Double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) can enter different pathways in mammalian cells, including sequence-specific RNA interference, sequence-independent interferon response and editing by adenosine deaminases. To assess the potential of expressed dsRNA to induce interferon stimulated genes in somatic cells, we performed microarray analysis of HEK293 and HeLa cells transfected with a MosIR plasmid expressing an mRNA with a long inverted repeat structure in its 3UTR (MosIR) or with a parental MosIR plasmid (without inverted repeat) as a control.
dsRNA expression in the mouse elicits RNAi in oocytes and low adenosine deamination in somatic cells.
Specimen part
View SamplesBacterial infections cause exaserbations in COPD. Study conducted to asses the effect of Nemiralisib, a PI3Kdelta inhibitor, on S. pneumoniae infected mice
PI3Kδ hyper-activation promotes development of B cells that exacerbate Streptococcus pneumoniae infection in an antibody-independent manner.
Specimen part, Time
View SamplesWe aimed to determine the infect of Ascaris suum infection on mucosal immune pathways in pigs
Ascaris Suum Infection Downregulates Inflammatory Pathways in the Pig Intestine In Vivo and in Human Dendritic Cells In Vitro.
Specimen part
View SamplesBackground: Macrophages are important cells in pathogenesis of obstructive lung diseases including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim of the study was a multivariate, genetic, comparative analysis of macrophages from patients with asthma and COPD.
Genetic characterization of macrophages from induced sputum of patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Specimen part, Disease
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