Professor Nelson Fernandez
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Email
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Telephone
+44 (0) 1206 873330
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Location
3SW.4.22, Colchester Campus
Profile
Biography
Career resume I did a BSc at Kings College (London), an MSc at Brunel University (London) and PhD (Immunology) at the Royal London Hospital (London). I worked for several years in the field of transplantation immunology at the Royal London supported by the MRC. In 1990, I was appointed as a lecturer in Immunology in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Essex. In 1999 I was promoted to Reader and in the year 2000 to Professor.Teaching I teach immunology for undergraduate and post-graduate courses in the School of Life Sciences. Over the years I have supervised over 35 PhD doctoral students. I created and I am currently the module organizer and lecturer of two core undergraduate BSc modules. The modules are: (1) Immunity in Health and Disease (BS223, essential for the accreditation of students enrolled in a Biomedical Sciences degree) and (2) Molecular and Developmental Immunology (BS326) for 3rd year BSc students. I also created the module Issues in Cell and Molecular Biology (BS304 and BS306). In 1999 I was awarded a Teaching and Learning Innovation Award by the University of the Essex. I have received prizes and nominations (from students) for teaching excellence. Wider Involvement I have been Director of the Cell Bio imaging Facility, Head of Molecular Medicine and recently Graduate Director in the School of Life Sciences. In 1996 together with Professor G. Voissin (Paris) I participated in the foundation of the European Society of Reproduction Immunology (ESRI). In September 2005 we hosted the 3rd European Congress in reproductive immunology at the University of Essex. In 2007, at the European Reproductive Congress in Germany, I was elected as member of the ESRI executive council. Key research interests: Cell-surface organization of immunoreceptors encoded by the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC). Single particle imaging and cell bioimaging for the study of receptor associations. Role of MHC in pregnancy development and embryonic tissues. Role of PIF in regulating MHC expression during development. The cooperation of CD14, Toll-like receptors in bacterial infection. Role of CD74, MHC and tumour progression.
Qualifications
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PhD University of London,
Appointments
Other academic
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Professor, University of Essex (30/9/2000 - present)
Research and professional activities
Current research
The biochemistry and physiological role of protein-protein interactions of immunological receptors.
Response to infection by LPS and gram-negative bacteria and CD14 and TLR interactions;
Immunological aspects of reproductive immunology.
inhibitory loops via CTLA-4 expressed on monocytes.
Human autoimmunity and glucocorticoid receptors.
Conferences and presentations
Innate immunity, seasonal coronaviruses and SARS-CoV-2
Immunopharmacology convention 2023, 16/6/2023
Teaching and supervision
Current teaching responsibilities
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Transferable Skills in Life Sciences (BS143)
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Biomedical Science: Practice and Employability (BS214)
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Immunity in Health and Disease (BS223)
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Issues in Biomedical Science (BS306)
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Molecular and Developmental Immunology (BS326)
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Professional Skills and the Business of Biosciences (BS985)
Current supervision
Previous supervision
Degree subject: Molecular Medicine
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 28/3/2022
Degree subject: Biological Sciences: Immunology
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 5/8/2020
Degree subject: Molecular Medicine
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 28/1/2020
Degree subject: Biological Sciences: Immunology
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 13/7/2017
Degree subject: Biological Sciences: Immunology
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 19/9/2016
Degree subject: Biological Sciences: Immunology
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 12/9/2016
Degree subject: Molecular Medicine
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 19/8/2016
Degree subject: Molecular Medicine
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 19/4/2016
Degree subject: Molecular Medicine
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 7/3/2016
Degree subject: Biological Sciences
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 1/2/2016
Degree subject: Biological Sciences: Immunology
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 17/11/2015
Degree subject: Molecular Medicine
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 23/3/2015
Degree subject: Biological Sciences
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 18/12/2014
Degree subject: Cell and Molecular Biology
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 5/8/2014
Degree subject: Molecular Medicine
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 3/7/2014
Degree subject: Biological Sciences: Immunology
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 13/5/2014
Degree subject: Biological Sciences: Immunology
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 1/5/2014
Degree subject: Biological Sciences: Immunology
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 16/10/2012
Degree subject: Biological Sciences: Immunology
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 10/2/2012
Degree subject: Biochemistry
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 2/8/2011
Publications
Journal articles (114)
Alshomar, A., Ahmed, AA., Rasheed, Z., Alhumaydhi, FA., Alsagaby, S., Aljohani, ASM., Alkhamiss, AS., Alghsham, R., Althwab, SA., Khan, MI., Fernández, N. and Al Abdulmonem, W., (2024). Novel mutation in alpha-spectrin gene in Saudi patients with hereditary spherocytosis.. Nucleosides, Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids, 1-20
Aljohani, ASM., Ahmed, AA., Althwab, SA., Alkhamiss, AS., Rasheed, Z., Fernández, N. and Al Abdulmonem, W., (2022). Gene expression of glutathione S-transferase alpha, glutathione S-transferase rho, glutathione peroxidase, uncoupling protein 2, cytochrome P450 1A, heat shock protein 70 in liver of Oreochromis niloticus upon exposure of microcystin-LR, microcystin-RR and toxic cyanobacteria crude. Gene Reports. 26, 101498-101498
Alsagaby, S., Ahmed, AA., Rasheed, Z., Althwab, SA., Aljohani, ASM., Alhumaydhi, FA., Alhomaidan, HT., Alkhamiss, AS., Alkhowailed, M., Alaqeel, A., Alblihed, MA., Alrehaili, J., Fernández, N. and Abdulmonem, WA., (2022). Association of genetic polymorphisms in DNA repair genes ERCC2 Asp312Asn (rs1799793), ERCC2 Lys 751 Gln (rs13181), XRCC1 Arg399 Gln (rs25487) and XRCC3 Thr 241Met (rs861539) with the susceptibility of lung cancer in Saudi population. Nucleosides, Nucleotides & Nucleic Acids. 41 (5-6), 530-554
Alkhamiss, AS., Ahmed, AA., Rasheed, Z., Alghsham, R., Shariq, A., Alsaeed, T., Althwab, SA., Alsagaby, S., Aljohani, ASM., Alhumaydhi, FA., Alduraibi, SK., Alduraibi, AK., Alhomaidan, HT., Allemailem, KS., Alharbi, RA., Alamro, SA., Alqusayer, AM., Alharbi, SA., Alharby, TA., Almujaydil, MS., Mousa, AM., Alghaniam, SA., Alghunaim, AA., Alghamdi, R., Fernández, N. and Al Abdulmonem, W., (2022). Mucormycosis co-infection in COVID-19 patients: An update. Open Life Sciences. 17 (1), 917-937
Al Abdulmonem, W., Rasheed, Z., Aljohani, ASM., Omran, OM., Rasheed, N., Alkhamiss, A., A. M. Al Salloom, A., Alhumaydhi, F., Alblihed, MA., Al Ssadh, H., Khan, MI. and Fernández, N., (2021). Absence of CD74 Isoform at 41kDa Prevents the Heterotypic Associations between CD74 and CD44 in Human Lung Adenocarcinoma-derived Cells. Immunological Investigations. 50 (8), 1-15
Khodeir, MM., Shabana, HA., Alkhamiss, AS., Rasheed, Z., Alsoghair, M., Alsagaby, SA., Khan, MI., Fernández, N. and Al Abdulmonem, W., (2021). Early prediction keys for COVID-19 cases progression: A meta-analysis.. Journal of Infection and Public Health. 14 (5), 561-569
Al Abdulmonem, W., Rasheed, Z., Al Ssadh, H., Alkhamiss, A., Aljohani, ASM. and Fernández, N., (2020). Bacterial lipopolysaccharide induces the intracellular expression of trophoblastic specific CD74 isoform in human first trimester trophoblast cells: Correlation with unsuccessful early pregnancy. Journal of Reproductive Immunology. 141, 103152-103152
Al Ssadh, H., Alabdulmonem, W. and Fernández, N., (2019). The role of cluster of differentiation 74 in cancer and cancer immunomodulation. Scientific Journal of King Faisal University (Basic and Applied Sciences). 20 (1), 99-109
Ssadh, HA., Abdulmonem, WA., Rasheed, Z., Madar, IH., Alhoderi, J., Eldeen, SKN., Alradhwan, A., Alasmael, N., Alkhamiss, A. and Fernández, N., (2019). Knockdown of CD-74 in the Proliferative and Apoptotic Activity of Breast Cancer Cells.. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences. 7 (19), 3169-3176
Todorova, K., Metodiev, MV., Metodieva, G., Mincheff, M., Fernández, N. and Hayrabedyan, S., (2017). Micro-RNA-204 Participates in TMPRSS2/ERG Regulation and Androgen Receptor Reprogramming in Prostate Cancer. Hormones and Cancer. 8 (1), 28-48
Thaker, YR., Recino, A., Raab, M., Jabeen, A., Wallberg, M., Fernandez, N. and Rudd, CE., (2017). Activated Cdc42-associated kinase 1 (ACK1) binds the sterile α motif (SAM) domain of the adaptor SLP-76 and phosphorylates proximal tyrosines. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 292 (15), 6281-6290
Hakam, MS., Miranda-Sayago, JM., Hayrabedyan, S., Todorova, K., Spencer, PS., Jabeen, A., Barnea, ER. and Fernandez, N., (2017). PreImplantation Factor (PIF) promotes HLA-G, -E, -F, -C expression in JEG-3 choriocarcinoma cells and endogenous progesterone activity. Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry. 43 (6), 2277-2296
Al Ssadh, H., Spencer, PS., Alabdulmenaim, W., Alghamdi, R., Madar, IM., Miranda-Sayago, JM. and Fernandez, N., (2017). Measurements of heterotypic associations between cluster of differentiation CD74 and CD44 in human breast cancer-derived cells. Oncotarget. 8 (54), 92143-92156
Voong, CP., Spencer, PS., Navarrete, CV., Turner, D., Hayrabedyan, SB., Crummy, P., Holloway, E., Wilson, MT., Smith, PR. and Fernández, N., (2017). HLA-DR genotyping and mitochondrial DNA analysis reveal the presence of family burials in a fourth century Romano-British Christian cemetery. Frontiers in Genetics. 8 (DEC), 182-
Calix, RX., Ornaghi, S., Wilson, JH., Fernandez, N., Vialard, F., Barnea, ER. and Paidas, MJ., (2017). Prelmplantation Factor and Endocrinology of Implantation and Establishment of Early Pregnancy: A Contemporary View. Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews. 15 (2), 147-158
Calix, RX., Ornaghi, S., Wilson, JH., Fernandez, N., Vialard, F., Barnea, ER. and Paidas, MJ., (2017). Preimplantation factor and endocrinology of implantation and establishment of early pregnancy: A contemporary view. Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews. 15 (2), 147-158
Nikolaeva, MA., Babayan, AA., Stepanova, EO., Smolnikova, VY., Kalinina, EA., Fernández, N., Krechetova, LV., Vanko, LV. and Sukhikh, GT., (2016). The relationship of seminal transforming growth factor-β1 and interleukin-18 with reproductive success in women exposed to seminal plasma during IVF/ICSI treatment. Journal of Reproductive Immunology. 117, 45-51
Barnea, ER., Hayrabedyan, S., Todorova, K., Almogi-Hazan, O., Or, R., Guingab, J., McElhinney, J., Fernandez, N. and Barder, T., (2016). PreImplantation factor (PIF*) regulates systemic immunity and targets protective regulatory and cytoskeleton proteins. Immunobiology. 221 (7), 778-793
Amirfakhri, S., Salimi, A. and Fernandez, N., (2016). Effects of conditioned medium from breast cancer cells on Tlr2 expression in Nb4 cells. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention. 16 (18), 8445-8450
Hayrabedyan, S., Todorova, K., Jabeen, A., Metodieva, G., Toshkov, S., Metodiev, M., Mincheff, M. and Fern�ndez, N., (2016). Sertoli cells have a functional NALP3 inflammasome that can modulate autophagy and cytokine production. Scientific Reports. 6 (18896), 18896-
Amirfakhri, S., Salimi, A. and Fern�ndez, N., (2016). Estudy the Effect of Breast Cancer on Tlr2 Expression in Nb4 Cell. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention. 16 (18), 8445-8450
Barnea, ER., Kirk, D., Todorova, K., McElhinney, J., Hayrabedyan, S. and Fernández, N., (2015). PIF direct immune regulation: Blocks mitogen-activated PBMCs proliferation, promotes TH2/TH1 bias, independent of Ca2+. Immunobiology. 220 (7), 865-875
Tchórzewski, M., Lewkowicz, P., Dziki, A. and Tchórzewski, H., (2014). Expression of Toll-Like Receptors on Human Rectal Adenocarcinoma Cells. Archivum Immunologiae et Therapiae Experimentalis. 62 (3), 247-251
Pérez, O., Romeu, B., Cabrera, O., González, E., Batista-Duharte, A., Labrada, A., Pérez, R., Reyes, LM., Ramírez, W., Sifontes, S., Fernández, N. and Lastre, M., (2013). Adjuvants are Key Factors for the Development of Future Vaccines: Lessons from the Finlay Adjuvant Platform. Frontiers in Immunology. 4 (DEC), 407-
Jabeen, A., Miranda-Sayago, JM., Obara, B., Spencer, PS., Dealtry, GB., Hayrabedyan, S., Shaikly, V., Laissue, PP. and Fernandez, N., (2013). Quantified Colocalization Reveals Heterotypic Histocompatibility Class I Antigen Associations on Trophoblast Cell Membranes: Relevance for Human Pregnancy1. Biology of Reproduction. 89 (4), 94-
Obara, B., Jabeen, A., Fernandez, N. and Laissue, PP., (2013). A novel method for quantified, superresolved, three-dimensional colocalisation of isotropic, fluorescent particles. Histochemistry and Cell Biology. 139 (3), 391-402
Todorova, K., Mincheff, M., Hayrabedyan, S., Mincheva, J., Zasheva, D., Kuzmanov, A. and Fernández, N., (2013). Fundamental Role of micro
P�rez, O., Romeu, B., Cabrera, O., Gonz�lez, E., Batista-Duharte, A., Labrada, A., P�rez, R., Reyes, LM., Ram�rez, W., Sifontes, S., Fern�ndez, N. and Lastre, M., (2013). Adjuvants are Key Factors for the Development of Future Vaccines: Lessons from the Finlay Adjuvant Platform.. Frontiers in immunology. 4, creators-Fern=E1ndez=3ANelson=3A=3A
Karakikes, I., Morrison, IEG., O'Toole, P., Metodieva, G., Navarrete, CV., Gomez, J., Miranda‐Sayago, JM., Cherry, RJ., Metodiev, M. and Fernandez, N., (2012). Interaction of HLA‐DR and CD74 at the cell surface of antigen‐presenting cells by single particle image analysis. The FASEB Journal. 26 (12), 4886-4896
Spencer, PS., Hakam, SM., Laissue, PP., Jabeen, A., Jain, P., Hayrabedyan, S., Todorova, K., Blanch, A., McElhinney, JMWR., Muhandiram, N., Alkhatib, S., Dealtry, GB., Miranda‐Sayago, JM. and Fernández, N., (2012). Key Cellular Components and Interactive Histocompatibility Molecules Regulating Tolerance to the Fetal Allograft. American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. 68 (2), 95-99
Greenwood, C., Metodieva, G., Al-Janabi, K., Lausen, B., Alldridge, L., Leng, L., Bucala, R., Fernandez, N. and Metodiev, MV., (2012). Stat1 and CD74 overexpression is co-dependent and linked to increased invasion and lymph node metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer. Journal of Proteomics. 75 (10), 3031-3040
Hayrabedyan, S., Todorova, K., Pashova, S., Mollova, M. and Fernández, N., (2012). Sertoli Cell Quiescence – New Insights. American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. 68 (6), 451-455
Kyurkchiev, S., Gandolfi, F., Hayrabedyan, S., Brevini, TAL., Dimitrov, R., Fitzgerald, JS., Jabeen, A., Mourdjeva, M., Photini, SM., Spencer, P., Fernández, N. and Markert, UR., (2012). Stem Cells in the Reproductive System. American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. 67 (6), 445-462
Jabeen, A., Alkhatib, S., Hicks, CE., Uddin, T., Hakam, SM., Jain, P. and Fern�ndez, N., (2012). Extra-villous trophoblast cytoskeleton deformation under co-infection with viral and bacterial agents. Journal of reproductive immunology. 94 (1), creators-Fern=E1ndez=3ANelson=3A=3A
Lee, C., Lam, KKW., Koistinen, H., Seppala, M., Kurpisz, M., Fern�ndez, N., Pang, RTK., Yeung, WSB. and Chiu, PCN., (2011). Glycodelin-A as a paracrine regulator in early pregnancy. Journal of reproductive immunology. 90 (1, SI), 29-34
Shakhawat, A., Shaikly, V., Elzatma, E., Mavrakos, E., Jabeen, A. and Fernández, N., (2010). Interaction between HLA-G and monocyte/macrophages in human pregnancy. Journal of Reproductive Immunology. 85 (1), 40-46
Shaikly, V., Shakhawat, A., Withey, A., Morrison, I., Taranissi, M., Dealtry, GB., Jabeen, A., Cherry, R. and Fernández, N., (2010). Cell bio-imaging reveals co-expression of HLA-G and HLA-E in human preimplantation embryos. Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 20 (2), 223-233
Shakhawat, A., Shaikly, VR. and Fern�ndez, N., (2010). Anti-inflammatory interleukin-4 (IL-4) cytokine regulates human leukocyte antigen-G expression in a trophoblast cell line. Journal of reproductive immunology. 86 (2, SI), creators-Fern=E1ndez=3ANelson=3A=3A
Shakhawat, A., Shaikly, V., Mavrakos, E. and Fern�ndez, N., (2009). The protective roles of non-classical MHC class Ib HLA-G antigen against maternal macrophages. Journal of reproductive immunology. 81 (2), creators-Fern=E1ndez=3ANelson=3A=3A
Shaikly, VR., Morrison, IEG., Taranissi, M., Noble, CV., Withey, AD., Cherry, RJ., Blois, SM. and Fernández, N., (2008). Analysis of HLA-G in Maternal Plasma, Follicular Fluid, and Preimplantation Embryos Reveal an Asymmetric Pattern of Expression. The Journal of Immunology. 180 (6), 4330-4337
Krey, G., Frank, P., Shaikly, V., Barrientos, G., Cordo-Russo, R., Ringel, F., Moschansky, P., Chernukhin, IV., Metodiev, M., Fernández, N., Klapp, BF., Arck, PC. and Blois, SM., (2008). In vivo dendritic cell depletion reduces breeding efficiency, affecting implantation and early placental development in mice. Journal of Molecular Medicine. 86 (9), 999-1011
Blois, SM., Barrientos, G., Garcia, MG., Orsal, AS., Tometten, M., Cordo-Russo, RI., Klapp, BF., Santoni, A., Fernández, N., Terness, P. and Arck, PC., (2008). Interaction between dendritic cells and natural killer cells during pregnancy in mice. Journal of Molecular Medicine. 86 (7), 837-852
Shakhawat, A. and Fern�ndez, N., (2008). Effect of TNF alpha nd Interleukin 4 on HLA-G expression, cell proliferation and apoptosis of the human placental trophoblast Jeg-3 cell line. Immunology. 125, creators-Fern=E1ndez=3ANelson=3A=3A
Mavrakos, E., Morrison, IEG., Cherry, RJ. and Fern�ndez, N., (2008). Single molecule visualisation of the CD55, a decay accelerating factor, interaction with CD14 in the lipopolysaccharide signalling pathway. Immunology. 125, creators-Fern=E1ndez=3ANelson=3A=3A
Mavrakos, E., Kacharakkal, HJ., Yadav, N., O'Farrell, M. and Fern�ndez, N., (2008). The role of poly ADP-ribosylation in endotoxin-induced inflammatory processes in macrophages. Immunology. 125, creators-Fern=E1ndez=3ANelson=3A=3A
Cooper, JC., Dealtry, GB., Ahmed, MA., Arck, PC., Klapp, BF., Blois, SM. and Fernández, N., (2007). An Impaired Breeding Phenotype in Mice with a Genetic Deletion of Beta-2 Microglobulin and Diminished MHC Class I Expression: Role in Reproductive Fitness1. Biology of Reproduction. 77 (2), 274-279
Garcia, MG., Tirado-Gonzalez, I., Handjiski, B., Tometten, M., Orsal, AS., Hajos, SE., Fernández, N., Arck, PC. and Blois, SM., (2007). High Expression of Survivin and Down-Regulation of Stat-3 Characterize the Feto-Maternal Interface in Failing Murine Pregnancies During the Implantation Period. Placenta. 28 (7), 650-657
Blois, SM., Kammerer, U., Soto, CA., Tometten, MC., Shaikly, V., Barrientos, G., Jurd, R., Rukavina, D., Thomson, AW., Klapp, BF., Fernández, N. and Arck, PC., (2007). Dendritic Cells: Key to Fetal Tolerance?1. Biology of Reproduction. 77 (4), 590-598
Laskarin, G., Kämmerer, U., Rukavina, D., Thomson, AW., Fernandez, N. and Blois, SM., (2007). Antigen‐Presenting Cells and Materno‐Fetal Tolerance: An Emerging Role for Dendritic Cells. American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. 58 (3), 255-267
D'Arcy, V., Abdullaev, ZK., Pore, N., Docquier, F., Torrano, V., Chernukhin, I., Smart, M., Farrar, D., Metodiev, M., Fernandez, N., Richard, C., Delgado, MD., Lobanenkov, V. and Klenova, E., (2006). The Potential of BORIS Detected in the Leukocytes of Breast Cancer Patients as an Early Marker of Tumorigenesis. Clinical Cancer Research. 12 (20), 5978-5986
Morrison, IEG., Karakikes, I., Barber, RE., Fernández, N. and Cherry, RJ., (2003). Detecting and Quantifying Colocalization of Cell Surface Molecules by Single Particle Fluorescence Imaging. Biophysical Journal. 85 (6), 4110-4121
Fernández, EM., O’Toole, PJ., Morrison, IEG., Cherry, RJ. and Fernández, N., (2003). Interaction of HLA-DR with actin microfilaments. Human Immunology. 64 (3), 327-337
Karakikes, I., Barber, RE., Morrison, IEG., Fernández, N. and Cherry, RJ., (2003). Co-localization of cell surface receptors at high spatial resolution by single-particle fluorescence imaging. Biochemical Society Transactions. 31 (6), 1453-1455
Cherry, RJ., Morrison, IEG., Karakikes, I., Barber, RE., Silkstone, G. and Fernández, N., (2003). Measurements of associations of cell-surface receptors by single-particle fluorescence imaging. Biochemical Society Transactions. 31 (5), 1028-1031
Georgiou, G., Bahra, SS., Mackie, AR., Wolfe, CA., O’Shea, P., Ladha, S., Fernandez, N. and Cherry, RJ., (2002). Measurement of the Lateral Diffusion of Human MHC Class I Molecules on HeLa Cells by Fluorescence Recovery after Photobleaching Using a Phycoerythrin Probe. Biophysical Journal. 82 (4), 1828-1834
Sutton, JM., Clarke, OJ., Fernandez, N. and Boyle, RW., (2002). Porphyrin, Chlorin, and Bacteriochlorin Isothiocyanates: Useful Reagents for the Synthesis of Photoactive Bioconjugates. Bioconjugate Chemistry. 13 (2), 249-263
Triantafilou, K., Triantafilou, M., Ladha, S., Mackie, A., Fernandez, N., Dedrick, RL. and Cherry, R., (2001). Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching reveals that LPS rapidly transfers from CD14 to hsp70 and hsp90 on the cell membrane. Journal of Cell Science. 114 (13), 2535-2545
Triantafilou, K., Triantafilou, M., Ladha, S., Mackie, A., Dedrick, RL., Fernandez, N. and Cherry, R., (2001). Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching reveals that LPS rapidly transfers from CD14 to hsp70 and hsp90 on the cell membrane. Journal of Cell Science. 114 (13), 2535-2545
Triantafilou, K., Triantafilou, M., Ladha, S., Mackie, A., Fernandez, N., Dedrick, RL. and Cherry, R., (2001). Erratum: Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching reveals that LPS rapidly transfers from CD14 to hsp70 and hsp90 on the cell membrane (Journal of Cell Science (2001) Vol. 114 (2535-2545)). Journal of Cell Science. 114 (17), 3072-
Triantafilou, K., Triantafilou, M. and Fernandez, N., (2000). Molecular associations and microdomains in antigen-presenting cell-T-cell interactions. Critical Reviews in Immunology. 20 (5), 359-373
Dealtry, GB., O’Farrell, MK. and Fernandez, N., (2000). The Th2 Cytokine Environment of the Placenta. International Archives of Allergy and Immunology. 123 (2), 107-119
Bottley, G. and Fernández, N., (2000). Dimerization of major histocompatibility complex class I on the surface of THP‐1 cells stimulates the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase and subsequent nitric oxide release. Immunology. 100 (4), 449-454
Triantafilou, K., Triantafilou, M., Takada, Y. and Fernandez, N., (2000). Human Parechovirus 1 Utilizes Integrins αvβ3 and αvβ1 as Receptors. Journal of Virology. 74 (13), 5856-5862
Triantafilou, K., Triantafilou, M., Wilson, KM. and Fernandez, N., (2000). Human major histocompatibility molecules have the intrinsic ability to form homotypic associations. Human Immunology. 61 (6), 585-598
Triantafilou, M., Triantafilou, K., Wilson, KM., Takada, Y. and Fernandez, N., (2000). High affinity interactions of Coxsackievirus A9 with integrin αvβ3 (CD51/61) require the CYDMKTTC sequence of β3, but do not require the RGD sequence of the CAV-9 VP1 protein. Human Immunology. 61 (5), 453-459
Triantafilou, M., Triantafilou, K. and Fernandez, N., (2000). Rough and smooth forms of fluorescein‐labelled bacterial endotoxin exhibit CD14/LBP dependent and independent binding that is influencedby endotoxin concentration. European Journal of Biochemistry. 267 (8), 2218-2226
Triantafilou, K., Triantafilou, M. and Fernandez, N., (2000). Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) labeled with Alexa 488 hydrazide as a novel probe for LPS binding studies. Cytometry. 41 (4), 316-320
SUTTON, JM., FERNANDEZ, N. and BOYLE, RW., (2000). Functionalized diphenylchlorins and bacteriochlorins: their synthesis and bioconjugation for targeted photodynamic therapy and tumour cell imaging. Journal of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines. 04 (07), 655-658
Triantafilou, K., Triantafilou, M. and Fernandez, N., (2000). Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) labeled with Alexa 488 hydrazide as a novel probe for LPS binding studies. Cytometry. 41 (4), 316-320
Sutton, JM., Fernandez, N. and Boyle, RW., (2000). Functionalized diphenylchlorins and bacteriochlorins: Their synthesis and bioconjugation for targeted photodynamic therapy and tumour cell imaging. Journal of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines. 4 (7), 655-658
Fernandez, N., (1999). A critical review of the role of the major histocompatibility complex in fertilization, preimplantation development and feto-maternal interactions. Human Reproduction Update. 5 (3), 234-248
Triantafilou, K., Triantafilou, M., Wilson, KM., Cherry, RJ. and Fernandez, N., (1999). Intracellular and cell surface heterotypic associations of human leukocyte antigen-DR and human invariant chain. Human Immunology. 60 (11), 1101-1112
Triantafilou, M., Triantafilou, K., Wilson, KM., Takada, Y., Fernandez, N. and Stanway, G., (1999). Involvement of β2-microglobulin and integrin αvβ3 molecules in the coxsackievirus A9 infectious cycle. Journal of General Virology. 80 (10), 2591-2600
Smith, PR., Morrison, IEG., Wilson, KM., Fernández, N. and Cherry, RJ., (1999). Anomalous Diffusion of Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I Molecules on HeLa Cells Determined by Single Particle Tracking. Biophysical Journal. 76 (6), 3331-3344
Nilsson, AM., Wijaywardene, M., Gkoutos, G., Wilson, KM., Fern�ndez, N. and Reynolds, CA., (1999). Correlated mutations in the HLA class II molecule. International Journal of Quantum Chemistry. 73 (2), 85-96
Triantafilou, M., Triantafilou, K., Wilson, KM., Takada, Y., Fernandez, N. and Stanway, G., (1999). Involvement of β
COOPER, JC., FERNANDEZ, N., JOLY, E. and DEALTRY, GB., (1998). Regulation of Major Histocompatibility Complex and TAP Gene Products in Preimplantation Mouse Stage Embryos. American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. 40 (3), 165-171
Cherry, RJ., Smith, PR., Morrison, IEG. and Fernandez, N., (1998). Mobility of cell surface receptors: a re‐evaluation. FEBS Letters. 430 (1-2), 88-91
Cherry, RJ., Wilson, KM., Triantafilou, K., O'Toole, P., Morrison, IEG., Smith, PR. and Fernández, N., (1998). Detection of Dimers of Dimers of Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA)–DR on the Surface of Living Cells by Single-Particle Fluorescence Imaging. The Journal of Cell Biology. 140 (1), 71-79
Cherry, RJ., Smith, PR., Morrison, IEG., Koukidou, M., Wilson, KM. and Fernández, N., (1997). Mobility of cell-surface MHC molecules investigated by single-particle fluorescent imaging. Biochemical Society Transactions. 25 (3), 1097-1102
Wilson, KM., Triantafilou, K., Morrison, IEG., Cherry, RJ. and Fernandez, N., (1997). SINGLE PARTICLE IMAGING OF CELL-SURFACE HLA-DR TETRAMERS. Biochemical Society Transactions. 25 (2), 360S-360S
Triantafilou, K., Wilson, KM., Morrison, IEG., Cherry, RJ. and Fernandez, N., (1997). THE STATE OF AGGREGATION OF MHC CLASS II MOLECULES AT THE CELL-SURFACE IS TEMPERATURE DEPENDENT. Biochemical Society Transactions. 25 (2), 358S-358S
Triantafilou, K., Wilson, KM. and Fernandez, N., (1997). INTRACELLULAR AND CELL SURFACE MAPPING OF HLA DR IN THE PRESENCE AND ABSENCE OF THE INVARIANT CHAIN. Biochemical Society Transactions. 25 (2), 259S-259S
Fiszer, D., Ulbrecht, M., Fernandez, N., Johnson, JP., Weiss, EH. and Kurpisz, M., (1997). Analysis of HLA class Ib gene expression in male gametogenic cells. European Journal of Immunology. 27 (7), 1691-1695
Wilson, KM., Morrison, IEG., Smith, PR., Fernandez, N. and Cherry, RJ., (1996). Single particle tracking of cell-surface HLA-DR molecules using R-phycoerythrin labeled monoclonal antibodies and fluorescence digital imaging. Journal of Cell Science. 109 (8), 2101-2109
Janitz, M., Fiszer, D., Michalczak‐Janitz, K., Lukaszyk, A., Fernandez, N., Skorupski, W. and Kurpisz, M., (1994). Analysis of mRNA for class I HLA on human gametogenic cells. Molecular Reproduction and Development. 38 (2), 231-237
Wilson, KM., Labeta, MO., Pawelec, G. and Fernandez, N., (1993). Cell-surface expression of human histocompatibility leucocyte antigen (HLA) class II-associated invariant chain (CD74) does not always correlate with cell-surface expression of HLA class II molecules. Immunology. 79 (2), 331-335
Sprinks, M., Sellens, M., Dealtry, G. and Fernandez, N., (1993). Preimplantation mouse embryos express Mhc class I genes before the first cleavage division. Immunogenetics. 38 (1), 35-40
Labeta, MO., Durieux, J., Fernandez, N., Herrmann, R. and Ferrara, P., (1993). Release from a human monocyte‐like cell line of two different soluble forms of the lipopolysaccharide receptor, CD14. European Journal of Immunology. 23 (9), 2144-2151
Labeta, MO., Durieux, JJ., Spagnoli, G., Fernandez, N., Wijdenes, J. and Herrmann, R., (1993). CD14 and tolerance to lipopolysaccharide: Biochemical and functional analysis. Immunology. 80 (3), 415-423
Reyes-Engel, A., Le Roy, E., Diegues, JL. and Fernandez, N., (1993). Unusual expression pattern of the MHC class I Q5k gene in the AKR mouse: Possible role in embryo development. Journal of Reproductive Immunology. 23 (1), 73-81
KURPISZ, M. and FERNANDEZ, N., (1992). Main Histocompatibility Complex and Reproductive System. American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. 28 (1), 19-30
Fernandez, N., Kurpisz, M., Labeta, M., Sachs, J. and Pawelec, G., (1992). A ligand-epitope in vitro analysis of major histocompatibility determinants expressed on B and T lymphocytes. Immunology. 77 (1), 116-122
Fernandez, N. and Klidis, A., (1991). Molecular profiles of the cell membrane bound and cytoplasmic forms of the human MHC Class‐II associated invariant polypeptides. ELECTROPHORESIS. 12 (7-8), 523-526
Delgado, V., Ramos, T., Delgado, E., Fernandez, N., Diez, ML., Romera, N. and Mateos, F., (1990). Effect of hepatic ischemic reperfusion on the adenine nucleotides: Its tissue degradation and integrity. Alopurinol-protecting effect. Revista de Diagnostico Biologico. 39 (3), 127-135
Fernandez, N., Labeta, M., Kurpisz, M., Nakatsuji, T., Sachs, J. and Festenstein, H., (1990). Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) protein analysis by optimised two‐dimensional electrophoretic methods. ELECTROPHORESIS. 11 (2), 167-174
Labeta, M., Fernandez, N. and Festenstein, H., (1989). The expression of an 'alloantigen'-like molecule is a general phenomenon in AKR leukaemias. Transplantation Proceedings. 21 (1 I), 578-
Labeta, MO., Fernandez, N., Reyes, A., Ferrara, P., Marelli, O., Le Roy, E., Houlihan, J. and Festenstein, H., (1989). Biochemical analysis of a novel H-2 class I-like glycoprotein expressed in five AKR-(Gross virus) derived spontaneous T cell leukemias. Journal of Immunology. 143 (4), 1245-1253
Pawelec, G., Brocker, T., Busch, FW., Buhring, HJ., Fernandez, N., Schneider, EM. and Wernet, P., (1988). 'Tolerization' of human T-helper cell clones by chronic exposure to alloantigen: Culture conditions dictate autocrine proliferative status but not acquisition of cytotoxic potential and suppressor-induction capacity. Journal of Molecular and Cellular Immunology. 4 (1), 21-34
Fernandez, N., Hitman, GA., Festenstein, H., Garde, L., Labeta, M., Walker-Smith, JA. and Sachs, JA., (1988). Novel HLA class II-associated structural patterns in coeliac disease and type I diabetes. Clinical and Experimental Immunology. 72 (3), 362-366
Fernandez, N., Labeta, MO. and Festenstein, H., (1988). A novel HLA class II molecule. Immunogenetics. 27 (5), 363-369
Pawelec, G., Fernandez, N., Kalthoff, F., Buhring, HJ., Busch, FW., Schneider, EM., Festenstein, H. and Wernet, P., (1988). Induction of 'tolerance' in monoclonal human helper T lymphocyte populations during culture under conditions of chronic alloantigenic stimulation. Transplantation Proceedings. 20 (2), 164-166
Pawelec, G., Fernandez, N., Brocker, T., Schneider, EM., Festenstein, H. and Wernet, P., (1988). DY determinants, possibly associated with novel class II molecules, stimulate autoreactive CD4+ T cells with suppressive activity.. The Journal of experimental medicine. 167 (2), 243-261
Labeta, MO., Fernandez, N. and Festenstein, H., (1988). Solubilisation effect of Nonidet P-40, Triton X-100 and CHAPS in the detection of MHC-like glycoproteins. Journal of Immunological Methods. 112 (1), 133-138
Labeta, MO., Fernandez, N. and Festenstein, H., (1987). Analytical studies of the binding parameters describing the interaction of HLA-DR epitopes with a specific monomorphic monoclonal antibody. Journal of Immunological Methods. 101 (1), 15-21
Kurpisz, M., Fernandez, N., Witt, M., Kowalik, I., Szymczynski, GA. and Festenstein, H., (1987). HLA EXPRESSION ON HUMAN GERMINAL CELLS. International Journal of Immunogenetics. 14 (1), 23-32
Fernandez, N., Labeta, M., Kurpisz, M., Solana, R. and Festenstein, H., (1986). HLA-DQ molecular heterogeneity in HLA-DR4-Dw4 consanguineous cell lines. Disease Markers. 4 (1-2), 191-198
Fernandez, N., Festenstein, H., Alonzo, A., Biro, PA., Labeta, M., Carolan, E., Houlihan, J., Mellor, A. and Flavell, R., (1986). THE EXPRESSION OF MURINE Qa REGION GENE PRODUCT(S) IN L CELL TRANSFORMANTS. International Journal of Immunogenetics. 13 (5-6), 425-436
Navarrete, C., Fernandez, N., Alonso, MC. and Festenstein, H., (1986). Ontogenic and functional implications of the differential expression of HLA-DQ antigens on leukemic cells. Human Immunology. 16 (1), 52-68
Sachs, JA., Fernandez, N., Kurpisz, M., Okoye, R., Ogilvie, J., Awad, J., Labeta, M. and Festenstein, H., (1986). Serological biochemical and functional characterisation of three different HLA‐DR monoclonal antibodies derived from C57BL6 mice. Tissue Antigens. 28 (4), 199-207
Kurpisz, M., Fernandez, N., Szymczyński, G. and Kowalik, I., (1986). The non-mature sperm cells: evaluation of surface markers and interaction in in vitro cultures.. Archivum immunologiae et therapiae experimentalis. 34 (1), 101-109
KURPISZ, M., MAZURKIEWICZ, I. and FERNANDEZ, N., (1985). Morphological and Immunological Observations in Experimentally Induced Torsion of Testis in Rats. American Journal of Reproductive Immunology and Microbiology. 9 (4), 129-135
Fernandez, N., Solana, R. and Sachs, JA., (1984). Characterization of 59 workshop monoclonal antibodies using panels of EBV transformed HTCs and deletion mutant cell lines. Disease Markers. 2 (1-2), 197-205
Solana, R., Fernandez, N. and Alonso, MC., (1984). Comparison of RIA and ELISA for screening class II monoclonal antibodies with EBV transformed cell lines. Disease Markers. 2 (1-2), 33-37
Conferences (35)
Muhandiram, N., Jabeen, A. and Fernàndez, N., (2015). Bacterial LPS differentially modulates the expression of Myoferlin in trophoblast cells
Alssadh, H., Alabdulmenaim, W. and Fernandez, N., (2014). Analysis of the expression and interrelationship between the CD74 and CD44 receptors expressed on human breast cancer derived cells
Alabdulmenaim, W., Al Ssadh, H. and Fernandez, N., (2014). Lack of Trophoblast-Specific Isoforms of CD74 May Protect Pregnancy
Al Ssadh, H., Fernandez, N. and Alabdulmenaim, W., (2014). Analysis of the Expression and Interrelationship Between the CD74 and CD44 Receptors Expressed on Human Breast Cancer Derived Cells
Hakam, SM., Pallavi, JH., Sachiyo, T., Barnea, ER. and Fernandez, N., (2014). Preimplantation factor (PIF*) regulates HLA-G expression at the feto-maternal interface
Jain, P., Blanch, A., Jabeen, A., Hakam, SM., Laissue, P. and Fernandez, N., (2012). THE INTERACTION OF THE CYTOSKELETON WITH HISTOCOMPATIBILITY MOLECULES ON TROPHOBLAST CELLS: RELEVANCE FOR FOETO-MATERNAL TOLERANCE
Blanch, A., Jain, P., Jabeen, A. and Fernandez, N., (2012). The role of the cytoskeleton in foeto-maternal immunotolerance
Jabeen, A., Alkhatib, S., Hicks, CE., Uddin, T., Hakam, SM., Jain, P. and Fernández, N., (2012). Extra-villous trophoblast cytoskeleton deformation under co-infection with viral and bacterial agents
Jain, P., Blanch, A., Jabeen, A., Hakam, S., Laissue, P. and Fernandez, N., (2012). The effect of all-trans retinoic acid on histocompatibility receptor distribution at the foeto-maternal interface
McElhinney, JMWR., Sayago, JMM., Taylor, OW., Reynolds, CA. and Fernandez, N., (2012). Serum albumin modulates pro-inflammatory responses induced by bacterial lipopolysaccharides in macrophage-like MM6 cells
Jabeen, A., Laissue, PP., Obara, B., Jain, P. and Fernandez, N., (2012). Immunological receptors' expression and communication on extravillous trophoblast cell surface
Lee, C-L., Lam, KKW., Koistinen, H., Seppala, M., Kurpisz, M., Fernandez, N., Pang, RTK., Yeung, WSB. and Chiu, PCN., (2011). Glycodelin-A as a paracrine regulator in early pregnancy
Jabeen, A., Laissue, PP., Jain, P., Shakhawat, A., Shaikly, V. and Fernandez, N., (2011). Study of MHC class I molecules associations: Is receptor interaction at the cell-surface important at the feto-maternal interface?
Shakhawat, A., Shaikly, V. and Fernández, N., (2010). Anti-inflammatory interleukin-4 (IL-4) cytokine regulates human leukocyte antigen-G expression in a trophoblast cell line
Jabeen, A., Jain, P., Laissue, PP., Suhling, K., Levitt, JA., Shaikly, V., Shakhawat, A. and Fernandez, N., (2010). Physical interactions of HLA-G with MHC class I partner molecules on the surface of two trophoblast cell lines, JEG-3 and ACH-3P, by Förster resonance energy transfer based on fluorescence lifetime measurements
Shakhawat, A., Shaikly, V., Mavrakos, E. and Fernández, N., (2009). The protective roles of non-classical MHC class Ib HLA-G antigen against maternal macrophages
Shaikly, V., Shakhawat, A., Morrison, I., Mavrakos, E., Cherry, AJR. and Fernández, N., (2009). MHC profiles in human pre-implantation embryos
Mavrakos, E., Morrison, IG., Cherry, RJ. and Fernandez, N., (2008). Single molecule visualisation of the CD55, a decay accelerating factor, interaction with CD14 in the lipopolysaccharide signalling pathway
Mavrakos, E., Kacharakkal, HJ., Yadav, N., O'Farrell, M. and Fernandez, N., (2008). The role of poly ADP-ribosylation in endotoxin-induced inflammatory processes in macrophages
Shakhawat, A. and Fernandez, N., (2008). Effect of TNF alpha nd Interleukin 4 on HLA-G expression, cell proliferation and apoptosis of the human placental trophoblast Jeg-3 cell line
Shaikly, V., Taranissi, M., Seaton, A. and Fernandez, N., (2006). Analysis of soluble HLA-G in the culture media of human preimplantation embryos from cleavage stages to blastocyst and embryos undergoing preimplantation genetic diagnosis
Nebenfuhr, MT., Morrison, IEG., Karakikes, I., Cherry, RJ. and Fernandez, N., (2005). Detection and quantification of colocalization of CD14 and TLR4 upon LPS stimulation on human monocytes using single particle fluorescence imaging
Cherry, RJ., Morrison, IEG., Karakikes, I., Barber, RE., Silkstone, G. and Fernández, N., (2003). Measurements of associations of cell-surface receptors by single-particle fluorescence imaging
Karakikes, I., Barber, RE., Morrison, IEG., Fernández, N. and Cherry, RJ., (2003). Co-localization of cell surface receptors at high spatial resolution by single-particle fluorescence imaging
WEISS, EH., CANNICH, A., SPRINKS, M., FERNANDEZ, N. and ULBRECHT, M., (1998). Unique Biochemical Properties of Human Leukocyte Antigen‐E Allow for a Highly Specific Function in Immune Recognition
Wilson, KM., Morrison, IEG., Cherry, RJ. and Fernandez, N., (1997). In vivo single particle imaging reveals the formation of cell surface HLA-DR dimer of dimers
Wilson, KM., Triantafilou, K., Morrison, IEG., Cherry, RJ. and Fernandez, N., (1996). Single particle imaging of cell-surface HLA-DR tetramers
Smith, PR., Wilson, KM., Morrison, IEG., Fernandez, N. and Cherry, RJ., (1996). Comparitive analysis of MHC class I and class II cell surface organisation using digital fluorescence imaging
Cooper, JC., Fernandez, N. and Dealtry, G., (1996). Ontogeny and role of the MHC in mouse embryonic development
Fernandez, N., Cooper, JC., Sprinks, MT. and Dealtry, GB., (1996). Impaired reproduction of the B-2-M deficient transgenic
Wilson, KM., Smith, PR., Morrison, IEG., Cherry, RJ. and Fernandez, N., (1996). The mobility and self-associations of MHC receptors at the cell surface of antigen presenting cells
Triantafilou, K., Wilson, KM., Morrison, IEG., Cherry, RJ. and Fernandez, N., (1996). The state of aggregation of MHC Class II molecules at the cell-surface is temperature dependent
Triantafilou, K., Wilson, KM. and Fernandez, N., (1996). Intracellular and cell surface mapping of HLA DR in the presence and absence of the invariant chain
Sprinks, MT., Ulbrecht, M., Fernandez, N. and Weiss, EH., (1996). Identification of the human non-classical MHC class I HLA-E molecule by 1-D IEF
Fernandez, N. and Kurpisz, M., (1996). The major histocompatibility complex and the developing mammalian embryo
Grants and funding
2016
The role of soluble factors in regulating maternally derived fibroblasts
Wellcome Trust
2015
Is fetomaternal tolerance linked to HLA expression on trophoblasts
Wellcome Trust
2014
Biomedical Vacation Scholarships - 2014 (Mr Akira O Williamson)
Wellcome Trust