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Ceruloplasmin and Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein, but not C-Reactive Protein, Correlate With Serum Ferritin During Various Postpartum/Lactation Periods in Congolese Females by Kuvibidila, Solo R, Warrier, Rajasekharan P

“…Serum ferritin usually correlates positively with acute phase proteins (APPs), but limited information is available on this association during various…”
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Clinical Observations, Plasma Retinol Concentrations, and In Vitro Lymphocyte Functions in Children With Sickle Cell Disease by Kuvibidila, Solo R, Gardner, Renée, Velez, Maria, Warrier, Raj

“…Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) often have infections, growth deficits, and impaired immunity, problems that also are observed in individuals with a…”
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In Vitro Lymphocyte Functions in Undernourished Children With Sickle Cell Anemia by Kuvibidila, Solo R., Gardner, Renée, Velez, Maria C., Yu, Lolie, Warrier, Rajasekharan P.

“…Background: Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) often suffer from growth deficits and impaired immunity. However, the association between mild to moderate…”
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Iron deficiency, but not underfeeding reduces the secretion of interferon-gamma by mitogen-activated murine spleen cells by Kuvibidila, Solo R., Gardner, Renee, Velez, M., Yu, L.

“…Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), a cytokine primarily secreted by T and natural killer cells regulates cell-mediated and innate immunity. Iron deficiency, a public…”
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Mango modulates body fat and plasma glucose and lipids in mice fed a high-fat diet by Lucas, Edralin A., Li, Wenjia, Peterson, Sandra K., Brown, Angela, Kuvibidila, Solo, Perkins-Veazie, Penny, Clarke, Stephen L., Smith, Brenda J.

“…Consumption of fruits and vegetables has been investigated for their role in the prevention of many chronic conditions. Among the fruits, mango provides…”
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Iron deficiency reduces serum and in vitro secretion of interleukin-4 in mice independent of altered spleen cell proliferation by Kuvibidila, Solo R, Velez, Maria, Gardner, Renée, Penugonda, Kavitha, Chandra, Lawrance C, Yu, Lolie

“…Abstract Iron deficiency, a worldwide public health problem in children and adult women, impairs innate and cell-mediated immunity including interferon- γ…”
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The Inhibitory Properties of Ethanol Extracts of Some Culinary-Medicinal Mushrooms on the Secretion of Interleukin-8 and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor by PC3 Cancer Cells by French, Christine, Lc, Chandra, Clarke, Stephen L, Lucas, Edralin A, Smith, Brenda J, Lightfoot, Stanley, Kuvibidila, Solo R

“…Interleukin (IL)-8, a cytokine produced by immune and non-immune cells, induces angiogenesis via increased vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) secretion;…”
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Differential effects of shiitake- and white button mushroom-supplemented diets on hepatic steatosis in C57BL/6 mice by Chandra, Lawrance C., Smith, Brenda J., Clarke, Stephen L., Marlow, Denver, D’Offay, Jean M., Kuvibidila, Solo R.

“…► Development of fatty liver in mice fed SM supplemented diet, but not in WBM supplemented diet. ► SM induced histological changes in the liver were reversible…”
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Iron deficiency and in vitro iron chelation reduce the expression of cluster of differentiation molecule (CD)28 but not CD3 receptors on murine thymocytes and spleen cells by Kuvibidila, Solo R., Porretta, Connie

“…Cluster of differentiation molecule (CD)3 and CD28 receptors play crucial roles in T-lymphocyte proliferation. Fe deficiency in man and animals impairs…”
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Serum ferritin levels and transferrin saturation in men with prostate cancer by KUVIBIDILA, Solo R, GAUTHIER, Tony, RAYFORD, Walter

“…Elevated body iron stores (serum ferritin >300 microg/L, transferrin saturation TS >50%) are associated with increased risk of liver and lung cancers. To…”
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Effects of edible mushrooms on plasma levels of anti‐bovine collagen II IgG antibodies in DBA1 mice with collagen‐induced arthritis by Kuvibidila, Solo

“…Abstract only Collagen‐induced arthritis (CIA) in mice is commonly used to study rheumatoid arthritis (RA) biology. Plasma levels of anti‐collagen II…”
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Differential effects of white button mushrooms (WBM), portabella (PM), and shiitake (SM) on IL‐18 secretion by lipopolysaccharide (LPS)‐treated mice: implication on risk of infection and chronic inflammation by Kuvibidila, Solo

“…Abstract only IL‐18, a cytokine previously called IFN‐gamma inducing factor and primarily secreted by macrophages and dendritic cells, plays a crucial role in…”
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Plasma zinc levels inversely correlate with vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 concentration in children with sickle cell disease by KUVIBIDILA, Solo R, SANDOVAL, Manuel, JUAN LAO, VELEZ, Maria, YU, Lolie, ODE, David, GARDNER, Renée, LANE, Gerald, WORRIER, Raj P

“…Zinc deficiency has been implicated in impaired cell-mediated immunity of children with sickle cell disease (SCD). However, its influence on the expression of…”
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Differential effects of iron deficiency on the expression of CD80 and CD86 co-stimulatory receptors in mitogen-treated and untreated murine spleen cells by Kuvibidila, Solo R., Porretta, Connie

“…The interaction of CD28 and its ligands (CD80, CD86) on antigen presenting cells and that of TCR/CD3‐MHC are required for T lymphocyte activation. To determine…”
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Iron deficiency alters the progression of mitogen-treated murine splenic lymphocytes through the cell cycle by Kuvibidila, S R, Porretta, C, Baliga, B S

“…The influence of iron deficiency on the progression of mitogen-treated splenic lymphocytes through the cell cycle was studied in 16 control, 16 pair-fed, 15…”
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Reduced thymocyte proliferation but not increased apoptosis as a possible cause of thymus atrophy in iron-deficient mice by Kuvibidila, Solo R., Porretta, Connie, Baliga, B. Surendra, Leiva, Lily E.

“…Iron deficiency induces thymus atrophy in laboratory animals and very likely in humans by unknown mechanisms. The atrophy is associated with impaired…”
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White button, shiitake, and portabella mushrooms inhibit the secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and the proliferation of the androgen dependent LNCap prostate cancer cell line by Kuvibidila, Solo, French, Christine

“…VEGF, a potent angiogenic factor secreted by various normal and cancer cells, has been implicated in cancer growth and metastasis. Plasma and urinary levels of…”
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A simple and rapid method for induction of experimental allergy in mice by Christopher, Lawrance, Kuvibidila, Solo

“…Ovalbumin‐sensitized mice are widely used animal models for allergy and asthma. The typical protocol requires a month to induce allergy and hence time…”
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Differences in iron requirements by concanavalin A-treated and anti-CD3-treated murine splenic lymphocytes by Kuvibidila, Solo R., Velez, Maria, Yu, Lolie, Warrier, Raj P., Baliga, B. Surendra

“…Fe availability is critical for optimal lymphocyte proliferation; however, the minimum required levels are unknown. Such information is valuable when assessing…”
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Unusual low plasma levels of zinc in non-pregnant Congolese women by Kuvibidila, Solo, Vuvu, Mbele

“…Zn is an essential trace element required throughout the life cycle. Although suboptimal Zn status is thought to be common in many sub-Saharan countries, there…”
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