Search Results - "Siemasko, Karyn"
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NK cells promote Th-17 mediated corneal barrier disruption in dry eye
Published in PloS one (08-05-2012)“…The conjunctiva contains a specialized population of lymphocytes that reside in the epithelium, named intraepithelial lymphocytes (IEL). Here we characterized…”
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Ocular surface APCs are necessary for autoreactive T cell-mediated experimental autoimmune lacrimal keratoconjunctivitis
Published in The Journal of immunology (1950) (01-10-2011)“…As specialized sentinels between the innate and adaptive immune response, APCs are essential for activation of Ag-specific lymphocytes, pathogen clearance, and…”
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The role of the lacrimal functional unit in the pathophysiology of dry eye
Published in Experimental Eye Research (01-03-2004)“…The majority of dry eye symptoms are due to a chronic inflammation of the lacrimal functional unit resulting in a loss of tear film integrity and normal…”
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Autoantibodies contribute to the immunopathogenesis of experimental dry eye disease
Published in Investigative ophthalmology & visual science (24-04-2012)“…The purpose of this study was to determine if autoantibodies play a role in the immunopathogenesis of experimental dry eye disease. Dry eye was induced by…”
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In Vitro Expanded CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ Regulatory T Cells Maintain a Normal Phenotype and Suppress Immune-Mediated Ocular Surface Inflammation
Published in Investigative ophthalmology & visual science (01-12-2008)“…To determine whether in vitro expanded CD4(+)CD25(+)Foxp3(+) regulatory T cells can suppress immune-mediated ocular surface inflammation in a mouse model of…”
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Characterization of a Spontaneously Immortalized Cell Line (IOBA-NHC) from Normal Human Conjunctiva
Published in Investigative ophthalmology & visual science (01-10-2003)“…To characterize a new nontransfected, spontaneously immortalized epithelial cell line from normal human conjunctiva (IOBA-NHC), both morphologically and…”
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The Direct Recruitment of BLNK to Immunoglobulin α Couples the B-Cell Antigen Receptor to Distal Signaling Pathways
Published in Molecular and Cellular Biology (01-04-2002)“…Article Usage Stats Services MCB Citing Articles Google Scholar PubMed Related Content Social Bookmarking CiteULike Delicious Digg Facebook Google+ Mendeley…”
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Expression of Muscarinic and Adrenergic Receptors in Normal Human Conjunctival Epithelium
Published in Investigative ophthalmology & visual science (01-02-2005)“…To study the presence of muscarinic and alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptors in a normal human conjunctival epithelial (IOBA-NHC) cell line. Neurotransmitter…”
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The Th1/Th2 paradigm in ocular allergy
Published in Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology (01-10-2005)“…PURPOSE OF REVIEWThe paradigm that diseases are either Th1 mediated or Th2 mediated has recently been challenged in a number of classical ocular diseases. The…”
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Inhibition of JAK3 and STAT6 Tyrosine Phosphorylation by the Immunosuppressive Drug Leflunomide Leads to a Block in IgG1 Production
Published in The Journal of immunology (1950) (15-02-1998)“…Leflunomide is an immunosuppressive drug capable of inhibiting T and B cell responses in vivo. A number of studies demonstrate that leflunomide functions both…”
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Molecular Mechanisms of B Cell Antigen Receptor Trafficking
Published in Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences (01-04-2003)“…: B lymphocytes are among the most efficient cells of the immune system in capturing, processing, and presenting MHC class II restricted peptides to T cells…”
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Cutting Edge: Signals from the B Lymphocyte Antigen Receptor Regulate MHC Class II Containing Late Endosomes
Published in The Journal of immunology (1950) (01-06-1998)“…The B lymphocyte response to protein Ag is dependent upon the successful presentation to T cells of Ag-derived, MHC class II-restricted peptides. The B cell Ag…”
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Evaluation of Ocular Surface Inflammation in the Presence of Dry Eye and Allergic Conjunctival Disease
Published in The ocular surface (01-10-2005)“…The ocular inflammatory diseases dry eye and allergic conjunctivitis are mediated by CD4+ T cells. Th1 cells secrete interferon (IFN)-γ and are implicated in…”
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Cooperative interaction of Igα and Igβ of the BCR regulates the kinetics and specificity of antigen targeting
Published in International immunology (01-10-2002)“…Following the binding of antigens, the BCR transduces signals and internalizes antigens for processing and presentation, both of which are required for…”
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Animal models of ocular allergy and their clinical correlations
Published in Current allergy and asthma reports (01-07-2003)“…Ocular allergic diseases represent a wide spectrum of disorders, from the acute self-limited, mild form of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis to the chronic,…”
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Variation in the Expression of Inflammatory Markers and Neuroreceptors in Human Conjunctival Epithelial Cells
Published in The ocular surface (01-10-2005)“…The purpose of this research was to investigate the role of neurogenic involvement in the etiopathogenesis of ocular surface inflammation, with the final goal…”
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Desiccating Stress Induces T Cell-Mediated Sjogren's Syndrome-Like Lacrimal Keratoconjunctivitis
Published in The Journal of immunology (1950) (01-04-2006)“…Chronic dry eye syndrome affects over 10 million people in the United States; it is associated with inflammation of the lacrimal gland (LG) and in some cases…”
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Involvement of LFA-1 and ICAM-1 in the herpetic disease resulting from HSV-1 corneal infection
Published in Current eye research (01-01-1995)“…Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) corneal infection in immunologically normal mice results in a transient epithelial lesion followed in about 2 weeks by a…”
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Role of interferon-γ in a mouse model of allergic conjunctivitis
Published in Investigative ophthalmology & visual science (01-09-2005)“…To characterize the effect of repeated topical exposure to allergen in a mouse model of allergic conjunctivitis and to determine the role of interferon-gamma…”
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