Research Articles
Unlocking Innate Memory: How Trained Macrophages Revolutionize Our Fight Against Superbugs
Discover how BLP-trained macrophages provide revolutionary protection against antibiotic-resistant S. aureus infections through trained immunity mechanisms.
The Lipid Key: How Membrane Glycolipids Influence HIV's Infection of Macrophages
Explore the fascinating role of membrane glycolipids in HIV infection of primary macrophages and the evolving scientific understanding of viral entry mechanisms.
The Body's Double Agents: When Immune Cells Become Viral Hideouts
Explore how monocytes and macrophages, our immune system's frontline defenders, can be hijacked by viruses like HIV to become long-term viral reservoirs and hideouts.
The Silent Sabotage: How Common Cold Viruses Worsen Lung Disease
Discover how human rhinovirus impairs immune response in COPD macrophages, leading to more severe bacterial infections and exacerbations in chronic lung disease.