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cytokine production
Also known as: cytokine production, cytokine generation, cytokine production capacity, cytokine expression, cytokine synthesis
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Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu 5 facts
claimNutrient deficiencies can impair phagocytic function in innate immunity and adversely affect adaptive immunity, including cytokine production, antibody-mediated immunity, and cell-mediated immunity.
claimVitamin A deficiency may affect cell-mediated immunity by decreasing the number or distribution of T cells, altering cytokine production, or decreasing the expression of cell-surface receptors that mediate T-cell signaling.
claimConditions of iron overload, such as hereditary hemochromatosis, can impair phagocytic function, cytokine production, complement system activation, and T and B lymphocyte function.
claimVitamin A acts as a key regulator for cell growth, cytokine production, and differentiation in normal B cells, according to a 1992 study by Blomhoff et al. published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
claimVitamin D stimulates innate immunity components, including immune cell proliferation and cytokine production, which helps protect against infections.
Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Nov 5, 2025 3 facts
procedureThe method for NK cell activation by plant-derived drugs encompasses both direct activation of NK cells and indirect effects via increased cytokine production by other immune cells.
claimPlant alkaloids augment B-cell proliferation and antibody synthesis, enhancing humoral immune responses and vaccine effectiveness via the control of B-cell receptor signaling, co-stimulatory pathways, and cytokine generation by helper T-cells.
claimGinsenosides from Panax ginseng, echinacoside from Echinacea species, and polysaccharopeptides from Coriolus versicolor mushrooms augment natural killer (NK) cell activity via cytokine synthesis and receptor overexpression.
Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 3 facts
referenceSeveral studies have reported that hemodialysis causes an increase in cytokine production due to blood interactions with bioincompatible components like membranes, tubing, and cellular mechanical trauma, as well as the backflow of endotoxins (Panichi et al., 2000).
referencePanichi V, Migliori M, De Pietro S, Taccola D, Andreini B, Metelli MR, Giovannini L, and Palla R published research on the link between biocompatibility and cytokine production in the Kidney International Supplement in 2000.
referenceA 2000 study by Pertosa et al. published in Kidney International Supplement discussed the clinical relevance of cytokine production in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
The Evolutionary Impact of Dietary Shifts on Physical and Cognitive ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
referenceDomínguez-Andrés et al. (Elife, 2021) studied the evolution of cytokine production capacity in ancient and modern European populations.
Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Overview | Thermo Fisher Scientific - US thermofisher.com 1 fact
claimMisregulated cytokine production can lead to severe inflammation, and an aberrant pro-inflammatory cytokine profile or a shift in the Th1/Th2 cytokine balance may contribute to viral persistence.
Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span nature.com Dec 5, 2019 1 fact
claimIn a study of apparently healthy, well-nourished women, cytokine production by stimulated mononuclear cells did not change with aging, as reported in a 2001 study in Mechanisms of Ageing and Development.
Inflammation bioxpedia.com 1 fact
claimDysregulation of cytokine expression is a cause of immunological and inflammatory diseases, as well as other disease conditions.