Influenza vaccine
... NICHOL KL et al N Engl J Med 2007;357:1373-81; KWONG J et al Clin Infect Dis 2009;49:750-6; DAGAN R Clin Microb Infect 2009;15(Suppl 3):16-20, HORNBERGER J et al Ann Intern Med 2006;145:317-35 ...
... NICHOL KL et al N Engl J Med 2007;357:1373-81; KWONG J et al Clin Infect Dis 2009;49:750-6; DAGAN R Clin Microb Infect 2009;15(Suppl 3):16-20, HORNBERGER J et al Ann Intern Med 2006;145:317-35 ...
Melanoma stem cells: not rare, but well done
... defined experimentally by their ability to proliferate as nonadherent spheres when cultured in medium suitable for human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). These ‘spheroidforming’ melanoma cells were enriched in the CD20 þ surface marker, a hematopoietic phenotype normally associated with mature B lympho ...
... defined experimentally by their ability to proliferate as nonadherent spheres when cultured in medium suitable for human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). These ‘spheroidforming’ melanoma cells were enriched in the CD20 þ surface marker, a hematopoietic phenotype normally associated with mature B lympho ...
Lymphatic Vessels, Inflammation, and Immunity
... accumulation of leukocytes in tissue, which further drive lymphatic remodeling. C, although important for immune induction, evidence also indicates that lymphatic capillaries importantly regulate resolution of local inflammation and immunity through leukocyte egress and chemokine sequestration. Both ...
... accumulation of leukocytes in tissue, which further drive lymphatic remodeling. C, although important for immune induction, evidence also indicates that lymphatic capillaries importantly regulate resolution of local inflammation and immunity through leukocyte egress and chemokine sequestration. Both ...
and Adaptive Immune Responses an Endogenous
... cans are proposed to bridge innate and adaptive immune recognition and response (3). This realization led to a growing interest in Abs to carbohydrate (glycan)-based Ags, as cellular and humoral immune responses rely heavily on interactions between glycans and specific glycan-binding proteins (4). O ...
... cans are proposed to bridge innate and adaptive immune recognition and response (3). This realization led to a growing interest in Abs to carbohydrate (glycan)-based Ags, as cellular and humoral immune responses rely heavily on interactions between glycans and specific glycan-binding proteins (4). O ...
Patients with oral erosive and cutaneous lichen planus may have
... cytoplasmatic (16). In most cases, however, the pathogenetic link between the oral lesions and the circulating autoantibodies is far from being demonstrated. In fact, both antigen-specific and non-specific mechanisms may be involved in the pathogenesis of oral lichen planus. Antigen-specific mechani ...
... cytoplasmatic (16). In most cases, however, the pathogenetic link between the oral lesions and the circulating autoantibodies is far from being demonstrated. In fact, both antigen-specific and non-specific mechanisms may be involved in the pathogenesis of oral lichen planus. Antigen-specific mechani ...
Plasma Membrane Profiling Defines an Expanded Class of
... CD112 in the ER and associates with US2 resulting in CD112 dislocation across the ER membrane for proteasome degradation. We therefore propose a role for US2 that is much broader than previously appreciated, but nevertheless depends on the common activity of TRC8 for impact. Furthermore, US2 and UL1 ...
... CD112 in the ER and associates with US2 resulting in CD112 dislocation across the ER membrane for proteasome degradation. We therefore propose a role for US2 that is much broader than previously appreciated, but nevertheless depends on the common activity of TRC8 for impact. Furthermore, US2 and UL1 ...
Recent Advances in Understanding Immunity
... TNF-, and activated macrophages and dendritic cells (DC) [5]. Therefore, host control of infection requires a set of cells and factors which together promote a complex response against Brucella. CD8+ T cells have the predominant role for optimal protection against B. abortus infection. This protect ...
... TNF-, and activated macrophages and dendritic cells (DC) [5]. Therefore, host control of infection requires a set of cells and factors which together promote a complex response against Brucella. CD8+ T cells have the predominant role for optimal protection against B. abortus infection. This protect ...
Detection of antibodies to common antigens of pathogenic and
... 1986) are attractive agents for use in vaccines because most of them have been shown to be immunogenic. However, the protective role of the antibodies to these antigens is not clear. Protective immunity to N . meningitidis depends upon the presence of bactericidal antibody (Goldschneider et al., 196 ...
... 1986) are attractive agents for use in vaccines because most of them have been shown to be immunogenic. However, the protective role of the antibodies to these antigens is not clear. Protective immunity to N . meningitidis depends upon the presence of bactericidal antibody (Goldschneider et al., 196 ...
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... two main parts: a physical barrier, which prevents bacterial adhesion and regulates paracellular diffusion, and a functional deeper barrier that is able to discriminate between pathogens and commensal microorganisms, by organizing an immunological tolerance towards commensals and an immune response ...
... two main parts: a physical barrier, which prevents bacterial adhesion and regulates paracellular diffusion, and a functional deeper barrier that is able to discriminate between pathogens and commensal microorganisms, by organizing an immunological tolerance towards commensals and an immune response ...
Pathogenesis of the Helicobacter Induced Mucosal Disease: A
... The outcome of Helicobacter infection clearly relies on the immune response and genetic background, however the coinfection of the host with other pathogens should not be ignored as this may result in modulation of the adaptive immunity. In studying this, we took advantage of the Balb/C mice that ar ...
... The outcome of Helicobacter infection clearly relies on the immune response and genetic background, however the coinfection of the host with other pathogens should not be ignored as this may result in modulation of the adaptive immunity. In studying this, we took advantage of the Balb/C mice that ar ...
HSP70 expression: does it a novel fatigue signalling factor
... The functions of HSP70s (both inducible and constitutive forms) are regulated by ATP hydrolysis. The chaperon activity (cycles of binding and release of native proteins during refolding process) depends on the ATP-binding state. While binding to ATP, HSP70s couple with low affinity to its substrates, ...
... The functions of HSP70s (both inducible and constitutive forms) are regulated by ATP hydrolysis. The chaperon activity (cycles of binding and release of native proteins during refolding process) depends on the ATP-binding state. While binding to ATP, HSP70s couple with low affinity to its substrates, ...
UNIVERSIDAD DE MURCIA FACULTAD DE BIOLOGÍA
... cells, in turn, have a large number of activities. T helper Ly (Th) are involved in the regulation of development and production of antibodies (Ab) by B cells or interacting with phagocytic cells helping them to destroy the pathogens that they have phagocytosed. Another type of T Ly, cytotoxic T cel ...
... cells, in turn, have a large number of activities. T helper Ly (Th) are involved in the regulation of development and production of antibodies (Ab) by B cells or interacting with phagocytic cells helping them to destroy the pathogens that they have phagocytosed. Another type of T Ly, cytotoxic T cel ...
Cytokines That Promote Periodontal Tissue Destruction
... involved in the enhanced susceptibility of TNFR-1– Although the above studies indicated that lymphodeficient mice to A. actinomycetemcomitans infection, cytes promote periodontal bone loss, other studies relevels of the neutrophilic antimicrobial myeloperoxiported that lymphocytes are key in prevent ...
... involved in the enhanced susceptibility of TNFR-1– Although the above studies indicated that lymphodeficient mice to A. actinomycetemcomitans infection, cytes promote periodontal bone loss, other studies relevels of the neutrophilic antimicrobial myeloperoxiported that lymphocytes are key in prevent ...
P R M
... receptors and effector molecules, which mediate detection and clearance of microbes such as bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Vertebrate animals have, in addition to innate immune responses, evolved an adaptive immune system characterized by antibodies and T-cell receptors. Insects in general and the ...
... receptors and effector molecules, which mediate detection and clearance of microbes such as bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Vertebrate animals have, in addition to innate immune responses, evolved an adaptive immune system characterized by antibodies and T-cell receptors. Insects in general and the ...
Mechanisms involved in regulation of MHC class I molecules in
... previous encounter with a pathogen, prepare the body against the future challenges by the same pathogen. Four distinct but related cell-membrane molecules are responsible for a highly specific antigen recoginition. These are membrane-bound antibodies on B cells, T-cell receptors, class I MHC molecul ...
... previous encounter with a pathogen, prepare the body against the future challenges by the same pathogen. Four distinct but related cell-membrane molecules are responsible for a highly specific antigen recoginition. These are membrane-bound antibodies on B cells, T-cell receptors, class I MHC molecul ...
ABSTRACT Title of Document: INTERFERON
... Gp63 inhibits degradative phagolysosomal enzymes (11). Leishmania have also the ability to inhibit protein kinase C (PKC) activation which in turn inhibits phosphorylation at several sites of the signaling pathways that lead to the oxidative burst (12). Leishmania cause multiple defects in the induc ...
... Gp63 inhibits degradative phagolysosomal enzymes (11). Leishmania have also the ability to inhibit protein kinase C (PKC) activation which in turn inhibits phosphorylation at several sites of the signaling pathways that lead to the oxidative burst (12). Leishmania cause multiple defects in the induc ...
Complement Opsonization of HIV-1 Enhances Endocytic Lectin and Integrin Receptor
... evaluated against the levels for F-HIV, they showed significantly increased binding to IDC (C-HIV 60% p,0.0005, and C-IgGHIV 89% p,0.005) and MDC (C-HIV 28% p,0.0005, and CIgG-HIV 50% p,0.05), whereas antibody opsonization of the virus had no or slight enhancing effect on the binding and uptake (Fig ...
... evaluated against the levels for F-HIV, they showed significantly increased binding to IDC (C-HIV 60% p,0.0005, and C-IgGHIV 89% p,0.005) and MDC (C-HIV 28% p,0.0005, and CIgG-HIV 50% p,0.05), whereas antibody opsonization of the virus had no or slight enhancing effect on the binding and uptake (Fig ...
Crosstalk between cancer and immune cells: role of
... cancers. Furthermore, many tumour-produced factors, such as IL-10, IL-6 and VEGF, which are crucial for both tumour growth and immunosuppression, activate STAT3 to create an efficient ‘feedforward’ mechanism to ensure increased STAT3 activity both in tumour cells and in tumour-associated immune cell ...
... cancers. Furthermore, many tumour-produced factors, such as IL-10, IL-6 and VEGF, which are crucial for both tumour growth and immunosuppression, activate STAT3 to create an efficient ‘feedforward’ mechanism to ensure increased STAT3 activity both in tumour cells and in tumour-associated immune cell ...
How do red blood cells know when to die?
... boosting the population of RBCs [7,8]. Conversely, if oxygen levels rise above physiological needs (e.g. in acclimation to higher partial pressure of oxygen after descent to sea level from high altitudes), fibroblasts lower the production of Epo and the population of RBCs shrinks to a new equilibriu ...
... boosting the population of RBCs [7,8]. Conversely, if oxygen levels rise above physiological needs (e.g. in acclimation to higher partial pressure of oxygen after descent to sea level from high altitudes), fibroblasts lower the production of Epo and the population of RBCs shrinks to a new equilibriu ...
Licentiate thesis from the Department of Immunology,
... the adaptive immune response are activated by co-stimulatory molecules that are induced on cells of the innate immune system during their interaction with microorganisms. The cytokines produced during these early phases also have an important role in stimulating the subsequent adaptive immune respon ...
... the adaptive immune response are activated by co-stimulatory molecules that are induced on cells of the innate immune system during their interaction with microorganisms. The cytokines produced during these early phases also have an important role in stimulating the subsequent adaptive immune respon ...
Adaptive immune system
The adaptive immune system, also known as the acquired immune or, more rarely, as the specific immune system, is a subsystem of the overall immune system that is composed of highly specialized, systemic cells and processes that eliminate or prevent pathogen growth. The adaptive immune system is one of the two main immunity strategies found in vertebrates (the other being the innate immune system). Adaptive immunity creates immunological memory after an initial response to a specific pathogen, leads to an enhanced response to subsequent encounters with that pathogen. This process of acquired immunity is the basis of vaccination. Like the innate system, the adaptive system includes both humoral immunity components and cell-mediated immunity components.Unlike the innate immune system, the adaptive immune system is highly specific to a specific pathogen. Adaptive immunity can also provide long-lasting protection: for example; someone who recovers from measles is now protected against measles for their lifetime but in other cases it does not provide lifetime protection: for example; chickenpox. The adaptive system response destroys invading pathogens and any toxic molecules they produce. Sometimes the adaptive system is unable to distinguish foreign molecules, the effects of this may be hayfever, asthma or any other allergies. Antigens are any substances that elicit the adaptive immune response. The cells that carry out the adaptive immune response are white blood cells known as lymphocytes. Two main broad classes—antibody responses and cell mediated immune response—are also carried by two different lymphocytes (B cells and T cells). In antibody responses, B cells are activated to secrete antibodies, which are proteins also known as immunoglobulins. Antibodies travel through the bloodstream and bind to the foreign antigen causing it to inactivate, which does not allow the antigen to bind to the host.In acquired immunity, pathogen-specific receptors are ""acquired"" during the lifetime of the organism (whereas in innate immunity pathogen-specific receptors are already encoded in the germline). The acquired response is called ""adaptive"" because it prepares the body's immune system for future challenges (though it can actually also be maladaptive when it results in autoimmunity).The system is highly adaptable because of somatic hypermutation (a process of accelerated somatic mutations), and V(D)J recombination (an irreversible genetic recombination of antigen receptor gene segments). This mechanism allows a small number of genes to generate a vast number of different antigen receptors, which are then uniquely expressed on each individual lymphocyte. Because the gene rearrangement leads to an irreversible change in the DNA of each cell, all progeny (offspring) of that cell inherit genes that encode the same receptor specificity, including the memory B cells and memory T cells that are the keys to long-lived specific immunity.A theoretical framework explaining the workings of the acquired immune system is provided by immune network theory. This theory, which builds on established concepts of clonal selection, is being applied in the search for an HIV vaccine.