inmunoadmin J Immunol. 2025 Jul 26:vkaf143. doi: 10.1093/jimmun/vkaf143. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells recognize conserved microbial antigens presented by the non-polymorphic MR1 molecules and play important roles in barrier immunity. Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) is a major cause of diarrheal disease in children in lower-income countries and among travelers. Here we … Read more
J Immunol. 2025 Jul 26:vkaf144. doi: 10.1093/jimmun/vkaf144. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Infection with influenza virus remains a significant global health concern due to its ability to acquire mutations at key antigenic sites to escape antibody recognition. While germinal center (GC) and memory B cells have been well studied following influenza infection, the clonal dynamics … Read more
J Clin Immunol. 2025 Jul 28;45(1):117. doi: 10.1007/s10875-025-01918-7. NO ABSTRACT PMID:40719900 | DOI:10.1007/s10875-025-01918-7
Machine learning analysis of serum immune factors clustered SARS-CoV-2 patients into moderate (balanced-immune-modulation [BIM]) and severe groups; the latter composed of two distinct and opposite immune patterns (down-immune-modulation [DIM] and up-immune-modulation [UIM]). DIM/UIM and BIM clusters show different clinical, laboratory and immune parameters including T and B lymphocytes. ABSTRACT The complex pathophysiology of severe acute … Read more
J Clin Immunol. 2025 Jul 25;45(1):116. doi: 10.1007/s10875-025-01908-9. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The CD247 chain of the T-cell receptor (TCR) is essential for normal T cell development and function. Reported CD247-deficient patients showed severe immunodeficiency despite the presence of two populations of peripheral T cells, most with low TCR levels carrying the germline variant and a few … Read more
J Clin Immunol. 2025 Jul 25;45(1):115. doi: 10.1007/s10875-025-01915-w. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The assessment of polysaccharide responsiveness via vaccination is pivotal in the evaluation of patients for primary immunodeficiency. However, the applicability of current guidelines provided by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) has been subject to scrutiny. METHODS: We conducted a prospective study … Read more
This review examines platelet-based nanotechnology in cancer immunotherapy, leveraging platelets’ innate properties via membrane-mimicking systems and engineered platelets to enhance targeting, immune responses, and efficacy, while outlining future directions for its applications in cancer treatment. ABSTRACT Cancer immunotherapy is a cornerstone of precision medicine, yet its efficacy is often hampered by the immunosuppressive and heterogeneous … Read more
NK cells quickly upregulate LAG3 upon activation. LAG3+ NK cells present hallmarks of immune exhaustion. The role of LAG3 in imposing NK cell dysfunction remains to be elucidated. ABSTRACT NK cells are critical for immunosurveillance, yet become dysfunctional when chronically stimulated by virally infected or cancerous cells. This phenomenon is similar to T cell exhaustion … Read more
Studying local immune responses in IBD remains challenging. This study demonstrates that precision-cut intestinal slices from IBD patients mimic key immunopathological features ex vivo and respond specifically to immune stimuli. This model allows direct pharmacological modulation of patient tissue ex vivo and offers a powerful platform for translational research. ABSTRACT Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects … Read more
Trends Immunol. 2025 Jul 23:S1471-4906(25)00168-1. doi: 10.1016/j.it.2025.07.001. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT CD4 T cell tolerance is essential for immune homeostasis but its mechanisms remain unclear. Although regulatory T cells (Tregs) mediate T cell-extrinsic tolerance, this review emphasizes the CD4 T cell-intrinsic pathways – anergy and exhaustion – that are triggered by suboptimal or persistent … Read more
