The phrase
"immunosuppressive effects" refers to the ability of something to weaken or suppress the immune system. It means that it can reduce the ability of the immune system to fight off infections or tackle diseases effectively.
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However, for GVHD, the use of MSCs is a double - edged sword, because the prevention of GVHD was associated with a high incidence of leukaemia relapse, which is the result of the non-specific
immunosuppressive effect of MSCs on graft - versus - leukaemia 57, 58.
Last, CD34 + cells from T1D patients were pharmacologically treated to increase PD - L1 expression, and these modulated cells demonstrated an enhanced
immunosuppressive effect in vitro.
Luznik and colleagues have sought the right balance by giving high doses of cyclophosphamide, a chemotherapy drug
with immunosuppressive effects, shortly after transplantation.
Both cigarette smoke and nicotine have been shown to inhibit pulmonary T cell responses, including secretion of IFNγ, and enhance susceptibility to virus infection [31, 33], which suggests that exposure to nicotine, such as in E-cigs, may
exhibit immunosuppressive effects.
Anna M.C.M. Doedée «Interaction of paracetamol with the immune system:
immunosuppressive effects in human vaccination model» Promotor: Prof. dr. H. van Loveren Co-promotores: dr. R. Janssen, RIVM Bilthoven February 1, 2018.
This is consistent with recent experimental work that attributes
the immunosuppressive effects of measles to depletion of B and T lymphocytes.
A study has shown that
the immunosuppressive effect of MSCs is mediated by the secretion of galectin - 3, a protein known to modulate T cell proliferation, gene expression, cell adhesion and migration 44.
The current immunotherapies are subject to
the immunosuppressive effects of cancer, which likely contribute to their lack of success.
Many studies have demonstrated
the immunosuppressive effects of the active derivative of vitamin D, 1,25 - dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25 -(OH) 2D3).
Their paper, published in Journal of Autoimmunity, reports that although
the immunosuppressive effects of 1,25 -(OH) 2D3 on peripheral blood T cells of patients with RA is equal to that of controls, this is not reflected in T cells from the synovial fluid.
Aspirin directly inhibits the release of free fatty acids into the bloodstream (lipolysis) 795 - 797 and it also inhibits the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of cortisol.798 So while aspirin prevents the production of prostaglandins, it's also inhibiting cortisol production and lipolysis, which cuts off the direct estrogenic, anti-thyroid and
immunosuppressive effects of unsaturated fatty acids.
Ashwagandha can significantly reduce cortisol concentrations and
the immunosuppressive effect of stress.
Proliferative and degenerative diseases may occur in any of the tissues invaded by the virus, or the virus may be indirectly responsible for other illnesses because of
its immunosuppressive effect.
Live worms seem to have
an immunosuppressive effect; however the presence of dead worms leads to immune reactions and subsequent lung pathology in areas of the lung not directly associated with the dead HW.
While this can be life saving, the use of corticosteroids should be discontinued as quickly as possible so that
their immunosuppressive effect does not interfere with successful treatment.
In cats, these tumors can occur under
the immunosuppressive effect of the feline AIDS and Feline Leukemia virus.
Because of
the immunosuppressive effects of influenza, bacterial infection may be of concern.
Corticosteroids (cortisone) should not be given even if the animal is experiencing itchiness, due to
the immunosuppressive effects of these drugs.
Corticosteroids have
immunosuppressive effects, which can compromise the functioning of the immune system.