[HTML][HTML] Roles of macrophage polarization and macrophage-derived miRNAs in pulmonary fibrosis
A Kishore, M Petrek - Frontiers in immunology, 2021 - frontiersin.org
This mini-review summarizes the current evidence for the role of macrophage activation and
polarization in inflammation and immune response pertinent to interstitial lung disease, …
polarization in inflammation and immune response pertinent to interstitial lung disease, …
[HTML][HTML] Involvement of microRNAs in physiological and pathological processes in the lung
T Tomankova, M Petrek, E Kriegova - Respiratory research, 2010 - Springer
To date, at least 900 different microRNA (miRNA) genes have been discovered in the human
genome. These short, single-stranded RNA molecules originate from larger precursor …
genome. These short, single-stranded RNA molecules originate from larger precursor …
[HTML][HTML] CAVER: a new tool to explore routes from protein clefts, pockets and cavities
Background The main aim of this study was to develop and implement an algorithm for the
rapid, accurate and automated identification of paths leading from buried protein clefts, …
rapid, accurate and automated identification of paths leading from buried protein clefts, …
Matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Z Navratilova, V Kolek, M Petrek - Archivum immunologiae et therapiae …, 2016 - Springer
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by irreversible airflow limitation
associated with chronic inflammation. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are proteolytic …
associated with chronic inflammation. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are proteolytic …
[PDF][PDF] MOLE: a Voronoi diagram-based explorer of molecular channels, pores, and tunnels
M Petřek, P Košinová, J Koča, M Otyepka - Structure, 2007 - cell.com
We have developed an algorithm, "MOLE," for the rapid, fully automated location and
characterization of molecular channels, tunnels, and pores. This algorithm has been made freely …
characterization of molecular channels, tunnels, and pores. This algorithm has been made freely …
Phenotypes of organ involvement in sarcoidosis
…, A Günther, A Weihrich, M Petrek… - European …, 2018 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Sarcoidosis is a highly variable, systemic granulomatous disease of hitherto unknown
aetiology. The GenPhenReSa (Genotype–Phenotype Relationship in Sarcoidosis) project …
aetiology. The GenPhenReSa (Genotype–Phenotype Relationship in Sarcoidosis) project …
Serum levels of the MCP-1 chemokine in patients with ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction
…, Z Hermanova, A Boyajyan, J Lukl, M Petrek - Mediators of …, 2005 - hindawi.com
Chemokine-driven migration of inflammatory cells has been implicated in pathogenesis of
atherosclerosis-associated conditions such as ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction. In …
atherosclerosis-associated conditions such as ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction. In …
Interleukin-1 gene cluster polymorphisms in sarcoidosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
…, K Lenhart, KI Welsh, RM Du Bois, M Petrek - American journal of …, 2002 - atsjournals.org
Members of the interleukin-1 (IL-1) family are implicated in the pathogenesis of sarcoidosis
and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). We have, therefore, performed a case–control study …
and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). We have, therefore, performed a case–control study …
Identification of immune-relevant factors conferring sarcoidosis genetic risk
…, MC Iannuzzi, BA Rybicki, M Petrek… - American journal of …, 2015 - atsjournals.org
Rationale: Genetic variation plays a significant role in the etiology of sarcoidosis. However,
only a small fraction of its heritability has been explained so far. Objectives: To define further …
only a small fraction of its heritability has been explained so far. Objectives: To define further …
CC chemokine receptor gene polymorphisms in Czech patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis
M Petrek, J Drabek, V Kolek, J Zlamal… - American journal of …, 2000 - atsjournals.org
Genes for the chemokine receptors CCR5 and CCR2 are characterized by polymorphisms
resulting in a nonfunctional receptor expression. Ligands for CCR2 and CCR5 (chemokines …
resulting in a nonfunctional receptor expression. Ligands for CCR2 and CCR5 (chemokines …