The lung is a primary organ for gas exchange in mammals that represents the largest
epithelial surface in direct contact with the external environment. It also serves as a crucial …

Pneumonia is a type of acute lower respiratory infection that is common and severe. The
outcome of lower respiratory infection is determined by the degrees to which immunity is …

The lungs, a special site that is frequently challenged by tumors, pathogens and other
environmental insults, are populated by large numbers of innate immune cells. Among …

Natural cytotoxicity receptors (NCRs) have been classically defined as activating receptors
delivering potent signals to Natural Killer (NK) cells in order to lyze harmful cells and to …

The interaction between natural killer (NK) cells and different other immune cells like T cells
and dendritic cells is well-described, but the crosstalk with monocytes or macrophages and …

In the respiratory tract, viruses and bacteria can interact on multiple levels. It is well known
that respiratory viruses, particularly influenza viruses, increase the susceptibility to …

The lung is a vital organ that incessantly faces external environmental challenges. Its
homeostasis and unimpeded vital function are ensured by the respiratory epithelium …

Natural Killer (NK) cells have been shown to exert antiviral and antitumoural activities.
Nevertheless most available data are derived from mouse models and functions of these …

Natural killer (NK) cells play an important role in first-line defense against tumor and virus-
infected cells. The activity of NK cells is tightly regulated by a repertoire of cell surface …

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common nasopharyngeal resident in healthy people but, at
the same time, one of the major causes of infectious diseases such as pneumonia …