A symbiotic dialogue between the microbiota and host is essential to promote protective immune responses in the skin. Integrated retroviral elements, or retrotransposons (RTNs), comprise up to 45% of the human genome. We previously found that immune responses to the…
Tag: Immune Responses
Synergy between anti-commensal antibodies and IL-10 in gut homeostasis and disease
To limit immune responses to gut-resident microbes, mucus and the epithelial barrier physically separate the host immune system from microbial communities. Immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibodies are known to help to regulate the colonization and functions of mucus-associated commensals. However, the…
NIH researchers discover new autoinflammatory disease, suggest target for potential treatments
Scientists have identified an autoinflammatory disease caused by mutations in the LYN gene, an important regulator of immune responses in health and disease.