C-Type Lectins in Immune Homeostasis

Sho Yamasaki is Distinguished Professor at Osaka University and the head of the division Molecular Immunology at the Research Institute for Microbial Diseases (RIMD) and deputy director of Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) in Osaka University. He is also the visiting professor at Kyushu University and Chiba University. His laboratory focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying the recognition of external and internal insults through ITAM-coupled immune receptors. Of particular interest is the regulation of immune responses against pathogens and altered self through C-type lectin receptors and T cell receptors.

• C-type lectin receptors in phagocytosis.- C-type lectins in immunity to lung pathogens.- Signalling C-type lectins in antifungal immunity.- Dendritic cell immunoactivating receptor: an activating receptor for mycobacteria.- myeloid C-type lectin receptors sensing tissue damage.- 3D structure and ligand recognition of C-type lectins.- Mechanisms and Functions of CARD9 Signaling in the Innate Immune System.