Engineering Metamorphic Chemokine Lymphotactin/XCL1 into the GAG-Binding, HIV-Inhibitory Dimer Conformation [PDF]
Unlike other chemokines, XCL1 undergoes a distinct metamorphic interconversion between a canonical monomeric chemokine fold and a unique β-sandwich dimer. The monomeric conformation binds and activates the receptor XCR1, whereas the dimer binds extracellular matrix glycosaminoglycans and has been associated with anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV ...
Jamie C, Fox +6 more
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Extracellular vesicles derived from mature dendritic cells loaded with cDC1-specific chemokine XCL1 combined with chemotherapy-induced ICD for the treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer [PDF]
Background Dendritic cells (DCs) derived extracellular vesicles represent a promising vehicle for the activation of adaptive immunity, demonstrating significant potential in the development of cancer nanovaccines.
Zhongqiang Fan +6 more
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In Situ Engineering of Tumor Cells as Self‐Sustaining cDC1 Programming Factories for Effective Cancer Immunotherapy [PDF]
Conventional type 1 dendritic cells (cDC1s) play a crucial role in initiating and regulating antitumor immunity. However, the insufficient infiltration and dysfunctional state of these cells within the tumor microenvironment hinder antitumor immune ...
Shuiling Jin +16 more
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Identification of the key genes in children with sepsis by WGCNA in multiple GEO datasets [PDF]
Pediatric sepsis is a serious condition causing organ failure owing to immune dysregulation, linked to high morbidity and mortality, highlighting the need for quick detection and treatment.
Yue-chuan Shen +4 more
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Memory CD8+ cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CTLs) play a key role in protective immunity against infection and cancer. However, the induction of memory CTLs with currently available vaccines remains difficult.
Momo Kamei +9 more
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Macrophages in tertiary lymphoid structures promote apoptosis of ATF4-positive gastric cancer cells via IL18 [PDF]
Background Gastric cancer (GC) is a globally prevalent and highly fatal malignancy of the digestive system. Despite its transformative role in gastric cancer, immunotherapy’s efficacy is limited by the complexity and incomplete understanding of the ...
Lu Zhou +10 more
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Multi-Omics Analysis Identifies Immune Regulatory Networks in Sepsis-Associated Liver Injury: Experimental Validation and Clinical Relevance [PDF]
Yiyu Hong,* Qiutong Chen,* Hua Xie, Mingliu Ma, Siting Gan, Yuqi Zhang, Zhaozhong Xu Department of Emergency, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally ...
Hong Y +6 more
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The role of XCR1 and its ligand XCL1 in antigen cross-presentation by murine and human dendritic cells [PDF]
Recently, the chemokine receptor XCR1 has been found to be exclusively expressed on a subset of DC known to be involved in antigen cross-presentation.
Richard A. Kroczek, Volker eHenn
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Targeting antigen to conventional dendritic cells (cDCs) can improve antigen-specific immune responses and additionally be used to influence the polarization of the immune responses. However, the mechanisms by which this is achieved are less clear.
Demo Yemane Tesfaye +16 more
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Specific binding‐induced modulation of the
AbstractThe metamorphic protein XCL1 switches between two distinct native structures with different functions in the human immune system. This structural interconversion requires complete rearrangement of all hydrogen bonding networks, yet fold‐switching occurs spontaneously and reversibly in solution. One structure occupies the canonical α‐β chemokine
Acacia F. Dishman +2 more
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