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Suppressing graft-versus-host disease using immunosuppressive iPS cell-derived regulatory T cells

Suppressing graft-versus-host disease using immunosuppressive iPS cell-derived regulatory T cells

by Kyoto UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Stem Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2024.05.004A recent study by a team led by Professor Shin Kaneko successfully induced regulator

Suppressing graft-versus-host disease using immunosuppressive iPS cell-derived regulatory T cells

by Kyoto UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Stem Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2024.05.004A recent study by a team led by Professor Shin Kaneko successfully induced regulator
Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis tied to higher risk for adverse obstetric, birth outcomes

Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis tied to higher risk for adverse obstetric, birth outcomes

by Lori SolomonWomen with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and their infants experience higher rates of adverse obstetric and birth outcomes, according to a study publis

Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis tied to higher risk for adverse obstetric, birth outcomes

by Lori SolomonWomen with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and their infants experience higher rates of adverse obstetric and birth outcomes, according to a study publis
Higher body temperatures still a factor in patients in remission from rheumatoid arthritis

Higher body temperatures still a factor in patients in remission from rheumatoid arthritis

by Staffordshire UniversityThermal image showing temperatures in the different regions of the foot. Credit: Staffordshire UniversityA pioneering study carried out among patients in remission from Rheu

Higher body temperatures still a factor in patients in remission from rheumatoid arthritis

by Staffordshire UniversityThermal image showing temperatures in the different regions of the foot. Credit: Staffordshire UniversityA pioneering study carried out among patients in remission from Rheu
Low back pain? Don't blame the weather

Low back pain? Don't blame the weather

by WileyCloud in Nepali sky. Credit: WikipediaAustralian researchers reveal that sudden, acute episodes of low back pain are not linked to weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, air pr

Low back pain? Don't blame the weather

by WileyCloud in Nepali sky. Credit: WikipediaAustralian researchers reveal that sudden, acute episodes of low back pain are not linked to weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, air pr
An antibody-drug combo to combat cancer

An antibody-drug combo to combat cancer

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityCredit: Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityLeukemias are debilitating cancers of the hematopoietic or blood-forming cells of the bone marrow. Now, researchers at

An antibody-drug combo to combat cancer

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityCredit: Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityLeukemias are debilitating cancers of the hematopoietic or blood-forming cells of the bone marrow. Now, researchers at
ATP-hydrolyzing ectoenzyme E-NTPD8 attenuates colitis

ATP-hydrolyzing ectoenzyme E-NTPD8 attenuates colitis

by Osaka UniversityE-NTPD8 in colonic epithelial cells maintains gut homeostasis through the hydrolysis of luminal ATP produced by commensal bacteria (left). An increased level of luminal ATP cau

ATP-hydrolyzing ectoenzyme E-NTPD8 attenuates colitis

by Osaka UniversityE-NTPD8 in colonic epithelial cells maintains gut homeostasis through the hydrolysis of luminal ATP produced by commensal bacteria (left). An increased level of luminal ATP cau
A common metabolite may help treat autoimmune diseases

A common metabolite may help treat autoimmune diseases

by Hokkaido UniversityIn mice models with adoptive transfer experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, treatment with itaconate (right) greatly ameliorates the effects of the disease, compared to

A common metabolite may help treat autoimmune diseases

by Hokkaido UniversityIn mice models with adoptive transfer experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, treatment with itaconate (right) greatly ameliorates the effects of the disease, compared to
T cell response not critical for immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 or recovery from COVID-19

T cell response not critical for immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 or recovery from COVID-19

by American Society for MicrobiologyTransmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles isolated from a patient. Credit: NIAIDNew research conducted in monkeys reveals that T cells are

T cell response not critical for immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 or recovery from COVID-19

by American Society for MicrobiologyTransmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles isolated from a patient. Credit: NIAIDNew research conducted in monkeys reveals that T cells are
Knee pain not linked with activity levels in adults with knee osteoarthritis

Knee pain not linked with activity levels in adults with knee osteoarthritis

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee pain was not associated with daily walking levels in anArthritis Care & Researchstudy of individuals with mild-to-moderate, symptomatic knee

Knee pain not linked with activity levels in adults with knee osteoarthritis

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee pain was not associated with daily walking levels in anArthritis Care & Researchstudy of individuals with mild-to-moderate, symptomatic knee
Fracture risk down with adherence to bisphosphonates

Fracture risk down with adherence to bisphosphonates

For patients with an osteoporotic fracture, adherence to bisphosphonate treatment is associated with reduced fracture risk; and for veterans with rheumatoid arthritis, non-adherence to bisphosphonate

Fracture risk down with adherence to bisphosphonates

For patients with an osteoporotic fracture, adherence to bisphosphonate treatment is associated with reduced fracture risk; and for veterans with rheumatoid arthritis, non-adherence to bisphosphonate
Old immune systems revitalized in mouse study, may improve vaccine response in the elderly

Old immune systems revitalized in mouse study, may improve vaccine response in the elderly

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPlanes, trains, boats, automobiles and even feet. During the past decades and centuries, global travel and human migration have made

Old immune systems revitalized in mouse study, may improve vaccine response in the elderly

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPlanes, trains, boats, automobiles and even feet. During the past decades and centuries, global travel and human migration have made
Improvements in RA disease activity with bariatric sx

Improvements in RA disease activity with bariatric sx

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), bariatric surgery-associated weight loss correlates with lower disease activity, decreased serum inflammatory markers, and less RA-related medi

Improvements in RA disease activity with bariatric sx

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), bariatric surgery-associated weight loss correlates with lower disease activity, decreased serum inflammatory markers, and less RA-related medi