Key protein linked to immune disorders

by Hokkaido UniversityThe inflammatory reaction in spinal cords of STAP-1 knockout (KO) mice was less severe than that of wild type (WT) mice (top panels). In parallel, spinal cords of STAP-1 KO

Updated on: March 19,2024 13

Key protein linked to immune disorders

by Hokkaido UniversityThe inflammatory reaction in spinal cords of STAP-1 knockout (KO) mice was less severe than that of wild type (WT) mice (top panels). In parallel, spinal cords of STAP-1 KO

Updated on:March 19,2024 13

Skin must develop tolerance to 'good' bacteria early in life, says new study

by Pete Farley,University of California, San FranciscoHuman skin structure. Credit: WikipediaA wave of specialized immune cells entering the skin in early life may induce tolerance to the hundre

Updated on: April 24,2024 11

Skin must develop tolerance to 'good' bacteria early in life, says new study

by Pete Farley,University of California, San FranciscoHuman skin structure. Credit: WikipediaA wave of specialized immune cells entering the skin in early life may induce tolerance to the hundre

Updated on:April 24,2024 11

Lupus patients who take their medications lower their diabetes risk

by University of British ColumbiaPatients with lupus who take their medications as prescribed have much lower odds of developing type 2 diabetes, a common complication of the disease, finds a new

Updated on: June 06,2024 8

Lupus patients who take their medications lower their diabetes risk

by University of British ColumbiaPatients with lupus who take their medications as prescribed have much lower odds of developing type 2 diabetes, a common complication of the disease, finds a new

Updated on:June 06,2024 8

New rheumatoid arthritis treatment shown to be effective: Half of all patients symptom-free within six months

by University of TwenteRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the joints. A rapid suppression of inflammation is important for a good prognosis. Marloes Vermee

Updated on: March 24,2024 14

New rheumatoid arthritis treatment shown to be effective: Half of all patients symptom-free within six months

by University of TwenteRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the joints. A rapid suppression of inflammation is important for a good prognosis. Marloes Vermee

Updated on:March 24,2024 14

Gut bacteria important for overcoming milk allergy, study suggests

by RIKENThe study found that successful oral immunotherapy in children was associated with having Bifidobacterium bacteria in the gut, while unsuccessful treatment was associated with having ecze

Updated on: March 20,2024 18

Gut bacteria important for overcoming milk allergy, study suggests

by RIKENThe study found that successful oral immunotherapy in children was associated with having Bifidobacterium bacteria in the gut, while unsuccessful treatment was associated with having ecze

Updated on:March 20,2024 18

Trials bring hope for world–first rheumatoid arthritis treatment

by University of QueenslandUQ’s Diamantina Institute Professor Ranjeny Thomas. Credit: University of QueenslandHuman trials of an innovative treatment for rheumatoid arthritis developed by The Un

Updated on: March 24,2024 10

Trials bring hope for world–first rheumatoid arthritis treatment

by University of QueenslandUQ’s Diamantina Institute Professor Ranjeny Thomas. Credit: University of QueenslandHuman trials of an innovative treatment for rheumatoid arthritis developed by The Un

Updated on:March 24,2024 10

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

Updated on: June 15,2024 7

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

Updated on:June 15,2024 7

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

Updated on: November 22,2024 0

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

Updated on:November 22,2024 0

Developing an antibody to combat age-related muscle atrophy

byKyushu UniversityHGF nitration disrupts muscle homeostasis as an organism age. The new rat anti-HGF monoclonal antibody the research team developed, called 1H41C10, specially binds to the nitr

Updated on: November 24,2024 0

Developing an antibody to combat age-related muscle atrophy

byKyushu UniversityHGF nitration disrupts muscle homeostasis as an organism age. The new rat anti-HGF monoclonal antibody the research team developed, called 1H41C10, specially binds to the nitr

Updated on:November 24,2024 0

Study finds opioids double risk of venous thromboembolism in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by American College of RheumatologyRisk of outcomes (HR, 95% CI) with opioid initiation compared to NSAID initiation after adjustment for propensity score weights and imbalanced covariables (CVD

Updated on: May 13,2024 5

Study finds opioids double risk of venous thromboembolism in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by American College of RheumatologyRisk of outcomes (HR, 95% CI) with opioid initiation compared to NSAID initiation after adjustment for propensity score weights and imbalanced covariables (CVD

Updated on:May 13,2024 5

Updated recommendations for psoriatic arthritis

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULARCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease. It has both joint and non-joint symptoms

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Updated recommendations for psoriatic arthritis

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULARCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease. It has both joint and non-joint symptoms

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

St18 is a negative regulator of VEGF

by National Institutes of Natural SciencesSt18 inhibits VEGF expression via Sp1 suppression. Credit: Kenta MaruyamaPro-inflammatory cytokines and pathogen-associated molecular patterns such as lipopol

Updated on: April 22,2024 15

St18 is a negative regulator of VEGF

by National Institutes of Natural SciencesSt18 inhibits VEGF expression via Sp1 suppression. Credit: Kenta MaruyamaPro-inflammatory cytokines and pathogen-associated molecular patterns such as lipopol

Updated on:April 22,2024 15