Search Results - "Mekala, Armugam"
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Multiple sclerosis disease activity, a multi-biomarker score of disease activity and response to treatment in multiple sclerosis
Published in Frontiers in immunology (27-06-2024)“…Regular assessment of disease activity in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) is required to optimize clinical outcomes. Biomarkers can be a valuable…”
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JNK and phosphorylated Bcl-2 predict multiple sclerosis clinical activity and glatiramer acetate therapeutic response
Published in Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.) (01-01-2020)“…In this study, we investigated the role of JNK and phospho-Bcl-2 as possible biomarkers of multiple sclerosis (MS) relapse and of glatiramer acetate (GA)…”
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The role of complement activation in atherogenesis: the first 40 years
Published in Immunologic research (01-02-2016)“…The pathogenesis of atherosclerotic inflammation is a multi-step process defined by the interweaving of excess modified lipid particles, monocyte-macrophages…”
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Role of SIRT1 in autoimmune demyelination and neurodegeneration
Published in Immunologic research (01-03-2015)“…Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the central nervous system, in which many factors can act together…”
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RGC-32 Promotes Th17 Cell Differentiation and Enhances Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis
Published in The Journal of immunology (1950) (15-05-2017)“…Th17 cells play a critical role in autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis and its animal model, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Response…”
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A Flare-up of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Unusual Enteric Predominance
Published in Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) (21-02-2020)“…Enteritis associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a rare and unusual manifestation of the gastrointestinal (GI) consequences of SLE itself…”
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RGC-32 Regulates Generation of Reactive Astrocytes in Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis
Published in Frontiers in immunology (25-01-2021)“…Astrocytes are increasingly recognized as critical contributors to multiple sclerosis pathogenesis. We have previously shown that lack of Response Gene to…”
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Amantadine-Induced Cardiac Arrest in a Patient With COVID-19
Published in Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) (17-01-2022)“…Amantadine, which is known for its antiviral activity, is presently used as therapy for Parkinson's disease. Adverse effects, such as cardiac arrhythmias, have…”
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RGC-32 regulates reactive astrocytosis and extracellular matrix deposition in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
Published in Immunologic research (01-08-2018)“…Extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition in active demyelinating multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions may impede axonal regeneration and can modify immune reactions…”
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RGC-32 is expressed in the human atherosclerotic arterial wall: Role in C5b-9-induced cell proliferation and migration
Published in Experimental and molecular pathology (01-10-2016)“…The complement system is an important player in the development of atherosclerosis. Previously reported as a cell cycle regulator, RGC-32 is an essential…”
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RGC-32 is a novel regulator of the T-lymphocyte cell cycle
Published in Experimental and molecular pathology (01-06-2015)“…We have previously shown that RGC-32 is involved in cell cycle regulation in vitro. To define the in vivo role of RGC-32, we generated RGC-32 knockout mice…”
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What Is Uncommon Can Be Critical: A Case of Quinolone-Induced Acute Liver Failure
Published in Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) (30-04-2021)“…Many drugs are known to potentially cause liver injury; however, only a few reports investigate the association between levofloxacin and acute liver failure…”
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Heroin Relapse "Strikes a Nerve": A Rare Case of Drug-Induced Acute Myelopathy
Published in Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) (23-06-2021)“…Opioid addiction is a major public health problem. Through a commitment to individualized treatment plans meant to help patients meet personal goals,…”
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RGC-32 promotes Th17 cell differentiation and enhances experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
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RGC-32 enhances experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis by promoting Il-17 and GM-CSF production
Published in The Journal of immunology (1950) (01-05-2017)“…Response Gene to Complement (RGC)-32 is an intracytoplasmatic protein expressed in a variety of cells in response to sublytic complement activation, TGF-β and…”
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Response Gene to Complement-32 promotes Th17 cell differentiation through TGF-β dependent and independent mechanisms
Published in The Journal of immunology (1950) (01-05-2016)“…Response Gene to Complement (RGC)-32 is an intracytoplasmatic protein expressed in a variety of cells in response to sublytic complement activation, TGF-β and…”
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RGC-32 enhances suboptimal CD8 cytotoxic T cell effector function in acute graft versus host disease and promotes lupus-like disease in chronic graft versus host disease (THER2P.965)
Published in The Journal of immunology (1950) (01-05-2015)“…Response Gene to Complement (RGC)-32 is an intracytoplasmatic protein expressed in a variety of cells in response to sublytic complement activation, TGFb and…”
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RGC-32 regulates TGF-β extracellular matrix production in multiple sclerosis
Published in The Journal of immunology (1950) (01-05-2016)“…Extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition in demyelinating multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions may impede axonal regeneration and modify immune responses. RGC-32 plays…”
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Amantadine-Induced Cardiac Arrest in a Patient With COVID-19
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A Flare-up of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Unusual Enteric Predominance
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