J. D. Powell

2018-2019 human seasonal H3N2 influenza A virus spillovers into swine with demonstrated virus transmission in pigs were not sustained in the pig population

The paper shows human seasonal H3N2 influenza A viruses can transmit to pigs but are not sustained in the pig population, with limited spread and transmission observed.

Adoptive Transfer of CD49a+ Tissue Resident memory cells reverses pulmonary fibrosis in mice.

This paper demonstrates that adoptive transfer of CD49a+ CD4+ tissue resident memory T cells reverses established pulmonary fibrosis in mice by reducing collagen and improving lung function.

Glutamine metabolism inhibition has dual immunomodulatory and antibacterial activities against Mycobacterium tuberculosis

This study shows that JHU083, a glutamine metabolism inhibitor, reduces Mtb growth and modulates host immunity in tuberculosis, with effects dependent on host factors.

Signaling Node at TSC2 S1365 Potently Regulates T-Cell Differentiation and Improves Adoptive Cellular Cancer Therapy

This study shows that mutating TSC2 at S1365 enhances T-cell effector function and memory formation, improving adoptive T-cell therapy for cancer.

Clonal dynamics of SARS-CoV-2-specific T cells in children and adults with COVID-19

This study compares T cell responses in children and adults with mild/asymptomatic COVID-19, finding differences in T cell diversity and memory formation.

Persistent CAD activity in memory CD8+ T cells supports rRNA synthesis and ribosomal biogenesis required at rechallenge

The paper identifies CAD-induced pyrimidine synthesis and ribosomal biogenesis as critical for rapid recall responses in memory CD8+ T cells.

Sulforaphane exhibits in vitro and in vivo antiviral activity against pandemic SARS-CoV-2 and seasonal HCoV-OC43 coronaviruses

This study shows sulforaphane inhibits SARS-CoV-2 and HCoV-OC43 replication in vitro and reduces viral load and lung injury in mice.

Targeting glutamine metabolism enhances tumor specific immunity by inhibiting the generation of MDSCs and reprogramming tumor associated macrophages

This study shows that targeting glutamine metabolism in tumors reduces MDSC generation, increases inflammatory macrophages, and enhances anti-tumor immunity, making checkpoint-resistant tumors responsive to immunotherapy.