Background Abundant evidence in dentistry suggests that antibiotics are prescribed despite
the existence of guidelines aiming to reduce the development of antibiotic resistance. This …

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Previous studies in mouse models of autoimmune diabetes and encephalomyelitis have
indicated that the selective delivery of self-antigen to the endocytic receptor DEC205 on steady-…

Reestablishing self-tolerance in autoimmunity is thought to depend on self-reactive regulatory
T cells (Tregs). Exploiting these antigen-specific regulators is hampered by the obscure …

There is no curative treatment for chronic auto‐inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid
arthritis, and current treatments can induce off‐target side effects due to systemic immune …

The Delzian Plain is a fertile widening in the northwest of the Zagros Mountains. The project
“From Mound to Cave – The Delzian Plain as an economic landscape” explores the …

Objectives Due to an increased infection rate among young adults, they need to adhere to
the preventive guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect vulnerable others. The …

Until recently, the immune system was seen solely as a defense system with its primary task
being the elimination of unwanted microbial invaders. Currently, however, the functional …

Despite the earlier use of potent immunosuppressive or cytostatic drugs and the recent
emergence of biologicals as treatment for human autoimmune diseases (AIDs), some patients …

Many existing therapies in autoimmune diseases are based on systemic suppression of
inflammation and the observed side effects of these therapies illustrate the pressing need for …