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Mouse macrophage bacterial phagocytosis in the apigenin study

Mouse macrophage bacterial phagocytosis in the apigenin study

2 recorded relationships. Experimental role, claim status and evidence remain attached to each record.

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What it does

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Recorded relationships

What acts on it

  1. Fgr knockdown raised baseline macrophage phagocytosis and blunted the additional response to apigenin.

    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_access
    Primary full text: relevant Results/Methods and figure descriptions reviewed; supplements only where explicitly stated.
    experimental_condition
    Apigenin response with control knockdown Apigenin with Fgr knockdown · Apigenin Condition belongs to the full experimental contrast; do not separate a joint intervention.
    experimental_condition
    Apigenin response with control knockdown knocked down · Mouse tyrosine-protein kinase Fgr Condition belongs to the full experimental contrast; do not separate a joint intervention.
    experimental_contrast
    {"intervention": "Apigenin with Fgr knockdown", "comparator": "Apigenin response with control knockdown", "endpoint": "Fgr knockdown raised baseline macrophage phagocytosis and blunted the additional response to apigenin.", "effect_direction": "mixed", "combination": "joint", "conditions": [{"entity_slug": "apigenin", "state": "Apigenin with Fgr knockdown"}, {"entity_slug": "mouse-fgr", "state": "knocked down"}]} Explicit extracted experimental comparison; recorded from source.
    experimental_model
    Mouse macrophage knockdown; Fgr overexpression also weakened the apigenin response.
    interpretation_status
    Recorded from source with stated access limits; ungraded, not independent replication.
    limitations
    Limited to the recorded preparation, model, exposure and endpoint. Does not establish a human dietary deficiency, clinical benefit or unique molecular mediation.
    nutrient_topic
    Apigenin collection; exact intervention and molecular form govern interpretation. · Apigenin
    plain_language
    Fgr knockdown raised baseline macrophage phagocytosis and blunted the additional response to apigenin.
    primary_references
    Aging-induced Alternation in the Gut Microbiota Impairs Host Antibacterial Defense. | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39792643/ | https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11948050/ | https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202411008
    source_locator
    Reviewed reference api-fgr-knockdown; Baseline and incremental effects must be separated. Epistasis supports involvement without proving a single exclusive target.
    trigger_kind
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Apigenin: detailed mechanisms of action (reviewed 10 October 2026) · lines 456–462

    AI-assisted original curation of primary studies; claim-local access and experimental limitations stated. Includes original-draft correction history. No independent replication claimed. · supports · Mouse macrophage knockdown; Fgr overexpression also weakened the apigenin response. · Recorded from source · Recorded from source

    ### api-fgr-knockdown Fgr knockdown raised baseline macrophage phagocytosis and blunted the additional response to apigenin. Baseline and incremental effects must be separated. Epistasis supports involvement without proving a single exclusive target. Model and exposure: Mouse macrophage knockdown; Fgr overexpression also weakened the apigenin response. Limitations: Limited to the recorded preparation, model, exposure and endpoint. Does not establish a human dietary deficiency, clinical benefit or unique molecular mediation. Reference: Aging-induced Alternation in the Gut Microbiota Impairs Host Antibacterial Defense. | 2025 | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39792643/ | https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11948050/ | https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202411008 | Access: Primary full text: relevant Results/Methods and figure descriptions reviewed; supplements only where explicitly stated.
    Complete structured claim and evidence
  2. Apigenin increased E. coli bioparticle uptake and bacterial phagocytosis in mouse macrophage experiments.

    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_access
    Primary full text: relevant Results/Methods and figure descriptions reviewed; supplements only where explicitly stated.
    experimental_contrast
    {"intervention": "Apigenin before bacterial challenge", "comparator": "DMSO before the same challenge", "endpoint": "Apigenin increased E. coli bioparticle uptake and bacterial phagocytosis in mouse macrophage experiments.", "effect_direction": "increase", "combination": "single", "conditions": []} Explicit extracted experimental comparison; recorded from source.
    experimental_model
    Mouse peritoneal macrophages and BMDMs; typical cell exposure 20 micromolar, 3 hours.
    interpretation_status
    Recorded from source with stated access limits; ungraded, not independent replication.
    limitations
    Limited to the recorded preparation, model, exposure and endpoint. Does not establish a human dietary deficiency, clinical benefit or unique molecular mediation.
    nutrient_topic
    Apigenin collection; exact intervention and molecular form govern interpretation. · Apigenin
    plain_language
    Apigenin increased E. coli bioparticle uptake and bacterial phagocytosis in mouse macrophage experiments.
    primary_references
    Aging-induced Alternation in the Gut Microbiota Impairs Host Antibacterial Defense. | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39792643/ | https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11948050/ | https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202411008
    source_locator
    Reviewed reference api-mouse-phagocytosis; Neutrophil phagocytosis and direct E. coli growth did not show the same response.

    Apigenin: detailed mechanisms of action (reviewed 10 October 2026) · lines 440–446

    AI-assisted original curation of primary studies; claim-local access and experimental limitations stated. Includes original-draft correction history. No independent replication claimed. · supports · Mouse peritoneal macrophages and BMDMs; typical cell exposure 20 micromolar, 3 hours. · Recorded from source · Recorded from source

    ### api-mouse-phagocytosis Apigenin increased E. coli bioparticle uptake and bacterial phagocytosis in mouse macrophage experiments. Neutrophil phagocytosis and direct E. coli growth did not show the same response. Model and exposure: Mouse peritoneal macrophages and BMDMs; typical cell exposure 20 micromolar, 3 hours. Limitations: Limited to the recorded preparation, model, exposure and endpoint. Does not establish a human dietary deficiency, clinical benefit or unique molecular mediation. Reference: Aging-induced Alternation in the Gut Microbiota Impairs Host Antibacterial Defense. | 2025 | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39792643/ | https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11948050/ | https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202411008 | Access: Primary full text: relevant Results/Methods and figure descriptions reviewed; supplements only where explicitly stated.
    Complete structured claim and evidence

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