Posts by Andrew D. Luster, MD, PhD
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Efficient Early Immune Control of COVID-19 Predicts Favorable Long-term Adaptive Immunity
In blood samples from patients who recovered from the first wave of SARS-CoV-2 infection, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers found some CD4+ T cell subsets were more common with milder disease. This response persisted for several months, potentially giving the immune system an advantage for subsequent exposure.
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The Role of Atypical Chemoattractant Receptors in Recruiting Neutrophils into Inflamed Tissue Sites
In a mouse model of inflammatory arthritis, atypical chemoattractant receptors interact with classical signaling chemoattractant receptors to control distinct steps in the recruitment of neutrophils into tissue.
Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
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