Dendritic cells (DCs) bridge innate and adaptive immunity. Their main function is to present
antigens to prime T cells and initiate and shape adaptive responses. Antigen presentation …

Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) infect mucosal or cutaneous stratified epithelia. There are
5 genera and more than 200 types of HPV, each with a specific tropism and virulence. HPV …

Understanding the broad variety of functions encoded in cellular membranes requires
experimental systems mimicking both their biochemical composition and biophysical …

Alloantibodies in presensitized transplant candidates deposit complement membrane attack
complexes (MACs) on graft endothelial cells (ECs), increasing risk of CD8+ T cell–mediated …

A continuing quest for specific inhibitors of proinflammatory cytokines brings promise for
effective therapies designed for inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. Cefazolin, a safe …

The tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily (TNFRSF) and their ligands mediate
lymphoid tissue development and homeostasis in addition to key aspects of innate and …

Lymphopenia-induced homeostatic proliferation (LIP) is a critical mechanism for restoring T
cell immunity upon lymphodepleting insults or infections. LIP is primarily driven by …

2000 NIH HLBP P01 review committee. 2001 NIH ZAI1-NN-IM 1 panel member; NIH NCI
Review of the Experimental Immunology Branch. 2002 NIH P01 phone review. 2003 NIH …