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A metabolic enzyme as a potential new target for cancer immune therapies

A metabolic enzyme as a potential new target for cancer immune therapies

by German Cancer Research CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe metabolic enzyme IL4I1 (Interleukin-4-Induced-1) promotes the spread of tumor cells and suppresses the immune system. This wa

A metabolic enzyme as a potential new target for cancer immune therapies

by German Cancer Research CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe metabolic enzyme IL4I1 (Interleukin-4-Induced-1) promotes the spread of tumor cells and suppresses the immune system. This wa
Early therapy for rheumatoid arthritis may slow heart disease

Early therapy for rheumatoid arthritis may slow heart disease

(HealthDay)—Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment also cuts cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in t

Early therapy for rheumatoid arthritis may slow heart disease

(HealthDay)—Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment also cuts cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in t
Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine

Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for all patients with rheumatic disorders. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterPatients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus,

Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for all patients with rheumatic disorders. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterPatients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus,
The role of T-cells in SARS-CoV-2 virus defense

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

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
Study finds half of patients with low-grade proteinuria develop treatable lupus nephritis within two years

Study finds half of patients with low-grade proteinuria develop treatable lupus nephritis within two years

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Short- and Long-Term Progression of Kidney Involvement in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients with Low-Grade Proteinuria (2022) https://acrabstracts.o

Study finds half of patients with low-grade proteinuria develop treatable lupus nephritis within two years

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Short- and Long-Term Progression of Kidney Involvement in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients with Low-Grade Proteinuria (2022) https://acrabstracts.o
T-cell dysfunction increases cancer risk in obese populations, researchers say

T-cell dysfunction increases cancer risk in obese populations, researchers say

bySaint Louis UniversityCD8+T cell dysfunction in the obese tumor microenvironment. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47359-5Researchers at Saint Loui

T-cell dysfunction increases cancer risk in obese populations, researchers say

bySaint Louis UniversityCD8+T cell dysfunction in the obese tumor microenvironment. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47359-5Researchers at Saint Loui
mRNA-1273 induces stronger response than BNT162b2 for immunosuppressed

mRNA-1273 induces stronger response than BNT162b2 for immunosuppressed

For immunosuppressed patients, mRNA-1273 induces a stronger seroresponse than BNT162b2, according to a research letter published online May 16 inJAMA Network Open.Jonathan Mitchell, M.B.B.S., fr

mRNA-1273 induces stronger response than BNT162b2 for immunosuppressed

For immunosuppressed patients, mRNA-1273 induces a stronger seroresponse than BNT162b2, according to a research letter published online May 16 inJAMA Network Open.Jonathan Mitchell, M.B.B.S., fr
Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

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

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
Pretreatment with TNF inhibitors may improve outcomes of combination cancer immunotherapy

Pretreatment with TNF inhibitors may improve outcomes of combination cancer immunotherapy

by Universidad de NavarraStudy proposes a new therapeutic approach against cancer that dissociates efficacy and toxicity in the use of combined immunotherapy in animal models. This clinical strat

Pretreatment with TNF inhibitors may improve outcomes of combination cancer immunotherapy

by Universidad de NavarraStudy proposes a new therapeutic approach against cancer that dissociates efficacy and toxicity in the use of combined immunotherapy in animal models. This clinical strat
Gene variant tied to risk for interstitial lung disease in RA

Gene variant tied to risk for interstitial lung disease in RA

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), theMUC5Bvariant is associated with an increased risk for RA-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to a study publis

Gene variant tied to risk for interstitial lung disease in RA

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), theMUC5Bvariant is associated with an increased risk for RA-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to a study publis
How B cells fight the COVID-19 virus

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

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
Serum IL-35 levels tied to bone loss with rheumatoid arthritis

Serum IL-35 levels tied to bone loss with rheumatoid arthritis

Serum interleukin (IL)-35 levels are associated with bone loss and may represent a novel therapeutic target for postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published onli

Serum IL-35 levels tied to bone loss with rheumatoid arthritis

Serum interleukin (IL)-35 levels are associated with bone loss and may represent a novel therapeutic target for postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published onli