Evaluation of Oxidative Stress and Endothelial Dysfunction in COVID-19 Patients.

: Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are stress proteins. The endogenous nitric oxide (NO) synthase inhibitor asymmetric dimethyl arginine (ADMA) is a mediator of endothelial dysfunction. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus causes endothelial dysfunction and coagulopathy through severe inflammation and oxidative stress.

Could TREM-1 be a novel marker in the diagnosis of fibromyalgia?: A cross-sectional study.

Triggering receptors expressed on myeloid cells-1 (TREM-1) are transmembrane molecules expressed in cells of the immune system. Activation of TREM-1 leads to the release of pro-inflammatory mediators, which act as amplifiers of inflammation and thereby contribute to the pathogenesis of various diseases, whether inflammatory or not. This study explored the role of TREM-1 in the etiopathogenic context of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and its association with disease activity.

Diagnostic Value of Galectin-3 in Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by acute exacerbations. Systemic inflammation and oxidative stress play an important role in the pathogenesis of COPD. Exacerbations in COPD reduce the quality of life and are associated with rapid disease progression.

Can serum interleukin 34 levels be used as an indicator for the prediction and prognosis of COVID-19?

Objective: Interleukin 34 (IL-34) is a molecule whose expression is increased in conditions such as autoimmune disorders, inflammation, and infections. Our study aims to determine the role of IL-34 in the diagnosis, follow-up, and prognosis of Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19).

Method: A total of 80 cases were included in the study as 40 COVID-19 positive patient groups and 40 COVID-19 negative control groups.

Assessing lipoxin-mediated inflammatory responses in the second trimester of pregnancy among women with obesity: A comprehensive analysis.

Objective: This study aimed to explore the relationship between maternal plasma lipoxin A4 (LXA4) levels during the second trimester of pregnancy and certain proinflammatory molecules, such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), as well as the antiangiogenic factor vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (VEGFR-1), in conjunction with obesity among pregnant women.

Materials And Methods: A total of 30 pregnant women with obesity were compared with 30 pregnant women of normal weight, matched for both age and gestational week. Plasma samples were collected from all participants between the 18 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.