{"title":"A Conversation with Professor Susan Kaech.","authors":"David L Woodland","doi":"10.1089/jir.2024.0162","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/jir.2024.0162","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142073073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experts Speak: A Conversation with Professor Stefan Rose-John.","authors":"David L Woodland","doi":"10.1089/jir.2024.0153","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/jir.2024.0153","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142017780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experts Speak: A Conversation with Professor Laura Mackay.","authors":"David L Woodland","doi":"10.1089/jir.2024.0155","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/jir.2024.0155","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141916953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-05-27DOI: 10.1089/jir.2024.0108
Suhayl Dhib-Jalbut
{"title":"Alternative Splicing in Multiple Sclerosis: A Promising Biomarker of Therapeutic Response to Interferon-β.","authors":"Suhayl Dhib-Jalbut","doi":"10.1089/jir.2024.0108","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jir.2024.0108","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141155214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-06-27DOI: 10.1089/jir.2024.0053
Maarten Buytaert, Rachida El Kaddouri, Levi Hoste, Bram Meertens, Simon Jan Tavernier, Karlien Claes, Veronique Debacker, Jo Dehoorne, Filomeen Haerynck
The study of sensitive and specific biomarkers, such as blood inflammatory cytokines, could provide an answer to the challenges faced in the differential diagnosis of patients with systemic inflammation. Limited data exist on the impact of age on serum levels of inflammatory cytokines. We collected serum samples of 42 healthy children and young adults (1 month to 21 years). Serum levels of interleukin 1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra), IL-1β, IL-6, IL-18, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), CXCL9, and CXCL10 were measured. Data were analyzed for three different age groups (<6, 6-17, and 18-21 years). IL-18, TNF-α, and CXCL9 values varied significantly according to age group. Median values of IL-18 and TNF-α decline with age, whereas CXCL9 and CXCL10 are lowest at 6-17 years. IL-1Ra is stable among age groups. In the majority of cases, IL-1β and IL-6 are not measurable above the lower limit of quantification. A scoping literature review revealed highly variable data on IL-1Ra, IL-18, TNF-α, and CXCL10. For CXCL9, pediatric reference data are scarce. In conclusion, we report an age-dependent signature of multiple inflammatory cytokines measured in the serum of healthy children and young adults, suggesting the need to use age-specific reference values in future pediatric studies.
{"title":"Age-Dependent Signature of Serum Inflammatory Cytokines in Healthy Children and Young Adults.","authors":"Maarten Buytaert, Rachida El Kaddouri, Levi Hoste, Bram Meertens, Simon Jan Tavernier, Karlien Claes, Veronique Debacker, Jo Dehoorne, Filomeen Haerynck","doi":"10.1089/jir.2024.0053","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jir.2024.0053","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The study of sensitive and specific biomarkers, such as blood inflammatory cytokines, could provide an answer to the challenges faced in the differential diagnosis of patients with systemic inflammation. Limited data exist on the impact of age on serum levels of inflammatory cytokines. We collected serum samples of 42 healthy children and young adults (1 month to 21 years). Serum levels of interleukin 1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra), IL-1β, IL-6, IL-18, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), CXCL9, and CXCL10 were measured. Data were analyzed for three different age groups (<6, 6-17, and 18-21 years). IL-18, TNF-α, and CXCL9 values varied significantly according to age group. Median values of IL-18 and TNF-α decline with age, whereas CXCL9 and CXCL10 are lowest at 6-17 years. IL-1Ra is stable among age groups. In the majority of cases, IL-1β and IL-6 are not measurable above the lower limit of quantification. A scoping literature review revealed highly variable data on IL-1Ra, IL-18, TNF-α, and CXCL10. For CXCL9, pediatric reference data are scarce. In conclusion, we report an age-dependent signature of multiple inflammatory cytokines measured in the serum of healthy children and young adults, suggesting the need to use age-specific reference values in future pediatric studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":16261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141457443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-07-31DOI: 10.1089/jir.2024.0059
Li Zhang, Li Zhang, Huan Chen, Xiangyong Xu
Metabolic disorders represent significant public health challenges worldwide. Emerging evidence suggests that cytokines and microRNAs (miRNAs) play crucial roles in the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders by regulating various metabolic processes, including insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism, and inflammation. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the intricate interplay between cytokines and miRNAs in the context of metabolic disorders, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. We discuss how dysregulation of cytokine-miRNA networks contributes to the development and progression of metabolic disorders and explore the therapeutic potential of targeting these interactions for disease management.
{"title":"The Interplay Between Cytokines and MicroRNAs to Regulate Metabolic Disorders.","authors":"Li Zhang, Li Zhang, Huan Chen, Xiangyong Xu","doi":"10.1089/jir.2024.0059","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jir.2024.0059","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Metabolic disorders represent significant public health challenges worldwide. Emerging evidence suggests that cytokines and microRNAs (miRNAs) play crucial roles in the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders by regulating various metabolic processes, including insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism, and inflammation. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the intricate interplay between cytokines and miRNAs in the context of metabolic disorders, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. We discuss how dysregulation of cytokine-miRNA networks contributes to the development and progression of metabolic disorders and explore the therapeutic potential of targeting these interactions for disease management.</p>","PeriodicalId":16261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141855731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-07-01DOI: 10.1089/jir.2024.0083
Nikola Ralchev, Silviya Lyubenova Bradyanova, Yana Valerieva Doneva, Nikolina Mihaylova, Elena Vikentieva Elefterova-Florova, Andrey Ivanov Tchorbanov, José Francisco Muñoz-Valle, Maria Cristina Petralia, Ferdinando Nicoletti, Paolo Fagone
COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has caused a global health crisis, necessitating a deeper understanding of its pathophysiology. In this study, we explored the immune and hematological dynamics in COVID-19 patients to gain insights into disease severity and prognosis. Our findings revealed distinct cytokine profiles in moderate and severe cases. IL12A was significantly upregulated in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from moderate cases, suggesting a potential role in initiating an effective immune response. Conversely, severe cases exhibited downregulation of key pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL23A, TNFalpha, IL1B, and IFNG) alongside an upregulation of the immunosuppressive IL10, indicative of a dysregulated immune environment. Serum analysis showed elevated IL6 and IL10 levels in both moderate and severe cases, emphasizing their potential as markers for disease severity. Notably, no significant differences in serum cytokines were found between recovery and lethal cases. In lethal cases of COVID-19, elevated D-dimer, urea, and creatinine correlated with IL6 and IL10. This study contributes valuable information to the ongoing efforts to understand and manage the dysregulated immune responses underlying COVID-19 pathology.
{"title":"Cytokine Signatures and Immune Dysregulation in COVID-19 Patients: Transcriptomic and Serum Analysis.","authors":"Nikola Ralchev, Silviya Lyubenova Bradyanova, Yana Valerieva Doneva, Nikolina Mihaylova, Elena Vikentieva Elefterova-Florova, Andrey Ivanov Tchorbanov, José Francisco Muñoz-Valle, Maria Cristina Petralia, Ferdinando Nicoletti, Paolo Fagone","doi":"10.1089/jir.2024.0083","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jir.2024.0083","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has caused a global health crisis, necessitating a deeper understanding of its pathophysiology. In this study, we explored the immune and hematological dynamics in COVID-19 patients to gain insights into disease severity and prognosis. Our findings revealed distinct cytokine profiles in moderate and severe cases. <i>IL12A</i> was significantly upregulated in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from moderate cases, suggesting a potential role in initiating an effective immune response. Conversely, severe cases exhibited downregulation of key pro-inflammatory cytokines (<i>IL23A, TNFalpha, IL1B, and IFNG</i>) alongside an upregulation of the immunosuppressive <i>IL10</i>, indicative of a dysregulated immune environment. Serum analysis showed elevated IL6 and IL10 levels in both moderate and severe cases, emphasizing their potential as markers for disease severity. Notably, no significant differences in serum cytokines were found between recovery and lethal cases. In lethal cases of COVID-19, elevated D-dimer, urea, and creatinine correlated with IL6 and IL10. This study contributes valuable information to the ongoing efforts to understand and manage the dysregulated immune responses underlying COVID-19 pathology.</p>","PeriodicalId":16261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141476789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-05-02DOI: 10.1089/jir.2024.0032
Anthony T Reder, Aika Goel, Tzintzuni Garcia, Xuan Feng
{"title":"Alternative Splicing of RNA Is Excessive in Multiple Sclerosis and Not Linked to Gene Expression Levels: Dysregulation Is Corrected by IFN-β.","authors":"Anthony T Reder, Aika Goel, Tzintzuni Garcia, Xuan Feng","doi":"10.1089/jir.2024.0032","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jir.2024.0032","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140855401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-06-13DOI: 10.1089/jir.2024.0097
Cuncai Guo, Steeve Boulant, Megan Lynn Stanifer
{"title":"The Role of Interleukin-22 in Controlling Virus Infections at Mucosal Surfaces.","authors":"Cuncai Guo, Steeve Boulant, Megan Lynn Stanifer","doi":"10.1089/jir.2024.0097","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jir.2024.0097","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141310912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cuncai Guo, Ashwini Kumar Sharma, José Guzmán, Carl Herrmann, Steeve Boulant, Megan L Stanifer
{"title":"Interleukin-22 Promotes Cell Proliferation to Combat Virus Infection in Human Intestinal Epithelial Cells.","authors":"Cuncai Guo, Ashwini Kumar Sharma, José Guzmán, Carl Herrmann, Steeve Boulant, Megan L Stanifer","doi":"10.1089/jir.2024.0096","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/jir.2024.0096","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141792654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}