Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a highly prevalent virus that primarily infects human epithelial cells, resulting in a significant health burden by causing conditions such as anogenital warts, cervical cancers, and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. …
Lupus nephritis (LN), a severe manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is driven by immune complex deposition and complement activation, resulting in glomerular inflammation and podocyte injury. Beyond being passive targets, podocytes acti…
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive subtype characterized by the absence of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) expression. It is associated with a high risk of recur…
Secondary antibody deficiencies (SADs) are a significant but frequently under-recognised group of acquired immunodeficiencies. They may arise in various clinical settings, including haematological malignancies, immunosuppressive therapies, and protein-…
The liver is a complex immunological organ characterized by a dual blood supply from the hepatic artery and portal vein, which continuously exposes it to microbial and dietary antigens, as well as potential pathogens that gain access to the circulation…
N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most prevalent internal modification of eukaryotic mRNA and has emerged as a pivotal regulator of gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. In the tumor immune microenvironment, tumor-associated macrophages (TAM…
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with its progression shaped not only by tumor-intrinsic factors but also by a complex and immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME). Within this niche, diverse immune pop…
Epilepsy, as a chronic neurological disorder marked by recurrent seizures, is closely linked to neuroinflammation and immune dysregulation. Exosomes, extracellular vesicles with potent immunomodulatory properties, have emerged as key players in mitigat…
The COVID-19 pandemic has unveiled the pivotal role of systemic inflammatory responses in neurological complications, particularly parainfectious encephalopathy. Accumulating evidence has established innate immune overreaction—distinct from direct vira…
Macrophages are highly plastic innate immune cells whose polarization and effector functions are tightly linked to their metabolic programs. Ubiquitination, the post-translational modification that attaches ubiquitin chains to target proteins, plays a …
