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Kenneth L. Rosenthal

Kenneth L. Rosenthal

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Immunology

D-Index
58
Citations
8429
World Ranking
3571
National Ranking
93

Overview

Kenneth L. Rosenthal is affiliated with McMaster University in Canada. Their research spans multiple fields including Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Medicine, with specific focus on subfields such as Obstetrics and Gynecology, Molecular Biology, and Cancer Research.

The scientist's work frequently addresses topics related to COVID-19 impact on reproduction, extracellular vesicles in disease, and microRNA in disease regulation. These topics align with their research interests and contributions to understanding disease mechanisms at a molecular and cellular level.

Rosenthal has published in the venue Scientific Reports, contributing research that intersects molecular biology and disease contexts. Their recent publication is titled "Expression profiling of human milk derived exosomal microRNAs and their targets in HIV-1 infected mothers," published in 2020 in Scientific Reports.

  • Expression profiling of human milk derived exosomal microRNAs and their targets in HIV-1 infected mothers, 2020, Scientific Reports

Collaboration is a notable aspect of Rosenthal's research profile. Frequent coauthors include Muhammad Atif Zahoor, Xiao-Dan Yao, Bethany M. Henrick, Chris P. Verschoor, and Alash'le Abimiku. These collaborations suggest interdisciplinary approaches and partnerships across different areas of biomedical research.

  • Muhammad Atif Zahoor
  • Xiao-Dan Yao
  • Bethany M. Henrick
  • Chris P. Verschoor
  • Alash'le Abimiku

Best Publications

  • Progesterone Increases Susceptibility and Decreases Immune Responses to Genital Herpes Infection

    Charu Kaushic;Ali A. Ashkar;Lesley A. Reid;Kenneth L. Rosenthal

  • Long-lived cytotoxic T lymphocyte memory in mucosal tissues after mucosal but not systemic immunization.

    W S Gallichan;K L Rosenthal

  • Intranasal Immunization with CpG Oligodeoxynucleotides as an Adjuvant Dramatically Increases IgA and Protection Against Herpes Simplex Virus-2 in the Genital Tract

    W. Scott Gallichan;Robert N. Woolstencroft;Tina Guarasci;Michael J. McCluskie;Michael J. McCluskie

  • Interleukin-15 and natural killer and NKT cells play a critical role in innate protection against genital herpes simplex virus type 2 infection.

    Ali A. Ashkar;Kenneth L. Rosenthal

  • Toll-like Receptor 9, CpG DNA and Innate Immunity

    Ali A Ashkar;Kenneth L Rosenthal

  • Local Delivery of CpG Oligodeoxynucleotides Induces Rapid Changes in the Genital Mucosa and Inhibits Replication, but Not Entry, of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2

    Ali A. Ashkar;Stefan Bauer;William J. Mitchell;Jeff Vieira

  • Specific secretory immune responses in the female genital tract following intranasal immunization with a recombinant adenovirus expressing glycoprotein B of herpes simplex virus.

    W. Scott Gallichan;Kenneth L. Rosenthal

  • Toll-Like Receptor (TLR)-3, but Not TLR4, Agonist Protects against Genital Herpes Infection in the Absence of Inflammation Seen with CpG DNA

    Ali A. Ashkar;Xiao-Dan Yao;Navkiran Gill;Dusan Sajic

  • Toll-like receptor expression and responsiveness are increased in viraemic HIV-1 infection.

    Richard T Lester;Xiao-Dan Yao;T Blake Ball;Lyle R McKinnon

  • Long-Term Immunity and Protection against Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 in the Murine Female Genital Tract after Mucosal but Not Systemic Immunization

    W. Scott Gallichan;Kenneth L. Rosenthal

  • Mucosal Immunity and Protection after Intranasal Immunization with Recombinant Adenovirus Expressing Herpes Simplex Virus Glycoprotein B

    Gallichan Ws;Johnson Dc;Graham Fl;Rosenthal Kl

  • Use of human adenovirus-based vectors for antigen expression in animals.

    L. Prevec;M. Schneider;K. L. Rosenthal;L. W. Belbeck

  • Effects of the Estrous Cycle on Local Humoral Immune Responses and Protection of Intranasally Immunized Female Mice against Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Infection in the Genital Tract

    W S Gallichan;Kenneth L Rosenthal

  • Construction of a double recombinant adenovirus vector expressing a heterodimeric cytokine: in vitro and in vivo production of biologically active interleukin-12.

    J. Bramson;M. Hitt;W. S. Gallichan;K. L. Rosenthal

  • Identification of an immunodominant cytotoxic T-lymphocyte recognition site in glycoprotein B of herpes simplex virus by using recombinant adenovirus vectors and synthetic peptides.

    T Hanke;F L Graham;K L Rosenthal;D C Johnson

  • HIV-1-specific cellular immune responses among HIV-1-resistant sex workers.

    K. R. Fowke;R. Kaul;K. L. Rosenthal;J. Oyugi

  • Prolonged Exposure to Progesterone Prevents Induction of Protective Mucosal Responses following Intravaginal Immunization with Attenuated Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2

    Amy E. Gillgrass;Ali A. Ashkar;Kenneth L. Rosenthal;Charu Kaushic

  • T Lymphocytes in Genital Lymph Nodes Protect Mice from Intravaginal Infection with Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2

    Mark R. McDermott;Charles H. Goldsmith;Kenneth L. Rosenthal;Leslie J. Brais

  • Murine intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes I. Relationship of a novel Thy-1-,Lyt-1-,Lyt-2+, granulated subpopulation to natural killer cells and mast cells.

    Agnes Petit;Peter B. Erst;A. Dean Befus;David A. Clark

  • Cells expressing herpes simplex virus glycoprotein gC but not gB, gD, or gE are recognized by murine virus-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes.

    K L Rosenthal;J R Smiley;S South;D C Johnson

Frequent Co-Authors

Ali A. Ashkar
Ali A. Ashkar McMaster University
David A. Clark
David A. Clark McMaster University
John Bienenstock
John Bienenstock McMaster University
Francis A. Plummer
Francis A. Plummer University of Manitoba
Frank L. Graham
Frank L. Graham McMaster University
William E. Rawls
William E. Rawls Baylor College of Medicine
Rolf M. Zinkernagel
Rolf M. Zinkernagel University of Zurich
Hans Hengartner
Hans Hengartner University of Zurich
David C. Johnson
David C. Johnson Oregon Health & Science University
Peter B. Ernst
Peter B. Ernst University of California, San Diego

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