Approximate smooth solutions of a mathematical model for the activation and clonal expansion of T cells by D. Criaco, M. Dolfin, L. Restuccia

“…In a previous paper a mathematical model was developed for thedynamics of activation and clonal expansion of T cells during theimmune response to a single type of antigen challenge, constructedphenomenologically in the macroscopic framework of a thermodynamictheory of continuum mechanicsfor reacting and proliferatingfluid mixtures. …”
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Dendritic Cells and Their Role in Cardiovascular Diseases: A View on Human Studies by Maja-Theresa Dieterlen, Katja John, Hermann Reichenspurner, Friedrich W. Mohr, Markus J. Barten

“…The antigen-presenting dendritic cells (DCs) are key to the immunological response, with different functions ascribed ranging from cellular immune activation to induction of tolerance. …”
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Clinical Outcomes of Specific Immunotherapy in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jiang Chen, Guo Xiao-Zhong, Xing-Shun Qi

“…Specific immunotherapies, including vaccines with autologous tumor cells and tumor antigen-specific monoclonal antibodies, are important treatments for PC patients. …”
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Specific receptor usage in Plasmodium falciparum cytoadherence is associated with disease outcome. by Lucy B Ochola, Bethsheba R Siddondo, Harold Ocholla, Siana Nkya, Eva N Kimani, Thomas N Williams, Johnstone O Makale, Anne Liljander, Britta C Urban, Pete C Bull, Tadge Szestak, Kevin Marsh, Alister G Craig

“…This is a complex system involving several host receptors and a major parasite-derived variant antigen (PfEMP1) expressed on the surface of the infected erythrocyte membrane. …”
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The Role of Bacteria and Pattern Recognition Receptors in GvHD by E. Holler, K. Landfried, J. Meier, M. Hausmann, G. Rogler

“…Graft-versus-Host Disease (GvHD) is the most serious complication of allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT) and results from an activation of donor lymphocytes by recipient antigen-presenting cells (APCs). For a long time, it has been postulated that the intestinal microflora and endotoxin exert a crucial step in this APC activation, as there is early and severe gastrointestinal damage induced by pretransplant conditioning. …”
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Improving CD3 bispecific antibody therapy in solid tumors using combination strategies by Katy Lloyd, Jim Middelburg, Vitalijs Ovcinnikovs, Nora Pencheva, Kristel Kemper, Thorbald van Hall

“…Furthermore, tumor surface antigen selection for an optimal therapeutic window and acceptable collateral damage to normal tissues is challenging. …”
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Obesity and Cancer Screening according to Race and Gender by Heather Bittner Fagan, Richard Wender, Ronald E. Myers, Nicholas Petrelli

“…In contrast, obese/overweight men reported higher rates of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing. Comparison of prostate cancer screening, mammography, and Pap smears implies a gender difference in the relationship between screening behavior and weight. …”
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Role of CEACAM1, ECM, and Mesenchymal Stem Cells in an Orthotopic Model of Human Breast Cancer by Sridhar Samineni, Carlotta Glackin, John E. Shively

“…Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule-1 (CEACAM1) is a morphogen in an in vitro model for lumen formation and plays a similar role in breast epithelial cells implanted in humanized mammary fat pads in NOD-SCID mice. …”
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Histopathological and Immunohistochemical Evaluation of African Swine Fever Pigs in Bali Province by Monica Septiani, Vetnizah Juniantito, Bambang Pontjo Priosoeryanto

“…Immunohistochemistry consistently showed p54 viral antigen distribution in mononuclear cells/macrophages across various organs, with the spleen and lymph nodes being dominant sites in 12 pigs (100%). …”
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Genetic Associations in Acquired Immune-Mediated Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes: Insights in Aplastic Anemia and Chronic Idiopathic Neutropenia by Irene Mavroudi, Helen A. Papadaki

“…Various alleles and haplotypes of human leucocyte antigen (HLA) molecules have been implicated in the predisposition of developing the above diseases, as well as polymorphisms of inhibitory cytokines such as interferon-γ, tumor necrosis factor-α, and transforming growth factor-β1 along with polymorphisms on molecules of the immune system including the T-bet transcription factor and signal transducers and activators of transcription. …”
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Is platelet activating factor (PAF) an important mediator in bronchial asthma? by R. H. Gundel, H. O. Heuer, L. G. Letts

“…In preclinical animal models of human asthma, PAF receptor antagonists have been found to be efficacious in blocking antigen-induced changes in lung function. However, the majority of these models involve acute inflammatory events and transient changes in lung function and, therefore, their relevance to human asthma is questionable. …”
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A critical review of the limitations of current diagnostic techniques for schistosomiasis by Ilemobayo Victor Fasogbon, Erick Nyakundi Ondari, Deusdedit Tusubira, Egwu Chinedu Ogbonnia, Jon Ashley, Swamiappan Sasikumar, Patrick Maduabuchi Aja

“…This review summarizes the published literature on the diagnostics of schistosomiasis based on the techniques of microscopy, serology, molecular, antigen-based and aptamer-based assays. The limitations of each technique were summarized to encourage future research. …”
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A Case of Malaria Predisposing to Salmonella Bacteremia in a Returning Traveler from Nigeria by Robert Jakubowski, Lisa L. Steed, Susan E. Dorman, Camelia Marculescu

“…Malaria was diagnosed by rapid antigen testing, but recognition of invasive nontyphoidal Salmonella disease was delayed. …”
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Genetic Factors in Animal Models of Intestinal Inflammation by R Balfour Sartor

“…The dominant role of genetic background in induction of intestinal inflammation is further documented by spontaneous colitis which develops in spontaneously mutant mice, cotton-top tamarins, human leukocyte antigen-B27/ β2 microglobulin transgenic rats and mice with targeted deletions of certain immunoregulatory cytokine and T lymphocyte genes. …”
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Prevalence of canine heartworm disease in the gemlik area, bursa by Turan Civelek, Alparslan Yıldırım, Anıl Iça

“…Heparinized blood specimens obtained from dogs were separately examined with native and Modified Knott techniques for the presence of circulating microfilariae while sera were examined with commercial test kit for the presence of circulating antigen. No circulating microfilaria was found in peripheral blood of examined dogs by native and modified Knott techniques whereas parasite antigens were determined in the sera of two male dogs one of which was aged between 3-6 years and the second was over 7 years. …”
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New Antibody Conjugates in Cancer Therapy by Serengulam V. Govindan, David M. Goldenberg

“…Importantly, the advantages of combining RAIT with radiation sensitizers, with immunotherapy, or a drug conjugate targeting a different antigen are being studied clinically and preclinically. …”
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γδ T Cells Cross-Link Innate and Adaptive Immunity in Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection by Serena Meraviglia, Sary El Daker, Francesco Dieli, Federico Martini, Angelo Martino

“…Protective immunity against mycobacterial infections such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis is mediated by interactions between specific T cells and activated antigen presenting cells. To date, many aspects of mycobacterial immunity have shown that innate cells could be the key elements that substantially may influence the subsequent adaptive host response. …”
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Polypoid Carcinoma of the Oropharynx with Stromal Ossifying Myofibroblastic Proliferation: A Case Report and Literature Review by Marcello Filotico, Alessandro D’Amuri

“…Immunohistochemistry documented positivity for cytokeratins, epithelial membrane antigen, and P63 in the globoid elements beneath the necrotic rim; strong and diffuse expression of vimentin, smooth muscle actin, and CD99 and BCL2 in the spindle elements; and complete negativity for cytokeratin 5/6, high molecular weight cytokeratin (clone 34βE12), S100, muscle-specific actin, desmin, CD117, and anaplastic lymphoma kinase. …”
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Protective Immunity against SARS Subunit Vaccine Candidates Based on Spike Protein: Lessons for Coronavirus Vaccine Development by Atin Khalaj-Hedayati

“…In general, coronavirus spike protein is the major antigen for the vaccine design as it can induce neutralizing antibodies and protective immunity. …”
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Lutein Suppresses the Maturation and Function of Bone Marrow-Derived Dendritic Cells by Seulah Choi, Tae Sung Kim, Hui Xuan Lim

“…Dendritic cells (DCs) are professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs) and link the innate and adaptive immune systems. …”
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