New research points to ‘stem-like’ T cells as culprits in ulcerative colitis
LJI scientists zero in on T cells that may drive autoimmune disease in human patients
LJI scientists zero in on T cells that may drive autoimmune disease in human patients
A fascinating new look at what drives T cells to guard the intestines
“The whole mucosal immune system is so fascinating. It has to operate in an environment of extremes.”
A major area of research in our laboratory is the regulation of mucosal immunity. We have collaborated extensively with the
Mitchell Kronenberg, Ph.D., and his team study T cells – white blood cells responsible for recognizing and responding to foreign invaders, such as microbes.
Hilde Cheroutre, Ph.D., and her team study the development, function, and regulation of T lymphocytes, a type of white blood cells.
Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis afflict over a million Americans. Currently, clinicians have to rely
LA JOLLA, CA—The cornerstone of genetics is the loss-of-function experiment. In short, this means that to figure out what exactly
LA JOLLA, CA—As an arm of the innate immune system, white blood cells called neutrophils form the first line of
LA JOLLA, CA—Hilde Cheroutre, Ph.D., Professor and Division Head and Mitchell Kronenberg, Ph.D., President and Chief Scientific Officer, have been