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Intracellular sensors of microbes and danger
Author(s) -
Núñez Gabriel
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
immunological reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.839
H-Index - 223
eISSN - 1600-065X
pISSN - 0105-2896
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-065x.2011.01058.x
Subject(s) - inflammation , innate immune system , biology , chemokine , inflammasome , immunology , pattern recognition receptor , immune system , immunity , microbiology and biotechnology
2011 John Wiley & Sons A/S Immunological Reviews 0105-2896 The editors of this volume of Immunological Reviews respectfully acknowledge the passing of Jurg Tschopp, who died suddenly on March 22, 2011. A towering figure in the field, Jurg made many important contributions to our understanding of cell death and inflammation signaling pathways. His seminal description of the inflammasome has not only had major impact on scientists working in innate immunity but also influenced many interested in related fields. The impact of Jurg’s work was immense, ranging from improving our understanding of basic immunologic principles to providing novel insights leading to new modes of therapy for important human diseases. Jurg was not only a colleague but also a friend of several contributors to this volume. He will be missed.