Recognition of measles virus-infected cells by CD8MT cells
... Target peptide at a concentration of 10-) M was added for another 15 min at room temperature. For the sensitization assay, target peptide, but no competitor peptide, was added in various concentrations. CTL specific for the target peptide were then added at an effector to target (E : T) ratio of 5 : ...
... Target peptide at a concentration of 10-) M was added for another 15 min at room temperature. For the sensitization assay, target peptide, but no competitor peptide, was added in various concentrations. CTL specific for the target peptide were then added at an effector to target (E : T) ratio of 5 : ...
The human T cell immune response to Epstein
... reacted against a single BZLF1 epitope in some samples (Tan et al., 2000). Weaker responses to some latent EBV proteins, namely EBNA3A, 3B, 3C and LMP2, were observed in 10 to 20% donors. The fact that we did not observe any anti-EBV response in 1/3 of donors does not necessarily mean that these don ...
... reacted against a single BZLF1 epitope in some samples (Tan et al., 2000). Weaker responses to some latent EBV proteins, namely EBNA3A, 3B, 3C and LMP2, were observed in 10 to 20% donors. The fact that we did not observe any anti-EBV response in 1/3 of donors does not necessarily mean that these don ...
Unconventional T Cell Pleiotropy T Cells
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... Copyright © 2007 by The American Association of Immunologists, Inc. 0022-1767/07/$2.00 www.jimmunol.org ...
of Tumor Origin Influence in Colorectal and Renal Cell Carcinoma
... remains largely unanswered, concerns the respective roles of the malignant cells and the seeding organ in shaping the immune microenvironment. We therefore analyzed the immune environment of colorectal carcinoma and RCC metastases seeded in a same organ, the lung, compared coincident and relapsing ...
... remains largely unanswered, concerns the respective roles of the malignant cells and the seeding organ in shaping the immune microenvironment. We therefore analyzed the immune environment of colorectal carcinoma and RCC metastases seeded in a same organ, the lung, compared coincident and relapsing ...
Inflammatory response to infectious pulmonary injury C. Delclaux , E. Azoulay *
... involved). Phagocytes also remove the body9s own dead or dying cells. Dying cells in necrotic tissue release substances that trigger an inflammatory response, whereas cells that are dying as a result of apoptosis (programmed cell death) express molecules on their cell surface that identify them as c ...
... involved). Phagocytes also remove the body9s own dead or dying cells. Dying cells in necrotic tissue release substances that trigger an inflammatory response, whereas cells that are dying as a result of apoptosis (programmed cell death) express molecules on their cell surface that identify them as c ...
The role of Th1/Th2 polarization in mucosal immunity
... regulate T-helper cell polarizatients with ulcerative colitis, an IBD thought to be mediated by tion are known, the original sources of these cytokines in vivo have been a matter of debate41. Recent evidence suggests a key T cells producing IL-5 rather than IFN-γ (ref. 28). role for DCs in orchestra ...
... regulate T-helper cell polarizatients with ulcerative colitis, an IBD thought to be mediated by tion are known, the original sources of these cytokines in vivo have been a matter of debate41. Recent evidence suggests a key T cells producing IL-5 rather than IFN-γ (ref. 28). role for DCs in orchestra ...
About and Key Statistics - American Cancer Society
... Some can kill cancer cells by themselves. Others have radioactive molecules or cell poisons attached to them, which help kill cancer cells. An advantage of these drugs is that they seem to target lymphoma cells while having fewer side effects than standard chemo drugs. They may be used alone or comb ...
... Some can kill cancer cells by themselves. Others have radioactive molecules or cell poisons attached to them, which help kill cancer cells. An advantage of these drugs is that they seem to target lymphoma cells while having fewer side effects than standard chemo drugs. They may be used alone or comb ...
The role of lactate on the immunomodulatory properties of the
... under the control of the CCL20 promoter (Nempont et al., 2008). In response to stimulation with FliC the transfected cells are induced to express CCL20 and consequently manifest a high luciferase activity. Preincubation of these luciferase-expressing cells for 30 min with the nonbacterial fraction f ...
... under the control of the CCL20 promoter (Nempont et al., 2008). In response to stimulation with FliC the transfected cells are induced to express CCL20 and consequently manifest a high luciferase activity. Preincubation of these luciferase-expressing cells for 30 min with the nonbacterial fraction f ...
Role of Antigen-Presenting Cells in Innate Immune System
... Upon maturation, they lose their ability to capture and process antigens, but, instead, they express high levels of MHC class II molecules loaded with antigenic peptides and costimulatory molecules, such as CD40, CD80, and CD86. Consequently, naive T cells are activated by recognizing peptide/MHC co ...
... Upon maturation, they lose their ability to capture and process antigens, but, instead, they express high levels of MHC class II molecules loaded with antigenic peptides and costimulatory molecules, such as CD40, CD80, and CD86. Consequently, naive T cells are activated by recognizing peptide/MHC co ...
neuroimmunology - Dr. Amr Hasan Neurology Clinic
... MHC II molecules (MHC polymorphism). Thus, one cell may have many differentMHC I and MHC II molecules, and there are even more differences between MHC molecules on cells of different people. DR AMR HASAN AL HASANY ...
... MHC II molecules (MHC polymorphism). Thus, one cell may have many differentMHC I and MHC II molecules, and there are even more differences between MHC molecules on cells of different people. DR AMR HASAN AL HASANY ...
Enhancement of natural killer (NK) cell cytotoxicity by fever
... cytotoxic activity, use of temperatures significantly above fever-range (i.e., ⬎42°C or 107°F) was found to generally inhibit NK cytotoxicity [17–20], and more mild elevations in temperature (i.e., more similar to fever-range) have been associated with enhanced NK cytotoxic activity [21–23]. Indeed, ...
... cytotoxic activity, use of temperatures significantly above fever-range (i.e., ⬎42°C or 107°F) was found to generally inhibit NK cytotoxicity [17–20], and more mild elevations in temperature (i.e., more similar to fever-range) have been associated with enhanced NK cytotoxic activity [21–23]. Indeed, ...
Histology Presentation
... mucus when mixed with water. – Mixed glands, such as the two pairs of salivary glands inferior to the oral cavity, contain both serous and mucus cells, and produce a mixture of the two types of secretions. ...
... mucus when mixed with water. – Mixed glands, such as the two pairs of salivary glands inferior to the oral cavity, contain both serous and mucus cells, and produce a mixture of the two types of secretions. ...
Programme
... molecules in the developing central nervous system (CNS), their significance in the immune system is emerging. Sema4A, a class 4 semaphorin, is important for the naïve T cell differentiation into Th1 cells and the treatment with anti-Sema4A antibody ameliorates experimental autoimmune encephalomyeli ...
... molecules in the developing central nervous system (CNS), their significance in the immune system is emerging. Sema4A, a class 4 semaphorin, is important for the naïve T cell differentiation into Th1 cells and the treatment with anti-Sema4A antibody ameliorates experimental autoimmune encephalomyeli ...
Bacterial Heat Shock Proteins
... be potential candidates in the development of subunit vaccines. Recently, promiscuous epitopes from the mycobacterial Hsp60 have been identified. These epitopes were responsible for recognition by the CD4+ T cells in association with the HLA-DR molecules. These have thus been implicated in the desig ...
... be potential candidates in the development of subunit vaccines. Recently, promiscuous epitopes from the mycobacterial Hsp60 have been identified. These epitopes were responsible for recognition by the CD4+ T cells in association with the HLA-DR molecules. These have thus been implicated in the desig ...
4 Histology - Orange Coast College
... when mixed with water. Mixed glands, such as the two pairs of salivary glands inferior to the oral cavity, contain both serous and mucus cells, and produce a mixture of the two types of secretions. ...
... when mixed with water. Mixed glands, such as the two pairs of salivary glands inferior to the oral cavity, contain both serous and mucus cells, and produce a mixture of the two types of secretions. ...
Staining
... Figure 4.24 One tool for the rapid identification of bacteria, the automated MicroScan system ...
... Figure 4.24 One tool for the rapid identification of bacteria, the automated MicroScan system ...
CANCER VACCINES: BETWEEN THE IDEA AND THE REALITY Olivera J. Finn
... The reason being that these complex mixtures will contain UNIQUE TUMOUR ANTIGENS that are expressed only by an individual tumour that, by analogy to unique antigens of mouse carcinogen-induced tumours might be more immunogenic and promote a better antitumour immune response24. Experiments carried ou ...
... The reason being that these complex mixtures will contain UNIQUE TUMOUR ANTIGENS that are expressed only by an individual tumour that, by analogy to unique antigens of mouse carcinogen-induced tumours might be more immunogenic and promote a better antitumour immune response24. Experiments carried ou ...
Question 37. - VCE
... C. a relatively short digestive tract compared to a herbivore. D. cells in its digestive tract that secrete cellulase. Question 17. A compound that would be found in some plant cells but never in animal cells is A. glucose B. an amino acid C. chloroplast D. chlorophyll Question 18. Two compounds fou ...
... C. a relatively short digestive tract compared to a herbivore. D. cells in its digestive tract that secrete cellulase. Question 17. A compound that would be found in some plant cells but never in animal cells is A. glucose B. an amino acid C. chloroplast D. chlorophyll Question 18. Two compounds fou ...
cancer vaccines: between the idea and the reality
... The reason being that these complex mixtures will contain UNIQUE TUMOUR ANTIGENS that are expressed only by an individual tumour that, by analogy to unique antigens of mouse carcinogen-induced tumours might be more immunogenic and promote a better antitumour immune response24. Experiments carried ou ...
... The reason being that these complex mixtures will contain UNIQUE TUMOUR ANTIGENS that are expressed only by an individual tumour that, by analogy to unique antigens of mouse carcinogen-induced tumours might be more immunogenic and promote a better antitumour immune response24. Experiments carried ou ...