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Josselyn D Barahona

Washington University in St. LouisORCID 0000-0002-7850-5848Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 2 Organism:mouse· 2 Approach:genetic perturbation / CRISPR· 1

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Liping YangiD· 2 shared Wayne M. YokoyamaiD· 2 shared D. Michael Nelson· 1 shared

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ImmunologyeLifePeer-reviewedJul 8, 2026

TGF-β drives the conversion of conventional NK cells into uterine tissue-resident NK cells to support murine pregnancy

Josselyn D Barahona, Liping Yang, D. Michael Nelson, Wayne M. Yokoyama

This study shows that TGF-β drives the conversion of conventional NK cells into uterine tissue-resident NK cells during murine pregnancy, supporting reproductive success.

1 citation

mouseexperimental assay

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ImmunologyThe Journal of ImmunologyPeer-reviewedJul 28, 2025

Eomesodermin defines uterine NK cells crucial for pregnancy success in mice

Josselyn D Barahona, Liping Yang, Wayne M. Yokoyama

This study identifies Eomesodermin as essential for the development of uterine NK cells in mice, showing their critical role in successful pregnancy.

5 citations

mouseexperimental assay

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