Viruses manipulate cell biology to utilize monocytes/macrophages as vessels for
dissemination, long-term persistence within tissues and virus replication. Viruses enter cells …

Introduction Receptor/ligand pair immune checkpoints are inhibitors that regulate immunity
as vital “Don't Find-Me” signals to the adaptive immune system, additionally, the essential …

Jaundice, the clinical hallmark of infection‐associated liver dysfunction, reflects altered
membrane organization of the canalicular pole of hepatocytes and portends poor outcomes …

Background The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is a serious threat to public
health worldwide. Growing evidence reveals that there are certain links between COVID-19 …

Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) generates abundant reactive oxygen and nitrogen species
(ROS and RNS, respectively) which can induce apoptosis, necrosis, and other biological …

The coordination of macrophage polarization is essential for the robust regenerative
potential of skeletal muscle. Repair begins with a phase mediated by inflammatory …

Background Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents in the USA,
and rates are rising. Methods to identify individuals at risk are essential for implementing …

The integrin associated protein (CD47) is a widely and moderately expressed glycoprotein
in all healthy cells. Cancer cells are known to induce increased CD47 expression. Similar to …

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common complication of diabetes that are recalcitrant to
healing due to persistent inflammation. The majority of DFUs have bacterial biofilms, with …

Recognition of self-antigen and its destruction by the immune system is the hallmark of
autoimmune diseases. During the developmental stages, immune cells are introduced to the …