Radmila A. Nafikova

Interstitial macrophages drive chronic lung allograft dysfunction

This study identifies interstitial macrophages as key drivers of chronic lung allograft dysfunction and suggests CSF1R as a therapeutic target.

Identity, ontogeny, and age-related changes in splenic white pulp macrophages in mouse and human spleen

This study identifies and characterizes splenic macrophage subsets in mouse and human, revealing their ontogeny, dynamics, and age-related changes.

Influenza A infection accelerates disease-associated microglia formation during physiological aging

This study shows that influenza A infection accelerates the formation of disease-associated microglia in aging mice, with effects observed in white matter regions.

Profibrotic monocyte-derived alveolar macrophages as a biomarker and therapeutic target in systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease

The paper identifies profibrotic monocyte-derived alveolar macrophages as a biomarker and therapeutic target in SSc-ILD by analyzing BAL fluid and lung explants.

Tissue-resident skeletal muscle macrophages promote recovery from viral pneumonia-induced sarcopenia in normal aging.

This study identifies tissue-resident skeletal muscle macrophages that support muscle recovery from viral pneumonia in aging mice, with Mertk playing a key role.