| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T1 |
0-101 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Inflammatory mediators in Escherichia coli O157:H7 hemorrhagic colitis and hemolytic-uremic syndrome. |
| T1 |
0-101 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Inflammatory mediators in Escherichia coli O157:H7 hemorrhagic colitis and hemolytic-uremic syndrome. |
| T2 |
102-113 |
Sentence |
denotes |
BACKGROUND: |
| T2 |
102-113 |
Sentence |
denotes |
BACKGROUND: |
| T3 |
114-334 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Recent experimental data suggest that the inflammatory response of the host to verotoxin and/or lipopolysaccharides of Escherichia coli is involved in the pathophysiology of verotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC) infections. |
| T3 |
114-334 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Recent experimental data suggest that the inflammatory response of the host to verotoxin and/or lipopolysaccharides of Escherichia coli is involved in the pathophysiology of verotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC) infections. |
| T4 |
335-343 |
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denotes |
METHODS: |
| T4 |
335-343 |
Sentence |
denotes |
METHODS: |
| T5 |
344-953 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We measured the circulating concentrations of cytokines [TNF-alpha, interleukin (IL)-1-beta, IL-1 receptor antagonist (Ra), IL-6, IL-8, IL-10] and soluble leukocyte adhesion molecules (L-selectin, P-selectin, E-selectin, intracellular cell adhesion molecule-1, vascular cell adhesion molecule-1) by sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay among (1) normal controls (n = 12), (2) disease controls with hemorrhagic colitis (HC) not associated with VTEC infections (n = 57), (3) patients with uncomplicated HC caused by E. coli O157:H7 (n = 30), and (4) children with hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) (n = 28). |
| T5 |
344-953 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We measured the circulating concentrations of cytokines [TNF-alpha, interleukin (IL)-1-beta, IL-1 receptor antagonist (Ra), IL-6, IL-8, IL-10] and soluble leukocyte adhesion molecules (L-selectin, P-selectin, E-selectin, intracellular cell adhesion molecule-1, vascular cell adhesion molecule-1) by sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay among (1) normal controls (n = 12), (2) disease controls with hemorrhagic colitis (HC) not associated with VTEC infections (n = 57), (3) patients with uncomplicated HC caused by E. coli O157:H7 (n = 30), and (4) children with hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) (n = 28). |
| T6 |
954-1149 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Patients with HUS were matched with children who presented an uncomplicated HC caused by E. coli O157:H7 for the time interval elapsed between the onset of HC and that of blood sample collection. |
| T6 |
954-1149 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Patients with HUS were matched with children who presented an uncomplicated HC caused by E. coli O157:H7 for the time interval elapsed between the onset of HC and that of blood sample collection. |
| T7 |
1150-1158 |
Sentence |
denotes |
RESULTS: |
| T7 |
1150-1158 |
Sentence |
denotes |
RESULTS: |
| T8 |
1159-1219 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Concentrations of TNF-alpha and IL-1-beta were undetectable. |
| T8 |
1159-1219 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Concentrations of TNF-alpha and IL-1-beta were undetectable. |
| T9 |
1220-1379 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Children with HUS were characterized by increased amounts of IL-6 and IL-8, lower values of soluble L-selectin as well as increased levels of IL-10 and IL-1Ra. |
| T9 |
1220-1379 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Children with HUS were characterized by increased amounts of IL-6 and IL-8, lower values of soluble L-selectin as well as increased levels of IL-10 and IL-1Ra. |
| T10 |
1380-1495 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The circulating concentrations of IL-1Ra were higher among children with O157:H7 HC who subsequently developed HUS. |
| T10 |
1380-1495 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The circulating concentrations of IL-1Ra were higher among children with O157:H7 HC who subsequently developed HUS. |
| T11 |
1496-1508 |
Sentence |
denotes |
CONCLUSIONS: |
| T11 |
1496-1508 |
Sentence |
denotes |
CONCLUSIONS: |
| T12 |
1509-1655 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Increased pro- and antiinflammatory cytokine responses are produced by the host during the development of HUS among children with VTEC infections. |
| T12 |
1509-1655 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Increased pro- and antiinflammatory cytokine responses are produced by the host during the development of HUS among children with VTEC infections. |
| T13 |
1656-1762 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Further studies are needed to determine their relative contribution to the pathophysiology of classic HUS. |
| T13 |
1656-1762 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Further studies are needed to determine their relative contribution to the pathophysiology of classic HUS. |