The Drosophila imd signaling pathway
The fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, has helped us to understand how innate immunity is
activated. In addition to the Toll receptor and the Toll signaling pathway, the Drosophila …
activated. In addition to the Toll receptor and the Toll signaling pathway, the Drosophila …
[HTML][HTML] Peptidoglycan muropeptides: release, perception, and functions as signaling molecules
Peptidoglycan (PG) is an essential molecule for the survival of bacteria, and thus, its
biosynthesis and remodeling have always been in the spotlight when it comes to the …
biosynthesis and remodeling have always been in the spotlight when it comes to the …
Procuring the nano-scale lignin in prehydrolyzate as ingredient to prepare cellulose nanofibril composite film with multiple functions
Cellulose is lack of UV-blocking and antibacterial properties, which have limited its
application. In this work, the nanoscale lignin with high content of hydroxyl groups and small …
application. In this work, the nanoscale lignin with high content of hydroxyl groups and small …
Symbiotic bacteria direct expression of an intestinal bactericidal lectin
HL Cash, CV Whitham, CL Behrendt, LV Hooper - Science, 2006 - science.org
The mammalian intestine harbors complex societies of beneficial bacteria that are
maintained in the lumen with minimal penetration of mucosal surfaces. Microbial …
maintained in the lumen with minimal penetration of mucosal surfaces. Microbial …
[HTML][HTML] Neutrophils in innate host defense against Staphylococcus aureus infections
KM Rigby, FR DeLeo - Seminars in immunopathology, 2012 - Springer
Staphylococcus aureus has been an important human pathogen throughout history and is
currently a leading cause of bacterial infections worldwide. S. aureus has the unique ability …
currently a leading cause of bacterial infections worldwide. S. aureus has the unique ability …
Deubiquitination of p53 by HAUSP is an important pathway for p53 stabilization
The p53 tumour suppressor is a short-lived protein that is maintained at low levels in normal
cells by Mdm2-mediated ubiquitination and subsequent proteolysis,,. Stabilization of p53 is …
cells by Mdm2-mediated ubiquitination and subsequent proteolysis,,. Stabilization of p53 is …
Peptidoglycan recognition proteins: modulators of the microbiome and inflammation
All animals, including humans, live in symbiotic association with microorganisms. The
immune system accommodates host colonization by the microbiota, maintains microbiota …
immune system accommodates host colonization by the microbiota, maintains microbiota …
Drosophila Toll is activated by Gram-positive bacteria through a circulating peptidoglycan recognition protein
Microbial infection activates two distinct intracellular signalling cascades in the immune-
responsive fat body of Drosophila,. Gram-positive bacteria and fungi predominantly induce …
responsive fat body of Drosophila,. Gram-positive bacteria and fungi predominantly induce …
The Drosophila immune response against Gram-negative bacteria is mediated by a peptidoglycan recognition protein
M Gottar, V Gobert, T Michel, M Belvin, G Duyk… - Nature, 2002 - nature.com
The antimicrobial defence of Drosophila relies largely on the challenge-induced synthesis of
an array of potent antimicrobial peptides by the fat body,. The defence against Gram-positive …
an array of potent antimicrobial peptides by the fat body,. The defence against Gram-positive …
Recognition of Staphylococcus aureus by the Innate Immune System
B Fournier, DJ Philpott - Clinical microbiology reviews, 2005 - Am Soc Microbiol
The gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is a major pathogen responsible for a
variety of diseases ranging from minor skin infections to life-threatening conditions such as …
variety of diseases ranging from minor skin infections to life-threatening conditions such as …