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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2024

Unraveling the Complexities of Toll-like Receptors: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Applications.

Yi-Hsin Chen, Kang-Hsi Wu, Han-Ping Wu

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 43 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

43 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Yi-Hsin ChenDepartment of Nephrology, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Taichung 427, Taiwan.ORCID 0009-0006-8297-6104
Kang-Hsi WuDepartment of Pediatrics, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan.
Han-Ping WuCollege of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-0069-4183

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are vital components of the innate immune system, serving as the first line of defense against pathogens by recognizing a wide array of molecular patterns. This review summarizes the critical roles of TLRs in immune surveillance and disease pathogenesis, focusing on their structure, signaling pathways, and implications in various disorders. We discuss the molecular intricacies of TLRs, including their ligand specificity, signaling cascades, and the functional consequences of their activation. The involvement of TLRs in infectious diseases, autoimmunity, chronic inflammation, and cancer is explored, highlighting their potential as therapeutic targets. We also examine recent advancements in TLR research, such as the development of specific agonists and antagonists, and their application in immunotherapy and vaccine development. Furthermore, we address the challenges and controversies surrounding TLR research and outline future directions, including the integration of computational modeling and personalized medicine approaches. In conclusion, TLRs represent a promising frontier in medical research, with the potential to significantly impact the development of novel therapeutic strategies for a wide range of diseases.

Indexed as

Signal TransductionToll-Like ReceptorsAnimalsHumansImmunity, InnateImmunotherapyInflammationNeoplasmsToll-Like Receptorsadaptive immunityimmunityinnate immunityligandsToll-like receptors

Identifiers

PMID38732254
PMCPMC11084218

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