In a new paper appearing in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, a leading scientific publication in the field of research on skin and connective tissue, The Hormel Institute, University of ...

Gasdermin C activation boosts type II immunity against helminths, and NSAIDs may someday offer a novel, repurposed treatment ...

Children treated with mepolizumab during asthma flare-ups showed a significant reduction in eosinophil-driven type 2 (T2) ...

Epithelial cells remove precancerous cells by cell competition via MHC class I–LILRB3 interaction. Nature Immunology, 2021; 22 (11): 1391 DOI: 10.1038/s41590-021-01045-6; ...

Lung epithelial cells are increasingly recognized to be active effectors of microbial defense, contributing to both innate and adaptive immune function in the lower respiratory tract. As immune ...

Epithelial cells can relieve tissue crowding through apical macropinocytosis, a process that reduces cell surface area by internalizing extracellular material, thereby minimizing the need for ...

Epithelial cells, which line the surfaces and organs of the body, can protect themselves against cancer by removing unhealthy or abnormal cells through a mechanism known as "apical extrusion ...

Intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) promote gut homeostasis by coordinating the segregation and regulation of commensal microorganisms and the host immune system. This Review highlights the diverse ...