Publications by authors named "D Russenberger"

Introduction: Very little is known about the role of macrophages as immune mediators during natural HIV infection. Humanized mice are an extremely valuable model for studying HIV pathogenesis. However, the presence of murine mononuclear phagocytes in these models represents a significant limitation for studying their human counterpart.

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The occurrence of transient culture positivity for (MTB), known as , poses significant challenges in understanding its spectrum and implications. Here, we report a case of transient culture positivity, oscillating between detectable and non-detectable MTB cultures with minimal radiological features and review the literature on this phenomenon. The scarcity of scientific literature on this subject stems from the inherent impossibility of systematically studying mirage de tuberculose.

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  • Viruses typically invade cells by attaching to specific molecules on the cell surface, prompting the development of broad-spectrum multivalent entry inhibitors (MEIs) that can mimic these binding sites.
  • To enhance the effectiveness of MEIs, modifications with hydrophobic arms create irreversible inhibition, which maintains efficacy even when diluted, though initial MEIs showed limited reversible inhibition against SARS-CoV-2.
  • Through systematic testing, researchers identified effective small molecules that achieve irreversible inhibition against various viruses, demonstrating success in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection in a hamster model using both intranasal and aerosol methods.
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The lack of a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cure has heightened interest in immunotherapy. As such, type I interferons (IFNs), in particular, IFN alpha (IFN-α), have gained renewed attention. However, HIV pathogenesis is driven by sustained IFN-mediated immune activation, and the use of IFNs is rather controversial.

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Background: Despite successful combined antiretroviral therapy (cART), the risk of non-AIDS defining cancers (NADCs) remains higher for HIV-infected individuals than the general population. The reason for this increase is highly disputed. Here, we hypothesized that T-cell receptor (TCR) γδ cells and/or mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells might be associated with the increased risk of NADCs.

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