The ouroboros of autoimmunity

JL Casanova, J Peel, J Donadieu, AL Neehus… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Human autoimmunity against elements conferring protective immunity can be symbolized by
the 'ouroboros', a snake eating its own tail. Underlying infection is autoimmunity against …

Yin and yang of interferons: lessons from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic

SS Akusjärvi, I Zanoni - Current Opinion in Immunology, 2024 - Elsevier
The host immune response against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
includes the induction of a group of natural antiviral cytokines called interferons (IFNs) …

Molecular determinants of cross-species transmission in emerging viral infections

A Wickenhagen, S van Tol… - … and Molecular Biology …, 2024 - Am Soc Microbiol
Several examples of high-impact cross-species transmission of newly emerging or re-
emerging bat-borne viruses, such as Sudan virus, Nipah virus, and severe acute respiratory …

Vaccine adjuvants: Tailoring innate recognition to send the right message

EC Lavelle, CP McEntee - Immunity, 2024 - cell.com
Adjuvants play pivotal roles in vaccine development, enhancing immunization efficacy
through prolonged retention and sustained release of antigen, lymph node targeting, and …