The T helper 17 (Th17) cells represent a subset of CD4+ T-cells with unique effector
functions, developmental plasticity, and stem-cell features. Th17 cells bridge innate and …

The gastrointestinal mucosa is critical for maintaining the integrity and functions of the gut.
Disruption of this barrier is a hallmark and a risk factor for many intestinal and chronic …

Background & Aims Incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in younger adults is increasing in
many countries. Given the established association of body mass index (BMI) with CRC risk …

Summary HIV-1 infection of CD4+ T cells leads to cytopathic effects and cell demise, which
is counter to the observation that certain HIV-1-infected cells possess a remarkable long …

An important function of the gut microbiome is the fermentation of non-digestible dietary
fibers into short chain fatty acids (SCFAs). The three primary SCFAs: acetate, propionate …

Several perturbations in the number of peripheral blood leukocytes, such as neutrophilia
and lymphopenia associated with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) severity, point to …

Introduction: Current studies show that, even in the era of antiretroviral therapies, HIV-1
infection is associated with more severe and frequent refractory chronic periodontitis. Areas …

It is unknown whether the gut microbiome affects HIV transmission. In our recent SHIV
vaccine study, we found that the naive rhesus macaques from two different sources had …

New Th17-specific therapeutic strategies for HIV remission : Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS
New Th17-specific therapeutic strategies for HIV remission : Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS …

During this global pandemic of the COVID-19 disease, a lot of information has arisen in the
media and online without scientific validation, and among these is the possibility that this …