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COVID-19 can trigger auto-immune disorders-related antibodies, causing thrombosis and other complications

COVID-19 can trigger auto-immune disorders-related antibodies, causing thrombosis and other complications

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe systems immunology approach identifies an aging effect on autoantibody levels of COVID-19 patients. Credit:npj Aging(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41514-02

COVID-19 can trigger auto-immune disorders-related antibodies, causing thrombosis and other complications

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe systems immunology approach identifies an aging effect on autoantibody levels of COVID-19 patients. Credit:npj Aging(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41514-02
S1P molecule regulates dendritic cell localization and vascular integrity in lymph nodes

S1P molecule regulates dendritic cell localization and vascular integrity in lymph nodes

by Osaka UniversityCredit: Osaka UniversityThe trafficking of white blood cells called lymphocytes is crucial for controlling our immune response. Maintaining the integrity of high endothelial ve

S1P molecule regulates dendritic cell localization and vascular integrity in lymph nodes

by Osaka UniversityCredit: Osaka UniversityThe trafficking of white blood cells called lymphocytes is crucial for controlling our immune response. Maintaining the integrity of high endothelial ve
It's in the blood: Donor diets can trigger allergic reactions in blood recipients

It's in the blood: Donor diets can trigger allergic reactions in blood recipients

by Shinshu UniversityBasophil activation test using dilutions of milk and wheat allergen extract in each case of (A) milk and (B) wheat allergy. Whiteout with an anti-IgE antibody was used as a p

It's in the blood: Donor diets can trigger allergic reactions in blood recipients

by Shinshu UniversityBasophil activation test using dilutions of milk and wheat allergen extract in each case of (A) milk and (B) wheat allergy. Whiteout with an anti-IgE antibody was used as a p
SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617 attacks immune system

SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617 attacks immune system

by The German Primate CenterThe spike protein on the surface of SARS-CoV-2 virions mediates entry into target cells. It Is the main target for neutralizing antibodies that are produced following

SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617 attacks immune system

by The German Primate CenterThe spike protein on the surface of SARS-CoV-2 virions mediates entry into target cells. It Is the main target for neutralizing antibodies that are produced following
Program may help patients with rheumatic diseases quit smoking

Program may help patients with rheumatic diseases quit smoking

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking increases symptoms and health risks for patients with rheumatic diseases, but interventions to help patients quit are rarely available at rheumatology cli

Program may help patients with rheumatic diseases quit smoking

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking increases symptoms and health risks for patients with rheumatic diseases, but interventions to help patients quit are rarely available at rheumatology cli
Vaping CBD causes more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine, new study shows

Vaping CBD causes more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine, new study shows

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVaping cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in marijuana, leads to more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine, according t

Vaping CBD causes more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine, new study shows

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVaping cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in marijuana, leads to more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine, according t
Evolutionary origin of mysterious immune system molecule in humans revealed

Evolutionary origin of mysterious immune system molecule in humans revealed

by Ashley WennersHerron,Pennsylvania State UniversityThe Joining chain shares three characteristics with the CXCL chemokine genes, including the same number of exons, which encode the protein, a

Evolutionary origin of mysterious immune system molecule in humans revealed

by Ashley WennersHerron,Pennsylvania State UniversityThe Joining chain shares three characteristics with the CXCL chemokine genes, including the same number of exons, which encode the protein, a
A new pathway to 'reprogram' killer cells

A new pathway to 'reprogram' killer cells

by University of BernNK cells (brown) patrolling between cells of a healthy human lymph node. Credit: Institute of Pathology, University of BernThe so-called natural killer (NK) cells are cells o

A new pathway to 'reprogram' killer cells

by University of BernNK cells (brown) patrolling between cells of a healthy human lymph node. Credit: Institute of Pathology, University of BernThe so-called natural killer (NK) cells are cells o
Five genes tied to osteoarthritis progression

Five genes tied to osteoarthritis progression

(HealthDay)—Five genes may serve as biomarkers for osteoarthritis (OA) progression, according to a study published online Feb. 2 in theInternational Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.Beiyue Wang, fr

Five genes tied to osteoarthritis progression

(HealthDay)—Five genes may serve as biomarkers for osteoarthritis (OA) progression, according to a study published online Feb. 2 in theInternational Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.Beiyue Wang, fr
CRP levels potentially useful in chronic spontaneous urticaria

CRP levels potentially useful in chronic spontaneous urticaria

(HealthDay)—C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are frequently elevated in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), and these elevations are relevant and potentially useful in management of the

CRP levels potentially useful in chronic spontaneous urticaria

(HealthDay)—C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are frequently elevated in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), and these elevations are relevant and potentially useful in management of the
Combined inhibition of TNF-alpha, IL-17 effective in RA model

Combined inhibition of TNF-alpha, IL-17 effective in RA model

(HealthDay)—Combined inhibition of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) α and interleukin (IL)-17 is more effective than single blockade in cultures of human fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS), according to an

Combined inhibition of TNF-alpha, IL-17 effective in RA model

(HealthDay)—Combined inhibition of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) α and interleukin (IL)-17 is more effective than single blockade in cultures of human fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS), according to an
A new method to examine how immunotherapy changes tumors

A new method to examine how immunotherapy changes tumors

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJohns Hopkins University engineers are the first to use a non-invasive optical probe to understand the complex changes in tumors after

A new method to examine how immunotherapy changes tumors

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJohns Hopkins University engineers are the first to use a non-invasive optical probe to understand the complex changes in tumors after