Publications by authors named "E S Leĭ kina"

Article Synopsis
  • Peptides associated with MHC proteins play a crucial role in regulating T cell functions, creating a complex called the immunopeptidome, which is pivotal for T cell biology.
  • * Recent advancements in mass spectrometry and next-generation sequencing have significantly impacted the emerging field of immunopeptidomics, allowing for deeper analysis of these peptide profiles.
  • * The article highlights the "cryptic" immunopeptidome, which involves peptides from unconventional open reading frames and is primarily derived from unstable proteins in various cell types, including cancer cells, where many specific MAPs are identified as cryptic.
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This study explored the effectiveness of fish oil (FO)-loaded nanoemulsions, averaging 197 nm in diameter, as fat substitutes in creating low-calorie cookies. The cookies' diameter, thickness, and spread ratio were measured, ranging from 46.33 to 57.

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Hormone receptor-positive breast cancer (HR+) is immunologically cold and has not benefited from advances in immunotherapy. In contrast, subsets of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) display high leukocytic infiltration and respond to checkpoint blockade. CD8+ T cells, the main effectors of anticancer responses, recognize MHC I-associated peptides (MAPs).

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MHC-I-associated peptides deriving from non-coding genomic regions and mutations can generate tumor-specific antigens, including neoantigens. Quantifying tumor-specific antigens' RNA expression in malignant and benign tissues is critical for discriminating actionable targets. We present BamQuery, a tool attributing an exhaustive RNA expression to MHC-I-associated peptides of any origin from bulk and single-cell RNA-sequencing data.

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We introduce Lil'Flo, an affordable robot for pediatric upper extremity rehabilitation. We present the design and fabrication methodology of the head and face of the robot, the central design element for emotional expression. Through a guided interview with 10 subjects, a number of faces which have a clear sentiment associated with them are identified.

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