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Characterization of VRC01
Audrey Teh discusses the expression of VRC01 in plants as an economic alternative to conventional mammalian-cell-based production platforms.…
Very long-chain n-3 fatty acids and human health
EPA and DHA appear to be the most important n-3 fatty acids, but roles for n-3 docosapentaenoic acid…
Common ground: shared risk factors for type 1 diabetes and celiac disease
Jayne Danska discusses the shared heritable genetic factors and reviews evidence of the dietary and microbial exposures, particularly…
Role of CCL7 in Experimental Allergic Conjunctivitis
Molecules that are necessary for ocular hypersensitivity reactions include the receptors CCR1 and CCR3; CCL7 is a ligand…
Global virus outbreaks: Interferons as 1st responders
Outbreaks of severe virus infections with the potential to cause global pandemics are increasing. In many instances these…
Early growth response genes for response against virus infection
T cells robustly respond to virus infection. Egr-2 and -3 are induced in both naïve and tolerant T…
Cross-Reactive Bactericidal Antimeningococcal Antibodies
The threat from invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) remains a serious source of concern despite the licensure and availability…
Bruch’s membrane and age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the western world and affects nearly 200…
Protected: The emerging role of TBK1 in virus-induced autophagy
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Neutrophil-derived microvesicles enter cartilage and protect the joint in inflammatory arthritis
Neutrophils play an active role in protecting cartilage from damage by dispatching microvesicles (MVs) to do their bidding…
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