A closer look at Galectin-3: its association with gestational diabetes mellitus revealed by systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) represents a significant metabolic disorder that affects pregnant women worldwide and has negative consequences for both the mother and her offspring. This research aims to investigate the relation between circulating levels of Galectin-3 and the incidence of GDM, and to evaluate its potential as a biomarker for monitoring and early detection of the disease.

Methods: A thorough search of the literature has been performed using databases such as Scopus, Web of science, Embase, Cochrane Library and PubMed.

Molecular genotyping versus serological diagnosis for RH blood group typing in sickle cell patients.

Objectives: High rate of alloimmunization in sickle cell disease (SCD) patients poses a significant challenge in finding compatible blood unit. Accurate determination of the blood group genotype of them can help reduce the alloimmunization risk. Tetra ARMS PCR is a novel method that has been utilized recently to investigate SNPs in diseases in a fast and reliable way.

Genetic variants of dectin-1 and their antifungal immunity impact in hematologic malignancies: A comprehensive systematic review.

Background: Fungal infections pose a significant threat to individuals with hematologic malignancies due to compromised immune systems. Dectin-1, a pivotal pattern recognition receptor, plays a central role in antifungal immune responses. Understanding its genetic variants' impact is crucial for advancing personalized therapeutic approaches.

A randomized clinical trial evaluating the immunomodulatory effect of convalescent plasma on COVID-19-related cytokine storm.

Evaluating the effect of convalescent plasma (CP) on some cytokine storm indices in severe COVID-19 patients. Totally, 62 patients were randomly assigned into two groups for this clinical trial. Patients in the intervention group received one unit (500 mL) plasma on the admission day plus standard drugs while the controls merely received standard treatments.

The Rh blood group system and its role in alloimmunization rate among sickle cell disease and sickle thalassemia patients in Iran.

Introduction: The alloimmunization following blood transfusion can be life-threatening. The Rh alloantibodies are one of the most common causes contributing to alloimmunization. This study aimed to evaluate the rate and causes of alloimmunization and to determine the Rh phenotypes and genotypes among sickle cell disease (SCD) and sickle thalassemia (Sβ).

[Informatori biologici per ischemia miocardica silente: approccio diagnostico e prognostico.].

Riassunto. L'ischemia miocardica silente (SMI) è un aspetto dello spettro della cardiopatia ischemica che varia dalla malattia coronarica asintomatica all'angina grave. Considerando il progressivo aumento della prevalenza di SMI e l'inaffidabilità di test diagnostici comuni, l'identificazione di biomarcatori SMI benefici è molto critica per una diagnosi rapida e un trattamento efficace della malattia.

Expression of CD markers' in immune thrombocytopenic purpura: prognostic approaches.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is a common autoimmune bleeding disorder characterized by a reduction in peripheral blood platelet counts. In this disease, autoantibodies (Auto-Abs) are produced against platelet GPIIb/GPIIIa by B cells, which require interaction with T cells. In this review, the importance of B and T lymphocytes in ITP prognosis has been studied.

Is There a Relationship Between CXCR4 Gene Expression and Prognosis of Immune Thrombocytopenia in Children?

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a common autoimmune disorder characterized by decreased platelet count (thrombocytopenia) and bleeding symptoms due to production of autoantibodies against platelets. Chemokines are molecules inducing chemotaxis and play an important role in megakaryopoiesis, including CXCR4 chemokine receptor. CXCR4 is expressed on cells of megakaryocytic series, especially platelets, and triggers several mechanisms in these cells.

Thalidomide is more efficient than sodium butyrate in enhancing GATA-1 and EKLF gene expression in erythroid progenitors derived from HSCs with β-globin gene mutation.

Background: Efficient induction of fetal hemoglobin (HbF) is considered as an effective therapeutic approach in beta thalassemia. HbF inducer agents can induce the expression of γ-globin gene and produce high levels of HbF via different epigenetic and molecular mechanisms. Thalidomide and sodium butyrate are known as HbF inducer drugs.