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Kim Deswarte

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59 Results

2026

Multivalent antibody-recruiting molecules for targeted immune-killing of carbonic anhydrase IX-expressing cancer cells

Haixia PengJamie De BaereFederica CappellessoKieran EnglishKim DeswarteDamya LaouiBart LambrechtBruno De GeestBenoit Louage

A1 Journal Article in ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION

2025

A fentanyl hapten-displaying lipid nanoparticle vaccine that non-covalently encapsulates a TLR7/8 agonist and T-helper epitope induces protective anti-fentanyl immunity

Zifu ZhongMarie DeventerYong ChenStijn VanheeInés LammensKim DeswarteYi HuangTingting YeHaixiu WangLutz Nuhn et al.

A1 Journal Article in ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Maternal allergy and neonatal RSV infection synergize via FcR-mediated allergen uptake to promote the development of asthma in early life

Elisabeth De LeeuwJosefine F. JustesenCedric BosteelsNincy DebeufManon VanheerswynghelsLeander JonckheereCaroline De WolfAlysia WayenbergKarel Van DammeStijn Vanhee et al.

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE IMMUNOLOGY

Thioamides adjacent to the ionizable amine headgroup in ionizable lipids reduce the pKa of lipid nanoparticles and enhance mRNA transfection efficiency in vitro and in vivo

Yong ChenEmily De LombaerdeAimee-Rose Bugler-LambZifu ZhongMartijn SchuijsClaudia Mariela Brenis GómezJamie De BaereMark GontsarikHeleen LauwersKim Deswarte et al.

A1 Journal Article in ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION

2024

CO-DELIVERY of glutamic acid-extended peptide antigen and imidazoquinoline TLR7/8 agonist via ionizable lipid nanoparticles induces protective anti-tumor immunity

Tingting YeZifu ZhongFederica CappellessoKim DeswarteYong ChenHeleen LauwersEmily De LombaerdeMark GontsarikStefan LienenklausDorien Van Lysebetten et al.

A1 Journal Article in BIOMATERIALS

Combinatorial screening of biscarbamate ionizable lipids identifies a low reactogenicity lipid for lipid nanoparticle mRNA delivery

Emily De LombaerdeYong ChenTingting YeJulie DeckersGiulia MencarelliKim DeswarteHeleen LauwersRuben De CoenSabah KasmiSanne Bevers et al.

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

Galloyl dialkyl lipids drive encapsulation of peptides into lipid nanoparticles by hydrogen bonding

Tingting YeYong ChenZifu ZhongYi HuangJamie De BaereMark GontsarikKim DeswarteBianka GolbaMartijn RisseeuwSerge Van Calenbergh et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Lipid nanoparticle encapsulation empowers poly(I:C) to activate cytoplasmic RLRs and thereby increases its adjuvanticity

Alexander LamootSonia JangraGabriel LaghlaliPrajakta WarangLauren A. ChangSeok‐Chan ParkGagandeep SinghKim DeswarteZifu ZhongBenoit Louage et al.

A1 Journal Article in SMALL

PH-triggered, lymph node focused immunodrug release by polymeric 2-propionic-3-methyl-maleic anhydrides with cholesteryl end groups

Alina G. HeckCarolina Medina-MontanoZifu ZhongKim DeswarteKatharina EigenJudith StickdornJohannes KockelmannMaximilian SchergerNiek SandersStefan Lienenklaus et al.

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS

The unfolded protein sensor IRE1a is essential for homeostatic dendritic cell maturation

Sophie JanssensVictor BosteelsSandra MaréchalEva ClootsLaurien Van HeddegemSimon TavernierSofie RennenClint De NolfSeraja AmstelveenJonathan Maelfait et al.

Ym1 protein crystals promote type 2 immunity

Ines HeyndrickxKim DeswarteKenneth VerstraeteKoen VerschuerenUrsula SmoleHelena Catharine AegerterAnn DansercoerHamida HammadSavvas SavvidesBart Lambrecht

A1 Journal Article in ELIFE

2023

Lipid nanoparticle delivery alters the adjuvanticity of the TLR9 agonist CpG by innate immune activation in lymphoid tissue

Zifu ZhongYong ChenKim DeswarteHeleen LauwersEmily De LombaerdeXiaole CuiSimon Van HerckTingting YeMark GontsarikStefan Lienenklaus et al.

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS

LXR signaling controls homeostatic dendritic cell maturation

Victor BosteelsSandra MaréchalClint De NolfSofie RennenJonathan MaelfaitSimon TavernierJessica VettersEvelien Van De VeldeFarzaneh FayazpourKim Deswarte et al.

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE IMMUNOLOGY

STE20 kinase TAOK3 regulates type 2 immunity and metabolism in obesity

Bastiaan MaesFarzaneh FayazpourLeen CatrysseGuillaume LornetEvelien Van De VeldeCaroline De WolfSofie De PrijckJustine Van MoorleghemManon VanheerswynghelsKim Deswarte et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE

2022

The STE20 kinase TAOK3 controls the development of house dust mite-induced asthma in mice

Bastiaan MaesUrsula SmoleMatthias VanderkerkenKim DeswarteJustine Van MoorleghemKarl VergoteManon VanheerswynghelsCaroline De WolfSofie De PrijckNincy Debeuf et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY

2021

IRE1 beta does not affect mucus secretion during allergic asthma development in a house dust mite murine model

Eva ClootsNincy DebeufKim DeswarteFarzaneh FayazpourManon VanheerswynghelsCaroline De WolfEvelien Van de VeldeHamida HammadBart LambrechtSven Eyckerman et al.

A1 Journal Article in ALLERGY

Lipid nature and alkyl length influence lymph node accumulation of lipid-polyethylene glycol amphiphiles

Jana De VriezeAntonio Pires da Silva BaptistaLutz NuhnSimon Van HerckKim DeswarteHaijun YuBart LambrechtBruno De Geest

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS

Lipid-polyglutamate nanoparticle vaccine platform

Dorien Van LysebettenAlessio MalfantiKim DeswarteKaloian KoynovBianka GolbaTingting YeZifu ZhongSabah KasmiAlexander LamootYong Chen et al.

A1 Journal Article in ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES

Squaric ester-based, pH-degradable nanogels : modular nanocarriers for safe, systemic administration of toll-like receptor 7/8 agonistic immune modulators

Anne HuppertsbergLeonard KapsZifu ZhongSascha SchmittJudith StickdornKim DeswarteFrancis CombesChristian CzyschJana De VriezeSabah Kasmi et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Sterilizing immunity against SARS‐CoV‐2 infection in mice by a single‐shot and lipid amphiphile imidazoquinoline TLR7/8 agonist‐adjuvanted recombinant spike protein vaccine**

Sonia JangraJana De VriezeAngela ChoiRaveen RathnasingheGabriel LaghlaliAnnemiek UvynSimon Van HerckLutz NuhnKim DeswarteZifu Zhong et al.

A1 Journal Article in ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION

2020

Potent and prolonged innate immune activation by enzyme-responsive imidazoquinoline TLR7/8 agonist prodrug vesicles

Bi WangSimon Van HerckYong ChenXiangyang BaiZifu ZhongKim DeswarteBart LambrechtNiek SandersStefan LienenklausHans W. Scheeren et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Sterilizing immunity against SARS-CoV-2 infection in mice by a single-shot and modified imidazoquinoline TLR7/8 agonist-adjuvanted recombinant spike protein vaccine

Sonia JangraJana De VriezeAngela ChoiRaveen RathnasingheGabriel LaghlaliAnnemiek UvynSimon Van HerckLutz NuhnKim DeswarteZifu Zhong et al.

TAO-kinase 3 governs the terminal differentiation of conventional dendritic cells

Matthias VanderkerkenBastiaan MaesLana VandersarrenWendy ToussaintKim DeswarteManon VanheerswynghelsPhilippe PouliotLiesbet MartensSofie Van GassenConnie M. Arthur et al.

A1 Journal Article in PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

2019

A synthetic, transiently thermoresponsive homopolymer with UCST behaviour within a physiologically relevant window

Zhiyue ZhangHui LiSabah KasmiSimon Van HerckKim DeswarteBart LambrechtRichard HoogenboomLutz NuhnBruno De Geest

A1 Journal Article in ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Cell surface clicking of antibody-recruiting polymers to metabolically azide-labeled cancer cells

Annemiek UvynRuben De CoenOlivier De WeverKim DeswarteBart LambrechtBruno De Geest

A1 Journal Article in CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS

IL-33trap is a novel IL-33-neutralizing biologic that inhibits allergic airway inflammation

Aurora Holgado MuñozHarald BraunElien Van NuffelSammy DetryMartijn SchuijsKim DeswarteKarl VergoteMira HaegmanGriet BaudeletJurgen Haustraete et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY

Potent Lymphatic Translocation and Spatial Control Over Innate Immune Activation by Polymer-Lipid Amphiphile Conjugates of Small-Molecule TLR7/8 Agonists

Jana De VriezeBenoit LouageKim DeswarteZifu ZhongRuben De CoenSimon Van HerckLutz NuhnCamilla Kaas FrichAlexander N ZelikinStefan Lienenklaus et al.

A1 Journal Article in ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Prophylactic allergen immunotherapy with Der p 2 prevents murine asthma by regulating lung GM-CSF

Eline HaspeslaghManon VanheerswynghelsKim DeswarteJustine Van MoorleghemAlain JacquetBart LambrechtHamida Hammad

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY

Protein crystallization promotes type 2 immunity and is reversible by antibody treatment

Emma PerssonKenneth VerstraeteInes HeyndrickxElien GevaertHelena Catharine AegerterJean-Michel PercierKim DeswarteKoen VerschuerenAnn DansercoerDelphine Gras et al.

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE

Single-cell RNA sequencing of the T helper cell response to house dust mites defines a distinct gene expression signature in airway Th2 cells

Christopher Andrew TibbittJulian Mario StarkLiesbet MartensJunjie MaJeff Eron MoldKim DeswarteGanna OliynykXiaogang FengBart LambrechtPieter De Bleser et al.

A1 Journal Article in IMMUNITY

The ORMDL3 asthma susceptibility gene regulates systemic ceramide levels without altering key asthma features in mice

Nincy DebeufAssem ZhakupovaRegula SteinerSofie Van GassenKim DeswarteFarzaneh FayazpourJustine Van MoorleghemKarl VergoteBenjamin PavieKelly Lemeire et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY

The ubiquitin-editing enzyme A20 controls NK cell homeostasis through regulation of mTOR activity and TNF

Jessica VettersMary van HeldenSigrid WahlenSimon TavernierArne MartensFarzaneh FayazpourKarl VergoteManon VanheerswynghelsKim DeswarteJustine Van Moorleghem et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE

2018

A bispecific antibody strategy to target multiple type 2 cytokines in asthma

Marie GodarKim DeswarteKarl VergoteMichael SaundersHans de HaardHamida HammadChristophe BlanchetotBart Lambrecht

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY

Dendritic cell targeting mRNA lipopolyplexes combine strong antitumor T-cell immunity with improved inflammatory safety

Kevin Van der JeughtStefaan De KokerLukasz BialkowskiCarlo HeirmanPatrick Tjok JoeFederico PercheSarah MaenhoutSanne BeversKatrijn BroosKim Deswarte et al.

A1 Journal Article in ACS NANO

FRET monitoring of intracellular ketal hydrolysis in synthetic nanoparticles

Lutz NuhnSimon Van HerckAndreas BestKim DeswarteMaria KokkinopoulouIngo LieberwirthKaloian KoynovBart LambrechtBruno De Geest

A1 Journal Article in ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Hyaluronic acid conjugates of TLR7/8 agonists for targeted delivery to secondary lymphoid tissue

Euna YooAlex CD SalyerMichael JH BrushYupeng LiKathryn L TrautmanNikunj M ShuklaAns De BeuckelaerStefan LienenklausKim DeswarteBart Lambrecht et al.

A1 Journal Article in BIOCONJUGATE CHEMISTRY

Lymph-node-targeted immune activation by engineered block copolymer amphiphiles-TLR7/8 agonist conjugates

Simon Van HerckKim DeswarteLutz NuhnZifu ZhongJoão Portela CataniYupeng LiNiek SandersStefan LienenklausStefaan De KokerBart Lambrecht et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Nanoparticle-conjugate TLR7/8 agonist localized immunotherapy provokes safe antitumoral responses

Lutz NuhnStefaan De KokerSandra Van LintZifu ZhongJoão Portela CataniFrancis CombesKim DeswarteYupeng LiBart LambrechtStefan Lienenklaus et al.

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCED MATERIALS

Potent anti-viral vaccine adjuvant based on pH-degradable nanogels with covalently linked small molecule imidazoquinoline TLR7/8 agonist

Lutz NuhnLien Van HoeckeKim DeswarteBert SchepensYupeng LiBart LambrechtStefaan De KokerSunil A DavidXavier SaelensBruno De Geest

A1 Journal Article in BIOMATERIALS

Role of NKp46⁺ natural killer cells in house dust mite-driven asthma

Eline HaspeslaghMary van HeldenKim DeswarteSofie De PrijckJustine Van MoorleghemLouis BoonHamida HammadEric VivierBart Lambrecht

A1 Journal Article in EMBO MOLECULAR MEDICINE

2017

Arginine-rich peptide-based mRNA nanocomplexes efficiently instigate cytotoxic T cell immunity dependent on the amphipathic organization of the peptide

Vimal Kumar UdhayakumarAns De BeuckelaerJoanne McCaffreyCian M McCruddenJonathan L KirschmanDaryll VanoverLien Van HoeckeKenny RooseKim DeswarteBruno De Geest et al.

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS

Inflammatory monocytes regulate Th1 oriented immunity to CpG adjuvanted protein vaccines through production of IL-12

Stefaan De KokerLien Van HoeckeAns De BeuckelaerKenny RooseKim DeswarteMonique WillartPieter BogaertThomas NaessensBruno De GeestXavier Saelens et al.

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

The transcriptome of lung tumor-infiltrating dendritic cells reveals a tumor-supporting phenotype and a microRNA signature with negative impact on clinical outcome

Lotte PyfferoenElisabeth BrabantsCeline EveraertNancy De CabooterKelly HeynsKim DeswarteManon VanheerswynghelsSofie De PrijckGlenn WaegemansMelissa Dullaers et al.

A1 Journal Article in ONCOIMMUNOLOGY

Transitional B cells commit to marginal zone B cell fate by Taok3-mediated surface expression of ADAM10

Hamida HammadMatthias VanderkerkenPhilippe PouliotKim DeswarteWendy ToussaintKarl VergoteLana VandersarrenSophie JanssensIoanna RamouSavvas Savvides et al.

A1 Journal Article in NATURE IMMUNOLOGY

2016

Early IL-1 signaling promotes iBALT induction after influenza virus infection

Katrijn NeytCorine H GeurtsvanKesselKim DeswarteHamida HammadBart Lambrecht

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY

pH-degradable imidazoquinoline-ligated nanogels for lymph node-focused immune activation

Lutz NuhnNane VanparijsAns De BeuckelaerLien LybaertGlenn VerstraeteKim DeswarteStefan LienenklausNikunj M ShuklaAlex CD SalyerBart Lambrecht et al.

A1 Journal Article in PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

2015

Farm dust and endotoxin protect against allergy through A20 induction in lung epithelial cells

Martijn SchuijsMonique WillartKarl VergoteDelphine GrasKim DeswarteMarkus J EgeFilipe Branco MadeiraRudi BeyaertGeert van LooFranz Bracher et al.

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE

Imaging regulatory T cell dynamics and CTLA4-mediated suppression of T cell priming

Melanie MatheuShivashankar OthyMilton L GreenbergTobias X DongMartijn SchuijsKim DeswarteHamida HammadBart LambrechtIan ParkerMichael D Cahalan

A1 Journal Article in NATURE COMMUNICATIONS

Interleukin-21-producing CD4(+) T cells promote type 2 immunity to house dust mites

Jonathan CoquetMartijn SchuijsMark J SmythKim DeswarteRudi BeyaertHarald BraunLouis BoonGunilla B Karlsson HedestamSteven L NuttHamida Hammad et al.

A1 Journal Article in IMMUNITY

ZEB2 drives immature T-cell lymphoblastic leukaemia development via enhanced tumour-initiating potential and IL-7 receptor signalling

Steven GoossensEnrico RadaelliOdile BlanchetKaat DurinckJoni Van der MeulenSofie PeirsTom TaghonCedric S TremblayMagdaline CostaMorvarid Farhang Ghahremani et al.

A1 Journal Article in NATURE COMMUNICATIONS

2014

Flow cytometric sexing of spider sperm reveals an equal sperm production ratio in a female-biased species

Bram VanthournoutKim DeswarteHamida HammadT BildeBart LambrechtFrederik Hendrickx

A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGY LETTERS

2013

Alveolar macrophages develop from fetal monocytes that differentiate into long-lived cells in the first week of life via GM-CSF

Martin GuilliamsIsmé De KleerSandrine HenriSijranke PostLeen VanhoutteSofie De PrijckKim DeswarteBernard MalissenHamida HammadBart Lambrecht

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE

Conventional and monocyte-derived CD11b⁺ dendritic cells initiate and maintain T helper 2 cell-mediated immunity to house dust mite allergen

Maud PlantingaMartin GuilliamsManon VanheerswynghelsKim DeswarteFilipe Branco MadeiraWendy ToussaintLeen VanhoutteKatrijn NeytNigel KilleenBernard Malissen et al.

A1 Journal Article in IMMUNITY

2012

Interleukin-1α controls allergic sensitization to inhaled house dust mite via the epithelial release of GM-CSF and IL-33

Monique WillartKim DeswartePhilippe PouliotHarald BraunRudi BeyaertBart LambrechtHamida Hammad

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE

2011

Alternatively activated macrophages and impaired phagocytosis of S-aureus in chronic rhinosinusitis

Olga KryskoGabriële HoltappelsNan ZhangMalgorzata KubicaKim DeswarteLara DeryckeSofie ClaeysHamida HammadGuy BrussellePeter Vandenabeele et al.

A1 Journal Article in ALLERGY

2010

Inflammatory dendritic cells - not basophils - are necessary and sufficient for induction of Th2 immunity to inhaled house dust mite allergen

Hamida HammadMaud PlantingaKim DeswartePhilippe PouliotMonique WillartMirjam KoolFemke MuskensBart Lambrecht

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE

Suppression of human natural killer T cell function by CD4(+)CD25(+)FOXP3(+) regulatory T cells

Koen VenkenTine DecruyKim DeswarteSANDRINE ASPESLAGHSerge Van CalenberghBart LambrechtDirk Elewaut

Vegf regulates embryonic erythroid development through Gata1 modulation

Benjamin DrogatJoanna KaluckaLaura GutierrezHamida HammadSteven GoossensMorvarid Farhang GhahremaniSona BartunkovaKatharina HaighKim DeswarteOmar Nyabi et al.

A1 Journal Article in BLOOD

2009

The lung vascular filter as a site of immune induction for T cell responses to large embolic antigen

Monique WillartHendrik Jan de HeerHamida HammadThomas SoulliéKim DeswarteBjörn E ClausenLouis BoonHenk C HoogstedenBart Lambrecht

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE