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The mucosal immune system: from control of inflammation to protection against infections
Author(s) -
Kaiserlian Dominique,
CerfBensussan Nadine,
Hosmalin Anne
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of leukocyte biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.819
H-Index - 191
eISSN - 1938-3673
pISSN - 0741-5400
DOI - 10.1189/jlb.0105053
Subject(s) - immune system , immunology , mucosal immunity , inflammation , biology , immunity , commensalism , innate immune system , mucosal immunology , vaccination , disease , acquired immune system , medicine , bacteria , pathology , genetics
The IV meeting of the European Mucosal Immunology Group, held October 8–10, 2004, in Lyon, gathered fundamental and clinical research scientists to discuss the most recent updates on basic and clinical aspects of mucosal immunology. The meeting was focused on innate and acquired immune mechanisms underlying handling and immune recognition of commensals, allergens, and pathogens by the mucosal immune system and its outcome in health and disease as well as for vaccine development. The scientific program featured five topics of growing interest for fundamental research scientists and clinicians, including the role of commensal bacteria in mucosal immunity; function of dendritic cells in infection, inflammation, and tolerance; control of mucosal inflammation by regulatory T cells; novel routes and adjuvants for mucosal vaccines; and mucosal immunity against HIV infection and vaccination strategies.