Molecular Immunology

The Laboratory of Molecular Immunology focuses on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms that regulate the function of the immune system under both physiological and pathological conditions, with particular emphasis on cancer immunology and virus-host interactions. The research activity integrates advanced molecular, cellular and immunological approaches, aiming at the development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic applications for diseases associated with immune system dysfunction.

Laboratory Details

Laboratory Title: Molecular Immunology

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

School: Molecular Biology and Genetics

Email: achlichl@mbg.duth.gr

Telephone: 25510-30630 (77630) 25510-30673 (77673)

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Introduction - Presentation

The Laboratory of Molecular Immunology focuses on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms that regulate the function of the immune system under both physiological and pathological conditions, with particular emphasis on cancer immunology and virus-host interactions. The research activity integrates advanced molecular, cellular and immunological approaches, aiming at the development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic applications for diseases associated with immune system dysfunction.

Field of Research

Molecular Immunology

Laboratory Members

Name	Position/Capacity	Email	Telephone
Katerina Chlichlia	Director	achlichl@mbg.duth.gr	77630
Eleni Tryfonopoulou	PhD Candidate	eltr.mailbox@gmail.com	77673

Featured Research Programs

Programme Title	Duration	Funding
STUDY FOR THE DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF PROGNOSTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC BIOMARKERS FOR HEMATOLOGICAL DISEASES AND MALIGNANT NEOPLASMS	2027-09-07 00:00:00	self-funded

Featured Publications

Chronological Order	APP	doi
Mouzakis A, Petrakis V, Tryfonopoulou E, Panopoulou M, Panagopoulos P, Chlichlia K. Mechanisms of immune evasion in HIV-1: the role of virus-host protein interactions. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2025, 47(5): 367.		https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb47050367
Aindelis G, Glaros V, Fragoulis K, Mouchtari A, Spyridopoulou K, Chlichlia K. Colon cancer cells treated with Lacticaseibacillus casei undergo apoptosis and release DAMPs indicative of immunogenic cell death. Probiot Antimicrob Prot 2024, 17(6): 4156-4170.		https://doi.org/10.1007/s12602-024-10330-3
Spyridopoulou K, Aindelis G, Pappa A, Chlichlia K. Anticancer activity of biogenic selenium nanoparticles: apoptotic and immunogenic cell death markers in colon cancer cells. Cancers 2021, 13(21): 5335.		https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers13215335