Antibodies play an essential role in host defence against pathogens by recognizing
microorganisms or infected cells. Although preventing pathogen entry is one potential …

Infectious diseases caused by pathogens including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites
are ranked as the second leading cause of death worldwide by the World Health …

Dendritic cells (DCs) and macrophages use various receptors to recognize foreign antigens
and to receive feedback control from adaptive immune cells. Although it was long believed …

The chronic infections related to biofilm and intracellular bacteria are always hard to be
cured because of their inherent resistance to both antimicrobial agents and host defenses …

Bacterial capsules have evolved to be at the forefront of the cell envelope, making them an
essential element of bacterial biology. Efforts to understand the Mycobacterium tuberculosis …

Better understanding of the immunological components and their interactions necessary to
prevent or control Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection in humans is critical for …

The mammalian intestine is colonized by a dense microbial community, the microbiota.
Homeostatic and symbiotic interactions facilitate the peaceful co‐existence between the …

Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), is still a major threat to
mankind, urgently requiring improved vaccination and therapeutic strategies to reduce TB …

This study was designed to investigate the antimicrobial effects of CDots in combination with
other antimicrobial reagents, including H2O2, Na2CO3, and AcOH (acetic acid). CDots were …

The incidence of secondary bacterial infections has increased in recent decades owing to
various viral pandemics. These infections further increase the morbidity and mortality rates …