The C-type lectins are a superfamily of proteins that recognize a broad repertoire of ligands
and that regulate a diverse range of physiological functions. Most research attention has …

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is the causative agent of tuberculosis, an infectious
disease with one of the highest morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. Leveraging its …

Intravesical BCG instillation is the gold-standard adjuvant immunotherapy for patients with
high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. However, the precise mechanism of action by …

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the etiological agent of human tuberculosis (TB), has
plagued humans for thousands of years. TB still remains a major public health problem in …

Bacterial capsules have evolved to be at the forefront of the cell envelope, making them an
essential element of bacterial biology. Efforts to understand the Mycobacterium tuberculosis …

Endometriosis negatively impacts the health-related quality of life of 190 million women
worldwide. Novel advances in nonhormonal treatments for this debilitating condition are …

Fungi can cause disease in humans, from mucocutaneous to life-threatening systemic
infections. Initiation of antifungal immunity involves fungal recognition by pattern recognition …

The pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), causing tuberculosis disease, features an
extraordinary thick cell envelope, rich in Mtb-specific lipids, glycolipids, and glycans. These …

Helicobacter pylori causes gastritis, which has been attributed to the development of H.
pylori–specific T cells during infection. However, the mechanism underlying innate immune …

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the causative agent of tuberculosis (TB), infects one-third
of the world's population and causes 1.5 million deaths each year. The cell envelopes of …