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SHIFT-engineered immunogen-sponge hydrogel based on Pluronic F127 reverses TIM-3-associated dendritic cell dysfunction in alveolar echinococcosis mouse models, restoring antigen presentation.
- Why it matters: Protective immunity in alveolar echinococcosis is blocked by dendritic cell dysfunction linked to TIM-3 after chronic exposure to cyst-fluid immunosuppressive antigens.
- What they did: The authors built a biomimetic hydrogel that recruits dendritic cells, physically blocks contact with suppressive parasite antigens, reduces TIM-3 expression, and sustains release of protoscolex T and B epitope peptides.
- The result: In prophylactic and therapeutic mouse models, the hydrogel restores dendritic cell function, enhances adaptive immunity, and markedly reduces parasite burden and hepatic dissemination, with improved clearance when combined with albendazole.
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