Lymph Node T Cell Dynamics and Novel Strategies for HIV Cure

Constantinos Petrovas, Vijayakumar Velu

Frontiers Media SA

Currently, more than 36 million people are infected with HIV. Although the introduction of highly...

Health Immunology Viral Immunology

Keywords: HIV,­Lymph Nodes,­follicle,­TFH,­immune cells,­Cure

C-Reactive Protein in Age-Related Disorders

Mark Slevin, Blanca Molins

Frontiers Media SA

Over recent years, native pentameric C-reactive protein (pCRP) and its biologically active...

Health Immunology Inflammation

Keywords: C-Reactive Protein,­cell signalling,­Inflammation,­Angiogenesis,­Monomeric C-reactive protein

Immunity to Human Fungal Pathogens: Mechanisms of Host Recognition, Protection, Pathology, and Fungal Interference

Steven P. Templeton, Amariliz Rivera, Bernard Hube, Ilse D. Jacobsen

Frontiers Media SA

Fungi are found in virtually every environment, and comprise a significant portion of the normal...

Science Microbiology Microbial Immunology

Keywords: Aspergillus,­Candida,­Cryptococcus,­Paracoccidioides,­Curvularia,­Malassezia,­Fonsecaea,­Pneumocystis,­Mycobiota,­antifungal immunity,­Fungal Infection,­Fungal allergy,­immune pathology,­fungal recognition

Cytokine-Ion Channel Interactions in Pulmonary Inflammation

István Vadász, Rudolf Lucas

Frontiers Media SA

This Research Topic assembles original contributions and reviews from an international consortium...

Health Immunology Inflammation

Keywords: Pulmonary Edema,­Acute Lung Injury,­Pro-inflammatory cytokines,­TNF,­Heart Failure,­ENaC,­Na+-K+-ATPase,­TRPV4,­TRPC6,­NKCC1

Current Progress and Challenges in the Development of a Hepatitis C Virus Vaccine

Steven K.H. Foung, Thomas F. Baumert

Frontiers Media SA

More than 70 million people worldwide are infected with hepatitis C virus, a major cause of liver...

Health Immunology Vaccines and Molecular Therapeutics

Keywords: Hepatitis C virus,­Vaccine,­neutralizing antibodies,­hypervariability and flexibility,­Conformational epitopes,­Conformational structures,­humoral immunity

Immune Checkpoint Molecules and Cancer Immunotherapy

Alexandr V. Bazhin, Amedeo Amedei, Svetlana Karakhanova

Frontiers Media SA

Health Immunology Cancer Immunity and Immunotherapy

Keywords: immune checkpoint molecules,­cancer immunotherapy,­CTLA-4 (CD152),­PD-1 (CD279),­PDL1,­cytotoxic T lymphocytes,­checkpoint blockade,­Tumor Microenvironment,­Metabolic checkpoints,­Immunosuppression

Making Science Fun – A Tribute to Our Colleague and Friend, Prof. Antonius G. Rolink (1953–2017)

Hermann Eibel, Thomas H. Winkler, Rhodri Ceredig

Frontiers Media SA

This Research Topic honors the memory of Prof. Antonius “Ton” G. Rolink (April 19, 1953–August 06,...

Health Immunology B Cell Biology

Keywords: Hematopoietic Stem Cells,­Leukemia,­B cell development,­B cell selection and survival,­IPSC,­Transcription Factors,­T cell development,­T cell survival,­Cytokines,­BAFF

Metabolism and Immune Tolerance

Duncan Howie, Claudio Mauro

Frontiers Media SA

Historically the study of the immune system and metabolism have been two very separate fields. In...

Health Immunology Immunological Tolerance and Regulation

Keywords: Immune Tolerance,­Metabolism,­T cell,­B cell,­macrophage,­Transplantation,­GvHD,­Endothelium

New Therapies and Immunological Findings in Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers

Atsushi Otsuka, Reinhard Georg Dummer

Frontiers Media SA

Health Immunology Cancer Immunity and Immunotherapy

Keywords: Melanoma,­oncology,­Immunotherapy,­Skin Cancer,­Cell carcinoma