Justin Kaufman

Abstract Measles virus (MeV) is a highly contagious respiratory virus transmitted via aerosols. To understand how MeV exits the airways of an infected host, we use unpassaged primary cultures of human airway epithelial cells (HAE). MeV typically remains cell-associated in HAE and forms foci of infection, termed infectious centers, by directly spreading cell-to-cell. We previously described the phenomenon in which infectious centers detach en masse from HAE and remain viable.

Abstract Background: Endothelial cell (EC) dysfunction is an early indicator of failing vascular integrity, leading to various cardiovascular diseases. Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) activation is a key mechanism. Milk-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) are known for their anti-inflammatory properties, particularly in suppressing TLR4 activation in damaged intestinal epithelial cells.

(August 2, 2023) - Ropes & Gray attorneys Helen Gugel, Melissa Bender, Mark Cianci and Justin Kaufman analyze the recent ruling in SEC v Ripple and offer takeaways for digital token issuers and investors. On July 13, 2023, Judge Analisa Torres of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued her highly anticipated ruling1 on the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment in the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") action against Ripple Labs, Inc.