Immunobiology
Group Leaders : Giovanna Del Pozzo
Institute of Genetics and Biophysics “Adriano Buzzati-Traverso”
Contact
Giovanna Del Pozzo
+39-081-6132309
Institute
Institute of Genetics and Biophysics “Adriano Buzzati-Traverso”
Via Pietro Castellino 111 , 80131 Napoli
Tel. +39 0816132698
http://www.igb.cnr.it
Lab Members
Pasquale Barba (tecnico)
pasquale.barba@igb.cnr.it
Laura Pisapia (PhD)
laura.pisapia@igb.cnr.it
Activities
Analysis of expression of HLA class II predisposing genes associated to autoimmune diseases type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis. Study of transcriptional, epigenetics and post-transcriptional regulation of HLA class II genes. Analysis of antigen-specific immune response by CD4 T lymphocytes in autoimmune diseases
Istrument & technologies
Cell isolation and culture, gene expression (real-time PCR). Institutional flow cytometry, mouse and microscopy facilities.