The novel virus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused
a pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Across the globe, a subset of patients …

FcεRI is the primary receptor in mast cells that mediates allergic reactions by inducing rapid
release of mediators, an adaptive immune response that might have evolved as a host …

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection represents a
global health crisis. Immune cell activation via pattern recognition receptors has been …

IgE-dependent mast cell activation is a major effector mechanism underlying the pathology
associated with allergic disorders. The most dramatic of these IgE-associated disorders is …

The outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the current world health concern,
presenting a public health dilemma with ascending morbidity and mortality rates exceeding …

α, β, and θ defensins are effectors of the innate immune system with potent antibacterial,
antiviral, and antifungal activity. Defensins have direct antiviral activity in cell culture, with …

Mast cells (MCs), which are well known for their effector functions in TH 2-skewed allergic
and also autoimmune inflammation, have become increasingly acknowledged for their role …

Developing low-cost, portable and simple analysis tools is of vital importance for food safety
point-of-care testing. Therefore, herein, a new low-cost, simple to fabricate, disposable …

Regardless of the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a high proportion of
patients struggle with persistent respiratory or systemic symptoms after recovery. This is …

Despite the development of a number of vaccines for COVID-19, there remains a need for
prevention and treatment of the virus SARS-CoV-2 and the ensuing disease COVID-19. This …