Publications by authors named "Vivianne M Schallenberg"

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  • The breakdown of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and the infiltration of immune cells, especially CD8 T cells, are key early signs of multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • Researchers found that brain endothelial cells can process and present antigens (Ag) to CD8 T cells, influencing their behavior and differentiation.
  • Despite limited antigen presentation in live conditions due to uptake by macrophages, this process still affects the movement of CD8 T cells in the CNS and contributes to further BBB breakdown.
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In this work, the presence of species of the slug family Milacidae in Switzerland was investigated by using the barcoding marker cytochrome c oxidase subunit I () as well as traits of the body and the genital organs. Currently, three species of living in Switzerland in established populations could be reported, i.e.

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