Browsing Molecular Microbiology and Immunology electronic theses and dissertations (MU) by Thesis Semester "2013 Spring"
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Definition of VPU sensitivity using a model VPU target and role of hydrophobicity of the membrane spanning domain in the viral envelope glycoprotein fusogenicity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Retroviral compatibility with diverse glycoproteins has been known and identified through the course of several studies. However, molecular mechanisms of glycoprotein acquisition are poorly defined. Glycoproteins are ... -
On the role of IL-13R[alpha]1 on basophils, dendritic cells and macrophages in neonatal and adult immune systems modulation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] IL-13R[alpha]1 is a component of the heterodimeric receptor complex formed by IL-4R[alpha] and IL-13R[alpha]1. The receptor is mainly expressed on cells ... -
Within and beyond immunomodulatory strategies against autoimmune diabetes : antigen-specific tolerance and endothelial regeneration
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic disorder in which the cells of the immune system mediate selective destruction of the insulin-producing [beta]-cells in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. CD4+ effector T cells, ...