Surfactant protein-D, a potential mediator of inflammation in axial spondyloarthritis
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DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/key187
Abstract: Objectives Surfactant protein-D (SP-D), an innate immune defence molecule of the collectin family, is expressed in lungs and additional extrapulmonary epithelia. SP-D has immune modulatory and anti-microbial effects depending on its oligomerization. The ratio of… read more here.
Keywords: surfactant protein; potential mediator; mediator inflammation; axial spondyloarthritis ... See more keywords
Taurine: A potential mediator for periodontal therapy
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DOI: 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_123_17
Abstract: Taurine or 2-aminoethanesulfonic has many fundamental biological roles such as conjugation of bile acids, antioxidation, osmoregulation, membrane stabilization, and modulation of calcium signaling. It is essential for cardiovascular function and development and function of the… read more here.
Keywords: periodontal therapy; taurine potential; potential mediator; mediator periodontal ... See more keywords