The urinary tract is constantly exposed to microorganisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal
tract, but generally the urinary tract resists infection by gut microorganisms. This resistance …

The bladder is continuously protected by passive defences such as a mucus layer,
antimicrobial peptides and secretory immunoglobulins; however, these defences are …

Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) are a major health burden worldwide, with history of
infection being a significant risk factor. While the gut is a known reservoir for uropathogenic …

Natural killer (NK) cells are innate lymphoid cells, and their presence within human tumors
correlates with better prognosis. However, the mechanisms by which NK cells control tumors …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) belong to the most common infectious diseases worldwide.
The most frequently isolated pathogen from uncomplicated UTIs is Escherichia coli. To …

Innovative solutions are needed for the treatment of bacterial infections, and a range of
antibacterial molecules have been explored as alternatives to antibiotics. A different …

Urinary tract infections are a severe public health problem. The emergence and spread of
antimicrobial resistance among uropathogens threaten to further compromise the quality of …

Natural killer (NK) cells form an important arm of the innate immune system and function to
combat a wide range of invading pathogens, ranging from viruses to bacteria. However, the …

Objective To identify, quantify, and characterize leukocyte populations in PI and periodontitis
using flow cytometry. Methods Fresh biopsies from human PI and periodontitis lesions were …

ABSTRACT NK cells are innate lymphocytes that participate in many immune processes
encompassing cancer, bacterial and fungal infection, autoimmunity, and even pregnancy …