Clinics
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The current work aimed to investigate the expression and potential clinical significance of C-type Lectin domain family 14 (CLEC14A) in hepatocellular carcinoma. ⋯ Our results suggested that CLEC14A was up-regulated in HCC and might function as a potential diagnostic marker.
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Chronic hepatitis C is characterized by a progressive deterioration of liver function and is involved in metabolic complications, such as hepatic steatosis. ⋯ The present study showed that the viral genotype combined with the -493G/T and I128T SNPs in the MTTP gene influences hepatic steatosis.
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The present study investigated the anti-inflammatory effect of the probiotic Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus (Lr) on lung inflammation induced by Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) of Escherichia coli in C57BL/6 mice. ⋯ The results of the study indicate that pre-treatment with the probiotic Lr may be a promising way to mitigate lung inflammation in endotoxemia.
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The aim is to evaluate the diagnostic value of Activin A levels in serum and pleural fluid on Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion (PPE). ⋯ Activin A in pleural fluid correlated with disease severity could act to diagnose PPE.
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M1 macrophage polarization and phenotype in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are common biological responses. ⋯ Overall, it is potential to use miR-146b for the amelioration of IBD.