Inflammatory response

Mitigating nickel-induced toxicity: the protective role of native probiotic strains on oxidative stress and inflammatory pathways in mice lung tissues

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This study examined how probiotic bacteria can protect lung tissue from damage caused by nickel exposure. Researchers gave mice nickel to cause oxidative stress and inflammation, then treated them with beneficial bacteria from four probiotic strains. The probiotics successfully reduced oxidative stress markers and inflammatory responses in the lung tissue by activating protective genes and deactivating inflammatory genes. This research suggests that probiotics could be a natural way to prevent lung damage from heavy metal exposure.

Microfungus Podosphaera fusca and the Fungus-like Organism Peronospora ficariae as Potential Inhalant Allergens in a Mouse Model of Asthma

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Scientists studied two fungi that infect plants to see if they could cause asthma-like reactions in mice. They found that these fungi triggered inflammatory responses and produced antibodies similar to other known allergens. While not as potent as ovalbumin (a common test allergen), these plant-infecting fungi showed potential as respiratory allergens that may affect people exposed to them.

Microfungus Podosphaera fusca and the Fungus-like Organism Peronospora ficariae as Potential Inhalant Allergens in a Mouse Model of Asthma

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Researchers studied two types of plant fungi that infect common vegetables and plants to determine if they could cause asthma in mice. They found that both organisms triggered immune responses similar to those caused by known allergens, producing inflammation and asthma-like symptoms. Although their effects were weaker than the reference allergen ovalbumin, both fungi showed significant potential as respiratory allergens. This research suggests these plant parasites should be recognized as possible triggers for asthma and allergic reactions in people.

Research Topic: Inflammatory response

Mitigating nickel-induced toxicity: the protective role of native probiotic strains on oxidative stress and inflammatory pathways in mice lung tissues

Microfungus Podosphaera fusca and the Fungus-like Organism Peronospora ficariae as Potential Inhalant Allergens in a Mouse Model of Asthma

Microfungus Podosphaera fusca and the Fungus-like Organism Peronospora ficariae as Potential Inhalant Allergens in a Mouse Model of Asthma