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Considering macrophage migratory inhibitory factor (MIF) as a critical pro-inflammatory cytokine of the immune system, we evaluated plasma MIF levels in 89 HIV-infected adults. Plasma MIF levels were higher in HIV-infected than in HIV-negative individuals. Highest MIF levels were observed during acute HIV infection (AHI) whilst patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) had lower MIF levels, regardless...
Prematurity is the main cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity, and preterm birth is often associated with intrauterine inflammation. Surfactant protein D (SP-D) functions in lung homeostasis and has multiple roles in innate immunity. It is present in amniotic fluid and in gestational tissues. We propose that SP-D may regulate intrauterine inflammatory responses related to preterm labor. Our aim...
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