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AID/APOBECs among important factors in body's defence against SARS-CoV-2

AID/APOBECs among important factors in body's defence against SARS-CoV-2

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTogether with their multifaceted action mechanisms, activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID) and so-called AP

AID/APOBECs among important factors in body's defence against SARS-CoV-2

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTogether with their multifaceted action mechanisms, activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID) and so-called AP
SARS-CoV-2 curtails immune response in the gut

SARS-CoV-2 curtails immune response in the gut

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryThe researchers were able to monitor the virus's growth in organoids derived from human intestinal cells. Pink and red show areas of SARS-CoV-2 infecti

SARS-CoV-2 curtails immune response in the gut

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryThe researchers were able to monitor the virus's growth in organoids derived from human intestinal cells. Pink and red show areas of SARS-CoV-2 infecti
Findings give hope to plant extract as possible lupus treatment

Findings give hope to plant extract as possible lupus treatment

by University of HoustonNew findings by UH biomedical engineer Chandra Mohan and his team raise hope for a new class of drugs to treat lupus that may not include the long list of adverse risks an

Findings give hope to plant extract as possible lupus treatment

by University of HoustonNew findings by UH biomedical engineer Chandra Mohan and his team raise hope for a new class of drugs to treat lupus that may not include the long list of adverse risks an
Scientists discover a rare missense variant in STAT6 that protects against asthma

Scientists discover a rare missense variant in STAT6 that protects against asthma

by deCODE geneticsp.L406P is a partial LOF variant. Credit:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2024.10.002Scientists at deCODE genetics and collaborators

Scientists discover a rare missense variant in STAT6 that protects against asthma

by deCODE geneticsp.L406P is a partial LOF variant. Credit:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2024.10.002Scientists at deCODE genetics and collaborators
A leap forward in research on CAR T cell therapy

A leap forward in research on CAR T cell therapy

by University of HelsinkiCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn cancer immunotherapy, cells in the patient's own immune system are activated to attack cancer cells. CAR T cell therapy has been one of th

A leap forward in research on CAR T cell therapy

by University of HelsinkiCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn cancer immunotherapy, cells in the patient's own immune system are activated to attack cancer cells. CAR T cell therapy has been one of th
Study: Why people with knee osteoarthritis experience different kinds of pain

Study: Why people with knee osteoarthritis experience different kinds of pain

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis worldwide, affecting more than 300 million people. It causes substantial pain,

Study: Why people with knee osteoarthritis experience different kinds of pain

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis worldwide, affecting more than 300 million people. It causes substantial pain,
Taskforce creates guidelines for prevention trials for people at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

Taskforce creates guidelines for prevention trials for people at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

by EULARA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/WikipediaRA is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It can also cause f

Taskforce creates guidelines for prevention trials for people at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

by EULARA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/WikipediaRA is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It can also cause f
Drug shows promise against arthritis common in people with psoriasis

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

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
In veterans with RA, PTSD worsens disease activity

In veterans with RA, PTSD worsens disease activity

For U.S. veterans with rheumatoid arthritis, a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder is associated with worse patient-reported outcomes and tender joint counts, according to a study published onl

In veterans with RA, PTSD worsens disease activity

For U.S. veterans with rheumatoid arthritis, a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder is associated with worse patient-reported outcomes and tender joint counts, according to a study published onl
Fatigue among arthritis sufferers relieved by physical activity and talking therapies

Fatigue among arthritis sufferers relieved by physical activity and talking therapies

by University of AberdeenPrimary outcomes across follow-up points. Error bars show SD. CFS=Chalder Fatigue Scale. FSS=Fatigue Severity Scale. PEP=personalized exercise programs. CBA=cognitive beh

Fatigue among arthritis sufferers relieved by physical activity and talking therapies

by University of AberdeenPrimary outcomes across follow-up points. Error bars show SD. CFS=Chalder Fatigue Scale. FSS=Fatigue Severity Scale. PEP=personalized exercise programs. CBA=cognitive beh
A fresh look at joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis patients

A fresh look at joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Trinity are providing fresh insights into joint inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The condition cu

A fresh look at joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Trinity are providing fresh insights into joint inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The condition cu
Study links early TNF inhibitor treatment to higher heart disease risk in ankylosing spondylitis patients, with caveats

Study links early TNF inhibitor treatment to higher heart disease risk in ankylosing spondylitis patients, with caveats

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Jean Liew et al, The Association of Early TNF Inhibitor Use with Incident Cardiovascular Events in Ankylosing Spondylitis [abstract]. Arthritis Rheumato

Study links early TNF inhibitor treatment to higher heart disease risk in ankylosing spondylitis patients, with caveats

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Jean Liew et al, The Association of Early TNF Inhibitor Use with Incident Cardiovascular Events in Ankylosing Spondylitis [abstract]. Arthritis Rheumato