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Linda M. Heffernan

Louisiana State UniversityPrimary ORCID profile (0009-0000-8896-8507 · 1 paper)Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Linda M. HeffernaniD1 paper · Louisiana State University

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Assay:bulk RNA-seq· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Organism:mouse· 1

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ImmunologybioRxivPreprintDec 5, 2025

Exposure to immune stimuli reprograms alveolar macrophages to acquire neutrophil-derived antimicrobial molecules to prevent staphylococcal pneumonia

Amit P. Sharma, Linda M. Heffernan, Venkatesh Mayandi…·Basel H. Abuaita

The paper shows that prior exposure to immune stimuli enhances protection against MRSA pneumonia by reprogramming alveolar macrophages to acquire neutrophil-derived antimicrobial enzymes.

DOI 10.64898/2025.12.03.692039

mousebulk RNA-seq

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