Tag: antimicrobial properties

Calprotectin: from biomarker to biological function

This review discusses the multifaceted role of calprotectin (CP) as both a biomarker and an active player in immune modulation and antimicrobial defense. CP is commonly used to assess gastrointestinal inflammation, particularly in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), and its concentration can help distinguish between inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions. The review

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Potential of hyperbaric oxygen in urological diseases

This systematic review evaluates the potential applications of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in urological conditions, including interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome, radiation-induced cystitis, Fournier’s gangrene, and chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. HBOT, which enhances tissue oxygenation, promotes angiogenesis, reduces edema, and possesses antimicrobial properties, has shown promise in symptom relief for

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