An innate IL-25–ILC2–MDSC axis creates a cancer-permissive microenvironment for Apc mutation–driven intestinal tumorigenesis

…, HE Jolin, PA Clark, K Sawmynaden… - Science …, 2022 - science.org
Interleukin-25 (IL-25) and group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) defend the host against
intestinal helminth infection and are associated with inappropriate allergic reactions. IL-33–…

[HTML][HTML] A novel galectin-like domain from Toxoplasma gondii micronemal protein 1 assists the folding, assembly, and transport of a cell adhesion complex

…, B Edwards-Jones, M Reiss, K Sawmynaden… - Journal of Biological …, 2005 - ASBMB
Immediately prior to invasion Toxoplasma gondii tachyzoites release a large number of
micronemal proteins (TgMICs) that participate in host cell attachment and penetration. The …

[HTML][HTML] Galactose recognition by the apicomplexan parasite Toxoplasma gondii

…, JB Marq, N Friedrich, K Sawmynaden… - Journal of Biological …, 2012 - ASBMB
Toxosplasma gondii is the model parasite of the phylum Apicomplexa, which contains numerous
obligate intracellular parasites of medical and veterinary importance, including Eimeria, …

[HTML][HTML] Cross-reactive SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies from deep mining of early patient responses

…, P Pfeffer, SE Hufton, K Sawmynaden… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Passive immunization using monoclonal antibodies will play a vital role in the fight against
COVID-19. The recent emergence of viral variants with reduced sensitivity to some current …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanochemical control of epidermal stem cell divisions by B-plexins

…, L Zhou, C Höß, K Sawmynaden… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
The precise spatiotemporal control of cell proliferation is key to the morphogenesis of
epithelial tissues. Epithelial cell divisions lead to tissue crowding and local changes in force …

[HTML][HTML] Identification, binding, and structural characterization of single domain anti-PD-L1 antibodies inhibitory of immune regulatory proteins PD-1 and CD80

…, FW Muskett, MW Bowler, K Sawmynaden… - Journal of Biological …, 2023 - ASBMB
Programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) is a key immune regulatory protein that interacts with
programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1), leading to T-cell suppression. Whilst this interaction …

[HTML][HTML] An antagonistic monoclonal anti–Plexin-B1 antibody exerts therapeutic effects in mouse models of postmenopausal osteoporosis and multiple sclerosis

…, S Nijjar, S Patel, S Jossi, K Sawmynaden… - Journal of Biological …, 2022 - ASBMB
Osteoporosis and multiple sclerosis are highly prevalent diseases with limited treatment
options. In light of these unmet medical needs, novel therapeutic approaches are urgently …

Structural insights into microneme protein assembly reveal a new mode of EGF domain recognition

K Sawmynaden, S Saouros, N Friedrich, J Marchant… - EMBO …, 2008 - embopress.org
The obligate intracellular parasite Toxoplasma gondii, a member of the phylum Apicomplexa
that includes Plasmodium spp., is one of the most widespread parasites and the causative …

Complete resonance assignment of the first and second apple domains of MIC4 from Toxoplasma gondii, using a new NMRView-based assignment aid

J Marchant, K Sawmynaden, S Saouros… - Biomolecular Nmr …, 2008 - Springer
Microneme protein 4 is involved in cell binding by the important parasite Toxoplasma gondii.
We present here the backbone and side-chain assignments of the first two apple domains …

[HTML][HTML] Interaction between NOD2 and CARD9 involves the NOD2 NACHT and the linker region between the NOD2 CARDs and NACHT domain

R Parkhouse, JP Boyle, S Mayle, K Sawmynaden… - FEBS letters, 2014 - Elsevier
NOD2 activation by muramyl dipeptide causes a proinflammatory immune response in
which the adaptor protein CARD9 works synergistically with NOD2 to drive p38 and c-Jun N-…