B cells can have a wide range of pro-and anti-inflammatory functions. A subset of B cells
called regulatory B cells (Bregs) can potently suppress immune responses. Bregs have …

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been a global pandemic, caused by a novel
coronavirus strain with strong infectivity, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 …

Background: The adaptive immune response is a crucial component of the protective
immunity against SARS-CoV-2, generated after infection or vaccination. Methods: We …

Maternal obesity is a condition with increasing prevalence worldwide, that correlates with
negative infant outcomes. Here we performed an observational cross-sectional study, where …

The prevalence of obesity is rapidly increasing worldwide and its impact on future
generations must be assessed. We recently showed that colostrum from mothers with …

Following infection and vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, humoral components of the
adaptive immune system play a key role in protecting the host. Specifically, B cells generate …

A better understanding of sepsis-induced immunosuppression pathophysiology is desirable
for the development of novel therapeutic strategies to prevent and reduce the rates of …