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An infamous 'inflammasome'—a rogue protein complex—appears to underlie a rare and disabling autoimmune disorder

An infamous 'inflammasome'—a rogue protein complex—appears to underlie a rare and disabling autoimmune disorder

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCa2+ influx is required for PIEZO-dependent NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Credit:Science Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciimmunol.adf4699Autoimmune disea

An infamous 'inflammasome'—a rogue protein complex—appears to underlie a rare and disabling autoimmune disorder

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCa2+ influx is required for PIEZO-dependent NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Credit:Science Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciimmunol.adf4699Autoimmune disea
Mpox: Characterization of post-infectious immune response

Mpox: Characterization of post-infectious immune response

by Pasteur InstituteHuman cells infected with MPXV (in green) among uninfected cells (nuclei in blue). Image taken with a confocal microscope. Credit: Mathieu Hubert and Olivier Schwartz, Institu

Mpox: Characterization of post-infectious immune response

by Pasteur InstituteHuman cells infected with MPXV (in green) among uninfected cells (nuclei in blue). Image taken with a confocal microscope. Credit: Mathieu Hubert and Olivier Schwartz, Institu
How mutation of the APC gene disrupts lymphocyte migration in colon cancer

How mutation of the APC gene disrupts lymphocyte migration in colon cancer

by Pasteur InstituteMigrating human T lymphocytes revealing a broad protrusion at the leading edge and long adhesive protrusions at the rear. Image obtained by confocal fluorescence microscopy: f

How mutation of the APC gene disrupts lymphocyte migration in colon cancer

by Pasteur InstituteMigrating human T lymphocytes revealing a broad protrusion at the leading edge and long adhesive protrusions at the rear. Image obtained by confocal fluorescence microscopy: f
Key features of chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis identified in groundbreaking study

Key features of chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis identified in groundbreaking study

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, identified key clinical features

Key features of chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis identified in groundbreaking study

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, identified key clinical features
Oral deucravacitinib benefits patients with lupus

Oral deucravacitinib benefits patients with lupus

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTyrosine kinases are enzymes that play central roles in signaling by cytokines involved in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, including lupus. A recent phas

Oral deucravacitinib benefits patients with lupus

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTyrosine kinases are enzymes that play central roles in signaling by cytokines involved in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, including lupus. A recent phas
Joint cell finding gives clues for improved treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Joint cell finding gives clues for improved treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

by University of GlasgowThe key to swift treatments to cure the pain of rheumatoid arthritis has been found in the joints of people with the condition who are in long-term remission.The study—pub

Joint cell finding gives clues for improved treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

by University of GlasgowThe key to swift treatments to cure the pain of rheumatoid arthritis has been found in the joints of people with the condition who are in long-term remission.The study—pub
Rheumatoid arthritis patients see big boost in quality of life

Rheumatoid arthritis patients see big boost in quality of life

by Alan Mozes, Healthday ReporterDutch study found substantial drops in anxiety, depression and disability over 2 decades.(HealthDay)—Rheumatoid arthritis patients can generally look forward to a much

Rheumatoid arthritis patients see big boost in quality of life

by Alan Mozes, Healthday ReporterDutch study found substantial drops in anxiety, depression and disability over 2 decades.(HealthDay)—Rheumatoid arthritis patients can generally look forward to a much
A common skin bacterium put children with severe eczema at higher risk of food allergy

A common skin bacterium put children with severe eczema at higher risk of food allergy

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study published today in theJournal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, scientists from King's College London have found th

A common skin bacterium put children with severe eczema at higher risk of food allergy

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study published today in theJournal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, scientists from King's College London have found th
Mortality rate up for Koreans with rheumatoid arthritis

Mortality rate up for Koreans with rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Korean patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have increased mortality rates compared with the general population, according to a study published online Jan. 19 in theInternational

Mortality rate up for Koreans with rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Korean patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have increased mortality rates compared with the general population, according to a study published online Jan. 19 in theInternational
COVID-19 infection rates low in people with rheumatic diseases, most report mild illness

COVID-19 infection rates low in people with rheumatic diseases, most report mild illness

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that the COVID-19 infection incidence has been low in people with rheumatic diseases, and most of those infected expe

COVID-19 infection rates low in people with rheumatic diseases, most report mild illness

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that the COVID-19 infection incidence has been low in people with rheumatic diseases, and most of those infected expe
Study finds cycling JAK inhibitors to be an effective option for patients with difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis

Study finds cycling JAK inhibitors to be an effective option for patients with difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that peo

Study finds cycling JAK inhibitors to be an effective option for patients with difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that peo