Publications by authors named "M Caligiuri"

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  • Pediatric-onset Huntington's disease (POHD) shows different symptoms than adult-onset HD (AOHD), primarily presenting with movement disorders like rigidity instead of the chorea seen in AOHD.
  • Researchers sought to find specific biomarkers related to the pathophysiology of POHD by using advanced imaging techniques and comprehensive clinical assessments.
  • Results indicated that POHD is characterized by more severe striatal volume loss and significant alterations in glucose metabolism across various brain regions compared to AOHD, reinforcing the idea that POHD is a distinct condition with unique biological traits.
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For every patient, the MR safety evaluation should include the assessment of risks in three key areas, each corresponding to a specific hazard posed by the electromagnetic fields generated by the MR scanner: ferromagnetic attraction and displacement by the static field; stimulation, acoustic noise, and device interaction by the gradient fields; and bulk and focal heating by the radiofrequency field. MR safety guidelines and procedures are typically designed around the "average" patient: adult, responsive, and of typical habitus. For this type of patient, we can safely expect that a detailed history can identify metallic objects inside and outside the body, verbal contact during the scan can detect signs of discomfort from heating or acoustic noise, and safety calculations performed by the scanner can prevent hyperthermia.

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Type 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) are crucial in regulating immune responses and various physiological processes, including tissue repair, metabolic homeostasis, inflammation, and cancer surveillance. Here, we present a protocol that outlines the isolation, expansion, and adoptive transfer of human ILC2s from peripheral blood mononuclear cells for an in vivo lineage tracking experiment in a mouse model. Additionally, we detail the steps involved in the adoptive transfer of human ILC2s to recipient mice bearing human liquid or solid tumors.

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