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Irrelevant Stimuli and Action Control: Analyzing the Influence of Ignored Stimuli via the Distractor-Response Binding Paradigm
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2014
The distractor-response binding paradigm is described. It can be used to shed light on the influence irrelevant stimuli, competing with targets for a response, can have on human action. Both response retrieval effects and distractor inhibition effects can be analyzed within the paradigm.
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On-Chip Endothelial Inflammatory Phenotyping
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2012
Microfluidic flow chambers etched by photolithography and fabricated from PDMS are applied to probe functional outcomes associated with EC dysfunction and inflammation. In a representative experiment, the ability of differential shear stress to modulate monocytic cell adhesion to cytokine activated EC monolayers is demonstrated.
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Computer-Generated Animal Model Stimuli
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2007
Computer-generated stimuli using the Jacky dragon as a model.
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Inflammatory Response
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2024
An inflammatory response is a localized, nonspecific immune reaction that occurs when a tissue is injured. It is characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain, which are commonly called the cardinal signs and symptoms of inflammation. Inflammation can sometimes result in a loss of function. Inflammation can be triggered by various stimuli, such as impact, abrasion, chemical irritation, infections, and extreme hot or cold temperatures. These can damage cells and connective tissue fibers,...
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Screening Assays to Characterize Novel Endothelial Regulators Involved in the Inflammatory Response
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2017
Vascular endothelium tightly controls leukocyte recruitment. Inadequate leukocyte extravasation contributes to human inflammatory diseases. Therefore, searching for novel regulatory elements of endothelial activation is necessary to design improved therapies for inflammatory disorders. Here, we describe a comprehensive methodology to characterize novel endothelial regulators that can modify leukocyte trafficking during inflammation.
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Their distinguishing feature is the type of signal presented to the host: biological stimuli can reflect infection, whereas chemical or physical signals can indicate tissue disturbance or damage. This comparison helps investigators examine whether different initiating conditions produce shared or distinct inflammatory responses, supporting clearer interpretation of infection models and damage-associated immune activation.
Pattern-recognition receptors detect pathogen-associated or damage-associated molecular patterns on immune and tissue cells. Receptor engagement activates intracellular signaling pathways, including NF-κB and inflammasome-related mechanisms. These pathways convert an external danger signal into coordinated production of cytokines and chemokines, linking recognition of infection or injury with leukocyte recruitment and antimicrobial defense.
They represent major signaling routes through which detected danger signals generate inflammation. NF-κB signaling and inflammasome activation contribute to the downstream release of inflammatory mediators, although they reflect distinct pathway components within the broader response. Examining these routes helps researchers connect a stimulus to immune-cell behavior, tissue effects, and the balance between protection and pathology.
Cytokines and chemokines act as communication signals after immune or tissue cells detect inflammatory stimuli. They help recruit leukocytes, modify blood-vessel behavior, and coordinate antimicrobial defense with tissue repair. Measuring these mediator-driven effects can show whether a stimulus is producing an organized protective response or contributing to a persistent, potentially harmful inflammatory state.
Researchers can introduce or compare biological, chemical, and physical signals in models designed to examine infection-related inflammation or tissue damage. They can then evaluate pathway activation, mediator release, leukocyte recruitment, and changes in blood-vessel behavior. This approach helps distinguish responses associated with antimicrobial defense from those associated with injury and subsequent tissue repair.
Studies of these signals can help identify biomarkers that reflect inflammatory activity, clarify how protective responses become harmful chronic inflammation, and guide evaluation of targeted anti-inflammatory therapies. In immunology and infection research, the findings also connect molecular recognition with observable tissue and cellular outcomes, improving interpretation of disease models and therapeutic strategies.