CAR T cell therapies may lead to reactivation of childhood viral infections

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressPetabase-scale analysis of viral nucleic acids reveals that HHV-6 is reactivated in human T cells. a, Schematic of life cycles of endogenous human viruses. Viruses ca

Updated on: April 09,2024

CAR T cell therapies may lead to reactivation of childhood viral infections

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressPetabase-scale analysis of viral nucleic acids reveals that HHV-6 is reactivated in human T cells. a, Schematic of life cycles of endogenous human viruses. Viruses ca

Updated on:April 09,2024

CABYR-a/b and CABYR-c hold promise as targets for specific immunotherapy

by Impact Journals LLC(A) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining of testis (positive control). (B) IHC staining of colonic adenocarcinoma. (C) IHC stating of Normal colonic mucosa (negative control). Pur

Updated on: April 08,2024

CABYR-a/b and CABYR-c hold promise as targets for specific immunotherapy

by Impact Journals LLC(A) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining of testis (positive control). (B) IHC staining of colonic adenocarcinoma. (C) IHC stating of Normal colonic mucosa (negative control). Pur

Updated on:April 08,2024

Respiratory tract infections in young children linked to asthma and worse lung function

byEuropean Lung FoundationMilan, Italy: Respiratory tract infections in young children are linked to an increased risk of asthma and worse lung function in later life, according to new research

Updated on: March 05,2024

Respiratory tract infections in young children linked to asthma and worse lung function

byEuropean Lung FoundationMilan, Italy: Respiratory tract infections in young children are linked to an increased risk of asthma and worse lung function in later life, according to new research

Updated on:March 05,2024

Study offers new insight into one of the mysteries of natural immunity to malaria

by New York UniversityFulani Village. Credit: Issiaka SoulamaIn the first and largest global metabolomic study of African children before and after malaria infection, NYU Abu Dhabi Assistant Prof

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study offers new insight into one of the mysteries of natural immunity to malaria

by New York UniversityFulani Village. Credit: Issiaka SoulamaIn the first and largest global metabolomic study of African children before and after malaria infection, NYU Abu Dhabi Assistant Prof

Updated on:May 08,2024

Criteria to predict cytokine storm in COVID-19 patients identified

by Temple UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike a cold front that moves in, setting the stage for severe weather, coronavirus infection triggers showers of infection-fighting immune molecules—s

Updated on: June 06,2024

Criteria to predict cytokine storm in COVID-19 patients identified

by Temple UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike a cold front that moves in, setting the stage for severe weather, coronavirus infection triggers showers of infection-fighting immune molecules—s

Updated on:June 06,2024

With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both allergies and asthma might be affected should they become ill

Updated on: March 05,2024

With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both allergies and asthma might be affected should they become ill

Updated on:March 05,2024

Study sheds light on pregnancy complications and overturns common belief

by Hospital for Special Surgery"Many doctors may be unnecessarily treating some pregnant women who have antiphospholipid antibodies (aPLs) with anticoagulants, such as expensive heparin inje

Updated on: April 17,2024

Study sheds light on pregnancy complications and overturns common belief

by Hospital for Special Surgery"Many doctors may be unnecessarily treating some pregnant women who have antiphospholipid antibodies (aPLs) with anticoagulants, such as expensive heparin inje

Updated on:April 17,2024

An infamous 'inflammasome'—a rogue protein complex—appears to underlie a rare and disabling autoimmune disorder

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCa2+ influx is required for PIEZO-dependent NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Credit:Science Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciimmunol.adf4699Autoimmune disea

Updated on: March 30,2024

An infamous 'inflammasome'—a rogue protein complex—appears to underlie a rare and disabling autoimmune disorder

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCa2+ influx is required for PIEZO-dependent NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Credit:Science Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciimmunol.adf4699Autoimmune disea

Updated on:March 30,2024

Clinical trial denounces use of platelet-rich plasma injections for knee joint osteoarthritis

by University of MelbournePlatelet-rich plasma injections have become a popular form of treatment for painful joints in recent years but researchers have established they are no better than place

Updated on: April 20,2024

Clinical trial denounces use of platelet-rich plasma injections for knee joint osteoarthritis

by University of MelbournePlatelet-rich plasma injections have become a popular form of treatment for painful joints in recent years but researchers have established they are no better than place

Updated on:April 20,2024

New assay may lead to a cure for debilitating inflammatory joint disease

by New York University School of MedicineGregg Silverman, MD, Professor, Departments of Medicine and Pathology at NYU Langone Medical Center, and Director of its Musculoskeletal Center of Excelle

Updated on: May 13,2024

New assay may lead to a cure for debilitating inflammatory joint disease

by New York University School of MedicineGregg Silverman, MD, Professor, Departments of Medicine and Pathology at NYU Langone Medical Center, and Director of its Musculoskeletal Center of Excelle

Updated on:May 13,2024

Hope for patients with rare Sjögren's syndrome

by Newcastle UniversityProfessor Fai Ng. Credit: Newcastle UniversityA new study has shed light on a debilitating autoimmune condition by identifying a number of subtypes of the disease which cou

Updated on: March 24,2024

Hope for patients with rare Sjögren's syndrome

by Newcastle UniversityProfessor Fai Ng. Credit: Newcastle UniversityA new study has shed light on a debilitating autoimmune condition by identifying a number of subtypes of the disease which cou

Updated on:March 24,2024

Immune system's moonlighters point the way to a new therapeutic target

FEBRUARY 20, 2024byCold Spring Harbor LaboratoryGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2024.01.007Our immune system is remarkably powerful. It quickly

Updated on: March 25,2024

Immune system's moonlighters point the way to a new therapeutic target

FEBRUARY 20, 2024byCold Spring Harbor LaboratoryGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2024.01.007Our immune system is remarkably powerful. It quickly

Updated on:March 25,2024