Publications by authors named "Juehua Cheng"

Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a T cell-mediated immune disease. Iguratimod (IGU) is a novel immunomodulatory agent for rheumatoid arthritis. No studies have been reported on the mechanism of IGU in the treatment of OLP, which deserves investigation.

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  • Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are produced by neutrophils in response to certain inflammatory signals but their role in oral lichen planus (OLP) is not well understood.
  • This study examines the presence of NETs in tissue samples from OLP patients and correlates their levels with inflammatory cytokines IL-17 and TNF-α.
  • Results show increased NET-related proteins in OLP lesions, particularly in the erosive stage, and highlight a positive correlation between NET formation and elevated levels of IL-17 and TNF-α.
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Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease mediated by T cells. The imbalance of microflora has potential impacts on the onset and development of OLP, but the mechanism is still unclear. Here, we investigated the effects of Escherichia coli (E.

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Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory oral mucosal disease. Cytokines are closely associated with OLP development. In addition to immune cells, fibroblasts have been reported to induce regional inflammation.

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Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a T cell-mediated, chronic inflammatory disease. CD4 T-cell infiltration plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of OLP. Fibroblasts are activated under pathological conditions and perform various functions.

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Objectives: This study aimed to determine whether a correlation existed between CXC chemokine ligand 10 (CXCL10)-CXC chemokine receptor 3 (CXCR3) and CC chemokine ligand 17 (CCL17)-CC chemokine receptor 4 (CCR4) in the pathogenesis of oral lichen planus (OLP).

Methods: Peripheral blood of OLP patients (non-erosive and erosive groups) and healthy controls were collected, and T cells were isolated and purified. T cells were co-cultured with three groups: blank, anti-CXCR3, and anti-CCR4.

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