Molecular basis and therapeutic implications of CD40/CD40L immune checkpoint
The CD40 receptor and its ligand CD40L is one of the most critical molecular pairs of the
stimulatory immune checkpoints. Both CD40 and CD40L have a membrane form and a …
stimulatory immune checkpoints. Both CD40 and CD40L have a membrane form and a …
[HTML][HTML] The bidirectional immune crosstalk in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
K Sawada, H Chung, S Softic, ME Moreno-Fernandez… - Cell Metabolism, 2023 - cell.com
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is an unabated risk factor
for end-stage liver diseases with no available therapies. Dysregulated immune responses …
for end-stage liver diseases with no available therapies. Dysregulated immune responses …
Single-cell transcriptomics dissects hematopoietic cell destruction and T-cell engagement in aplastic anemia
C Zhu, Y Lian, C Wang, P Wu, X Li… - Blood, The Journal …, 2021 - ashpublications.org
Aplastic anemia (AA) is a T cell–mediated autoimmune disorder of the hematopoietic system
manifested by severe depletion of the hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) …
manifested by severe depletion of the hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) …
Targeting tumor‐associated macrophages: A potential treatment for solid tumors
Y Chen, H Jin, Y Song, T Huang, J Cao… - Journal of Cellular …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Tumor‐associated macrophages (TAMs) in solid tumors exert protumor activities by
releasing cytokines or growth factors into the tumor microenvironment. Increasing studies …
releasing cytokines or growth factors into the tumor microenvironment. Increasing studies …
[HTML][HTML] Small molecules targeting protein–protein interactions for cancer therapy
D Wu, Y Li, L Zheng, H Xiao, L Ouyang, G Wang… - … Pharmaceutica Sinica B, 2023 - Elsevier
Protein–protein interactions (PPIs) are fundamental to many biological processes that play
an important role in the occurrence and development of a variety of diseases. Targeting the …
an important role in the occurrence and development of a variety of diseases. Targeting the …
[HTML][HTML] Virtual screening of protein data bank via docking simulation identified the role of integrins in growth factor signaling, the allosteric activation of integrins, and …
Y Takada, M Fujita, YK Takada - Cells, 2023 - mdpi.com
Integrins were originally identified as receptors for extracellular matrix (ECM) and cell-
surface molecules (eg, VCAM-1 and ICAM-1). Later, we discovered that many soluble …
surface molecules (eg, VCAM-1 and ICAM-1). Later, we discovered that many soluble …
Proteomic workflows for high-quality quantitative proteome and post-translational modification analysis of clinically relevant samples from formalin-fixed paraffin …
Well-characterized archival formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues are of much
value for prospective biomarker discovery studies, and protocols that offer high throughput …
value for prospective biomarker discovery studies, and protocols that offer high throughput …
[HTML][HTML] Moesin as a prognostic indicator of lung adenocarcinoma improves prognosis by enhancing immune lymphocyte infiltration
YQ Li, Z Zheng, QX Liu, X Lu, D Zhou, J Zhang… - World Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Background Ezrin-radixin-moesin (ERM) have been explored in many cancer processes.
Moesin, as its component, has also been found to play an important role in the prognosis of …
Moesin, as its component, has also been found to play an important role in the prognosis of …
[HTML][HTML] Regulation of cashmere fineness traits by noncoding RNA in Jiangnan cashmere goats
C Wu, Q Xu, J Li, C Qin, H Tulafu, W Liu, Q Lu… - BMC genomics, 2023 - Springer
Background Cashmere has long been used as the raw material for wool textiles. The
diameter of the cashmere fibre determines its quality and economic value. However, the …
diameter of the cashmere fibre determines its quality and economic value. However, the …
The C-type lectin domain of CD62P (P-selectin) functions as an integrin ligand
YK Takada, SI Simon, Y Takada - Life science alliance, 2023 - life-science-alliance.org
Recognition of integrins by CD62P has not been reported and this motivated a docking
simulation using integrin αvβ3 as a target. We predicted that the C-type lectin domain of …
simulation using integrin αvβ3 as a target. We predicted that the C-type lectin domain of …