Amazing mucosa
“The whole mucosal immune system is so fascinating. It has to operate in an environment of extremes.”
Clearance of apoptotic cells by lung alveolar macrophages prevents development of house dust mite-induced asthmatic lung inflammation.
TWEAK functions with TNF and IL-17 on keratinocytes and is a potential target for psoriasis therapy.
The deubiquitinase CYLD controls protective immunity against helminth infection by regulation of Treg cell plasticity.
Combination blockade of OX40L and CD30L inhibits allergen-driven memory TH2 cell reactivity and lung inflammation.
Suffering from psoriasis? Blame this trio of proteins
LA JOLLA—About 7.5 million Americans suffer from psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that shows up as patches of red, inflamed
Protection against dengue virus requires a sustained balance of antibody and T cell responses
Rhinovirus Infection Promotes Eosinophilic Airway Inflammation after Prior Exposure to House Dust Mite Allergen
New study points to a better way to ward off asthma triggers
LA JOLLA—Every day, ten Americans die from asthma. While quick-acting inhalers and medications can reduce inflammation during an asthma attack,
A step toward helping patients breathe deeply
LA JOLLA—Your lungs and airways need to be stretchy, sort of like balloons. Take a big breath, and they’ll open