Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology

Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA

Biography

Robert A Barrington is affiliated to Department of Microbiology and Immunology. He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of subject research. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study.  His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
 

Publications

• Research   
  PPARγ Deficiency in Carbon Nanotube-elicited Granulomatous Inflammation Promotes a Th17 Response to a Microbial Antigen
  Author(s): Victoria Sanderford, Barbara P Barna, Robert A Barrington, Anagha Malur, Arjun Mohan, Nancy Leffler, Eman Soliman and Mary Jane Thomassen*
  
  Background: The pathological consequences of interaction between environmental carbon pollutants and microbial antigens have not been fully explored. We developed a murine model of multi-wall carbon nanotube (MWCNT)- elicited granulomatous disease which bears a striking resemblance to sarcoidosis, a human granulomatous disease. Because of reports describing lymphocyte reactivity to mycobacterial antigens in sarcoidosis patients, we hypothesized that addition of mycobacterial antigen (ESAT-6) to MWCNT might elicit activation in T cells. Methods: Macrophage-specific peroxisome-proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) knock out (KO) mice were studied along with wild-type mice because our previous report indicated PPARγ deficiency in sarcoidosis alveolar macrophages. MWCNT+ESAT-6 were instilled into mice. Controls received vehicle.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2157-7439.20.11.541

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