Eomesodermin spatiotemporally orchestrates the early and late stages of NK cell development by targeting Klf2 and T-bet

Spatiotemporal Regulation of KLF2 and T-bet by Eomesodermin During NK Cell Development I. Research Background Natural Killer (NK) cells are important cells in the immune system, capable of recognizing and killing tumor cells and pathogen-infected cells. The generation and development of NK cells depend on the gradual acquisition of a series of spec...

GITR Exacerbates Lysophosphatidylcholine-induced Macrophage Pyroptosis in Sepsis via Posttranslational Regulation of NLRP3

Research Background Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction syndrome caused by the body’s abnormal response to microbial infection. It has high morbidity and mortality, mainly due to excessive inflammatory response and metabolic disorders. Studies have shown that myeloid cells (such as monocytes and macrophages) play a key role in the pathog...

The Protective Roles of Integrin α4β7 and Amphiregulin-Expressing Innate Lymphoid Cells in Lupus Nephritis

Scientific Research Report: The Protective Role of Integrin α4β7 and Type 2 Innate Lymphoid Cells in Nephritis In a recent study, an international research team led by Dr. Seungwon Ryu revealed the critical protective role of integrin α4β7 and Type 2 Innate Lymphoid Cells (ILC2s) in nephritis caused by Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). The study ...

Targeting STING in Dendritic Cells Alleviates Psoriatic Inflammation by Suppressing IL-17A Production

Targeting STING in Dendritic Cells Alleviates Psoriatic Inflammation Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease primarily caused by abnormal activation of dendritic cells (DCs) and T cells, ultimately leading to increased cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-23 and IL-17A. The cGAS-STING pathway is known to play a key role in psoriatic i...

Neutrophils Disrupt B-1a Cell Homeostasis by Targeting Siglec-G to Exacerbate Sepsis

Research Report: Neutrophils Disrupt B-1a Cell Homeostasis by Targeting Siglec-G, Exacerbating Sepsis Background Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated immune response to infection. The immune system dysfunction accompanying sepsis is primarily triggered by pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and damage-a...

Redefining the ontogeny of hyalocytes as yolk sac-derived tissue-resident macrophages of the vitreous body

The purpose of this paper is to explore the developmental origin, biological characteristics, and association with eye diseases of tissue-resident macrophages in the field of ophthalmology—hyalocytes. The eye is a highly specialized sensory organ that contains the retina, part of the central nervous system, as well as non-neuronal parts like the tr...

Morphotype-Specific Calcium Signaling in Human Microglia

Morphology-Specific Calcium Signaling Characteristics in Human Microglia Background and Research Objectives Microglia are the primary immune cells of the central nervous system (CNS), involved in almost all physiological and pathological processes, including development, synaptic transmission, neuroplasticity, sleep, trauma, glioblastoma, and neuro...

Microglial AKAP8L: A Key Mediator in Diabetes-Associated Cognitive Impairment via Autophagy Inhibition and Neuroinflammation Triggering

Key Mediator Akap8l in Microglia for Diabetes-Associated Cognitive Impairment: Functions via Autophagy Inhibition and Neuroinflammation Academic Background In recent years, diabetes-associated cognitive impairment (DACI) has received increasing attention. It not only poses a threat to the self-management capabilities of diabetic patients but also i...

Inflammatory Mechanisms in Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Epilepsy: A Study

Neuroinflammation and Epilepsy: The Role of Inflammasomes in Traumatic Brain Injury Background and Purpose Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) refers to changes in brain function and pathology resulting from physical trauma to the head or neck. Apart from common behavioral and psychological disorders, post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) is one of the most sever...

The impact of high-fat diet on microglial cells and its effects on brain function

Research on Saturated Fatty Acids and Brain Function Background Introduction Obesity and metabolic syndrome are major global health challenges today. Numerous studies have shown that excessive consumption of diets rich in saturated fats leads to obesity, accompanied by a series of metabolic complications such as insulin resistance and diabetes. How...