ankylosing spondylitis

Decoding Systemic Inflammation in Long COVID and Autoimmune Diseases: The Role of Intestinal Flagellin and the TLR5-IL-15-ARA Axis

By MedXY 08/22/2026

This article explores how intestinal flagellin drives systemic inflammation via the TLR5-IL-15-ARA pathway in long COVID, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and IBD, highlighting potential therapeutic targets and biomarkers.

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Unraveling the Gut-Lung Axis: Intestinal Flagellin as a Driver of Multisystem Inflammation via the TLR5-IL-15-ARA Pathway

By MedXY 08/21/2026

Flagellated gut bacteria activate TLR5 on neutrophils, triggering IL-15 release and macrophage arachidonic acid production, driving systemic inflammation in long COVID, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and IBD.

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Revolutionizing Ankylosing Spondylitis Assessment: AI-Driven Severity Inspection Model Enhances Diagnostic Precision

By MedXY 08/07/2025

An AI-based model for assessing ankylosing spondylitis severity using spinal X-rays and mSASSS demonstrates high accuracy, offering clinicians a rapid, reliable tool and reducing human resource demands.