Damage-associated molecular pattern (DAMP) molecules have been introduced as important
proinflammatory factors of innate immunity. One example known for many years to be …

S100A8 and S100A9 are novel members of the group of damage–associated molecular
pattern molecules (DAMP) which are early amplifiers of innate immune responses to tissue …

This paper reviews the evidence on the well-known positive association between
socioeconomic status and health. We focus on four dimensions of socioeconomic status--education, …

Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) offers a survival benefit to patients with
intermediate hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A widely accepted TACE regimen includes …

To identify new components that regulate the inflammatory cascade during sepsis, we
characterized the functions of myeloid-related protein-8 (Mrp8, S100A8) and myeloid-related …

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… In: Lavi A, Vogl TP (eds) Recent advances in optimization techniques, Wiley, New York, pp …

Image-guided tumor ablation has become a well-established hallmark of local cancer
therapy. The breadth of options available in this growing field increases the need for …

… Laboratory safety parameters included C-reactive protein as a marker of inflammation and
troponin T as a marker of myocardial necrosis, both assessed prior to cell therapy and after 24 …

… Numerous studies have demonstrated a critical role of MDSCs in the suppression of T cell
responses and induction of T cell tolerance in cancer (10–13). MDSCs may account in large …

Background— Experimental and initial clinical studies suggest that transplantation of circulating
blood– (CPC) or bone marrow–derived (BMC) progenitor cells may beneficially affect …