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Review Article
DNA Based Vaccines against Mycobacterium Tuberculosis: Recent Progress in Vaccine Development and Delivery System

Ahmad Mobed

Volume 17, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 255-274

https://doi.org/10.22034/iji.2020.87480.1806

Abstract
  Tuberculosis (TB) is believed to be one of the leading causes of death in the world; nevertheless, Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is the solitary vaccine utilized to prevent TB. Despite the protective effect of this vaccine in children, its efficiency remains under question in adults. We conducted ...  Read More

Original Article
Interleukin-27 Suppresses T Helper-17 Inflammation in Allergic Rhinitis

Hong Ouyang; Jie Cheng; Jingdong Du; Huiyun Gan; Zheng Lu

Volume 17, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 275-282

https://doi.org/10.22034/iji.2020.84871.1675

Abstract
  Background: T helper 17 (Th17) cells and the related cytokines, interleukin (IL)- 17 and IL-23, were proved to play pivotal roles during the development of allergic rhinitis (AR). IL-27, an anti-inflammatory cytokine, has been reported to promote the production of IL-12R and induce Th1 cell responses. ...  Read More

Original Article
Clinical Efficacy of Vitamin D3 Adjuvant Therapy in Allergic Rhinitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Xiaoling Liu; Xiaojia Liu; Yu Ren; Hongxin Yang; Xiaolei Sun; Haiyun Huang

Volume 17, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 283-291

https://doi.org/10.22034/iji.2020.84336.1652

Abstract
  Background: Vitamin D supplementation has been proven to be effective in the treatment of allergic rhinitis (AR). Objective: We conducted the present study to explore the role and efficacy of vitamin D adjuvant therapy for the treatment of inflammation in patients with AR. Methods: Out of 127 patients ...  Read More

Original Article
Identification of Functional Fragments in gMYL6 and the Mechanism of Improving NK Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity

Yuying Ji; Rui Cao; Guangxin Lv; Yuanyuan Jin; Jing Chen

Volume 17, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 292-302

https://doi.org/10.22034/iji.2020.84865.1676

Abstract
  Background: In a previous study, the unrecognized role of gMYL6 in the up-regulation of human NK cells development and cytotoxicity was reported. Objective: To further elucidate the mechanism of action of small recombinant fragments of gMYL6 enhancing the NK cells activity. Methods: Mononuclear cells ...  Read More

Original Article
Glucocorticoids Regulate the Activation of Neutrophils and Inhibit the Formation of Pulmonary Embolism

Keyu Sun; Zichen Xie; Yang Li; Yanyan Li; Jianfeng Song; Zhefeng Meng

Volume 17, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 303-312

https://doi.org/10.22034/iji.2020.87740.1825

Abstract
  Background: There is a close relationship between neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) and venous thromboembolism (VTE). The regulatory role and mechanism of glucocorticoids (GC) in the formation of NETs are unclear. Objective: This study was conducted to assess the effect of GC on the formation ...  Read More

Original Article
Toll-Like Receptor (TLR)-9 rs352140 Polymorphism is an Immunopathology Protective Factor in Parkinson's Disease in the Northern Iranian Population

Niloufar Sadat Miri; Payam Saadat; Abbas Azadmehr; Morteza Oladnabi; Abdolreza Daraei

Volume 17, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 313-323

https://doi.org/10.22034/iji.2020.87454.1803

Abstract
  Background: Neuroinflammation and immunopathology in Parkinson's disease (PD) are believed to be associated with genetic and environmental factors. Objective: We conducted the current study to evaluate the Toll-like receptors (TLR4 and TLR9) genes polymorphism in patients with Parkinson's disease ...  Read More

Original Article
Serum Level of Soluble Lymphocyte-Activation Gene 3 Is Increased in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Nayyereh Saadati; Mandana khodashahi; Zahra Rezaieyazdi; Maryam Sahebari; Zeinab Saremi; Saeed Mohammadian Haftcheshmeh; Houshang Rafatpanah; Maryam Salehi

Volume 17, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 324-332

https://doi.org/10.22034/iji.2020.83264.1617

Abstract
  Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is described as a systemic and chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammatory polyarthritis. Lymphocyte-activation gene 3 (LAG3) is a membrane glycoprotein expressed on activated, exhausted, and regulatory T cells. LAG3 plays a major role in the function ...  Read More

Case Report
Identical Twins with a Mutation in the STK4 Gene Showing Clinical Manifestations of the Mutation at Different Ages: A Case Report

Farhad Abolnezhadian; Sara Iranparast; Fatemeh Ahmadpour

Volume 17, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 333-340

https://doi.org/10.22034/iji.2020.83003.1607

Abstract
  Combined immunodeficiencies (CIDs) are a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by various gene mutations. The mutations in the STK4 (Serine Threonine Kinase 4) gene, which has a role in the regulation of apoptosis and proliferation, can be a cause of immunodeficiency. In the current paper, we ...  Read More