Publications by authors named "Youhan Liu"

Natural killer (NK) cells are a critical component of the innate immune system and one of the immune cells most sensitive to exercise. So far, it is widely believed that moderate exercise can significantly enhance the proliferation and activity of NK cells, strengthening immune function. However, the impact of exercise on NK cells is a dynamic and complex process.

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  • Interleukin-15 (IL-15) was discovered in 1994 as a growth factor for T-cells and imitates some functions of IL-2.
  • It activates immune responses by interacting with the IL-15Rα on antigen-presenting cells, which then stimulates NK cells and CD8+ T cells through a specific receptor complex.
  • IL-15 plays a significant role in enhancing the survival and proliferation of these immune cells, making it a promising target for developing new cancer immunotherapies.
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is neurodegenerative disease in middle-aged and elderly people with some pathological mechanisms including immune disorder, neuroinflammation, white matter injury and abnormal aggregation of alpha-synuclein, etc. New research suggests that white matter injury may be important in the development of PD, but how inflammation, the immune system, and white matter damage interact to harm dopamine neurons is not yet understood. Therefore, it is particularly important to delve into the crosstalk between immune cells in the central and peripheral nervous system based on the study of white matter damage in PD.

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Studies on the crosstalk between muscle and adipose tissue can provide beneficial help in elucidating the pathogenesis and treatment of obesity-related diseases [1]. In this data article, we performed RNA sequence analysis of mRNA isolated from epididymal adipose tissue and gastrocnemius muscle tissue in obese rats. Twenty-two samples were selected for gene expression analysis.

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T cells play a pivotal role in the immune system by distinguishing between various harmful pathogens and cancerous cells within the human body and initiating an immune response. Within the tumor microenvironment (TME), immune effector T cells encounter both immunosuppressive cells and factors that hinder their functionality. Additionally, they endure robust and persistent antigenic stimulation, often leading to exhaustion and apoptosis.

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