Publications by authors named "Anshulika Deshmukh"
Rationale: Hyper IgE syndrome (STAT3-HIES), also known as Job's syndrome, is a rare immunodeficiency disease typically caused by dominant-negative STAT3 mutations. STAT3-HIES is characterized by chronic pulmonary infection and inflammation, suggesting impaired innate host defense.
Objectives: To identify airway epithelial host defense defects caused by STAT3 mutations that, together with immune dysfunction, contribute to recurrent pulmonary infections in STAT3-HIES.
Article Synopsis
- Hyper IgE syndrome (STAT3-HIES), also known as Job's syndrome, results from mutations in the STAT3 gene, leading to chronic respiratory infections due to compromised pulmonary defense mechanisms.
- The study aimed to investigate how these STAT3 mutations affect the airway epithelium's ability to defend against infections, analyzing sputum properties and lung tissue from patients.
- Findings revealed that STAT3 deficiency disrupts critical airway functions, including mucus secretion and ciliary movement, contributing to increased infection risk and inflammation in patients with this syndrome.*