Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
24(1), P. 142 - 154
Published: July 1, 2018
Circulating
natural
killer
(NK)
cells
help
protect
the
host
from
lympho-hematogenous
acute
viral
diseases
by
rapidly
entering
draining
lymph
nodes
(dLNs)
to
curb
virus
dissemination.
Here,
we
identify
a
highly
choreographed
mechanism
underlying
this
process.
Using
footpad
infection
with
ectromelia
virus,
pathogenic
DNA
of
mice,
show
that
TLR9/MyD88
sensing
induces
NKG2D
ligands
in
virus-infected,
skin-derived
migratory
dendritic
(mDCs)
induce
production
IFN-γ
classical
NK
and
other
types
group
1
innate
lymphoid
(ILCs)
already
dLNs,
via
NKG2D.
Uninfected
inflammatory
monocytes,
also
recruited
dLNs
mDCs
TLR9/MyD88-dependent
manner,
respond
secreting
CXCL9
for
optimal
CXCR3-dependent
recruitment
circulating
cells.
This
work
unveils
whereby
three
cell
types—mDCs,
ILCs
(mostly
cells),
monocytes—coordinate
protective
dLNs.
Journal of Neuroinflammation,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 1, 2019
Development
of
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
is
regulated
by
both
intrinsic
and
peripheral
signals.
Previous
studies
have
suggested
that
environmental
factors
affect
neurological
activities
under
physiological
pathological
conditions.
Although
there
anatomical
separation,
emerging
evidence
has
indicated
the
existence
bidirectional
interaction
between
gut
microbiota,
i.e.,
(diverse
microorganisms
colonizing
human
intestine),
brain.
The
cross-talk
microbiota
brain
may
crucial
impact
during
basic
neurogenerative
processes,
in
neurodegenerative
disorders
tumors
CNS.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
biological
interplay
gut-brain
axis,
further
explore
how
communication
be
dysregulated
diseases.
Further,
highlight
new
insights
modification
composition,
which
emerge
as
a
promising
therapeutic
approach
to
treat
CNS
disorders.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: April 28, 2020
Double-stranded
DNA
(dsDNA)
sensor
cyclic-GMP-AMP
synthase
(cGAS)
along
with
the
downstream
stimulator
of
interferon
genes
(STING)
acting
as
essential
immune-surveillance
mediators
have
become
hot
topics
research.
The
intrinsic
function
cGAS-STING
facilitates
type-I
(IFN)
and
other
inflammatory
signaling
responses.
pathway
modulates
cellular
processes
such
autophagy,
cell
survival,
senescence
interplays
innate
immune
pathways,
by
which
it
participates
in
regulating
infection,
disease
cancer.
therapeutic
approaches
targeting
this
show
promise
for
future
translation
into
clinical
applications.
Here,
we
present
a
review
important
previous
works
recent
advances
regarding
pathway,
provide
comprehensive
understanding
modulatory
pattern
under
diverse
pathologic
states.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: April 12, 2019
Type
I
Interferons
(IFNs)
are
hallmark
cytokines
produced
in
immune
responses
to
all
classes
of
pathogens.
IFNs
can
influence
dendritic
cell
(DC)
activation,
maturation,
migration,
and
survival,
but
also
directly
enhance
natural
killer
(NK)
T/B
activity,
thus
orchestrating
various
innate
adaptive
effector
functions.
Therefore,
type
have
long
been
considered
essential
the
host
defense
against
virus
infections.
More
recently,
it
has
become
clear
that
depending
on
course
infection,
production
IFN
lead
immunopathology
or
immunosuppression.
Similarly,
bacterial
infections
is
often
associated
with
detrimental
effects
for
host.
Although
most
cells
body
thought
be
able
produce
IFN,
plasmacytoid
DCs
(pDCs)
termed
"IFN
producing
cells"
due
their
unique
molecular
adaptations
nucleic
acid
sensing
ability
high
amounts
IFN.
Findings
from
mouse
reporter
strains
depletion
experiments
Annual Review of Virology,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 341 - 362
Published: Sept. 28, 2018
DNA
viruses
are
linked
to
many
infectious
diseases
and
contribute
significantly
human
morbidity
mortality
worldwide.
Moreover,
viral
infections
usually
lifelong
hard
eradicate.
Under
certain
circumstances,
these
can
cause
fatal
disease,
especially
in
children
immunocompromised
patients.
An
efficient
innate
immune
response
against
is
critical,
not
only
as
the
first
line
of
host
defense
infection
but
also
for
mounting
more
specific
robust
adaptive
immunity
virus.
Recognition
genome
very
step
this
whole
process
crucial
understanding
pathogenesis
well
preventing
treating
virus-associated
diseases.
This
review
focuses
on
current
state
our
knowledge
how
sensed
by
system
proteins
counteract
response.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9(7), P. 765 - 765
Published: July 1, 2021
Host
pattern
recognition
receptors
(PRRs)
sense
pathogen-associated
molecular
patterns
(PAMPs),
which
are
signatures
shared
by
different
pathogens.
Recognition
of
PAMPs
PRRs
initiate
innate
immune
responses
via
diverse
signaling
pathways.
Over
recent
decades,
advances
in
our
knowledge
sensing
have
enhanced
understanding
the
host
response
to
poxviruses.
Multiple
PRR
families
been
implicated
poxvirus
detection,
mediating
initiation
cascades,
activation
transcription
factors,
and,
ultimately,
expression
antiviral
effectors.
To
counteract
defense,
poxviruses
evolved
a
variety
immunomodulators
that
strategies
disrupt
or
circumvent
triggered
PRRs.
These
interactions
influence
outcomes
infections.
This
review
focuses
on
current
roles
poxviruses,
their
elicited
effector
functions,
and
how
poxviral
antagonize
PRR-mediated
responses.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Nov. 30, 2020
DNA
viruses
are
a
source
of
great
morbidity
and
mortality
throughout
the
world
by
causing
many
diseases;
thus,
we
need
substantial
knowledge
regarding
viral
pathogenesis
host’s
antiviral
immune
responses
to
devise
better
preventive
therapeutic
strategies.
The
innate
system
utilizes
numerous
germ-line
encoded
receptors
called
pattern-recognition
(PRRs)
detect
various
pathogen-associated
molecular
patterns
(PAMPs)
such
as
nucleic
acids,
ultimately
resulting
in
form
proinflammatory
cytokines
type
I
interferons.
immune-stimulatory
role
is
known
for
long
time;
however,
sensing
ability
was
unraveled
only
recently.
At
present,
multiple
sensors
have
been
proposed,
most
them
use
STING
key
adaptor
protein
exert
responses.
In
this
review,
aim
provide
structural
underpinnings
on
endosomal
sensor
Toll-like
receptor
9
(TLR9)
cytosolic
including
cyclic
GMP-AMP
synthase
(cGAS),
interferon-gamma
inducible
16
(IFI16),
absent
melanoma
2
(AIM2),
DNA-dependent
activator
IRFs
(DAI)
new
insights
their
signaling
mechanisms
physiological
relevance.
We
also
addressed
less
well-understood
DEAD-box
helicase
DDX41,
RNA
polymerase
III
(RNA
pol
III),
kinase
(DNA-PK),
meiotic
recombination
11
homolog
A
(MRE11).
By
comprehensive
understanding
aspects
DNA-sensing
pathways,
potential
targets
autoimmune
diseases
can
be
identified.