Study in mice shows alterations in X-chromosome inactivation predispose female mammals to autoimmune disease

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPerturbation of X-inactivation in immune cells ofFtx−/−females.(A) Map of the X inactivation center showing the location ofXist(green) andFtx

Updated on: May 30,2024

Study in mice shows alterations in X-chromosome inactivation predispose female mammals to autoimmune disease

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPerturbation of X-inactivation in immune cells ofFtx−/−females.(A) Map of the X inactivation center showing the location ofXist(green) andFtx

Updated on:May 30,2024

The positive and negative role of LRH-1 during inflammation

by University of KonstanzDetection of immune cells using specific antibodies in tissue sections of the spleen of wild type animals (left panel) and mice with T cell-specific deletion of LRH-1 (ri

Updated on: April 16,2024

The positive and negative role of LRH-1 during inflammation

by University of KonstanzDetection of immune cells using specific antibodies in tissue sections of the spleen of wild type animals (left panel) and mice with T cell-specific deletion of LRH-1 (ri

Updated on:April 16,2024

Analysis of DNA reveals weapons used by our immune cells to fight tuberculosis

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeFig. 1: Histone acetylome-wide association study of TB. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s41564-021-01049-wA study led by the Agency for Scie

Updated on: April 15,2024

Analysis of DNA reveals weapons used by our immune cells to fight tuberculosis

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeFig. 1: Histone acetylome-wide association study of TB. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s41564-021-01049-wA study led by the Agency for Scie

Updated on:April 15,2024

Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityGram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainWhen patients present with neurologic symptoms

Updated on: April 16,2024

Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityGram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainWhen patients present with neurologic symptoms

Updated on:April 16,2024

Cryo-EM imaging of STING protein reveals new binding pocket

by UniversityofTexasSouthwesternMedicalCenterThe synthetic drug-like compound (magenta spheres at the bottom) targets a hidden pocket in STING. This pocket is located at

Updated on: May 07,2024

Cryo-EM imaging of STING protein reveals new binding pocket

by UniversityofTexasSouthwesternMedicalCenterThe synthetic drug-like compound (magenta spheres at the bottom) targets a hidden pocket in STING. This pocket is located at

Updated on:May 07,2024

Teen vitamin D intake not related to adult RA or SLE risk

Dietary vitamin D intake during adolescence does not appear to be associated with the risk of adult-onset rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus, according to research published in the D

Updated on: April 08,2024

Teen vitamin D intake not related to adult RA or SLE risk

Dietary vitamin D intake during adolescence does not appear to be associated with the risk of adult-onset rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus, according to research published in the D

Updated on:April 08,2024

T cells take the lead in controlling SARS-CoV-2 and reducing COVID-19 disease severity

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyA multi-layered, virus-specific immune response is important for controlling the virus during the acute phase of the infection and reducing COVID-19 disease se

Updated on: April 24,2024

T cells take the lead in controlling SARS-CoV-2 and reducing COVID-19 disease severity

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyA multi-layered, virus-specific immune response is important for controlling the virus during the acute phase of the infection and reducing COVID-19 disease se

Updated on:April 24,2024

COVID-19: The older you are, the more antibodies you have

by University of MontrealA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDWith the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants worldwide, the pandemic's spread is accelerat

Updated on: April 10,2024

COVID-19: The older you are, the more antibodies you have

by University of MontrealA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDWith the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants worldwide, the pandemic's spread is accelerat

Updated on:April 10,2024

Drug shows promise against arthritis common in people with psoriasis

by Steven Reinberg, Healthday ReporterNew medication improved skin condition, lessened swelling, study finds.(HealthDay)—A new drug called brodalumab appears to be effective in treating patients suffe

Updated on: March 24,2024

Drug shows promise against arthritis common in people with psoriasis

by Steven Reinberg, Healthday ReporterNew medication improved skin condition, lessened swelling, study finds.(HealthDay)—A new drug called brodalumab appears to be effective in treating patients suffe

Updated on:March 24,2024

Potential biomarkers identified for neuropsychiatric symptoms of lupus

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA globally renowned expert in autoimmune diseases and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at the University of Houston has identifi

Updated on: June 06,2024

Potential biomarkers identified for neuropsychiatric symptoms of lupus

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA globally renowned expert in autoimmune diseases and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at the University of Houston has identifi

Updated on:June 06,2024

How B cells recognize new variants of SARS-CoV-2

by Dr. Jan Grabowski, TWINCORE - Zentrum für Experimentelle und Klinische InfektionsforschungThe first author of the study, Dr Matthias Bruhn, in the lab Credit: TWINCORE/GrabowskiB cells are part of

Updated on: April 28,2024

How B cells recognize new variants of SARS-CoV-2

by Dr. Jan Grabowski, TWINCORE - Zentrum für Experimentelle und Klinische InfektionsforschungThe first author of the study, Dr Matthias Bruhn, in the lab Credit: TWINCORE/GrabowskiB cells are part of

Updated on:April 28,2024

Respiratory disease may increase risk for rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Respiratory diseases increase the risk for rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published online Aug. 16 inArthritis & Rheumatology.Vanessa L. Kronzer, M.D., from the Mayo

Updated on: July 02,2024

Respiratory disease may increase risk for rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Respiratory diseases increase the risk for rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published online Aug. 16 inArthritis & Rheumatology.Vanessa L. Kronzer, M.D., from the Mayo

Updated on:July 02,2024