Endothelial cells (ECs) are a heterogeneous population that fulfills many physiological
processes. ECs also actively participate in both innate and adaptive immune responses …

Molecular imaging involves the non-invasive investigation of biological processes in vivo at
the cellular and molecular level, which can play diverse roles in better understanding and …

DENDRITIC cells and thymic epithelial cells perform important immunoregulatory functions
by presenting antigens in the form of peptides bound to cell-surface major histocompatibility …

The mannose receptor family comprises four glycoproteins each of which is a type I
transmembrane receptor with an N-terminal cysteine-rich domain, a single fibronectin type II …

The mannose receptor recognizes the patterns of carbohydrates that decorate the surfaces
and cell walls of infectious agents. This macrophage and dendritic cell pattern-recognition …

Synthetic macromolecular antimicrobials have shown efficacy in the treatment of multidrug
resistant (MDR) pathogens. These synthetic macromolecules, inspired by Nature's …

To recognise and respond to pathogens, germ-line encoded pattern recognition receptors
(PRRs) bind to conserved microbial structures and activate host defence systems, including …

Protein and lipid glycosylation is no longer considered as a topic whose appeal is restricted
to a limited number of analytical experts perseveringly pursuing the comprehensive …

The mannose receptor (MR) can potentially internalize compounds that are recognized by
three binding sites located in its extracellular region. It is subject to proteolytic processing …

Secondary pulmonary infections by encapsulated bacteria including Streptococcus
pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus following influenza represent a common and …