The genetic factors associated with susceptibility or resistance to viral infections are likely to
involve a sophisticated array of immune response. These genetic elements may modulate …

The leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor (LILR) family comprises a set of paired
immunomodulatory receptors expressed among human myeloid and lymphocyte cell …

Problem The extravillous trophoblasts (EVT) express HLA‐C and HLA‐G, but HLA‐E and
HLA‐F are the subject of conflicting reports. In this study, we define the HLA expression …

Evidence is mounting that the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecule HLA-F
(human leukocyte antigen F) regulates the immune system in pregnancy, infection, and …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a symmetric polyarticular arthritis, has long been feared as one of
the most disabling forms of arthritis. Identification of gene signatures associated with RA …

Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), a population of immature myeloid cells
expanded and accumulated in tumor-bearing mice and in patients with cancer, have been …

Natural killer (NK) cells are effector lymphocytes of the innate immune system that are able
to mount a multifaceted antiviral response within hours following infection. This is achieved …

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) has been categorized into two molecular subtypes
that have prognostic significance, namely germinal center B-cell like (GCB) and activated B …

HLA-E is overexpressed in tumor tissues and shed into the circulation. Two alleles (HLA-E*
01: 01 and HLA-E* 03: 01) are common among different ethnic groups. They interact with …

Globally, over 36 million people are infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-
1). Some individuals exposed to HIV remain persistently seronegative. Among those who …