The role of T-cells in SARS-CoV-2 virus defense

by Universitaet TübingenA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDOur immune system can efficiently fend off viral diseases. T-cells can directly destroy viru

Updated on: May 05,2024

The role of T-cells in SARS-CoV-2 virus defense

by Universitaet TübingenA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDOur immune system can efficiently fend off viral diseases. T-cells can directly destroy viru

Updated on:May 05,2024

How B cells fight the COVID-19 virus

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardResearchers discovered a new antibody (light blue) that neutralizes the COVID-19 virus, by binding to the virus’s spike protein (grey) an

Updated on: April 08,2024

How B cells fight the COVID-19 virus

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardResearchers discovered a new antibody (light blue) that neutralizes the COVID-19 virus, by binding to the virus’s spike protein (grey) an

Updated on:April 08,2024

Nrf2: The custodian regulating oxidative stress and immunity against acrylamide toxicity

by Tokyo University of ScienceGenetic ablation of Nrf2 exacerbates neurotoxic effects of acrylamide in mice. Credit: Tokyo University of ScienceAcrylamide is a toxic chemical compound that affect

Updated on: April 20,2024

Nrf2: The custodian regulating oxidative stress and immunity against acrylamide toxicity

by Tokyo University of ScienceGenetic ablation of Nrf2 exacerbates neurotoxic effects of acrylamide in mice. Credit: Tokyo University of ScienceAcrylamide is a toxic chemical compound that affect

Updated on:April 20,2024

Tofacitinib ups rheumatoid arthritis treatment response

The addition of tofacitinib to rheumatoid arthritis treatment regimens improves patient response to non-biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, according to a study published in the Aug. 20 is

Updated on: April 08,2024

Tofacitinib ups rheumatoid arthritis treatment response

The addition of tofacitinib to rheumatoid arthritis treatment regimens improves patient response to non-biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, according to a study published in the Aug. 20 is

Updated on:April 08,2024

β-damascone: Using the aroma component of rose fragrance as a novel immunomodulator

by Tokyo University of ScienceOveractivation of dendritic cells (DCs), components of the immune system, can cause immune diseases. β-damascone, a constituent of rose fragrance was identified as a

Updated on: May 07,2024

β-damascone: Using the aroma component of rose fragrance as a novel immunomodulator

by Tokyo University of ScienceOveractivation of dendritic cells (DCs), components of the immune system, can cause immune diseases. β-damascone, a constituent of rose fragrance was identified as a

Updated on:May 07,2024

Key type of immune cell 'self-renews' in humans, new study finds

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists has shown that a key type of immune cell "self-renews" in humans.It is an unexpected discovery, as it was previously t

Updated on: April 24,2024

Key type of immune cell 'self-renews' in humans, new study finds

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists has shown that a key type of immune cell "self-renews" in humans.It is an unexpected discovery, as it was previously t

Updated on:April 24,2024

Omega-3s could boost immunotherapy's cancer-fighting power

by Experimental BiologyOmega-3 supplementation improves the efficacy of immunotherapy in subcutaneous murine MB49 bladder cancer tumors. Credit: Abigail Kelly, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Har

Updated on: April 20,2024

Omega-3s could boost immunotherapy's cancer-fighting power

by Experimental BiologyOmega-3 supplementation improves the efficacy of immunotherapy in subcutaneous murine MB49 bladder cancer tumors. Credit: Abigail Kelly, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Har

Updated on:April 20,2024

How intravenous immunoglobulin antibodies resolve joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

by Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.02.019Immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgB) play an important role

Updated on: June 17,2024

How intravenous immunoglobulin antibodies resolve joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

by Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.02.019Immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgB) play an important role

Updated on:June 17,2024

A new cause of osteoarthritis identified by research on a rare disease

by University of LiverpoolMicro CT scan of the head of a femur (thigh bone) showing the presence of sharp HDMPs on the surface of the bone." Credit: University of LiverpoolA new mechanism of

Updated on: May 08,2024

A new cause of osteoarthritis identified by research on a rare disease

by University of LiverpoolMicro CT scan of the head of a femur (thigh bone) showing the presence of sharp HDMPs on the surface of the bone." Credit: University of LiverpoolA new mechanism of

Updated on:May 08,2024

Why COVID patients become critically ill

by University of AmsterdamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Amsterdam UMC have discovered why patients become seriously ill after being infected with the coronavirus. They identifi

Updated on: April 09,2024

Why COVID patients become critically ill

by University of AmsterdamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Amsterdam UMC have discovered why patients become seriously ill after being infected with the coronavirus. They identifi

Updated on:April 09,2024

Scientists discover possible target for treating and preventing osteoarthritis

by University of FloridaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWear and tear on joints can lead to inflammation, breakdown of cartilage and development of osteoarthritis. Scientists at UF Scripps Biomedical Re

Updated on: April 17,2024

Scientists discover possible target for treating and preventing osteoarthritis

by University of FloridaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWear and tear on joints can lead to inflammation, breakdown of cartilage and development of osteoarthritis. Scientists at UF Scripps Biomedical Re

Updated on:April 17,2024

Enzyme-activating antibodies revealed as marker for most severe form of rheumatoid arthritis

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe proposed binding site of the PAD4-activating antibody. The PAD4 enzyme is composed of two pieces (light gray and dark gray) that are connected in

Updated on: June 06,2024

Enzyme-activating antibodies revealed as marker for most severe form of rheumatoid arthritis

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe proposed binding site of the PAD4-activating antibody. The PAD4 enzyme is composed of two pieces (light gray and dark gray) that are connected in

Updated on:June 06,2024