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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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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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Reaction Mechanisms
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2020
Chemical reactions often occur in a stepwise fashion, involving two or more distinct reactions taking place in a sequence. A balanced equation indicates the reacting species and the product species, but it reveals no details about how the reaction occurs at the molecular level. The reaction mechanism (or reaction path) provides details regarding the precise, step-by-step process by which a reaction occurs. For instance, the decomposition of ozone appears to follow a mechanism with two steps:
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Determining Order of Reaction
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2020
Rate laws describe the relationship between the rate of a chemical reaction and the concentration of its reactants. In a rate law, the rate constant k and the reaction orders are determined experimentally by observing how the rate of reaction changes as the concentrations of the reactants are changed. A common experimental approach to the determination of rate laws is the method of initial rates. This method involves measuring reaction rates for multiple experimental trials carried out using...
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Histamine and cytokines act as signaling mediators that alter nearby blood vessels. Vasodilation increases local blood flow, contributing to redness and heat, while increased vessel permeability allows fluid and immune components to move into affected tissue, producing swelling. These coordinated vascular changes help concentrate protective activity where infection, damage, or another harmful stimulus has been detected.
Leukocyte recruitment brings immune cells from the circulation into the affected tissue. This movement follows the earlier vascular changes and supports removal of invading pathogens or damaged material. By directing cells toward the site of danger, the response links detection of a harmful stimulus with tissue-level defense and creates conditions that can support subsequent repair.
Duration and regulation are central factors. An acute response is generally temporary, allowing threats to be contained and repair to begin. If inflammatory activity persists or becomes dysregulated, the same protective processes can injure healthy tissue. This shift helps explain how inflammation may contribute to autoimmune disease, allergy, and chronic inflammatory disorders rather than resolving after the initial threat.
These signs reflect different consequences of the local response rather than separate processes. Redness and heat are associated with increased blood flow, while swelling follows greater vascular permeability and fluid movement into tissue. Pain accompanies the affected area as the response develops. Together, the signs indicate that vascular and immune changes are occurring at a site of danger or injury.
The response begins when immune cells recognize danger signals. They release mediators such as histamine and cytokines, which produce local vascular changes. Leukocytes are then recruited into the affected tissue, where their activity helps remove pathogens and supports repair. This sequence connects recognition, signaling, blood-vessel modification, cellular recruitment, and recovery within one coordinated process.
These conditions illustrate the consequences of inflammation that is persistent or poorly regulated. Instead of remaining temporary and focused on a harmful stimulus, the response can continue in ways that damage healthy tissue. Studying its mediators, vascular effects, and leukocyte recruitment helps biology researchers relate normal protective mechanisms to disease-associated tissue injury and impaired resolution.