Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the prevalence of bone destruction in patients with Talaromyces marneffei infection, examine distribution patterns of bone lesions, and assess differences between HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients.
Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, 15 studies involving 839 patients were analyzed. Random-effects meta-analysis was performed to estimate prevalence and odds ratios.
Int Immunopharmacol
January 2025
Prostate cancer, as one of the most prevalent malignant tumors in men, seriously affects the prognosis and survival of patients due to its extremely high rate of bone metastasis. This study investigated the effect of Polyphyllin VI (PPVI) on metastatic bone disease for the first time in prostate cancer, focusing on its impact on osteoclast and tumor cell. In vitro studies utilized TRAP staining, ghost pen cyclic peptide staining, and bone resorption assays to evaluate the differentiation and function of receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) induced and RM-1 conditional medium (CM) induced osteoclasts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOsteoporosis, resulting from overactive osteoclasts and leading to elevated fracture risk, has emerged as a global public health concern due to the aging population. Therefore, inhibiting osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption function represents a crucial approach for preventing and treating osteoporosis. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects and molecular mechanisms of Butylphthalide (NBP) on the differentiation and function of osteoclasts induced by RANKL.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSpinal cord injury (SCI) is devastating for patients, and currently lacks effective treatments. Dysbiosis commonly occurs after SCI and has significant immunomodulatory effects, but its impact on recovery remains unclear. The current study investigated the effects and mechanisms of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in SCI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSpinal cord injury (SCI) causes motor, sensory, and autonomic dysfunctions. The gut microbiome has an important role in SCI, while short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are one of the main bioactive mediators of microbiota. In the present study, we explored the effects of oral administration of exogenous SCFAs on the recovery of locomotor function and tissue repair in SCI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objective: This study retrospectively analyzed the clinical and imaging features of TM mycosis complicated with bone destruction with the aim to improve understanding, diagnosis, and treatment.
Methods: Data of hospitalized TM-infected patients with bone destruction from October 2012 to May 2019 were collected. The clinical and imaging features of the disease were comprehensively analyzed.
Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol
April 2020
Cordycepin has been shown to exhibit multiple pharmacological activities, such as antitumor, antifungi, antivirus, and immune-regulation activities, and is involved in the regulation of T cells. However, cordycepin that affects T cell activity is still not clear, and the molecular mechanism of cordycepin in regulation of TCR signaling has not yet been elucidated. In this study, the potential effect of cordycepin on T cells was observed in CFA-induced inflammation mice model, and the function of cordycepin in regulating TCR signaling cascade was investigated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCordycepin, a natural derivative of adenosine, has been shown to exert pharmacological properties including anti-oxidation, antitumor, and immune regulation. It is reported that cordycepin is involved in the regulation of macrophage function. However, the effect of cordycepin on inflammatory cell infiltration in inflammation remains ambiguous.
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