Publications by authors named "A M Gauthier"

Signal transduction downstream of activating stimuli controls CD8+ T cell biology, however these external inputs can become uncoupled from transcriptional regulation in Primary Immune Regulatory Disorders (PIRDs). Gain-of-function (GOF) variants in STAT3 amplify cytokine signaling and cause a severe PIRD characterized by early onset autoimmunity, lymphoproliferation, recurrent infections, and immune dysregulation. In both primary human and mouse models of STAT3 GOF, CD8+ T cells have been implicated as pathogenic drivers of autoimmunity.

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Background: Knee proprioception may be compromised after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), but associated factors and impact remain unclear. This study evaluated knee proprioception 4 months after primary ACLR, compared with healthy controls, and explored the impacts of leg dominance, anterolateral procedures (AEAPs), and their association with psychological readiness to return to sports.

Methods: This prospective cohort study included 30 ACLR participants and 20 healthy controls.

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EFFECTS OF YOGA ON MENTAL HEALTH. The literature is piling up on the effects of yoga on health in the three most studied areas: on the brain, stress and anxio-depressive symptoms. Following the "evidence-based practice" approach, studies highlight the positive effects of yoga practice at these different levels in a variety of adult populations.

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  • * Eighteen untrained male participants took part in a structured training program, measuring the strength of various muscle groups over time through isokinetic tests, showing significant increases in maximal theoretical force for most muscle groups (except elbow flexors).
  • * The results indicated that the training shifted the force-velocity profile of knee muscles towards a more force-oriented state, enhancing their strength as reflected in improved 1-RM performance, leading to recommendations for longer studies with control groups in the future.
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