Publications by authors named "Katerina Vlachou"

Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) are myeloid precursors of macrophages, dendritic cells, and neutrophils with a prominent role in the regulation of immune responses in cancer, infection, and autoimmunity. Herein, we describe a protocol for the isolation of murine and human MDSCs and the assessment of their ability to suppress CD4 T-cell responses in vitro.

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Aberrant formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) is a key feature in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and plays a pivotal role in disease pathogenesis. However, the mechanism through which NETs shape the autoimmune response in RA remains elusive. In this study, we demonstrate that inhibition of peptidylarginine deiminases activity in collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) mouse model significantly reduces NET formation, attenuates clinical disease activity, and prevents joint destruction.

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Objective: Emerging evidence supports a crucial role of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) in the regulation of autoimmune diseases. However, their role in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) remains unknown. This study sought to address the role of MDSCs in the pathogenesis of SLE.

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