Chlamydia psittaci infected cell studies by 4Pi Raman and atomic force microscopy.

Chlamydia psittaci is an avian bacterial pathogen that can cause atypical pneumonia in humans via zoonotic transmission. It is a Gram-negative intracellular bacterium that proliferates inside membrane bound inclusions in the cytoplasm of living eukaryotic cells. The study of such cells with C.

Fundamentals of Camera-PPG Based Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

In Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), cardiac triggering that synchronizes data acquisition with cardiac contractions is an essential technique for acquiring high-quality images. Triggering is typically based on the Electrocardiogram (ECG) signal (e.g.

Cardiotrophin-Like Cytokine Factor 1 Exhibits a Myeloid-Biased Hematopoietic-Stimulating Function.

Cardiotrophin-like cytokine factor 1 (CLCF1) is secreted as a complex with the cytokine receptor-like factor 1 (CRLF1). Syndromes caused by mutations in the genes encoding CLCF1 or CRLF1 suggest an important role for CLCF1 in the development and regulation of the immune system. In mice, CLCF1 induces B-cell expansion, enhances humoral responses and triggers autoimmunity.

Cardiotrophin-like Cytokine Increases Macrophage-Foam Cell Transition.

CLCF1 is a neurotrophic and B cell-stimulating factor belonging to the IL-6 family. Mutations in the gene coding for CLCF1 or its secretion partner CRLF1 lead to the development of severe phenotypes, suggesting important nonredundant roles in development, metabolism, and immunity. Although CLCF1 was shown to promote the proliferation of the myeloid cell line M1, its roles on myeloid activation remain underinvestigated.

Effect of human very low-density lipoproteins on cardiotrophin-like cytokine factor 1 (CLCF1) activity.

The cytokines CLCF1 and CNTF are ligands for the CNTF receptor and the apolipoprotein E (ApoE) receptor sortilin. Both share structural similarities with the N-terminal domain of ApoE, known to bind CNTF. We therefore evaluated whether ApoE or ApoE-containing lipoproteins interact with CLCF1 and regulate its activity.