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Cis interactions of immunoreceptors with MHC and non-MHC ligands [PDF]

Nature Reviews Immunology, 2008
The conventional wisdom is that cell-surface receptors interact with ligands expressed on other cells to mediate cell-to-cell communication (trans interactions). Unexpectedly, it has recently been found that two classes of receptors specific for MHC class I molecules not only interact with MHC class I molecules expressed on opposing cells, but also ...
Held W, Mariuzza RA
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The Major Histocompatibility Complex of Old World Camels—A Synopsis

Cells, 2019
This study brings new information on major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class III sub-region genes in Old World camels and integrates current knowledge of the MHC region into a comprehensive overview for Old World camels.
Martin Plasil, Sofia Wijkmark, Jean Pierre Elbers, Jan Oppelt, Pamela Anna Burger, Petr Horin   +5 more
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Alu elements within the human major histocompatibility class I region in the Comoros Islands: genetic variation and population relationships

Annals of Human Biology, 2019
Background: Alu elements are attractive markers for population genetics, disease, forensics and paternity analyses, due to their particular characteristics.
Said Nassor Abeid, Majida Motrane, Hamid Farhane, Nourdin Harich   +3 more
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Natural Killer Cells in Paediatric Soft Tissue Sarcomas: A Systematic Review

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Paediatric soft tissue sarcomas (pSTS) are a rare and heterogeneous group of malignant tumours arising in tissues of mesenchymal origin. The role of natural killer (NK) cells in pSTS remains poorly understood, with evidence fragmented across small preclinical studies and early‐phase clinical trials.
Raya Dean, Lara V. Graham, Christina Putnam, Rosa Gomes Alves Martins, Daniel T. Harding, Tim J. Underwood, Zoë S. Walters, Matthew D. Blunt   +7 more
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A novel luciferase immunosorbent assay performs better than a commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to detect MERS-CoV specific IgG in humans and animals

Biosafety and Health, 2019
The Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a lethal zoonosis caused by MERS coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and poses a significant threat to public health worldwide.
Wenling Wang, Tianyu Wang, Yao Deng, Peihua Niu, Ruhan A, Jincun Zhao, Malik Peiris, Shixing Tang, Wenjie Tan   +8 more
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Diversity of MHC IIB genes and parasitism in hybrids of evolutionarily divergent cyprinoid species indicate heterosis advantage

Scientific Reports, 2021
The genes of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) are an essential component of the vertebrate immune system and MHC genotypes may determine individual susceptibility to parasite infection.
Andrea Šimková, Lenka Gettová, Kristína Civáňová, Mária Seifertová, Michal Janáč, Lukáš Vetešník   +5 more
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MHC proteins confer differential sensitivity to CTLA-4 and PD-1 blockade in untreated metastatic melanoma

Science Translational Medicine, 2018
Loss of membrane MHC class I protein expression in most of tumor cells in advanced melanomas predicts primary resistance to anti–CTLA-4, but not anti-PD1, treatment.
Scott J Rodig, Scott J Rodig, D. Gusenleitner, D. Jackson, E. Gjini, A. Giobbie-Hurder, Chelsea Jin, Han Chang, S. Lovitch, C. Horak, J. Weber, J. Weirather, J. Wolchok, M. Postow, M. Postow, A. Pavlick, J. Chesney, F. Hodi   +17 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Organizing the interface—Plasma membrane architecture and receptor dynamics in virus‐cell interactions

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Plasma membranes contain dynamic nanoscale domains that organize lipids and receptors. Because viruses operate at similar scales, this architecture shapes early infection steps, including attachment, receptor engagement, and entry. Using influenza A virus and HIV‐1 as examples, we highlight how receptor nanoclusters, multivalent glycan interactions ...
Jan Schlegel, Christian Sieben
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Characterization of two MHC II genes (DOB, DRB) in white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)

BMC Genetics, 2020
Background The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is responsible for detecting and addressing foreign pathogens inside the body. While the general structure of MHC genes is relatively well conserved among mammalian species, it is notably different ...
Natascha M. D. Ivy-Israel, Carolyn E. Moore, Tonia S. Schwartz, Stephen S. Ditchkoff   +3 more
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Smokers with Self-Reported Mental Health Conditions: A Case for Screening in the Context of Tobacco Cessation Services. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2016
People with mental health conditions (MHC) smoke at high rates and many die prematurely from smoking-related illnesses. Smoking cessation programs, however, generally do not screen for MHC.
Gary J Tedeschi, Sharon E Cummins, Christopher M Anderson, Robert M Anthenelli, Yue-Lin Zhuang, Shu-Hong Zhu   +5 more
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