Sentences with phrase «increased immune activation»

Increased immune activation and oxidative stress «contribute to the pathogenesis of complications such as CVD, renal disease and cancer,» the research team wrote.

The link between depression and the immune system has been shown using positron emission tomography using a tracer for the translocator protein (TSPO) showing increased immune activation in the brains of patients with major depressive disorder compared with control subjects.

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A PET scanner can then detect the radioactive particles emitted from inside the brain, representing areas of increased microglial activation before and after immune stimulation with LPS.

The researchers also analyzed specific immune cells called cytotoxic T cells isolated from the patients» blood and found increases in biomarkers indicative of immune activation.

McLean Hospital neuroscientists have found that even a brief episode of immune system activation within days of birth can cause persistent changes in sleep patterns concurrent with increases in epilepsy - like brain activity — a combination of symptoms common in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental conditions.

The investigators also measured gene expression of postvaccinated cervical cells in three of the patients and found increased expression of several genes (CXCR3, Tbet and IFNβ) associated with activation of the immune system.

«Although the underlying mechanism leading to this increase in AMD in persons with AIDS is not yet known, it may relate to the state of chronic immune activation and systemic inflammation seen in these patients,» said Dr. Jabs.

In asthma there is a constriction of the airways and an increase in immune activation — typically these are treated with a dilator (salbutamol) and a steroid (to reduce immune response).

A team of researchers from Stellenbosch University in South Africa report that persistent immune activation may contribute to the increased risk of CVD seen in patients with HIV.

Acute stress leads to increased glucocorticoid release from the adrenal glands combined with sympathetic arousal, activation of the renin - angiotensin system, release of inflammatory cytokines, and changes of the immune system (247).

McLean Hospital neuroscientists have found that even a brief episode of immune system activation within days of birth can cause persistent changes in sleep patterns concurrent with increases in epilepsy - like brain activity — a combination of symptoms...

While there is a lot of mystery as to why «maternal immune activation» is linked to the increased severity of symptoms, the authors say it may involve prenatal exposure to special proteins called cytokines and antibodies that may interfere with the development of a foetus.

The results suggest that environmental factors that alter the intestinal barrier may predispose individuals to an increased susceptibility to gluten through a bystander immune activation to intestinal microbiota.

(4) Accompanying this altered intestinal permeability is an increased activation of mucosal mast cells, the immune cells that mediate hypersensitivity / allergic reactions.

The biggest and most important though, is increased activation of immune system mast cells.

Toxic overload can contribute to fatigue by increasing inflammation and immune system activation, as well as impairing energy production pathways, and disrupting hormonal function.

What I feel would be optimal in preparation for a life - changing surgery is a breathing practice that will result in increased relaxation, decreased stress hormones in the bloodstream and an intentional activation of the immune system.

Data reveal that peripheral immune system activation exacerbates inflammatory responses in the brain, and may incur or increase neurodegenerative processes.»