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Recognition of Butyrophilin-family Members by gamma-delta T Cells
(2021-06-07)
Human gamma-delta (γδ) T cells can respond rapidly with cytotoxic responses to pathogenic infections and malignant cells. Although they are found at low numbers in peripheral blood, these might expand and constitute up to ...
The mind's ratio: How the balance between ω-6 and ω-3 fatty acids affects the risk of late-life dementia
(2022-02-03)
Dementia health care costs are rapidly rising due to the increasing number of people with dementia worldwide that is expected to increase to 66 million by 2030 and 115 million by 2050 (Prince et al., 2013). Intensive ......
Function and diversity of myeloid cells during chronic inflammation in non-lymphoid organs
(2020-03-10)
Different immune cells play a major role in maintaining tissue homeostasis, tissue repair but also in inflammation. Tissue integrity is mainly controlled by tissue regulatory T cells (Tregs), type 2 innate ...
Essential and complementary function of dendritic cell subsets during immunotherapy
(2020-03-11)
T lymphocytes are critical components of the adaptive immune system that protects us against a variety of infections. However, during chronic infections such as with HIV, HCV and HBV as well as cancers, T cells become ...
Fatty liver disrupts homeostatic functions of Kupffer cells in liver regeneration
(2022-04-22)
Obesity-associated liver disease represents a continuously increasing health concern. Besides the risk of obese individuals towards liver dysfunction, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, an increased risk for defective ......
RIG-I agonists as effective anti-viral prophylaxis and treatment in a mouse model of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection
(2022-07-08)
The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for novel prophylactic and therapeutic countermeasures against newly emerging viruses. Innate immune receptor agonists are considered to be a promising new ...
Targeting the Microbiome by NLRP6 Deletion and the Development of Murine Alzheimer’s Disease
(2022-07-11)
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an irreversible, progressive neurodegenerative brain
disorder. The progression of AD is characterized by the deposition of amyloid-β
peptides and hyperphosphorylated Tau proteins, causing loss ...
Investigation of Heat Shock Protein 70 and Toll-like Receptor 4 functions during inflammation reaction by mechanical compression in human periodontal ligament cells
(2021-06-24)
Biomechanical forces exerted during treatment with orthodontic appliances cause tensile and compressive strain within the periodontal ligament (PDL) of affected teeth followed by ischemia on the compression side. Further, ...
Investigating the ability of RIG-I agonists to provide protection in mouse and ferret models of respiratory virus infection
(2022-05-17)
Respiratory infections caused by influenza A virus (IAV) or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lead to substantial morbidity and mortality. Treatment options are limited and there is urgent need for the development of ......
Characterization of the pro-inflammatory activity of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)
(2021-10-13)
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which are mainly derived from microbial fermentation of dietary fibres, have been considered to be beneficial to gut health for decades. Recently, a few of studies reported that some patients ...