The term 'common mucosal immunological system' was coined by John Bienenstock nearly 40 years ago. He suggested the concept when the bronchus-associated lymphoid tissues his group described were ...

The field of mucosal immunology covers a lot of territory, given that it comprises the large physical surfaces that line the body's passages and cavities and that link the external environment to ...

Mucosal antigen-specific T cells are pivotal for pathogen clearance and immune modulation in respiratory infections. Dysregulated T cell responses exacerbate coronavirus disease 2019 severity ...

The Mucosal HIV and Immunobiology Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, established through the NIH's Digestive Diseases Research Development Center program, offers a unique opportunity ...

The majority of microorganisms infecting humans cross through the mucosal barrier. This is particularly true in infants who explore the world with their mouths while their immune system is still ...

A new CT-scan based risk score facilitates the identification of patients at risk of revision endoscopic sinus surgery due to ...

Ethris reported initial positive Phase I data for its intranasal mRNA vaccine candidate, ETH47. "Ethris and Lonza to develop mRNA vaccines for respiratory conditions ...

Cold endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) showed a superior safety profile over traditional hot EMR for large nonpedunculated colorectal polyps measuring ≥ 20 mm, with significantly lower risks of ...