dendritic cells

[Cellular & Molecular Immunology] The rationale and early immunobiology of CD40 as a master regulator of dendritic cell activation is reviewed, with further contextualization and appreciation for the role of CD40 stimulation not only in cancer vaccines but also in other contemporary immune-oncology approaches.

[Scientific Reports] Researchers analyzed the expression of GADD45a and GADD45b in the skin, dendritic cells and circulating T cells in a cohort of psoriasis patients and their regulation by inflammatory signals.

[Cancer Research] Investigators showed that inhibition of the hyperactive mevalonate (MVA) metabolic pathway in tumor cells elicited type 1 classical dendritic cells-mediated tumor recognition and antigen cross-presentation for antitumor immunity.

[Cell Metabolism] Researchers exploited the power of a visceral adipose tissue (VAT)-Treg TCR-transgenic mouse model to follow the dynamics of, and phenotypic changes in, the VAT-Treg population throughout the development of diet-induced obesity.

[Journal of Virology] Scientists showed that cell-free HIV-1 and its proteins gp120 and tat induce the disruption of tonsil epithelial tight junctions and increase paracellular permeability, which facilitates HCMV spread within the tonsil mucosa.

[Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy] Scientists discuss the initiation and resolution of inflammation, the crosstalk between tumor development and inflammatory processes.