2009
Learning Tolerance while Fighting Ignorance
Sansonetti P, Medzhitov R. Learning Tolerance while Fighting Ignorance. Journal Of End-to-End-testing 2009, 138: 416-420. DOI: 10.1016/s9999-9994(09)20455-7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Toll-like receptors and their role in experimental models of microbial infection
Qureshi S, Medzhitov R. Toll-like receptors and their role in experimental models of microbial infection. Genes & Immunity 2003, 4: 87-94. PMID: 12618855, DOI: 10.1038/sj.gene.6363937.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmune systemHost defenseToll-like receptor (TLR) familyExperimental modelTLR-deficient miceMicrobial infectionsAdaptive immune responsesToll-like receptorsEffective host defenseLimited human studiesInnate immune systemAdaptive immune systemPrompt recognitionImmune responseHuman studiesInnate immunityInfectious threatsInfectionReceptor familyAntimicrobial effectorsContainment measuresPathogen recognitionConstant surveillancePathogensActivation
2000
Innate immune recognition: mechanisms and pathways
Medzhitov R, Janeway C. Innate immune recognition: mechanisms and pathways. Immunological Reviews 2000, 173: 89-97. PMID: 10719670, DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-065x.2000.917309.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPattern recognition receptorsInnate immune systemMost multicellular organismsRecognition receptorsMulticellular organismsHost defenseInducible responsesImmune response genesResponse genesPathogen recognitionImmune systemMolecular patternsInfectious microbesAncient formPathwayReceptorsDefenseGenesMicrobesOrganismsMicroorganismsLarge groupPathogensExpressionPatterns
1999
The Toll-receptor family and control of innate immunity
Kopp E, Medzhitov R. The Toll-receptor family and control of innate immunity. Current Opinion In Immunology 1999, 11: 13-18. PMID: 10047546, DOI: 10.1016/s0952-7915(99)80003-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInducible immune response genesToll receptor familyToll receptorTransduction pathwaysImmune response genesHost defense systemInnate immune recognitionMicrobial pathogensGermline-encoded receptorsNuclear factor-kappaBMolecular patternsDefense systemInnate immunityFactor-kappaBImmune recognitionPathwayReceptorsInsectsMammalsGenesPlantsPathogensExpressionKappaBFamily