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B cells and their function in the immune system

B cells and their function in the immune system

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThe protein Pdap1 (red) is located in the cytoplasm of B cells. Credit: Di Virgilio, MDCWhenever a germ gets into the human body, the immune system us

B cells and their function in the immune system

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThe protein Pdap1 (red) is located in the cytoplasm of B cells. Credit: Di Virgilio, MDCWhenever a germ gets into the human body, the immune system us
Could carbon monoxide foam help fight inflammation?

Could carbon monoxide foam help fight inflammation?

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyFoam gas-entrapping materials (GEMs). Credit: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCarbon monoxide is best known as a potentially deadly gas. However, in s

Could carbon monoxide foam help fight inflammation?

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyFoam gas-entrapping materials (GEMs). Credit: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCarbon monoxide is best known as a potentially deadly gas. However, in s
Updated guidelines issued for management of anaphylaxis

Updated guidelines issued for management of anaphylaxis

by Elana GotkineIn a practice parameter update published online Dec. 17 in theAnnals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, new guidelines are presented for the diagnosis and management of anaphyl

Updated guidelines issued for management of anaphylaxis

by Elana GotkineIn a practice parameter update published online Dec. 17 in theAnnals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, new guidelines are presented for the diagnosis and management of anaphyl
Oral interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide shows greater efficacy than placebo for plaque psoriasis

Oral interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide shows greater efficacy than placebo for plaque psoriasis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, the interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide JNJ-77242113 shows greater efficacy than placebo, according to a study published i

Oral interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide shows greater efficacy than placebo for plaque psoriasis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, the interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide JNJ-77242113 shows greater efficacy than placebo, according to a study published i
Study finds JAK inhibitors and tocilizumab effective in VEXAS syndrome

Study finds JAK inhibitors and tocilizumab effective in VEXAS syndrome

byAmerican College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, found that JAK inhibitors (JAKi)

Study finds JAK inhibitors and tocilizumab effective in VEXAS syndrome

byAmerican College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, found that JAK inhibitors (JAKi)
New breakthrough in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

New breakthrough in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

by University of OxfordCredit: University of OxfordPeople with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) could soon benefit from a new drug treatment that not only suppresses inflammation but also significantly

New breakthrough in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

by University of OxfordCredit: University of OxfordPeople with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) could soon benefit from a new drug treatment that not only suppresses inflammation but also significantly
Regulatory T cells decreased with farm exposure at age 6

Regulatory T cells decreased with farm exposure at age 6

(HealthDay)—At age 6 years, regulatory T cells (Tregs) are decreased with farm exposure and increased among those with asthma, according to a study published online Oct. 12 inAllergy.Noting that

Regulatory T cells decreased with farm exposure at age 6

(HealthDay)—At age 6 years, regulatory T cells (Tregs) are decreased with farm exposure and increased among those with asthma, according to a study published online Oct. 12 inAllergy.Noting that
Diagnosis and treatment of food allergies using a molecular approach

Diagnosis and treatment of food allergies using a molecular approach

Food allergies involve adverse immunological reactions initiated by usually harmless proteins in food substances. Therefore, molecular assessments of food allergens with protein allergenicity assessme

Diagnosis and treatment of food allergies using a molecular approach

Food allergies involve adverse immunological reactions initiated by usually harmless proteins in food substances. Therefore, molecular assessments of food allergens with protein allergenicity assessme