 gene, which exhibits extensive copy number variation. Previous studies have demonstrated a… read more here.
Keywords: copy number; hbd; number; protein levels ... See more keywords
Analyzing the impact of holistic building design on the process of lifecycle management of building structures
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-80547-3
Abstract: This research examines how Holistic Building Design (HBD) affects Lifecycle Management of Building Structures in the ever-changing construction market. HBD includes adaptability, environmental sustainability, maintenance, and disaster preparation. It is a key idea in the… read more here.
Keywords: lifecycle management; building; holistic building; hbd ... See more keywords
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum dfa1 reduces obesity caused by a high carbohydrate diet by modulating inflammation and gut microbiota
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-10435-x
Abstract: Given the potential of probiotics to counteract obesity induced by high glucose diets (HGD) and the beneficial effects of high-fiber diets, this study explored the impact of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum dfa1 (Lp dfa1) in mice consuming… read more here.
Keywords: carbohydrate; obesity; lactiplantibacillus plantarum; hgd ... See more keywords
A New δ-Globin Gene Variant: Hb A2-Yulin [δ46(CD5)Gly→Arg,HBD: C.139G > A]
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DOI: 10.1080/03630269.2024.2325443
Abstract: Abstract We report a new δ-chain hemoglobin (Hb) variant observed in a 5-year-old female living in Yulin, Guangxi, China. Capillary electrophoresis revealed splitting of the Hb A2 peak into two fractions (Hb A2 and Hb… read more here.
Keywords: cd5 gly; yulin; gly arg; hbd ... See more keywords
Immune-microbial crosstalk in oral epithelium: A potential role in oral carcinogenesis?
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DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz452.024
Abstract: Abstract Background We reported in recent publication that bacterial lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and mast cells are involved in the pathogenesis of the premalignant lesion, oral lichen planus (OLP). However, the mechanisms beyond such effect remain unknown.… read more here.
Keywords: immune microbial; oral epithelium; hbd; role ... See more keywords
Expression of Psoriasin in Human Papillomavirus–Induced Cervical High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions
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DOI: 10.1097/lgt.0000000000000438
Abstract: Objectives Persistent infection with human papillomavirus causes cervical high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSILs). The role of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) in premalignant and malignant transformation is not fully understood. In this study, we examined the expression… read more here.
Keywords: expression; hbd; treatment; human papillomavirus ... See more keywords
Gingival Tissue Human Beta-Defensin Levels in Relation to Infection and Inflammation.
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DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13227
Abstract: AIM To profile gingival tissue levels of human beta-defensin (hBD)-2 and hBD-3 in relation to gingival inflammation, Th17-related cytokine concentrations, Porphyromonas gingivalis counts, and gingipain and total protease activities. MATERIALS AND METHODS Gingival tissue and… read more here.
Keywords: gingival tissue; beta defensin; hbd; inflammation ... See more keywords