| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T1 |
0-66 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Galectin-8 elicits pro-inflammatory activities in the endothelium. |
| T1 |
0-66 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Galectin-8 elicits pro-inflammatory activities in the endothelium. |
| T2 |
67-183 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Galectins (Gals), a family of mammalian lectins, play diverse roles under physiological and pathological conditions. |
| T2 |
67-183 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Galectins (Gals), a family of mammalian lectins, play diverse roles under physiological and pathological conditions. |
| T3 |
184-289 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Here, we analyzed the tandem-repeat Gal-8 synthesis, secretion and effects on the endothelium physiology. |
| T3 |
184-289 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Here, we analyzed the tandem-repeat Gal-8 synthesis, secretion and effects on the endothelium physiology. |
| T4 |
290-404 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Gal-8M and Gal-8L isoforms were secreted under basal conditions by human microvascular endothelial cells (HMEC-1). |
| T4 |
290-404 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Gal-8M and Gal-8L isoforms were secreted under basal conditions by human microvascular endothelial cells (HMEC-1). |
| T5 |
405-601 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, expression and secretion of the Gal-8M isoform, but not Gal-8L, were increased in response to bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulus and returned to control values after LPS removal. |
| T5 |
405-601 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, expression and secretion of the Gal-8M isoform, but not Gal-8L, were increased in response to bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulus and returned to control values after LPS removal. |
| T6 |
602-682 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Similarly, cell surface Gal-8 exposure was increased after stimulation with LPS. |
| T6 |
602-682 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Similarly, cell surface Gal-8 exposure was increased after stimulation with LPS. |
| T7 |
683-806 |
Sentence |
denotes |
To evaluate Gal-8 effects on the endothelium physiology, HMEC-1 cells were incubated in the presence of recombinant Gal-8M. |
| T7 |
683-806 |
Sentence |
denotes |
To evaluate Gal-8 effects on the endothelium physiology, HMEC-1 cells were incubated in the presence of recombinant Gal-8M. |
| T8 |
807-936 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Pretreated HMEC-1 cells became proadhesive to human normal platelets, indicating that Gal-8 actually activates endothelial cells. |
| T8 |
807-936 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Pretreated HMEC-1 cells became proadhesive to human normal platelets, indicating that Gal-8 actually activates endothelial cells. |
| T9 |
937-1062 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This effect was specific for lectin activity as it was prevented by the simultaneous addition of lactose, but not by sucrose. |
| T9 |
937-1062 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This effect was specific for lectin activity as it was prevented by the simultaneous addition of lactose, but not by sucrose. |
| T10 |
1063-1285 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Endothelial cells also increased their exposition of von Willebrand factor after Gal-8 treatment, which constitutes another feature of cell activation that could be, in turn, responsible for the observed platelet adhesion. |
| T10 |
1063-1285 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Endothelial cells also increased their exposition of von Willebrand factor after Gal-8 treatment, which constitutes another feature of cell activation that could be, in turn, responsible for the observed platelet adhesion. |
| T11 |
1286-1499 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Several pro-inflammatory molecules were abundantly produced by Gal-8 stimulated endothelial cells: CXCL1 (GRO-α), GM-CSF, IL-6 and CCL5 (RANTES), and in a lower degree CCL2 (MCP-1), CXCL3 (GRO-γ) and CXCL8 (IL-8). |
| T11 |
1286-1499 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Several pro-inflammatory molecules were abundantly produced by Gal-8 stimulated endothelial cells: CXCL1 (GRO-α), GM-CSF, IL-6 and CCL5 (RANTES), and in a lower degree CCL2 (MCP-1), CXCL3 (GRO-γ) and CXCL8 (IL-8). |
| T12 |
1500-1568 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In agreement, Gal-8M induced nuclear factor kappa B phosphorylation. |
| T12 |
1500-1568 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In agreement, Gal-8M induced nuclear factor kappa B phosphorylation. |
| T13 |
1569-1818 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Altogether, these results not only confirm the pro-inflammatory role we have already proposed for Gal-8 in other cellular systems but also suggest that this lectin is orchestrating the interaction between leukocytes, platelets and endothelial cells. |
| T13 |
1569-1818 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Altogether, these results not only confirm the pro-inflammatory role we have already proposed for Gal-8 in other cellular systems but also suggest that this lectin is orchestrating the interaction between leukocytes, platelets and endothelial cells. |