Melissa Makris

CD4 T cell-independent antibody response promotes resolution of primary influenza infection and helps to prevent reinfection.

CD38 induces apoptosis of a murine pro-B leukemic cell line by a tyrosine kinase-dependent but ADP-ribosyl cyclase- and NAD glycohydrolase-independent mechanism.

Cytokine-producing effector B cells regulate type 2 immunity to H. polygyrus.

Live Brucella abortus rough vaccine strain RB51 stimulates enhanced innate immune response in vitro compared to rough vaccine strain RB51SOD and virulent smooth strain 2308 in murine bone marrow-derived dendritic cells.

Role of TLRs in Brucella mediated murine DC activation in vitro and clearance of pulmonary infection in vivo.

Leukocyte adhesion deficiency type I in a mixed-breed dog.

Protoplast isolation prior to flow cytometry reveals clear patterns of endoreduplication in potato tubers, related species, and some starchy root crops.