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Immunology
Yu Zhang, Chenjing Ye, Haojie Zhu, Youran Zhuang, Shaozhen Chen, Yingxi Weng, Jinhua Ren, Xiaofeng Luo, Jing Zheng, Xiaoyun Zheng, Jing Li, Lingqiong Lan, Yongxin Xie, Zhongchao Han, Jianda Hu, Ting Yang
Summary: This study investigated the impact of KIR mismatch and KIR alleles on haplo-HSCT outcome in AML patients. The results showed that both KIR ligand mismatch (KLM) and KIR receptor-ligand mismatch (RLM) were associated with a decreased risk of aGVHD and relapse, as well as better overall survival. RLM was more accurate in predicting HSCT outcome than KLM. Patients with a higher number of donor activating KIRs (aKIR) had a lower incidence of aGVHD and relapse. RLM and a high number of donor aKIRs together provided a better donor selection strategy for improving haplo-HSCT outcome in AML patients.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
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Virology
Alok K. Tembhurne, Amita Maheshwari, Himangi Warke, Hemangi Chaudhari, Shilpa C. Kerkar, Kedar Deodhar, Bharat Rekhi, Jayanti Mania-Pramanik
Summary: This study investigates the role of killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIRs) in cervical cancer among Indian women. The findings suggest that KIR2DS5, the C4T4 subset, and activating KIR genes are susceptible factors or positively associated with cervical cancer. Additionally, KIR2DL5B may have a protective association against cervical cancer, while KIR2DL1 and KIR2DL3 frequencies have important implications in healthy controls and HPV-infected women, respectively.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Galen F. Gao, Dajiang Liu, Xiaowei Zhan, Bo Li
Summary: In this study, a method for identifying KIR allele variants from whole exome sequencing data was developed. The researchers discovered novel associations between these variants and various molecular and clinical correlates.
Review
Immunology
Jun-Shuai Xue, Zi-Niu Ding, Guang-Xiao Meng, Lun-Jie Yan, Hui Liu, Hai-Chao Li, Sheng-Yu Yao, Bao-Wen Tian, Zhao-Ru Dong, Zhi-Qiang Chen, Jian-Guo Hong, Dong-Xu Wang, Tao Li
Summary: NK cells and their inhibitory receptors have prognostic value for HCC, with high levels of NK cells associated with better overall survival and disease-free survival. The prognostic role of NK cell activating receptors remains unclear.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Hematology
Xiang Wang, Xue-Fei Liu, Qian-Nan Shang, Xing-Xing Yu, Ze-Ying Fan, Xun-Hong Cao, Ming-Rui Huo, Ying-Jun Chang, Xiao-Su Zhao, Yu Wang, Xiao-Hui Zhang, Lan-Ping Xu, Kai-Yan Liu, Xiao-Jun Huang, Xiang-Yu Zhao
Summary: This study found that donors with activating KIR genes, specifically KIR2DS1, KIR2DS3, and KIR3DS1, were associated with an increased risk of EBV reactivation after HSCT. The risk was higher when the cognate ligands for the corresponding activating receptors were absent. Measures to prevent EBV reactivation in patients with donors carrying activating genes could improve patient prognosis after HSCT.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF HAEMATOLOGY
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Negin Farzamikia, Seyyedeh Mina Hejazian, Mehdi Haghi, Seyyed Sina Hejazian, Sepideh Zununi Vahed, Mohammadreza Ardalan
Summary: Despite immunosuppression after organ transplantation, NK cells play a crucial role in defending against viral infections. Research suggests that the presence of the activating gene KIR2DS1 may reduce the incidence of CMV infection in kidney transplant recipients.
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Cell Biology
Raffaella Meazza, Michela Falco, Paolo Canevali, Fabrizio Loiacono, Natalia Colomar-Carando, Aura Muntasell, Anna Rea, Maria Cristina Mingari, Franco Locatelli, Lorenzo Moretta, Miguel Lopez-Botet, Daniela Pende
Summary: Phenotypic identification of NK cell subsets allows for a more detailed characterization of KIR repertoire and function, which is of potential interest in KIR and disease association studies. HP-DM1 monoclonal antibody (mAb) is a unique reagent that specifically recognizes KIR2DL1 and can accurately identify different KIR+ NK cell subsets. It can also block KIR2DL1 recognition of C2(+) HLA-C.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ziyang Yao, Jianhua Wu, Ying Fang
Summary: The binding of CD44 to HA plays a crucial role in cell adhesion, motility, metastasis, inflammatory responses, and tumor development. This study investigated the interaction between CD44 HABD and HA under diverse mechanical constraints. The findings provide insights into the regulation mechanism and molecular basis of CD44-HA interaction and its relevance to cell inflammatory responses and tumor development.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Meral Beksac, Hasan Yalim Akin, Emine Begum Gencer-Oncul, Mahsa Yousefzadeh, Guldane Cengiz Seval, Ezgi Gulten, Irem Akdemir Kalkan, Gule Cinar, Osman Memikoglu, Ergun Karaagaoglu, Klara Dalva
Summary: This study investigated the association between inherited KIR genotypes and the severity of COVID-19 infections, finding that KIR genotypes can be used to predict the severity of COVID-19 infection. The predictive model had an accuracy of 92.9% for asymptomatic cases and 76% for severe cases.
Article
Oncology
Lucila N. Kerbauy, Nancy D. Marin, Mecit Kaplan, Pinaki P. Banerjee, Melissa M. Berrien-Elliott, Michelle Becker-Hapak, Rafet Basar, Mark Foster, Luciana Garcia Melo, Carly C. Neal, Ethan McClain, May Daher, Ana Karen Nunez Cortes, Sweta Desai, Francesca Wei Inng Lim, Mayela Carolina Mendt, Timothy Schappe, Li Li, Hila Shaim, Mayra Shanley, Emily L. Ensley, Nadima Uprety, Pamela Wong, Enli Liu, Sonny O. Ang, Rong Cai, Vandana Nandivada, Vakul Mohanty, Qi Miao, Yifei Shen, Natalia Baran, Natalie W. Fowlkes, Ken Chen, Luis Muniz-Feliciano, Richard E. Champlin, Yago L. Nieto, Joachim Koch, Martin Treder, Wolfgang Fischer, Oswaldo Keith Okamoto, Elizabeth J. Shpall, Todd A. Fehniger, Katayoun Rezvani
Summary: The study suggests that using bispecific engagers and cytokine pre-activation can enhance NK-cell cytotoxicity against NK-resistant cancers. Additionally, there are differences in treatment response based on the source of NK cells.
CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Allergy
Fereshteh Beigmohammadi, Saeed Aslani, Hoda Kavosi, Ali Javinani, Shayan Mostafaei, Mehran Pournazari, Baharak Tasorian, Elham Farhadi, Asghar Hajiabbasi, Habib Zayeni, Alireza Khabbazi, Ahmadreza Jamshidi, Irandokht Shenavar Masooleh, Zahra Tamartash, Mahdi Vojdanian, Mahdi MahmoudI
Summary: This study investigated the potential role of KIR and HLA genes in susceptibility to TA in Iranian patients. The results showed a significant decrease in the frequency of the 2DS4 gene in TA patients, suggesting its involvement in the activation and production of cytotoxic mediators in NK cells.
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF ALLERGY ASTHMA AND IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Hematology
Richard W. Childs, Xin Tian, Phuong Vo, Enkhtsetseg Purev, Ritesh R. Kotecha, Mattias Carlsten, Joseph Clara, Willy A. Flegel, Sharon D. Adams, Hanh M. Khuu, David F. Stroncek, Lisa Cook, Tat'yana Worthy, Nancy L. Geller, Brian Wells, Jennifer Wilder, Robert Reger, Georg Aue
Summary: Umbilical cord blood transplantation combined with haploidentical donor cells is effective in treating refractory severe aplastic anemia, with high engraftment rates and good long-term outcomes for patients.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF HAEMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hanan M. Alharbi, Afrah F. Alkhuriji, Suliman Y. Alomar, Zainb A. Babay, Alaa A. Alnafjan, Hussah M. Alobaid, Wazirah G. Allharbi, Lamjed A. Mansour
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic polymorphisms of the KIR and HLA-C genes and their association with PCO and RSA. The results showed a significant decrease in the recurrences of KIR3DL1, 2DS4ins, 2DL2, and KIR2DS2 in RSA-PCO women compared to healthy controls. The study also found a preventive effect of certain KIR-HLA-C combinations in both PCO and RSA-PCO groups. However, KIR2DL1 was identified as a risk factor for PCO and RSA in the presence of HLA-C2 ligand.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fadwa Albalawi, Fadwa M. Alkhulaifi, Jameel Al-Tamimi, Lamjed Mansour, Yusra Tashkandy, Suliman Yousef Alomar
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the association of 16 KIR complexes and HLA-C1 and C2 ligands with the genetic predisposition and development of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (AML) in Saudi Arabian patients. The results showed significant differences in KIR genotype frequency between AML patients and healthy controls. KIR2DL1, KIR2DL5, and KIR2DS2 were significantly increased in patients, while KIR 2DL3, KIR2DS4, and KIR2DL2 were elevated in healthy controls.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Satoru Joshita, Masao Ota, Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Shun-ichi Wakabayashi, Yuki Yamashita, Ayumi Sugiura, Tomoo Yamazaki, Eiji Tanaka, Takeji Umemura
Summary: This study revealed significant associations of KIR/HLA with HCC development (KIR2DS3) and freedom from NUC therapy (KIR3DL1/HLA-Bw4) in HBV patients, although larger case studies are needed for statistical purposes.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Paul J. Norman, Laurent Abi-Rached, Ketevan Gendzekhadze, John A. Hammond, Achim K. Moesta, Deepti Sharma, Thorsten Graef, Karina L. McQueen, Lisbeth A. Guethlein, Christine V. F. Carrington, Dasdayanee Chandanayingyong, Yih-Hsin Chang, Catalina Crespi, Guher Saruhan-Direskeneli, Kamran Hameed, Giorgi Kamkamidze, Kwadwo A. Koram, Zulay Layrisse, Nuria Matamoros, Joan Mila, Myoung Hee Park, Ramasamy M. Pitchappan, D. Dan Ramdath, Ming-Yuh Shiau, Henry A. F. Stephens, Siske Struik, Dolly Tyan, David H. Verity, Robert W. Vaughan, Ronald W. Davis, Patricia A. Fraser, Eleanor M. Riley, Mostafa Ronaghi, Peter Parham
Article
Immunology
Thorsten Graef, Achim K. Moesta, Paul J. Norman, Laurent Abi-Rached, Luca Vago, Anastazia M. Older Aguilar, Michael Gleimer, John A. Hammond, Lisbeth A. Guethlein, David A. Bushnell, Philip J. Robinson, Peter Parham
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE
(2009)
Article
Immunology
Achim K. Moesta, Paul J. Norman, Makoto Yawata, Nobuyo Yawata, Michael Gleimer, Peter Parham
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY
(2008)
Article
Immunology
Achim K. Moesta, Laurent Abi-Rached, Paul J. Norman, Peter Parham
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY
(2009)
Article
Immunology
John A. Hammond, Lisbeth A. Guethlein, Laurent Abi-Rached, Achim K. Moesta, Peter Parham
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY
(2009)
Article
Immunology
Achim K. Moesta, Thorsten Graef, Laurent Abi-Rached, Anastazia M. Older Aguilar, Lisbeth A. Guethlein, Peter Parham
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY
(2010)
Article
Immunology
Anastazia M. Older Aguilar, Lisbeth A. Guethlein, Erin J. Adams, Laurent Abi-Rached, Achim K. Moesta, Peter Parham
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY
(2010)
Article
Immunology
Hugo G. Hilton, Luca Vago, Anastazia M. Older Aguilar, Achim K. Moesta, Thorsten Graef, Laurent Abi-Rached, Paul J. Norman, Lisbeth A. Guethlein, Katharina Fleischhauer, Peter Parham
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY
(2012)
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Veterinary Sciences
Peter Parham, Laurent Abi-Rached, Lilit Matevosyan, Achim K. Moesta, Paul J. Norman, Anastazia M. Older Aguilar, Lisbeth A. Guethlein
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL PRIMATOLOGY
(2010)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ketevan Gendzekhadze, Paul J. Norman, Laurent Abi-Rached, Thorsten Graef, Achim K. Moesta, Zulay Layrisse, Peter Parham
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2009)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Laurent Abi-Rached, Achim K. Moesta, Raja Rajalingam, Lisbeth A. Guethlein, Peter Parham
Article
Oncology
Xian-Yang Li, Achim K. Moesta, Christos Xiao, Kyohei Nakamura, Mika Casey, Haiyan Zhang, Jason Madore, Ailin Lepletier, Amelia Roman Aguilera, Ashmitha Sundarrajan, Celia Jacoberger-Foissac, Clifford Wong, Tracy dela Cruz, Megan Welch, Alana G. Lerner, Bradley N. Spatola, Vanessa B. Soros, John Corbin, Ana C. Anderson, Maike Effern, Michael Hoelzel, Simon C. Robson, Rebecca L. Johnston, Nicola Waddell, Corey Smith, Tobias Bald, Nishamol Geetha, Courtney Beers, Michele W. L. Teng, Mark J. Smyth
Article
Oncology
Juming Yan, Xian-Yang Li, Amelia Roman Aguilera, Christos Xiao, Celia Jacoberger-Foisac, Bianca Nowlan, Simon C. Robson, Courtney Beers, Achim K. Moesta, Nishamol Geetha, Michele W. L. Teng, Mark J. Smyth
CANCER IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH
(2020)
Review
Immunology
Achim K. Moesta, Xian-Yang Li, Mark J. Smyth
NATURE REVIEWS IMMUNOLOGY
(2020)