| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T1 |
0-59 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Galectin 3 and its binding protein in rheumatoid arthritis. |
| T1 |
0-59 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Galectin 3 and its binding protein in rheumatoid arthritis. |
| T2 |
60-70 |
Sentence |
denotes |
OBJECTIVE: |
| T2 |
60-70 |
Sentence |
denotes |
OBJECTIVE: |
| T3 |
71-380 |
Sentence |
denotes |
To characterize the expression pattern and role of galectin 3 and galectin 3 binding protein (G3BP) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), in comparison with galectin 1, and to explore whether soluble galectin 3 and G3BP, investigated in serum, synovial fluid, or cell culture supernatant, are associated with disease. |
| T3 |
71-380 |
Sentence |
denotes |
To characterize the expression pattern and role of galectin 3 and galectin 3 binding protein (G3BP) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), in comparison with galectin 1, and to explore whether soluble galectin 3 and G3BP, investigated in serum, synovial fluid, or cell culture supernatant, are associated with disease. |
| T4 |
381-389 |
Sentence |
denotes |
METHODS: |
| T4 |
381-389 |
Sentence |
denotes |
METHODS: |
| T5 |
390-582 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Synovial tissues from patients with RA or osteoarthritis (OA), as well as from healthy controls, were analyzed for galectins 1 and 3 and G3BP by in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry. |
| T5 |
390-582 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Synovial tissues from patients with RA or osteoarthritis (OA), as well as from healthy controls, were analyzed for galectins 1 and 3 and G3BP by in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry. |
| T6 |
583-786 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Levels of galectin 3 and G3BP in serum and synovial fluid from patients with RA and OA and controls, as well as in cell culture supernatants, were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). |
| T6 |
583-786 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Levels of galectin 3 and G3BP in serum and synovial fluid from patients with RA and OA and controls, as well as in cell culture supernatants, were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). |
| T7 |
787-1033 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In vitro, the intracellular expression of galectin 3 in RA and OA synovial fibroblasts after modulation with tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha), interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta), and anti-CD40 monoclonal antibodies was measured by flow cytometry. |
| T7 |
787-1033 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In vitro, the intracellular expression of galectin 3 in RA and OA synovial fibroblasts after modulation with tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha), interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta), and anti-CD40 monoclonal antibodies was measured by flow cytometry. |
| T8 |
1034-1042 |
Sentence |
denotes |
RESULTS: |
| T8 |
1034-1042 |
Sentence |
denotes |
RESULTS: |
| T9 |
1043-1198 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In RA, galectin 3 messenger RNA and protein stained throughout the synovial membrane, whereas G3BP was particularly expressed at sites of bone destruction. |
| T9 |
1043-1198 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In RA, galectin 3 messenger RNA and protein stained throughout the synovial membrane, whereas G3BP was particularly expressed at sites of bone destruction. |
| T10 |
1199-1325 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In contrast, the expression of galectin 1 was not uniform in different RA specimens, and was never found at sites of invasion. |
| T10 |
1199-1325 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In contrast, the expression of galectin 1 was not uniform in different RA specimens, and was never found at sites of invasion. |
| T11 |
1326-1430 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In OA and normal synovial tissues, only a small number of cells were positive for galectins and/or G3BP. |
| T11 |
1326-1430 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In OA and normal synovial tissues, only a small number of cells were positive for galectins and/or G3BP. |
| T12 |
1431-1541 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Galectin 3 was elevated in RA sera and synovial fluids, whereas G3BP was increased in RA synovial fluids only. |
| T12 |
1431-1541 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Galectin 3 was elevated in RA sera and synovial fluids, whereas G3BP was increased in RA synovial fluids only. |
| T13 |
1542-1757 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In RA, serum galectin 3 correlated with C-reactive protein levels, whereas G3BP was associated with joint destruction and/or synovial cell activation as measured by the levels of cartilage oligomeric matrix protein. |
| T13 |
1542-1757 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In RA, serum galectin 3 correlated with C-reactive protein levels, whereas G3BP was associated with joint destruction and/or synovial cell activation as measured by the levels of cartilage oligomeric matrix protein. |
| T14 |
1758-1909 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In vitro, RA synovial fibroblasts showed an increased release of galectin 3 into culture medium, as measured by ELISA, but decreased secretion of G3BP. |
| T14 |
1758-1909 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In vitro, RA synovial fibroblasts showed an increased release of galectin 3 into culture medium, as measured by ELISA, but decreased secretion of G3BP. |
| T15 |
1910-2048 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In RA synovial fibroblasts with low basal expression of galectin 3, TNFalpha increased its intracellular level in a dose-dependent manner. |
| T15 |
1910-2048 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In RA synovial fibroblasts with low basal expression of galectin 3, TNFalpha increased its intracellular level in a dose-dependent manner. |
| T16 |
2049-2123 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In contrast, IL-1beta or anti-CD40 monoclonal antibodies showed no effect. |
| T16 |
2049-2123 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In contrast, IL-1beta or anti-CD40 monoclonal antibodies showed no effect. |
| T17 |
2124-2135 |
Sentence |
denotes |
CONCLUSION: |
| T17 |
2124-2135 |
Sentence |
denotes |
CONCLUSION: |
| T18 |
2136-2280 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Our data indicate that galectin 3 and G3BP are not only involved in inflammation, but also contribute to the activation of synovial fibroblasts. |
| T18 |
2136-2280 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Our data indicate that galectin 3 and G3BP are not only involved in inflammation, but also contribute to the activation of synovial fibroblasts. |
| T19 |
2281-2354 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The intracellular accumulation of galectin 3 can be enhanced by TNFalpha. |
| T19 |
2281-2354 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The intracellular accumulation of galectin 3 can be enhanced by TNFalpha. |
| T20 |
2355-2431 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Thus, galectin 3 and G3BP represent novel markers of disease activity in RA. |
| T20 |
2355-2431 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Thus, galectin 3 and G3BP represent novel markers of disease activity in RA. |