J. Van Damme

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Functional Characterization of Human Receptors for Short Chain Fatty Acids and Their Role in Polymorphonuclear Cell Activation*
Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), including acetate, propionate, and butyrate, are produced at high concentration by bacteria in the gut and subsequently released in the bloodstream. Basal acetate… Expand
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The CC chemokine CCL20 and its receptor CCR6.
CCL20, alternatively named liver and activation-regulated chemokine (LARC), macrophage inflammatory protein-3alpha (MIP-3alpha) or Exodus-1, is the only chemokine known to interact with CC chemokine… Expand
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Macrophage inflammatory protein-1.
Macrophage inflammatory protein-1alpha (MIP-1alpha) and MIP-1beta are highly related members of the CC chemokine subfamily. Despite their structural similarities, MIP-1alpha and MIP-1beta show… Expand
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The Functional Role of the ELR Motif in CXC Chemokine-mediated Angiogenesis (*)
In this study, we demonstrate that the CXC family of chemokines displays disparate angiogenic activity depending upon the presence or absence of the ELR motif. CXC chemokines containing the ELR motif… Expand
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Gelatinase B functions as regulator and effector in leukocyte biology
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) form a family of enzymes with major actions in the remodeling of extracellular matrix (ECM) components. Gelatinase B (MMP‐9) is the most complex family member in… Expand
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The role of CXC chemokines and their receptors in cancer.
Chemokines, or chemotactic cytokines, and their receptors have been discovered as essential and selective mediators in leukocyte migration to inflammatory sites and to secondary lymphoid organs.… Expand
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Neutrophil gelatinase B potentiates interleukin-8 tenfold by aminoterminal processing, whereas it degrades CTAP-III, PF-4, and GRO-alpha and leaves RANTES and MCP-2 intact.
Chemokines are mediators in inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. Aminoterminal truncation of chemokines results in altered specific activities and receptor recognition patterns. Truncated forms of… Expand
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Gelatinase B: a tuner and amplifier of immune functions.
Gelatinase B (matrix metalloproteinase-9) is a secreted multidomain enzyme that is important for the remodeling of the extracellular matrix and the migration of normal and tumor cells. It cleaves… Expand
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CD26, let it cut or cut it down.
The costimulatory properties of CD26 have been studied extensively and significant progress has been made in unravelling the complex nature of this molecule. Here, we summarize recent findings on… Expand
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Response of serum interleukin-6 in patients undergoing elective surgery of varying severity.
1. Recent studies have suggested that interleukin-6 is a major mediator of the acute-phase protein response in man. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationships between the… Expand
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