Interleukin-27 (IL-27) is a member of the IL-12 family. The gene encoding IL-27 is located at chromosome 16p11. IL-27 is considered as a heterodimeric cytokine, which consists of Epstein–Barr virus ...
Introduction: Intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) is a critical molecule responsible for interactions between cells. Previous studies have suggested that ICAM-1 triggers cell-to-cell ...
Microbial persistence in or around epithelial cells may lead to a chronic inflammatory state resulting in increased epithelial cell turnover. The combined effects of increased inflammation and ...