Structure-function guided modeling of chemokine-GPCR specificity for the chemokine XCL1 and its receptor XCR1 [PDF]
Key amino acids in the chemokine XCL1 mediate its specificity for and activation of its receptor XCR1.
Fox, Jamie C. +7 more
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Background Large DNA-viruses such as herpesvirus and poxvirus encode proteins that target and exploit the chemokine system of their host. The Kaposi sarcoma- associated herpes virus (KSHV) encodes three chemokines.
Lüttichau Hans R
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Identifying chemokines as therapeutic targets in renal disease: Lessons from antagonist studies and knockout mice [PDF]
Chemokines, in concert with cytokines and adhesion molecules, play multiple roles in local and systemic immune responses. In the kidney, the temporal and spatial expression of chemokines correlates with local renal damage and accumulation of chemokine ...
Abdi R +34 more
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Immunometabolic and Spatiotemporal Control of Tissue‐Resident Memory T Cell Biology
Tissue‐resident memory T (TRM) cells in barrier tissues provide a frontline defense against invading pathogens. Immune (Signals 1–3) and nutrient (Signal 4) cues play an integral role in directing TRM formation and heterogeneity. The spatial and temporal organization of these signals establishes durable TRM cells across tissues, enabling diverse ...
Jana L. Raynor, Hongbo Chi
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A Novel α9 Integrin Ligand, XCL1/Lymphotactin, Is Involved in the Development of Murine Models of Autoimmune Diseases [PDF]
Abstract The integrin α9β1 is a key receptor involved in the development of autoimmune diseases. However, the detailed mechanism for the association of α9β1 integrin with its ligands remains unclear. In this study, we introduce XCL1/lymphotactin, a member of the chemokine family, as a novel ligand for α9 integrin.
Naoki Matsumoto +10 more
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Single-cell analysis of CD4+ T-cell differentiation reveals three major cell states and progressive acceleration of proliferation [PDF]
Background: Differentiation of lymphocytes is frequently accompanied by cell cycle changes, interplay that is of central importance for immunity but is still incompletely understood.
V. Proserpio, A. Piccolo, L. Haim-Vilmovsky, G. Kar, T. Lnnberg, V. Svensson, J. Pramanik, K. Natarajan, W. Zhai, X. Zhang, G. Donati, M. Kayikci, J. Kotar, A.N. Mckenzie, R. Montandon, O. Billker, S. Woodhouse, P. Cicuta, M. Nicodemi∗, S.A. Teichmann∗
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Organoids and organ‐on‐a‐chips are advancing reproductive system research. In the female reproductive system, applications include cancer organoid models, placental chips, and hormone simulation models. For the male reproductive system, research focuses on drug resistance mechanisms, co‐culture platforms, and infertility studies. These refined in vitro
Hongqi Zhang +6 more
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Structural Determinants for the Selective Anti-HIV-1 Activity of the All-β Alternative Conformer of XCL1 [PDF]
ABSTRACT HIV-1 replication is regulated in vivo by a complex network of cytokines and chemokines. XCL1/lymphotactin, a unique metamorphic chemokine, was recently identified as a broad-spectrum endogenous HIV-1 inhibitor that blocks viral entry via direct interaction with the gp120 envelope glycoprotein ...
Christina, Guzzo +4 more
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Ageing acts as a double‐edged sword in cancer. In the elderly, open chromatin, immunosenescence, and chronic inflammation drive SASP (IL‐6, MMPs), MDSC accumulation and T‐cell suppression, fostering tumor‐promoting microenvironments and limited therapeutic benefit.
Qi Wang +7 more
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Varicella zoster virus glycoprotein C increases chemokine-mediated leukocyte migration [PDF]
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is a highly prevalent human pathogen that establishes latency in neurons of the peripheral nervous system. Primary infection causes varicella whereas reactivation results in zoster, which is often followed by chronic pain ...
Binz, Anne +7 more
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