Search Results - "Macdonald, Lynn"
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Precise and in situ genetic humanization of 6 Mb of mouse immunoglobulin genes
Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS (08-04-2014)“…Genetic humanization, which involves replacing mouse genes with their human counterparts, can create powerful animal models for the study of human genes and…”
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Mice with megabase humanization of their immunoglobulin genes generate antibodies as efficiently as normal mice
Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS (08-04-2014)“…Mice genetically engineered to be humanized for their Ig genes allow for human antibody responses within a mouse background (HumAb mice), providing a valuable…”
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Humanized mouse model supports development, function, and tissue residency of human natural killer cells
Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS (07-11-2017)“…Immunodeficient mice reconstituted with a human immune system represent a promising tool for translational research as they may allow modeling and therapy of…”
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Accumulation of high molecular weight kininogen in the brains of Alzheimer's disease patients may affect microglial function by altering phagocytosis and lysosomal cathepsin activity
Published in Alzheimer's & dementia (01-10-2022)“…Increased activation of the contact system protein high molecular weight kininogen (HK) has been shown in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid of Alzheimer's disease…”
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Mechanisms of anaphylaxis in human low-affinity IgG receptor locus knock-in mice
Published in Journal of allergy and clinical immunology (01-04-2017)“…Background Anaphylaxis can proceed through distinct IgE- or IgG-dependent pathways, which have been investigated in various mouse models. We developed a novel…”
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Pharmacological inhibition of NPY receptors illustrates dissociable features of experimental colitis in the mouse DSS model: Implications for preclinical evaluation of efficacy in an inflammatory bowel disease model
Published in PloS one (01-08-2019)“…Administration of dextran sodium sulfate (DSS) to rodents at varying concentrations and exposure times is commonly used to model human inflammatory bowel…”
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An engineered human Fc domain that behaves like a pH-toggle switch for ultra-long circulation persistence
Published in Nature communications (06-11-2019)“…The pharmacokinetic properties of antibodies are largely dictated by the pH-dependent binding of the IgG fragment crystallizable (Fc) domain to the human…”
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IgG Subclass-Dependent Pulmonary Antigen Retention during Acute IgG-Dependent Systemic Anaphylaxis in Mice
Published in The Journal of immunology (1950) (01-10-2022)“…Abstract Mouse models of active systemic anaphylaxis rely predominantly on IgG Abs forming IgG–allergen immune complexes that induce IgG receptor–expressing…”
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Sustained Increases in Immune Transcripts and Immune Cell Trafficking During the Recovery of Experimental Brain Ischemia
Published in Stroke (1970) (01-08-2020)“…BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Stroke is a major cause of chronic neurological disability. There is considerable interest in understanding how acute transcriptome…”
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The anti-IgE mAb omalizumab induces adverse reactions by engaging Fcγ receptors
Published in The Journal of clinical investigation (02-03-2020)“…Omalizumab is an anti-IgE monoclonal antibody (mAb) approved for the treatment of severe asthma and chronic spontaneous urticaria. Use of omalizumab is…”
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Evaluation of the capacities of mouse TCR profiling from short read RNA-seq data
Published in PloS one (15-11-2018)“…Profiling T cell receptor (TCR) repertoire via short read transcriptome sequencing (RNA-Seq) has a unique advantage of probing simultaneously TCRs and the…”
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A Short Isoform of Coagulation Factor XII mRNA Is Expressed by Neurons in the Human Brain
Published in Neuroscience (10-08-2019)“…Coagulation factor XII (FXII) is synthesized in the liver and secreted into the circulation, where it initiates the contact activation system. Although…”
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Disruption of nuclear envelope integrity as a possible initiating event in tauopathies
Published in Cell reports (Cambridge) (23-08-2022)“…The microtubule-associated protein tau is an abundant component of neurons of the central nervous system. In Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative…”
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Angiogenic sprouting into neural tissue requires Gpr124, an orphan G protein-coupled receptor
Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS (15-02-2011)“…The vasculature of the CNS is structurally and functionally distinct from that of other organ systems and is particularly prone to developmental abnormalities…”
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Insight and Perspective From the Past
Published in Journal of physical education, recreation & dance (12-02-2023)“…In exploring older physical education textbooks there is a renewed appreciation for past leaders and their foresight in critical areas of our profession. While…”
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A framework for highly multiplexed dextramer mapping and prediction of T cell receptor sequences to antigen specificity
Published in Science advances (01-05-2021)“…T cell receptor (TCR) antigen-specific recognition is essential for the adaptive immune system. However, building a TCR-antigen interaction map has been…”
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Unpacking the physical literacy concept for K-12 physical education:What should we expect the learner to master
Published in Journal of sport and health science (01-06-2015)“…The term “physical literacy” is gaining traction in many countries and institutions as a goal for physical education. This paper explores the concept of…”
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Microenvironment-dependent growth of Sezary cells in humanized IL-15 mice
Published in Disease models & mechanisms (01-10-2023)“…ABSTRACT Sezary syndrome (SS) is a rare, aggressive leukemic variant of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) that lacks adequate therapeutic options and…”
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Deletion of Adam6 in Mus musculus leads to male subfertility and deficits in sperm ascent into the oviduct
Published in Biology of reproduction (01-03-2019)“…The Adisintegrin and metalloprotease domain-containing (ADAM) family of proteins is involved in cell adhesion, migration, proteolysis, and signaling. Many…”
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Publisher Correction: An engineered human Fc domain that behaves like a pH-toggle switch for ultra-long circulation persistence
Published in Nature communications (26-11-2019)“…An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via a link at the top of the paper…”
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