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Innate and Adaptive Immunity during SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Biomolecular Cellular Markers and Mechanisms

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Allison K. Maher et al.

Summary: This study reveals that monocytes in COVID-19 patients exhibit altered expression of cell surface receptors and metabolic profiles, distinguishing them from healthy monocytes. In moderate COVID-19 cases, they display defects in pro-inflammatory cytokine and type-I IFN production upon secondary pathogen sensing, as well as defects in glycolysis. At the transcriptional level, COVID-19 monocytes switch to a pro-thrombotic signature, with enrichment of pathways involved in hemostasis, immunothrombosis, platelet aggregation, and clot formation.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Immunophenotype and function of circulating myeloid derived suppressor cells in COVID-19 patients

Fatemeh Kiaee et al.

Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the function of MDSCs in COVID-19 patients. The results showed higher percentages of M-MDSCs in male patients and P-MDSCs in female patients in both moderate and severe cases. The MDSCs of COVID-19 patients suppressed T cell proliferation and intracellular levels of IFN-gamma, while TGF-beta levels were elevated. These findings suggest that MDSCs may play a role in the pathogenesis of COVID-19.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Arf1 facilitates mast cell proliferation via the mTORC1 pathway

Yui Kotani et al.

Summary: This study reveals that Arf1 plays an important role in the activation of mTORC1 and cell proliferation in mast cells, but has little impact on degranulation and cytokine secretion. This finding suggests the potential of Arf1 as a therapeutic target for mast cell proliferative disorders.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2022)

Review Immunology

The role of metabolism on regulatory T cell development and its impact in tumor and transplantation immunity

Aleksey S. Bulygin et al.

Summary: This article reviews the latest research on the regulation of tissue specificity and heterogeneity of regulatory T (Treg) cells by extracellular factors and intracellular metabolic signaling pathways. Understanding the metabolic regulation of Treg cells has important implications for immune homeostasis and disorders such as autoimmune diseases and cancer.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Immunology

Macrophages and γδ T cells interplay during SARS-CoV-2 variants infection

Perla Abou Atmeh et al.

Summary: The study demonstrated that various SARS-CoV-2 variants can infect macrophages, modulate their activation states, affect ACE2 expression, and influence the activation of gamma delta 2 T cells.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Immunology

Chemokine receptor CCR9 suppresses the differentiation of CD4+CD8αα+ intraepithelial T cells in the gut

Can Li et al.

Summary: This study reveals the important role of CCR9 in the tissue differentiation and effector function of CD4 T cells in the gut.

MUCOSAL IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Antibody evasion by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants BA.2.12.1, BA.4 and BA.5

Qian Wang et al.

Summary: SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants BA.2.12.1 and BA.4/5 have become dominant in the United States and South Africa, raising concerns about their ability to evade neutralizing antibodies and compromise the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutic monoclonals. A systematic antigenic analysis reveals that BA.2.12.1 and BA.4/5 have different levels of resistance to antibodies, with BA.2.12.1 being modestly resistant and BA.4/5 being substantially resistant. Certain mutations in the spike protein facilitate antibody escape, but compromise the spike affinity for the viral receptor. Only bebtelovimab retains full potency against both subvariants.

NATURE (2022)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Review of COVID-19 testing and diagnostic methods

Olena Filchakova et al.

Summary: More than six billion tests for COVID-19 have been conducted worldwide. This article emphasizes the importance of testing for the SARS-CoV-2 virus and corresponding human antibodies, not only for medical diagnosis and treatment, but also for economic and social activities. The review discusses the parameters of these tests and compares different detection methods. While RT-PCR remains the gold standard, there is a need for alternative methods that are less expensive and more accessible.

TALANTA (2022)

Article Virology

Regulatory T Cells Decreased during Recovery from Mild COVID-19

Purilap Seepathomnarong et al.

Summary: This study investigated the dynamic changes and cytokine production of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in patients with mild COVID-19. The results showed an increase in the percentage of Treg cells during active infection, and CD25(+)CD127(low) T cells produced IL-10 and TGF-beta, especially with N peptide stimulation. In addition, S1 peptide stimulation induced a higher IFN-gamma-secreting CD8(+) T-cell response compared to N peptide stimulation. These findings suggest that Tregs have an important role in regulating inflammatory responses in mild SARS-CoV-2 infection, and novel vaccine development should consider enhancing T-cell repertoires.

VIRUSES-BASEL (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Expression of tolerogenic dendritic cells in the small intestinal tissue of patients with celiac disease

Farzaneh Kheiri et al.

Summary: This study found that the gene expression levels of CD11c, CD103, CD207 and IDO markers were higher in CeD patients compared to the controls, indicating the efforts of dendritic cells to counterbalance the gliadin-triggered abnormal immune responses in CeD patients.

HELIYON (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Single-cell profiling of the antigen-specific response to BNT162b2 SARS-CoV-2 RNA vaccine

Kevin J. Kramer et al.

Summary: Through the analysis of multiple single-cell technologies, researchers have identified antigen-specific cells and antibody responses to the RNA vaccine BNT162b2, which is crucial for understanding the immune mechanisms of RNA vaccines.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Structure of SARS-CoV-2 membrane protein essential for virus assembly

Zhikuan Zhang et al.

Summary: M protein plays an essential role in the assembly and morphogenesis of SARS-CoV-2. The researchers found that M protein forms a mushroom-shaped dimer and further assembles into higher-order oligomers. The interaction of M protein with nucleocapsid protein and RNA suggests its role in the recruitment of these components during virus assembly.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2022)

Review Immunology

Mucus and Mucins: The Underappreciated Host Defence System

Yong Hua Sheng et al.

Summary: This article focuses on the dynamic function of mucins and mucus during infection, the regulation of the mucosal barrier, and how pathogens have evolved mechanisms to evade this defense system.

FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY (2022)

Review Immunology

Role of Vγ9vδ2 T lymphocytes in infectious diseases

Laetitia Gay et al.

Summary: V gamma 9V delta 2 T cells bridge innate and adaptive antimicrobial immunity in primates by responding to phosphoantigens in a BTN3 and BTN2A1 dependent manner. They kill infected cells mainly by releasing lytic mediators and pro-inflammatory cytokines, inducing target cell apoptosis, and promoting the initiation of the adaptive immune response through chemokine and cytokine release.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Immunology

Antigenic Determinants of SARS-CoV-2-Specific CD4+ T Cell Lines Reveals M Protein-Driven Dysregulation of Interferon Signaling

Pedro H. Gazzinelli-Guimaraes et al.

Summary: The spike and membrane proteins of SARS-CoV-2 drive distinct CD4(+) T cell responses, with the spike protein inducing responses similar to other viral antigens and the membrane protein suppressing interferon signaling.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Microbiology

TLR4 regulates RORγt+ regulatory T-cell responses and susceptibility to colon inflammation through interaction with Akkermansia muciniphila

Yaojiang Liu et al.

Summary: TLR4 plays a protective role in preventing intestinal inflammation by modulating immune responses associated with A. muciniphila. This finding provides a new perspective on host-commensal symbiosis and may contribute to the development of potential therapeutic strategies.

MICROBIOME (2022)

Article Immunology

SARS-CoV-2-specific T cells in unexposed adults display broad trafficking potential and cross-react with commensal antigens

Laurent Bartolo et al.

Summary: The baseline composition of T cells has a direct impact on the response to pathogens, and the precursor states of these cells are complex and not well defined. This study examined the baseline state of T cells specific to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in prepandemic blood samples. The data revealed a diverse range of preexisting memory states in these cells, with distinct features and potential for trafficking to barrier tissues. The study also found cross-reactivity between T cell clones and antigens from commensal bacteria, highlighting the importance of noninfectious exposures to shaping preexisting immunity to SARS-CoV-2.

SCIENCE IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Editorial Material Immunology

CXCL9 and CXCL10 bring the heat to tumors

Robin Reschke et al.

Summary: CXCL9 and CXCL10 are produced by antigen-presenting cells and tumor cells, and they co-localize with LAG3(+) T cells expressing CCL4 or CXCL13, contributing to the generation of a hot tumor microenvironment.

SCIENCE IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Editorial Material Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

The gripping story of integrins

James E. Rothman

Summary: The foundational research, recognized by the 2021 Lasker Basic Science Research Award, unveils important discoveries about integrins, key mediators of cell-matrix and cell-cell adhesion. This research has its roots dating back to the 1970s.
Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Altered M1/M2 polarization of alveolar macrophages is involved in the pathological responses of acute silicosis in rats in vivo

Zhaoqiang Zhang et al.

Summary: This study found that in the development of acute silicosis, alveolar macrophages undergo dynamic changes in M1 and M2 phenotypes. In the early stages, they are mainly polarized into M1, gradually shifting towards M2 polarization with time, accompanied by significant pathological responses.

TOXICOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL HEALTH (2022)

Review Primary Health Care

The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in COVID-19

Pamela Kushner et al.

Summary: This narrative literature review examined the relationship between NSAID use and COVID-19 outcomes. The findings indicate that NSAIDs do not increase the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection or worsen outcomes in patients with COVID-19. Current recommendations from major public health authorities support the use of NSAIDs for pain relief and fever reduction during the pandemic.

NPJ PRIMARY CARE RESPIRATORY MEDICINE (2022)

Article Immunology

Autoantibodies elicited with SARS-CoV-2 infection are linked to alterations in double negative B cells

Moriah J. Castleman et al.

Summary: The study verifies the association between severe SARS-CoV-2 infection and a decrease in DN1 cell frequency and an increase in DN2 and DN3 cell frequency. It further demonstrates that DN subsets are activated and show changes in immunoglobulin class isotype frequency and functional BCR signaling during severe viral infection. Increases in overall systemic inflammation and specific pro-inflammatory cytokines significantly correlate with shifts in DN1, DN2, and DN3 subsets. Importantly, the reduction in DN1 cell frequency and expansion of the DN3 population during severe infection significantly correlate with increased levels of serum autoantibodies, suggesting the impact of systemic inflammation on the frequency of Double Negative subsets and their contribution to autoreactive antibody production.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Review Immunology

The role of B cells in COVID-19 infection and vaccination

Shiru Chen et al.

Summary: This review summarizes the importance of B cells in SARS-CoV-2 infection and immune responses, as well as their role in vaccination. It provides insights for medical workers and researchers on the interaction between B cells and the virus.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Plasma proteomic signature predicts who will get persistent symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection

Gabriella Captur et al.

Summary: This study reveals that SARS-CoV-2 infection affects the plasma proteome for at least 6 weeks, and the proteomic signature at the time of seroconversion can predict the likelihood of persistent symptoms related to the infection.

EBIOMEDICINE (2022)

Review Oncology

Glycocalyx Acts as a Central Player in the Development of Tumor Microenvironment by Extracellular Vesicles for Angiogenesis and Metastasis

Ye Zeng et al.

Summary: The glycocalyx plays a crucial role in the development of the tumor microenvironment, while extracellular vesicles (EVs) are important components that regulate the microenvironment. EVs can modify the glycocalyx by carrying specific components, facilitating the development of the tumor microenvironment.

CANCERS (2022)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Immunological imprint on peripheral blood in kidney transplant recipients after two doses of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination in Japan

Shinya Takiguchi et al.

Summary: Immunological response after two doses of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination is impaired in kidney transplant recipients, indicating the need for modified vaccination strategies.

FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE (2022)

Review Medicine, General & Internal

B cells in systemic lupus erythematosus: Targets of new therapies and surveillance tools

Ioannis Parodis et al.

Summary: The hyperactivity of B cells in SLE has led to the development of various B cell altering agents for treatment, with belimumab being the first biological agent to be licensed for SLE. B cell depletion, especially with rituximab, has shown promise in refractory cases, while experimental therapies targeting terminally differentiated B cells are also being explored. B and plasma cells have potential as surveillance markers for monitoring SLE patients undergoing B cell altering therapies, aiding in personalized precision treatment strategies.

FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Vimentin is an important ACE2 co-receptor for SARS-CoV-2 in epithelial cells

Jeffrey Arrindell et al.

Summary: This study investigated the role of vimentin in SARS-CoV-2 viral entry and its impact on viral replication and cellular response. The researchers found that vimentin is upregulated at the cell surface upon infection and acts as a co-receptor for SARS-CoV-2. Inhibition of cell-surface vimentin reduces viral entry and cytopathogenic effects. The study also revealed that vimentin-SARS-CoV-2 interaction modulates the expression of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines.

ISCIENCE (2022)

Review Medicine, Research & Experimental

The role of SARS-CoV-2 accessory proteins in immune evasion

Milad Zandi et al.

Summary: The accessory proteins of SARS-CoV-2 play significant roles in immune evasion and viral pathogenesis, making them potential targets for drug development. The IFN-I and IFN-III responses are essential for clearing the infection. Several SARS-CoV-2 accessory proteins, such as ORF3a, ORF7a, and ORF7b, inhibit the host's IFN-beta response.

BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY (2022)

Article Cell Biology

Longitudinal characterization of circulating neutrophils uncovers phenotypes associated with severity in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Thomas J. LaSalle et al.

Summary: This study investigated the mechanisms of neutrophil involvement in severe COVID-19. The researchers collected blood samples from both COVID-19 patients and controls and performed various analyses. They found different neutrophil states in severe cases compared to recovering patients. Additionally, they identified humoral responses as potential drivers of neutrophil effector functions, and IgA antibodies were found to be associated with mortality.

CELL REPORTS MEDICINE (2022)

Article Immunology

Understanding COVID-19-associated coagulopathy

Edward M. Conway et al.

Summary: In this article, the authors discuss the emerging understanding of COVID-19-associated coagulopathy and the need to comprehend its cellular and molecular mechanisms. They categorize the current understanding into three main pathological mechanisms and address key questions and research gaps in order to improve diagnosis and treatment. The suitability of animal models for studying this condition is also considered.

NATURE REVIEWS IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Critical Care Medicine

Gasdermin-D activation by SARS-CoV-2 triggers NET and mediate COVID-19 immunopathology

Camila Meirelles S. Silva et al.

Summary: This study reveals that SARS-CoV-2 virus directly activates GSDMD, leading to the production of NETs and organ damage in COVID-19. Single-cell transcriptome analysis shows increased expression of GSDMD and inflammasome-related genes in COVID-19 patients. Treatment with disulfiram inhibits NETs release and reduces organ damage in a mouse model of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

CRITICAL CARE (2022)

Article Biochemical Research Methods

Flow cytometry analysis of endothelial cells and subsets of exhausted CD8+ T cells in murine tumor models

Lucas Blanchard et al.

Summary: This article presents a protocol for flow cytometry analysis of endothelial cells (ECs) and CD8+ T cells in murine tumor models, including baseline and post-immunotherapy analysis. The protocol is valuable for studying rare subsets of cells that play critical roles in antitumor immunity.

STAR PROTOCOLS (2022)

Article Respiratory System

The impact of IgG subclass deficiency on the risk of mortality in hospitalized patients with COPD

Hyun Lee et al.

Summary: In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), IgG1 and IgG4 deficiencies are significantly associated with an increased risk of 1-year mortality, while IgG2 and IgG3 deficiencies do not significantly increase mortality rates.

RESPIRATORY RESEARCH (2022)

Article Immunology

Immunomodulation by endothelial cells - partnering up with the immune system?

Jacob Amersfoort et al.

Summary: Blood vessel endothelial cells (ECs) play a crucial role in regulating inflammation, and specific subtypes of ECs in different tissues and organs have distinct immunomodulatory capacities. These specific subtypes could be considered as targets for new immunotherapeutic approaches.

NATURE REVIEWS IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Review Immunology

The germinal centre B cell response to SARS-CoV-2

Brian J. Laidlaw et al.

Summary: The GC response is crucial in establishing durable and broad immunity against SARS-CoV-2, with emerging evidence suggesting new approaches to modulate GC response and long-term immune responses induced by vaccines. Importantly, GC B cell responses persist for at least 6 months in some individuals following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.

NATURE REVIEWS IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Immunology

CXCL9 and CXCL10 bring the heat to tumors

Robin Reschke et al.

Summary: CXCL9 and CXCL10, produced by antigen-presenting cells and tumor cells, co-localize with LAG3(+) T cells expressing CCL4 or CXCL13, contributing to the generation of a hot tumor microenvironment.

SCIENCE IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Review Cell Biology

HLA-DR-expressing NK cells: Effective killers suspected for antigen presentation

Sofya A. Erokhina et al.

Summary: HLA-DR+ NK cells display characteristics of both NK cells and dendritic cells, and are considered significant players in the innate immune system due to their functional activities in producing cytokines, degranulation, and antigen presentation to T cells.

JOURNAL OF LEUKOCYTE BIOLOGY (2021)

Review Oncology

Novel insights into the function ofCD24: A driving force in cancer

Peter Altevogt et al.

Summary: CD24 is a highly glycosylated protein expressed primarily by immune cells and often overexpressed in human tumors. It plays a role in regulating cell migration, invasion and proliferation in cancer, associated with poor prognosis and used as a cancer stemness marker. The review summarizes recent progress on the role of CD24-Siglec-10 binding axis in tumor immunity and the potential of CD24-based immunotherapy in cancer.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER (2021)

Editorial Material Virology

Elevated MUC1 and MUC5AC mucin protein levels in airway mucus of critical ill COVID-19 patients

Wenju Lu et al.

JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY (2021)

Article Immunology

Neutrophil expressed CD47 regulates CD11b/CD18-dependent neutrophil transepithelial migration in the intestine in vivo

Veronica Azcutia et al.

Summary: Dysregulated neutrophil transmigration across epithelial surfaces plays a significant role in chronic inflammatory diseases, with CD47 identified as a key player in regulating this process. Tissue-specific CD47 knockout mice provide a valuable tool for studying the contributions of cells expressing CD47 to inflammation in vivo.

MUCOSAL IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

TLR4 and CD14 trafficking and its influence on LPS-induced pro-inflammatory signaling

Anna Ciesielska et al.

Summary: This article discusses the role of TLR4 in promoting inflammatory responses, including internalization and intracellular trafficking of exogenous endotoxin and bacteria. The authors emphasize the significant impact of internalization rate and endo-lysosomal compartment transport rate on inflammatory responses.

CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR LIFE SCIENCES (2021)

Article Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems

IL-10 and IL-12 (P70) Levels Predict the Risk of Covid-19 Progression in Hypertensive Patients: Insights From the BRACE-CORONA Trial

Renata Moll-Bernardes et al.

Summary: The study identified that interleukin-10 and interleukin-12 (p70) levels, in combination with clinical variables at hospital admission, are key biomarkers associated with an increased risk of disease progression in hypertensive patients with COVID-19.

FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Neutralizing and cross-reacting antibodies: implications for immunotherapy and SARS-CoV-2 vaccine development

Samuel A. Cohen et al.

Summary: This passage discusses the origin and spread of the novel coronavirus, as well as the current progress in developing vaccines against it. It mentions methods for treating COVID-19 patients, and the potential cross-neutralizing effects of antibodies against seasonal human coronaviruses on SARS-CoV-2.

HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS (2021)

Article Cell Biology

Th17 and Treg cells function in SARS-CoV2 patients compared with healthy controls

Armin Sadeghi et al.

Summary: In COVID-19 patients, an increase in Th17 cells and decrease in Treg cells are associated with hyperinflammation and disease progression, with a higher inflammatory ratio observed in deceased patients compared to those who improved, indicating the critical role of inflammation in patient mortality.

JOURNAL OF CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY (2021)

Article Immunology

SARS-CoV-2-derived peptides define heterologous and COVID-19-induced T cell recognition

Annika Nelde et al.

Summary: SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell epitopes were identified in convalescent and unexposed individuals, showing cross-reactivity with common cold coronaviruses. The diversity of SARS-CoV-2 T cell responses may be associated with mild symptoms of COVID-19.

NATURE IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Review Pediatrics

The role of integrins in inflammation and angiogenesis

Olachi J. Mezu-Ndubuisi et al.

Summary: Integrins are heterodimeric receptors composed of alpha and beta subunits, playing crucial roles in cell adhesion, growth, migration, and signaling. Research indicates their promising therapeutic potential in diseases of inflammation, infection, and angiogenesis in infants.

PEDIATRIC RESEARCH (2021)

Letter Hematology

Plasma P-selectin is an early marker of thromboembolism in COVID-19

Bank G. Fenyves et al.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY (2021)

Article Allergy

Elastase and exacerbation of neutrophil innate immunity are involved in multi-visceral manifestations of COVID-19

Jean-Louis Gueant et al.

Summary: The study found that levels of neutrophil elastase and histone-DNA were significantly increased in COVID-19 patients, while DNase activity was notably decreased. These markers were associated with disease severity and multi-organ manifestations, suggesting they could potentially serve as biomarkers and therapeutic targets for severe systemic manifestations of COVID-19.

ALLERGY (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers profibrotic macrophage responses and lung fibrosis

Daniel Wendisch et al.

Summary: Analysis of pulmonary immune responses and lung pathology in patients with COVID-19 ARDS revealed an accumulation of profibrotic macrophages and similarities with macrophage populations in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 induced a profibrotic phenotype in human monocytes, suggesting a mechanistic link between the virus and fibroproliferative ARDS.
Editorial Material Immunology

T Cell Memory: Understanding COVID-19

Nicholas N. Jarjour et al.

Summary: This primer discusses the fundamental features of T cell memory and their potential relevance for effective immunity to SARS-CoV-2, as the focus shifts towards establishing natural and vaccine-induced immunity against COVID-19.

IMMUNITY (2021)

Article Immunology

TNF-α Regulates Human Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells by Suppressing IFN-α Production and Enhancing T Cell Activation

Antonios Psarras et al.

Summary: TNF-alpha inhibits the secretion of IFN-alpha and TNF-alpha by pDCs, while promoting their maturation and upregulation of certain molecules such as CD80, CD86, HLA-DR, and CCR7. TNF-alpha also affects various pathways such as IRF7 and NF-kappa B, leading to enhanced T cell activation and differentiation, which may have implications in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Immunology

Early Differences in Cytokine Production by Severity of Coronavirus Disease 2019

Lidya Handayani Tjan et al.

Summary: Research has shown that patients with asymptomatic or mild COVID-19 have significantly higher levels of serum cytokines during the acute phase of infection, indicating the key roles of these cytokines in the pathogenesis of asymptomatic or mild COVID-19.

JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2021)

Review Cell Biology

COVID-19 and Toll-Like Receptor 4 (TLR4): SARS-CoV-2 May Bind and Activate TLR4 to Increase ACE2 Expression, Facilitating Entry and Causing Hyperinflammation

Mohamed M. Aboudounya et al.

Summary: Mortality in COVID-19 is caused by respiratory failure, heart failure, and sepsis/multiorgan failure. TLR4, an innate immune receptor, recognizes viral proteins and triggers immune responses. SARS-CoV-2 binds to TLR4, potentially leading to inflammation and multi-organ injury.

MEDIATORS OF INFLAMMATION (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Afucosylated IgG characterizes enveloped viral responses and correlates with COVID-19 severity

Mads Delbo Larsen et al.

Summary: This study reveals that afucosylated IgG antibodies are specifically formed against enveloped viruses, but not generally against other antigens. These antibodies enhance Fc gamma RIIIa responses, but also exacerbate cytokine storms and immune-mediated pathologies.

SCIENCE (2021)

Article Cell Biology

IgA dominates the early neutralizing antibody response to SARS-CoV-2

Delphine Sterlin et al.

Summary: The study found that humoral immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection are dominated by IgA antibodies, with specific IgA plasmablasts rapidly expanding shortly after symptom onset and peaking in the third week of the disease. Virus-specific antibody responses include IgG, IgM, and IgA, with IgA playing a greater role in virus neutralization compared to IgG.

SCIENCE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE (2021)

Review Immunology

The immunology of sepsis

Tom van der Poll et al.

Summary: Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by infection-induced organ dysfunction, characterized by unbalanced hyperinflammation and immune suppression. Current research aims to stratify sepsis patients into more similar subgroups to better identify those who are likely to benefit from specific immune interventions.

IMMUNITY (2021)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Effect of IL-6, IL-8/CXCL8, IP-10/CXCL 10 levels on the severity in COVID 19 infection

Fatma Kesmez Can et al.

Summary: This study aimed to investigate the significance of IL6, IL8/CXCL8, and IP10/CXCL10, and biochemical parameters in predicting the severity of COVID-19 in healthy volunteers and patients. The results showed that IL-6, IL-8, and IP-10 levels were significantly higher in severe patients, with positive correlations between IL-8 and IL-6, IP-10 and IL-6, and IP-10 and IL-8 levels. Biomarkers like IL-6, IL-8, IP-10, CRP, PCT, and LY parameters were found to be associated with the severity of the disease.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and mortality in the United States general population

Minkyo Song et al.

Summary: The study found that in the general population, NLR is associated with overall mortality and mortality due to specific causes such as heart disease, chronic lower respiratory disease, influenza/pneumonia, and kidney disease. Additionally, NLR is only associated with cancer mortality in the first follow-up year. These associations suggest potential effects of disordered inflammation and immunity on disease progression and etiology.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2021)

Review Microbiology

The role of Neuropilin-1 in COVID-19

Bindu S. Mayi et al.

Summary: NRP-1, a member of a family of signaling proteins, plays a critical role in SARS-CoV-2 infection and may be involved in immune function, transmission pathways, and disease severity. Research suggests NRP-1 could serve as a therapeutic target in SARS-CoV-2 infections, highlighting the need for further study.

PLOS PATHOGENS (2021)

Article Immunology

Identification of conserved SARS-CoV-2 spike epitopes that expand public cTfh clonotypes in mild COVID-19 patients

Xiuyuan Lu et al.

Summary: Through single-cell TCR and RNA sequencing, researchers identified public cTfh clonotypes expanded in recovered COVID-19 patients, determined their epitopes in the conserved regions of spike protein, and found that these epitopes may be valuable candidates for booster antigens to enhance adaptive immunity against the virus.

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Antibodies specific to SARS- CoV-2 proteins N, S and E in COVID-19 patients in the normal population and in historical samples

Aleksander Szymczak et al.

Summary: This study comprehensively analyzed antibody responses to different types of samples against various proteins of SARS-CoV-2 and found that N-specific IgG and IgA are the most reliable diagnostic targets for infection, but the protective potential of antibodies may be underestimated by IgG testing.

JOURNAL OF GENERAL VIROLOGY (2021)

Article Biochemical Research Methods

Feasibility of using monocyte-derived dendritic cells obtained from cryopreserved cells for DC-based vaccines

Lorena Usero et al.

Summary: The study found that cryopreservation of MDDCs does not affect their phenotype, cell viability, maturation marker expression, or cytokine secretion. Therefore, cryopreservation is a good method to preserve cells before immunotherapy.

JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGICAL METHODS (2021)

Review Oncology

Metabolic reprogramming in macrophage responses

Yang Liu et al.

Summary: Macrophages are key regulators of tissue homeostasis, involved in tissue development, repair, and defense against pathogens. TAMs play a crucial role in the tumor microenvironment, impacting tumor initiation, growth, invasion, and metastasis. The metabolic characteristics of macrophages influence their phenotype and function, with pro-inflammatory M1 macrophages relying on glycolysis and anti-inflammatory M2 macrophages more dependent on mitochondrial OXPHOS.

BIOMARKER RESEARCH (2021)

Correction Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Syncytia formation by SARS-CoV-2-infected cells (vol 39, e106267, 2020)

Julian Buchrieser et al.

EMBO JOURNAL (2021)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

Epithelial response to IFN-γ promotes SARS-CoV-2 infection

Julian Heuberger et al.

Summary: The study suggests that elevated IFN-gamma in COVID-19 can promote differentiation of intestinal epithelial cells into mature enterocytes expressing high levels of ACE2, increasing susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

EMBO MOLECULAR MEDICINE (2021)

Article Cell Biology

Tryptophan-Kynurenine Pathway in COVID-19-Dependent Musculoskeletal Pathology: A Minireview

Sagar Vyavahare et al.

MEDIATORS OF INFLAMMATION (2021)

Article Infectious Diseases

CCR5 inhibition in critical COVID-19 patients decreases in fl ammatory cytokines, increases CD8 T-cells, and decreases SARS-CoV2 RNA in plasma by day 14

Bruce K. Patterson et al.

Summary: This study investigated the impact of CCR5 blockade via the CCR5-specific antibody leronlimab on severe COVID-19 patients, showing improvements in clinical symptoms, immune response, and reduction in plasma viral load. The results suggest CCR5 as a potential therapeutic target for COVID-19, laying the foundation for ongoing randomized clinical trials.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Increased in vitro neutralizing activity of SARS-CoV-2 IgA1 dimers compared to monomers and IgG

Lin Sun et al.

Summary: In this study, two neutralizing monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 were expressed in glycoengineered Nicotiana benthamiana plants in three formats. The IgA1 dimers showed a significantly higher neutralization potency than monomers, indicating the positive impact of IgA structural features and multivalency on neutralization potency. Additionally, the study highlighted the versatile use of plants for rapid expression of complex human proteins.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Highly active engineered IgG3 antibodies against SARS-CoV-2

Somanath Kallolimath et al.

Summary: Monoclonal antibodies that neutralize SARSCoV-2 have been developed rapidly, but the diverse functions of different antibody subclasses in SARS-CoV-2 immunity are not well understood. Study shows that all IgG subclasses can neutralize the virus, with IgG3 exhibiting the highest potency, suggesting a strong protective effect.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Th2 cells and macrophages cooperatively induce allergic inflammation through histamine signaling

Naruhito Iwasaki et al.

Summary: Recent studies have revealed that macrophages can also produce histamine and interact with Th2 helper cells through various factors, collectively participating in the pathogenesis of allergic inflammation. In vivo experiments showed that macrophages and Th2 cells cooperatively induced rhinitis in mice.

PLOS ONE (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Surfactant protein A reduces TLR4 and inflammatory cytokine mRNA levels in neonatal mouse ileum

Lidan Liu et al.

Summary: The study reveals that SP-A plays an important role in the intestinal health of neonatal mice by modulating TLR4 and proinflammatory cytokines mRNA expression in intestinal epithelium. SP-A(-/-) mice are more susceptible to intestinal stress resembling NEC, while gavage with SP-A significantly decreases ileal damage, TLR4, and proinflammatory cytokine mRNA levels.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2021)

Article Cell Biology

Major role of IgM in the neutralizing activity of convalescent plasma against SARS-CoV-2

Romain Gasser et al.

Summary: Depletion of immunoglobulin M is associated with the most substantial loss of virus neutralization, followed by immunoglobulin G. This finding may have implications for designing more effective antibody-based COVID-19 therapies and explaining the increased susceptibility of autoimmune patients receiving therapies that inhibit the production of immunoglobulin M (IgM).

CELL REPORTS (2021)

Article Virology

Imbalanced Immune Response of T-Cell and B-Cell Subsets in Patients with Moderate and Severe COVID-19

Alexey Golovkin et al.

Summary: In patients with severe COVID-19, CD4+ Th cells exhibit abnormalities, particularly a decrease in Th17 cells. Compared to healthy donors, circulating Tfh and Th17-like cells are reduced in severe cases. Additionally, there are significant alterations in B-cell subsets in the blood of severe patients.

VIRUSES-BASEL (2021)

Article Immunology

Deep Phenotyping of CD11c+ B Cells in Systemic Autoimmunity and Controls

Hector Rincon-Arevalo et al.

Summary: Circulating CD11c(+) B cells are increased in the blood of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients, mainly within memory subsets and enriched in distinct activation and checkpoint markers. Notably, SLE CD11c(+) B cells exhibit enhanced expression of checkpoint molecules compared to healthy donors, possibly indicating abnormalities in immune regulation.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Immunology

Interleukin-6 Is a Biomarker for the Development of Fatal Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Pneumonia

Andre Santa Cruz et al.

Summary: Hyper-inflammatory responses induced by SARS-CoV-2 are major factors in disease severity and death, with IL-6 levels showing a significant correlation with disease stages and outcomes in COVID-19 patients, particularly in relation to respiratory failure. IL-6 also outperforms CRP as a predictive marker for disease progression.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Immunology

The Characterization of Disease Severity Associated IgG Subclasses Response in COVID-19 Patients

Huanle Luo et al.

Summary: Increasing evidence suggests immune responses are associated with COVID-19 outcomes. IgG subclasses and cytokines had significant correlations with disease severity. Older patients and those with comorbidities showed higher antibody levels and affected IgG1 and IgG3 responses.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Review Respiratory System

The role of mucin 1 in respiratory diseases

Beatriz Ballester et al.

Summary: MUC1 is a transmembrane protein involved in pathological processes in the lung, serving as a decoy barrier for mucosal pathogens. Bioactivated MUC1-CT acts as an anti-inflammatory molecule in lung diseases and interacts with effectors linked to cellular transformation, contributing to disease progression.

EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Modulation of the NLRP3 inflammasome by Sars-CoV-2 Envelope protein

Mustafa Yalcinkaya et al.

Summary: Although some drugs and vaccines targeting COVID-19 have shown initial success, understanding the underlying disease pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 is crucial for further treatment development. Research indicates that the SARS-CoV-2 envelope protein may initially suppress the host NLRP3 inflammasome response to viral RNA, but potentially increase inflammasome responses in later stages of infection. Targeting the SARS-CoV-2 E protein, especially in early infection stages, could be a novel approach to COVID-19 therapy.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2021)

Article Microbiology

Phosphatidylserine receptors enhance SARS-CoV-2 infection

Dana Bohan et al.

Summary: PS receptors, particularly AXL, facilitate SARS-CoV-2 infection when ACE2 is present, suggesting that AXL may be an important host factor for virus entry. Inhibition of AXL activity shows therapeutic potential against SARS-CoV-2.

PLOS PATHOGENS (2021)

Review Microbiology

The Roles of Gasdermin D in Coronavirus Infection and Evasion

Xiang Liu et al.

Summary: GSDMD is a key protein in pyroptosis, but its pore-forming activity in virus infections remains unclear. Current research mainly focuses on its roles in bacterial infections and cancer.

FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

Editorial Material Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Syncytia formation during SARS-CoV-2 lung infection: a disastrous unity to eliminate lymphocytes

Liangyu Lin et al.

CELL DEATH AND DIFFERENTIATION (2021)

Letter Cell Biology

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein interacts with and activates TLR41

Yingchi Zhao et al.

CELL RESEARCH (2021)

Review Immunology

Double-negative (DN) B cells: an under-recognized effector memory B cell subset in autoimmunity

Yuzi Li et al.

Summary: DN B cells, a neglected memory B cell subset, have been shown to play important roles in various diseases, especially autoimmune diseases, based on recent studies.

CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Differential levels of IFNα subtypes in autoimmunity and viral infection

Vincent Bondet et al.

Summary: The study developed a highly sensitive digital ELISA for IFN alpha 2 subtype and identified different IFN alpha protein responses in viral infection and autoimmune patients. A small subset of autoimmune patients showed high IFN alpha 2 protein measurements but low pan-IFN alpha measurements, which were partly explained by the presence of anti-IFN alpha auto-antibodies. The study highlights the importance of ultrasensitive assays and multiple phenotypic readouts in translational and clinical studies.

CYTOKINE (2021)

Article Immunology

Evidence of SARS-CoV-2-Specific Memory B Cells Six Months After Vaccination With the BNT162b2 mRNA Vaccine

Annalisa Ciabattini et al.

Summary: The study found that spike-specific antibodies and memory B cells still persisted up to 6 months after BNT162b2 vaccine administration, indicating a lasting immune protection against SARS-CoV-2 virus.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Understanding LAG-3 Signaling

Luisa Chocarro et al.

Summary: LAG-3 is a cell surface inhibitory receptor that regulates immunity and is considered a potential target for enhancing anti-cancer immune responses. Its mechanisms of action and relationship with other immune checkpoint molecules are still poorly understood.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

TREM-2 is a sensor and activator of T cell response in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Yongjian Wu et al.

Summary: Limited understanding of T cell responses against SARS-CoV-2 has hindered vaccine development and drug discovery for COVID-19. This study reveals an previously unknown role for TREM-2 in SARS-CoV-2 infection, suggesting potential strategies for drug discovery and clinical management of COVID-19.

SCIENCE ADVANCES (2021)

Article Virology

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies: IgA correlates with severity of disease in early COVID-19 infection

Fainareti N. Zervou et al.

Summary: The timing of antibody detection after viral infection varies, with IgA being the predominant immunoglobulin in early disease and IgG remaining detectable up to two months after infection.

JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY (2021)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Impaired Dendritic Cell Homing in COVID-19

Lukas Borcherding et al.

Summary: Studies have shown that in COVID-19 patients, professional antigen-presenting cells increase in number in the later stages of the disease, but fail to mature, resulting in the inability to activate T cells, affecting the immune response.

FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE (2021)

Letter Medicine, General & Internal

WHO International Standard for anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin

Paul A. Kristiansen et al.

LANCET (2021)

Review Medicine, Research & Experimental

SARS-CoV-2 infection: The role of PD-1/PD-L1 and CTLA-4 axis

Parisa Shiri Aghbash et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in Wuhan in December 2019, highlights the significance of respiratory disorders, lymphopenia, cytokine cascades, and immune responses in disease severity. Investigation of inhibitory immune checkpoints could impact treatment strategies, with T-cells playing a key role in clearing viral infections and reducing symptoms. Lymphocyte depletion and enhanced expression of inhibitory immune checkpoints in individuals with COVID-19 contribute to T-cell dysfunction and exhaustion, particularly in severe cases.

LIFE SCIENCES (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

A molecular single-cell lung atlas of lethal COVID-19

Johannes C. Melms et al.

Summary: Single-nucleus RNA sequencing of lung tissues from individuals who died of COVID-19 revealed a highly inflamed lung environment with impaired T cell responses and failed transition of alveolar type 2 cells. Additionally, expansion of pathological fibroblasts contributing to rapidly ensuing pulmonary fibrosis in COVID-19 was identified as a unique feature compared to other causes of pneumonia.

NATURE (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Drugs that inhibit TMEM16 proteins block SARS-CoV-2 spike-induced syncytia

Luca Braga et al.

Summary: COVID-19 patients' lungs contain infected pneumocytes with abnormal morphology and frequent multinucleation, leading to the formation of syncytia driven by the activation of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. The antihelminthic drug niclosamide has shown to effectively inhibit cell fusion, potentially providing a new therapeutic approach for COVID-19 disease pathogenesis.

NATURE (2021)

Editorial Material Cell Biology

Monocyte and dendritic cell defects in COVID-19

Andreas Wack

Summary: A new study compares severe and moderate cases of COVID-19 and finds a link between defects in viral sensing, interferon and antigen presentation pathways, as well as upregulated apoptosis and inflammatory pathways, to high COVID-19 severity.

NATURE CELL BIOLOGY (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Single-cell multi-omics analysis of the immune response in COVID-19

Emily Stephenson et al.

Summary: Transcriptomic and proteomic profiling of blood samples from individuals with COVID-19 reveals immune cell and hematopoietic progenitor cell alterations that are differentially associated with disease severity.

NATURE MEDICINE (2021)

Review Microbiology

Influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2: pathogenesis and host responses in the respiratory tract

Tim Flerlage et al.

Summary: This article discusses the pathogenesis of influenza virus and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the human respiratory tract, the contribution of the host response to severe disease, epithelial repair mechanisms following infection, and current and potential future therapies for influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2 infections.

NATURE REVIEWS MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Characterization of the SARS-CoV-2 E Protein: Sequence, Structure, Viroporin, and Inhibitors

Yipeng Cao et al.

Summary: Studying the SARS-CoV-2 E protein is crucial for understanding the pathogenesis of the virus and plays a key role in disease treatment. While there are similarities between the SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV E proteins, further specific research on the SARS-CoV-2 E protein is still needed.

PROTEIN SCIENCE (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Clonal analysis of immunodominance and cross-reactivity of the CD4 T cell response to SARS-CoV-2

Jun Siong Low et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates a robust CD4(+) T cell response to SARS-CoV-2 spike and nucleoprotein in COVID-19-recovered individuals, with a highly immunogenic receptor-binding domain (RBD). Through characterizing T cell clones, it was found that a region containing nested HLA-DR and HLA-DP-restricted epitopes is immunodominant. Cross-reactive T cells targeting multiple S protein sites were identified, which can guide vaccination strategies against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants.

SCIENCE (2021)

Article Pharmacology & Pharmacy

COVID-19: Famotidine, Histamine, Mast Cells, and Mechanisms

Robert W. Malone et al.

Summary: SARS-CoV-2 infection is necessary but not sufficient for COVID-19 development, and currently there are no approved prophylactic measures for COVID-19. Clinical data suggests that famotidine may help mitigate COVID-19 symptoms, but the mechanism of action remains unclear. New multi-drug treatment strategies for COVID-19 based on repurposing existing drugs are being developed and tested worldwide.

FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY (2021)

Review Immunology

Neutrophils in COVID-19

Nico Reusch et al.

Summary: Research has found that the immune deviation of neutrophils in COVID-19 patients and promising therapeutic attempts to target them are crucial for understanding and treating the disease.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Immunology

Single-Cell Transcriptomic Analyses Define Distinct Peripheral B Cell Subsets and Discrete Development Pathways

Alexander Stewart et al.

Summary: The separation of B cells into different subsets has provided insights into their diverse functions in immune responses. Advances in single-cell techniques have enabled a deeper understanding of B cell characteristics and functions, though challenges remain. This study offers a reference single-cell dataset for better classification of functional B cell subsets in peripheral blood, highlighting the complexity and diversity of B cell populations.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Review Immunology

The Role of Macrophages in the Pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2-Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Anna Kosyreva et al.

Summary: Macrophages play a crucial role in COVID-19, especially in cases complicated by ARDS. Macrophage activation syndrome is predominantly caused by massive activation of macrophages. Reprogrammed macrophages with stable pro- or anti-inflammatory phenotypes may have potential utility in the treatment of ARDS.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Cell Biology

The influence of HLA genotype on the severity of COVID-19 infection

David J. Langton et al.

Summary: The impact of COVID-19 varies significantly among individuals and populations. This study found that differences in HLA genes may influence the clinical outcome of COVID-19 infection. Specifically, the presence of specific HLA genes, such as DRB1*04:01, was associated with the severity of COVID-19 symptoms.
Review Oncology

The Flt3L/Flt3 Axis in Dendritic Cell Biology and Cancer Immunotherapy

Francisco J. Cueto et al.

Summary: Current cancer immunotherapy efforts focus on enhancing T cell effector function, but stimulating dendritic cells (DCs) may improve treatment outcomes. Specifically, utilizing the Flt3/Flt3L axis to boost DC function shows promising potential for cancer immunotherapy.

CANCERS (2021)

Article Cell Biology

Distinct uptake, amplification, and release of SARS-CoV-2 by M1 and M2 alveolar macrophages

Jiadi Lv et al.

Summary: M1 alveolar macrophages facilitate the spread and replication of SARS-CoV-2, while M2 alveolar macrophages help degrade the virus to combat infection.

CELL DISCOVERY (2021)

Review Microbiology

Antibody and B cell responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination

Katharina Roltgen et al.

Summary: Human immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 have made significant progress in understanding the nature of antibody responses and their role in protecting against infection or modulating the severity of COVID-19, aiding in the development of effective vaccines. However, important questions remain unanswered regarding the duration and effectiveness of antibody responses, immunity differences between infection and vaccination, cellular basis for serological findings, and the potential impact of viral variants on current immunity.

CELL HOST & MICROBE (2021)

Editorial Material Immunology

Mucins produced by type II pneumocyte: culprits in SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis

Bo Huang

CELLULAR & MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Immunology

Dendritic cell deficiencies persist seven months after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Alberto Perez-Gomez et al.

Summary: SARS-CoV-2 infection causes abnormal immune response, affecting the quantity and function of dendritic cells, with some markers remaining altered during acute phase and follow-up.

CELLULAR & MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Immunology

Different T cell related immunological profiles in COVID-19 patients compared to healthy controls

Armin Mahmoud Salehi Khesht et al.

Summary: In severe cases of COVID-19, there is a significant increase in Th1 and Th17 cells, along with a decrease in Th2 and Treg cells. This is accompanied by a sharp increase in IL-17 and IFN-gamma secretion and a decrease in IL-10 and IL-4 secretion. Additionally, the inhibitory activity of Treg cells is reduced in severe patients.

INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Severe COVID-19 Patients Show an Increase in Soluble TNFR1 and ADAM17, with a Relationship to Mortality

Yadira Palacios et al.

Summary: The study showed that solTNFR1 and solTNFR2 levels were elevated in COVID-19 patients without increasing transcriptional levels. SolTNFR1 was higher in severe cases and had a negative correlation with C-reactive protein, suggesting it as a potential therapeutic target. SolADAM17 levels were also higher in severe conditions, with a potential association between TNFRSF1A:rs767455 polymorphism and disease severity.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Macrophage Polarization States in the Tumor Microenvironment

Ava J. Boutilier et al.

Summary: The M1/M2 macrophage paradigm is crucial in tumor progression, where M1 macrophages have anti-tumor effects and M2 macrophages contribute to tumor development through various mechanisms. The tumor microenvironment plays a role in influencing macrophage polarization and activation, which is essential for understanding the pro-tumor effects of tumor-associated macrophages.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

The Role of P-Selectin in COVID-19 Coagulopathy: An Updated Review

Chiara Agrati et al.

Summary: Severe COVID-19 cases present with blood clots and neutrophil-platelet aggregates, leading to an increased risk of cardiovascular complications and venous thrombotic events. The inflammatory storm may disrupt the interplay between platelets, endothelium, and leukocytes, contributing to COVID-19-associated coagulopathy. P-selectin is identified as a key molecule in this process and could potentially be used as a severity marker and therapeutic target for COVID-19 treatment.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

SARS-CoV-2 Impairs Dendritic Cells and Regulates DC-SIGN Gene Expression in Tissues

Guoshuai Cai et al.

Summary: The study found differential trends in the expression of DC-SIGN gene in the lungs and blood of COVID-19 patients, with an increase in immature DCs in severe cases, but an increase in pDCs in mild cases. In severe cases, although DCs stimulate innate immune responses, they fail to specifically present SARS-CoV-2.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2021)

Article Oncology

Lung Cancer Models Reveal Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2-Induced Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition Contributes to Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pathophysiology

C. Allison Stewart et al.

Summary: The study revealed that SARS-CoV-2 infection induces epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in infected cells, resulting in the loss of tight junction gene expression. This transition may lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome and resistance to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors. AXL inhibition and ZEB1 reduction offer a potential strategy to reverse this process.

JOURNAL OF THORACIC ONCOLOGY (2021)

Article Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems

COVID-19 and biomarkers of thrombosis: focus on von Willebrand factor and extracellular vesicles

Richard C. Becker et al.

Summary: COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has caused an unprecedented pandemic with significant acute phase consequences and potentially long-lasting effects on human health, quality of life, return to normalcy, and the global economy. Understanding the role of von Willebrand Factor and extracellular vesicles may provide insights into the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, duration of illness, diagnostic approach, and management of COVID-19 and its sequelae.

JOURNAL OF THROMBOSIS AND THROMBOLYSIS (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

An updated review on the role of the CXCL8-CXCR1/2 axis in the progression and metastasis of breast cancer

Amaresh Mishra et al.

Summary: The CXCL8-CXCR1/2 signaling axis plays a crucial role in breast cancer by controlling inflammation and tumor growth, offering a promising approach for targeted therapeutics. Recent preclinical trials suggest that combined treatment may be more effective in managing the disease.

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

The ORF8 protein of SARS-CoV-2 mediates immune evasion through down-regulating MHC-I

Yiwen Zhang et al.

Summary: COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, significantly differs from SARS in its clinical and pathological characteristics. The viral protein ORF8 of SARS-CoV-2 interacts with MHC-I molecules, leading to their down-regulation and impairment of antigen presentation system, proposing ORF8 inhibition as a potential strategy for improving immune surveillance.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Cross-reactive CD4+ T cells enhance SARS-CoV-2 immune responses upon infection and vaccination

Lucie Loyal et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that preexisting spike-cross-reactive T cells play a functional role in the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination. Cross-reactive immunity may explain the rapid induction of immunity after primary SARS-CoV-2 immunization and the high rate of asymptomatic or mild COVID-19 cases.

SCIENCE (2021)

Review Allergy

X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia and COVID-19: Two Case Reports and Review of Literature

Fiji Madona Devassikutty et al.

Summary: Successful outcomes of patients with XLA and COVID-19, except for delayed recovery, have been observed in this study and in global reports, sparking interest in studying the role of B cell depletion. Further research and clinical experience are needed to fully understand the reasons behind these observations.

PEDIATRIC ALLERGY IMMUNOLOGY AND PULMONOLOGY (2021)

Article Microbiology

Immunological Profiling of COVID-19 Patients with Pulmonary Sequelae

Jianghua Wu et al.

Summary: This study reveals an imbalance in immune features in COVID-19 patients with pulmonary sequelae, characterized by robust activation of T cells, NK cells, and gamma delta T cells, and deficiencies of immunosuppressive cells. Specific immune cells such as CD57(+) NK cells, CD4(+)Perforin(+) T cells, and CD8(+) CD27(+) CD62L(+) T cells were identified as independent predictors for residual lesions.
Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Monocyte-driven atypical cytokine storm and aberrant neutrophil activation as key mediators of COVID-19 disease severity

L. Vanderbeke et al.

Summary: Research indicates that COVID-19 severity is driven by a hyperinflammatory response rather than direct viral damage, with classical monocytes playing a key role in driving the hypercytokinemia. Disease severity correlates with a reduction in T-lymphocytes, particularly affecting CD8+ cells, and neutrophils contribute to tissue damage through amplification of cytokine levels. The findings suggest a myeloid-driven immunopathology in COVID-19.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Assessment of avidity related to IgG subclasses in SARS-CoV-2 Brazilian infected patients

Andrew D. Moura et al.

Summary: This study assessed antibody levels, avidity, and subclasses of IgG against RBD protein in symptomatic COVID-19 patients in Brazil. Results showed that severe COVID-19 patients had higher antibody levels, most patients had low antibody avidity, and some life-threatening patients showed increased IgG4 levels in the first week of symptoms onset. The findings highlight the importance of IgG antibody avidity and IgG4 detection as a potential tool in monitoring hospitalized patients with severe disease.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2021)

Article Microbiology

Current status of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2

Sanjeev Kumar et al.

PLOS PATHOGENS (2021)

Article Microbiology

Characterization of low-density granulocytes in COVID-19

Luz E. Cabrera et al.

Summary: This study identifies a population of low-density granulocytes (LDGs) in COVID-19 patients, which exhibit immature phenotypes and immunosuppressive characteristics, possibly contributing to disease progression. These findings suggest that LDG may play a role in severe COVID-19 characterized by extensive pulmonary complications.

PLOS PATHOGENS (2021)

Article Immunology

SARS-CoV-2 Infects Endothelial Cells In Vivo and In Vitro

Fengming Liu et al.

Summary: This study found that SARS-CoV-2 may directly infect mature vascular endothelial cells in vivo and ex vivo, potentially contributing to cardiovascular complications in SARS-CoV-2 infection, including multiple organ failure.

FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

Article Immunology

Primary Immune Responses and Affinity Maturation Are Controlled by IgD

Timm Amendt et al.

Summary: IgD-deficient mice have an accelerated rate of B cell responsiveness and can activate antibody production within 24 hours after immunization, while wildtype mice require 3 days to activate antibody responses. IgD-deficient mice are unable to modulate antibody production, suggesting that IgD controls the activation rate of B cells and subsequent antibody production by sensing and distinguishing antigen valences.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Immunology

Transcriptional Changes in CD16+Monocytes May Contribute to the Pathogenesis of COVID-19

Vanessa Chilunda et al.

Summary: The transcriptional changes in CD16+ monocytes from COVID-19 patients compared to healthy individuals indicate increased cell activation and induction of migratory phenotype, suggesting a dysregulated host response. Severe cases of COVID-19 show dysregulated expression of mitochondrial and antigen presentation genes, along with upregulated inflammatory, cell movement, and apoptotic gene signatures, which may contribute to the pathogenesis and severity of the disease.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Immunology

Persistent High Percentage of HLA-DR+CD38high CD8+ T Cells Associated With Immune Disorder and Disease Severity of COVID-19

Juan Du et al.

Summary: The study revealed that HLA-DR(+)CD38(hi) CD8(+) T cells were persistently accumulated in severe COVID-19 patients, showing overactivation and dysregulation, and were associated with systemic inflammation, tissue injury, and immune disorders.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Immunology

Macrophages and Dendritic Cells Are Not the Major Source of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Upon SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Marc A. Niles et al.

Summary: Research indicates that mDC and macrophages are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection, but do not produce the virus and show minimal changes in activation status upon infection. Infected innate immune cells do not produce pro-inflammatory cytokines, suggesting they are unlikely to be the source of the initial wave of cytokines post-SARS-CoV-2 infection.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Immunology

BCG Vaccine Derived Peptides Induce SARS-CoV-2 T Cell Cross-Reactivity

Peter J. Eggenhuizen et al.

Summary: The Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine can enhance T cell response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, providing a potential mechanism for the observed protective effects against COVID-19.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Immunology

Genetic Screening for TLR7 Variants in Young and Previously Healthy Men With Severe COVID-19

Xavier Solanich et al.

Summary: The study found loss-of-function TLR7 variants in young men with severe COVID-19, which may result in weakened interferon responses to the virus. Additionally, siblings of two patients carrying the variants also showed different degrees of disease symptoms, indicating a potential genetic predisposition.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Review Immunology

Monocytes and Macrophages in COVID-19

Rainer Knoll et al.

Summary: COVID-19 is a contagious viral disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, characterized primarily by respiratory symptoms of varying severity. Macrophages play crucial roles in host defense, and understanding their phenotypes is essential for unraveling the disease's pathological mechanisms.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Immunology

Identification of resident memory CD8+ T cells with functional specificity for SARS-CoV-2 in unexposed oropharyngeal lymphoid tissue

Julia Niessl et al.

Summary: The study found that in individuals who had not been exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the frequencies of SARS-CoV-2-specific memory CD4(+) T cells were similar in tonsils and peripheral blood, but functional SARS-CoV-2-specific memory CD8(+) T cells were mostly found in tonsils. This suggests that preexisting tissue-resident memory CD8(+) T cells in unexposed individuals could potentially mount rapid immune responses against SARS-CoV-2.

SCIENCE IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

CD8+PD-L1+CXCR3+ polyfunctional T cell abundances are associated with survival in critical SARS-CoV-2-infected patients

Lucille Adam et al.

Summary: This study identified specific T cell populations associated with survival or death in COVID-19 patients in intensive care, providing potential targets for T cell-based vaccine development and disease outcome prediction.

JCI INSIGHT (2021)

Article Microbiology

TLR3 and TLR7 RNA Sensor Activation during SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Daria Bortolotti et al.

Summary: (3) Our study demonstrated that both TLR3 and TLR7 play a role in regulating innate immunity during lung SARS-CoV-2 infection. Activation of TLRs led to the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and interferons, indicating their potential as targets for early-stage infection control.

MICROORGANISMS (2021)

Article Immunology

Elevated Serum Levels of Progranulin and Soluble Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 in Patients with COVID-19

Shifei Yao et al.

Summary: Elevated serum PGRN and sVCAM-1 levels were found in patients with COVID-19, potentially providing insights into the pathogenesis of COVID-19. After successful treatment, serum PGRN and sVCAM-1 levels in COVID-19 patients significantly decreased.

JOURNAL OF INFLAMMATION RESEARCH (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

CD177, a specific marker of neutrophil activation, is associated with coronavirus disease 2019 severity and death

Yves Levy et al.

Summary: A study identified abnormalities in neutrophil activation in severe COVID-19 patients, with CD177 serving as a reliable prognostic marker to distinguish between patients with the worst prognosis leading to death and those who recovered.

ISCIENCE (2021)

Article Biology

Neutrophil azurophilic granule glycoproteins are distinctively decorated by atypical pauci- and phosphomannose glycans

Karli R. Reiding et al.

Summary: The research showed that neutrophil proteins carry different glycan forms depending on their origin, which may be related to their functions. Some glycoproteins are decorated with atypical small glycans and phosphomannosylated glycans, shedding light on autoimmune diseases and treatment strategies.

COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY (2021)

Article Respiratory System

Predictors of mortality in patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia - a retrospective study

M. Mahendra et al.

Summary: This study investigated mortality predictors in severe COVID-19 pneumonia patients admitted to ICU in India. Factors such as SpO(2)/FiO(2) ratio, age, duration of symptoms, serum ferritin levels, respiratory rate, comorbidities, and the use of remdesivir were found to be associated with increased mortality. Early consideration of remdesivir may help prevent excess mortality related to COVID-19.

ADVANCES IN RESPIRATORY MEDICINE (2021)

Article Critical Care Medicine

Markers of endothelial and epithelial pulmonary injury in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 ICU patients

Savino Spadaro et al.

Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the plasma concentration of specific biomarkers in survivors and non-survivors of COVID-19-related ARDS, as well as in COVID-19-related and classical ARDS patients. Results showed that COVID-19 ARDS is characterized by early pulmonary endothelial injury, with differences in expression of biomarkers between COVID-19 ARDS and classical ARDS suggesting different pathological pathways.

CRITICAL CARE (2021)

Review Multidisciplinary Sciences

Phosphatidylserine is an overlooked mediator of COVID-19 thromboinflammation

Stuart E. Lind

Summary: Phosphatidylserine (PS), a common component of cell membranes, may have a significant but unrecognized role in the thromboinflammation of COVID-19 and other critical illnesses. The presence and activity of PS could potentially contribute to inflammation and coagulation processes outside of cell membranes.

HELIYON (2021)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

CXCL12-mediated monocyte transmigration into brain perivascular space leads to neuroinflammation and memory deficit in neuropathic pain

Chun-Lin Mai et al.

Summary: The study reveals that in cognitive impairment caused by neuroinflammation, the recruitment of monocytes into the perivascular space mediated by CXCL12 plays a critical role, and blocking this process can alleviate memory decline caused by neuropathic pain.

THERANOSTICS (2021)

Article Immunology

Proinflammatory IgG Fc structures in patients with severe COVID-19

Saborni Chakraborty et al.

Summary: COVID-19 is often characterized by a hyperinflammatory syndrome, and disease severity is associated with specific antibody structures that enhance inflammatory responses.

NATURE IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Immunology

High levels of soluble CD25 in COVID-19 severity suggest a divergence between anti-viral and pro-inflammatory T-cell responses

Min Xie et al.

Summary: The study aimed to understand the immune response in COVID-19 patients with T cells showing both functional defects and hyperactivation. Elevated levels of sCD25 were found in severe cases, indicating insufficient anti-viral immunity and expansion of pro-inflammatory T cells. The mouse model and clinical observation confirmed the association between high sCD25 levels and disease severity.

CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Immunology

Endothelial cells are not productively infected by SARS-CoV-2

Lilian Schimmel et al.

Summary: The study suggests that primary human endothelial cells express low levels of the SARS-CoV-2 receptor and protease, limiting their susceptibility to infection unless overexpressing ACE2 or exposed to high viral concentrations. Endothelial cells are unlikely to be infected in 3D vessels under flow conditions but respond to infection in adjacent epithelial cells by increasing ICAM-1 expression and releasing pro-inflammatory cytokines.

CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

The role of CD4(+)FoxP3(+) regulatory T cells in the immunopathogenesis of COVID-19: implications for treatment

Yifei Wang et al.

Summary: Tregs play a crucial role in COVID-19, influencing disease severity and immunopathology mechanisms. They may help regulate immune responses in the early stages and alleviate organ damage in the later stages.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (2021)

Article Cell Biology

Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Host Defense

Sabrina Sofia Burgener et al.

COLD SPRING HARBOR PERSPECTIVES IN BIOLOGY (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Imbalanced Host Response to SARS-CoV-2 Drives Development of COVID-19

Daniel Blanco-Melo et al.

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

The cytokine storm in COVID-19: An overview of the involvement of the chemokine/chemokine-receptor system

Francesca Coperchini et al.

CYTOKINE & GROWTH FACTOR REVIEWS (2020)

Article Gastroenterology & Hepatology

COVID-19 and immunomodulation in IBD

Markus F. Neurath

Article Immunology

CD11c(+) B Cells Are Mainly Memory Cells, Precursors of Antibody Secreting Cells in Healthy Donors

Marie-Laure Golinski et al.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2020)

Article Allergy

A possible role for B cells in COVID-19? Lesson from patients with agammaglobulinemia

Isabella Quinti et al.

JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY (2020)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

The dynamics of humoral immune responses following SARS-CoV-2 infection and the potential for reinfection

Paul Kellam et al.

JOURNAL OF GENERAL VIROLOGY (2020)

Review Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Role of γδT cells in liver diseases and its relationship with intestinal microbiota

Qi-Hui Zhou et al.

WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY (2020)

Review Virology

Innate Type 2 Responses to Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

Allison E. Norlander et al.

VIRUSES-BASEL (2020)

Review Immunology

Defensins: A Double-Edged Sword in Host Immunity

Dan Xu et al.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2020)

Review Immunology

The CD83 Molecule - An Important Immune Checkpoint

Linda Grosche et al.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2020)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Pulmonary Vascular Endothelialitis, Thrombosis, and Angiogenesis in Covid-19

Maximilian Ackermann et al.

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE (2020)

Review Cell Biology

The Balance of TNF Mediated Pathways Regulates Inflammatory Cell Death Signaling in Healthy and Diseased Tissues

Joshua D. Webster et al.

FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (2020)

Article Allergy

Two X-linked agammaglobulinemia patients develop pneumonia as COVID-19 manifestation but recover

Annarosa Soresina et al.

PEDIATRIC ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY (2020)

Article Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Antiviral activities of type I interferons to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Emily Mantlo et al.

ANTIVIRAL RESEARCH (2020)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

SARS-CoV-2 infection: The role of cytokines in COVID-19 disease

Victor J. Costela-Ruiz et al.

CYTOKINE & GROWTH FACTOR REVIEWS (2020)

Article Cell Biology

Identification of Novel Molecular Markers of Human Th17 Cells

Anna Salkowska et al.

Article Pathology

In situ detection of SARS-CoV-2 in lungs and airways of patients with COVID-19

Inga-Marie Schaefer et al.

MODERN PATHOLOGY (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Robust T Cell Immunity in Convalescent Individuals with Asymptomatic or Mild COVID-19

Takuya Sekine et al.

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Imbalance of Regulatory and Cytotoxic SARS-CoV-2-Reactive CD4+ T Cells in COVID-19

Benjamin J. Meckiff et al.

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

SARS-CoV-2-reactive T cells in healthy donors and patients with COVID-19

Julian Braun et al.

NATURE (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Convergent antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 in convalescent individuals

Davide F. Robbiani et al.

NATURE (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

A perspective on potential antibody-dependent enhancement of SARS-CoV-2

Ann M. Arvin et al.

NATURE (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

A single-cell atlas of the peripheral immune response in patients with severe COVID-19

Aaron J. Wilk et al.

NATURE MEDICINE (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Selective and cross-reactive SARS-CoV-2 T cell epitopes in unexposed humans

Jose Mateus et al.

SCIENCE (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Structural basis for chemokine receptor CCR6 activation by the endogenous protein ligand CCL20

David Jonathan Wasilko et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Transplacental transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Alexandre J. Vivanti et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2020)

Review Immunology

Immune recognition of phosphoantigen-butyrophilin molecular complexes by γδ T cells

Adam P. Uldrich et al.

IMMUNOLOGICAL REVIEWS (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Autoantibodies against type I IFNs in patients with life-threatening COVID-19

Paul Bastard et al.

SCIENCE (2020)

Editorial Material Medicine, General & Internal

Covid-19: Do many people have pre-existing immunity?

Peter Doshi

BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL (2020)

Article Immunology

Is Cross-Reactive Immunity Triggering COVID-19 Immunopathogenesis?

Alberto Beretta et al.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2020)

Review Immunology

The Neutrophil: Constant Defender and First Responder

Noah Fine et al.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2020)

Review Oncology

LAG-3: from molecular functions to clinical applications

Takumi Maruhashi et al.

JOURNAL FOR IMMUNOTHERAPY OF CANCER (2020)

Article Immunology

Natural killer cell immunotypes related to COVID-19 disease severity

Christopher Maucourant et al.

SCIENCE IMMUNOLOGY (2020)

Article Immunology

B Cell Subsets as Severity-Associated Signatures in COVID-19 Patients

Victor A. Sosa-Hernandez et al.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2020)

Article Respiratory System

CXCR4+cells are increased in lung tissue of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Jade Jaffar et al.

RESPIRATORY RESEARCH (2020)

Article Immunology

Survivors of Ebola Virus Disease Develop Polyfunctional Antibody Responses

Bronwyn M. Gunn et al.

JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2020)

Review Immunology

The gasdermins, a protein family executing cell death and inflammation

Petr Broz et al.

NATURE REVIEWS IMMUNOLOGY (2020)

Review Immunology

B cell MHC class II signaling: A story of life and death

Divya Sai Katikaneni et al.

HUMAN IMMUNOLOGY (2019)

Review Urology & Nephrology

Glycosylation in health and disease

Colin Reily et al.

NATURE REVIEWS NEPHROLOGY (2019)

Article Immunology

Nonclassical Monocytes in Health and Disease

Prakash Babu Narasimhan et al.

Annual Review of Immunology (2019)

Editorial Material Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Integrins and Their Role in Immune Cell Adhesion

Michael L. Dustin

Review Immunology

Caspase-8-dependent control of NK- and T cell responses during cytomegalovirus infection

Yanjun Feng et al.

MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY (2019)

Article Cell Biology

CD89 Is a Potent Innate Receptor for Bacteria and Mediates Host Protection from Sepsis

Christian de Tymowski et al.

CELL REPORTS (2019)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

IFN-I response timing relative to virus replication determines MERS coronavirus infection outcomes

Rudragouda Channappanavar et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION (2019)

Article Immunology

NK cells switch from granzyme B to death receptor-mediated cytotoxicity during serial killing

Isabel Prager et al.

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE (2019)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Metabolic programming of macrophage functions and pathogens control

Sue-jie Koo et al.

REDOX BIOLOGY (2019)

Review Cell Biology

TNFR1 and TNFR2 in the Control of the Life and Death Balance of Macrophages

Harald Wajant et al.

FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (2019)

Review Immunology

IL-10 producing regulatory and helper T-cells in systemic lupus erythematosus

J. Geginat et al.

SEMINARS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2019)

Article Immunology

CD62L Is a Functional and Phenotypic Marker for Circulating Innate Lymphoid Cell Precursors

Yotam E. Bar-Ephraim et al.

JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY (2019)

Review Immunology

The Multifaceted B Cell Response to Influenza Virus

Jonathan H. Lam et al.

JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY (2019)

Review Cell Biology

Platelet TLR4 at the crossroads of thrombosis and the innate immune response

Mirta Schattner

JOURNAL OF LEUKOCYTE BIOLOGY (2019)

Review Hematology

Derangement of the endothelial glycocalyx in sepsis

T. Iba et al.

JOURNAL OF THROMBOSIS AND HAEMOSTASIS (2019)

Review Oncology

Targeting cancers through TCR-peptide/MHC interactions

Qinghua He et al.

JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY (2019)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Cross-talk between iNKT cells and CD8 T cells in the spleen requires the IL-4/CCL17 axis for the generation of short-lived effector cells

M. Valente et al.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2019)

Review Immunology

Type III IFNs: Beyond antiviral protection

Kotenko Sergei et al.

SEMINARS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2019)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

Discovery of specialized NK cell populations infiltrating human melanoma metastases

Lucas Ferrari de Andrade et al.

JCI INSIGHT (2019)

Review Immunology

Overview of the IL-1 family in innate inflammation and acquired immunity

Charles A. Dinarello

IMMUNOLOGICAL REVIEWS (2018)

Article Cell Biology

HLA-DR+ NK cells are mostly characterized by less mature phenotype and high functional activity

Sofya A. Erokhina et al.

IMMUNOLOGY AND CELL BIOLOGY (2018)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Role of CXCL12 and CXCR4 in the pathogenesis of hematological malignancies

Amnon Peled et al.

CYTOKINE (2018)

Review Medicine, General & Internal

CXCR4, the master regulator of neutrophil trafficking in homeostasis and disease

Katia De Filippo et al.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION (2018)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Role of PD-1 during effector CD8 T cell differentiation

Eunseon Ahn et al.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2018)

Review Physiology

Neutrophil: A Cell with Many Roles in Inflammation or Several Cell Types?

Carlos Rosales

FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY (2018)

Article Immunology

Impaired CD27(+)IgD(+) B Cells With Altered Gene Signature in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Fanlei Hu et al.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2018)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Macrophage mannose receptor, CD206, predict prognosis in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis

Yuzo Suzuki et al.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2018)

Review Immunology

Damage-Associated Molecular Patterns in Inflammatory Diseases

Jong Seong Roh et al.

IMMUNE NETWORK (2018)

Editorial Material Rheumatology

SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS Double-negative B cells

Nicholas J. Bernard

NATURE REVIEWS RHEUMATOLOGY (2018)

Review Immunology

Single-cell RNA sequencing to explore immune cell heterogeneity

Efthymia Papalexi et al.

NATURE REVIEWS IMMUNOLOGY (2018)

Review Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Immunological pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease

Seung Hoon Lee et al.

INTESTINAL RESEARCH (2018)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

CD68/macrosialin: not just a histochemical marker

Dimitry A. Chistiakov et al.

LABORATORY INVESTIGATION (2017)

Article Immunology

Self-reactive VH4-34-expressing IgG B cells recognize commensal bacteria

Jean-Nicolas Schickel et al.

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE (2017)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Transcription factor Etv5 is essential for the maintenance of alveolar type II cells

Zhen Zhang et al.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2017)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Phosphoantigen-induced conformational change of butyrophilin 3A1 (BTN3A1) and its implication on Vγ9Vδ2 T cell activation

Siyi Gu et al.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2017)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Single-cell RNA-seq reveals new types of human blood dendritic cells, monocytes, and progenitors

Alexandra-Chloe Villani et al.

SCIENCE (2017)

Review Immunology

The Role of Dendritic Cell Maturation in the induction of insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

Jacques C. Mbongue et al.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2017)

Review Immunology

CD69: from activation marker to metabolic gatekeeper

Danay Cibrian et al.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY (2017)

Review Immunology

Follicular Helper T Cells

Carola G. Vinuesa et al.

ANNUAL REVIEW OF IMMUNOLOGY, VOL 34 (2016)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

T regulatory cell chemokine production mediates pathogenic T cell attraction and suppression

Scott J. Patterson et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION (2016)

Article Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Role of regulatory T cell in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease

Akiko Yamada et al.

WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY (2016)

Review Immunology

Fc gamma receptors: glycobiology and therapeutic prospects

Jerrard M. Hayes et al.

JOURNAL OF INFLAMMATION RESEARCH (2016)

Review Immunology

Regulatory B Cells: Origin, Phenotype, and Function

Elizabeth C. Rosser et al.

IMMUNITY (2015)

Article Allergy

The 3 major types of innate and adaptive cell-mediated effector immunity

Francesco Annunziato et al.

JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY (2015)

Review Immunology

Tumor-Infiltrating Dendritic Cells in Cancer Pathogenesis

Jo Marie Tran Janco et al.

JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY (2015)

Review Immunology

Respiratory epithelial cells orchestrate pulmonary innate immunity

Jeffrey A. Whitsett et al.

NATURE IMMUNOLOGY (2015)

Review Immunology

CD21-/low B cells: A Snapshot of a Unique B Cell Subset in Health and Disease

K. Thorarinsdottir et al.

SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY (2015)

Editorial Material Virology

Morbillivirus Infections: An Introduction

Rory D. de Vries et al.

VIRUSES-BASEL (2015)

Editorial Material Immunology

CXCL8-the first chemokine

Marco Baggiolini

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2015)

Article Immunology

Perforin: structure, function, and role in human immunopathology

Ilia Voskoboinik et al.

IMMUNOLOGICAL REVIEWS (2015)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

Annexin1 regulates DC efferocytosis and cross-presentation during Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection

Fanny Tzelepis et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION (2015)

Review Immunology

Regulation of macrophage development and function in peripheral tissues

Yonit Lavin et al.

NATURE REVIEWS IMMUNOLOGY (2015)

Review Respiratory System

The Role of Surfactant in Lung Disease and Host Defense against Pulmonary Infections

SeungHye Han et al.

ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY (2015)

Review Immunology

The ins and outs of MHC class II-mediated antigen processing and presentation

Paul A. Roche et al.

NATURE REVIEWS IMMUNOLOGY (2015)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Targeting IL-10 in Auto-immune Diseases

Guo Tian et al.

CELL BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS (2014)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

IL-12-and IL-23 in health and disease

Andrew L. Croxford et al.

CYTOKINE & GROWTH FACTOR REVIEWS (2014)

Review Immunology

The CXCL8/IL-8 chemokine family and its receptors in inflammatory diseases

Remo C. Russo et al.

EXPERT REVIEW OF CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY (2014)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

Circulating T follicular regulatory and helper cells have memory-like properties

Peter T. Sage et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION (2014)

Letter Dermatology

Epidermal CCL27 Expression Is Regulated during Skin Development and Keratinocyte Differentiation

Michael Mildner et al.

JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY (2014)

Review Immunology

IgG subclasses and allotypes: from structure to effector functions

Gestur Vidarsson et al.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2014)

Review Immunology

From monocytes to M1/M2 macrophages: phenotypical vs. functional differentiation

Paola Italiani et al.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2014)

Review Immunology

Th17 cell development: from the cradle to the grave

Luis A. Zuniga et al.

IMMUNOLOGICAL REVIEWS (2013)

Article Immunology

Lung-resident tissue macrophages generate Foxp3+ regulatory T cells and promote airway tolerance

Pejman Soroosh et al.

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE (2013)

Editorial Material Immunology

Phenotypic characterization of human intermediate monocytes

Danielle Hijdra et al.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2013)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Type 1 Diabetes-associated HLA-DQ8 Transdimer Accommodates a Unique Peptide Repertoire

Menno van Lummel et al.

JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY (2012)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

Cross-presenting CD103+ dendritic cells are protected from influenza virus infection

Julie Helft et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION (2012)

Review Immunology

Structure and function relationships in IgA

J. M. Woof et al.

MUCOSAL IMMUNOLOGY (2011)

Article Immunology

Prevalence of Antibodies to Four Human Coronaviruses Is Lower in Nasal Secretions than in Serum

Geoffrey J. Gorse et al.

CLINICAL AND VACCINE IMMUNOLOGY (2010)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

CXCR2 and CXCR4 antagonistically regulate neutrophil trafficking from murine bone marrow

Kyle J. Eash et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION (2010)

Article Immunology

The contribution of direct TLR signaling to T cell responses

Adeeb H. Rahman et al.

IMMUNOLOGIC RESEARCH (2009)

Review Immunology

CD56bright natural killer (NK) cells: an important NK cell subset

Aurelie Poli et al.

IMMUNOLOGY (2009)

Review Immunology

Impact of MHC class I diversity on immune control of immunodeficiency virus replication

Philip J. R. Goulder et al.

NATURE REVIEWS IMMUNOLOGY (2008)

Article Immunology

Cutting edge: TREM-2 attenuates macrophage activation

Isaiah R. Turnbull et al.

JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY (2006)

Review Oncology

The function of immunoglobulin A in immunity

JM Woof et al.

JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY (2006)

Review Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Endothelial expression of MHC class II molecules in autoimmune disease

C Turesson

CURRENT PHARMACEUTICAL DESIGN (2004)

Review Medicine, General & Internal

Current concepts: Thyroiditis

EN Pearce et al.

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE (2003)

Review Immunology

Granzyme B: a natural born killer

SJ Lord et al.

IMMUNOLOGICAL REVIEWS (2003)

Review Immunology

γδ T cells:: Functional plasticity and heterogeneity

SR Carding et al.

NATURE REVIEWS IMMUNOLOGY (2002)

Article Immunology

Dendritic cells support hematopoiesis of bone marrow cells

QX Wang et al.

TRANSPLANTATION (2001)