Interactions of killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIRs) with major histocompatibility
complex (MHC) class I ligands diversify natural killer cell responses to infection. By …

Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIRs) are members of a group of molecules that
specifically recognize HLA class I ligands and are found on subsets of human lymphopoetic …

The lid surgeon requires a sound knowledge of the principles involved in reconstructing the
respective lamellae of the lid. Anterior lamellar reconstruction carries a significant risk of …

With enlarged extraocular muscles, features to distinguish between competing diagnostic
possibilities are based on imaging in the context of history and clinical signs. Infraorbital …

Natural killer (NK) cells contribute to the essential functions of innate immunity and
reproduction. Various genes encode NK cell receptors that recognize the major …

Infections of the orbit and periorbita are relatively frequent, and can cause significant local
and systemic morbidity. Loss of vision occurs in more than 10% of patients, and systemic …

Behçet's disease (BD) is a multisystem inflammatory disease characterized by recurrent
orogenital ulceration, ocular inflammation, and skin lesions. The etiology of the disease is …

Recently a new family of non-classical MHC molecules, the MHC class I chain-related
protein (MIC), encoded by genes located in the major histocompatability complex have been …

Objective Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), previously Wegener's granulomatosis,
requires prompt diagnosis and systemic review to exclude life-threatening disease …

Purpose To assess the incidence, duration, and severity of oscillopsia after lateral wall
orbital decompression for thyroid eye disease. Design Retrospective telephone interview …