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A gene that plays a critical role in natural killer cell differentiation

A gene that plays a critical role in natural killer cell differentiation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAn illustration of natural killer cells. Credit: Val Altounian / AAASA large team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in Europe and the U.S. has found a

A gene that plays a critical role in natural killer cell differentiation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAn illustration of natural killer cells. Credit: Val Altounian / AAASA large team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in Europe and the U.S. has found a
Points to consider when using interferon assays

Points to consider when using interferon assays

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInterferons are type of protein called a cytokine. They have important roles in the immune system. Interfe

Points to consider when using interferon assays

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInterferons are type of protein called a cytokine. They have important roles in the immune system. Interfe
Certain steps help lead to healthy pregnancies in women with rheumatoid arthritis

Certain steps help lead to healthy pregnancies in women with rheumatoid arthritis

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), taking certain steps to ensure that they have a healthy pregnancy leads to a reduced risk of complicated birth or miscar

Certain steps help lead to healthy pregnancies in women with rheumatoid arthritis

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), taking certain steps to ensure that they have a healthy pregnancy leads to a reduced risk of complicated birth or miscar
Platelet-rich plasma treatment shows efficacy for osteoarthritis

Platelet-rich plasma treatment shows efficacy for osteoarthritis

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pilot study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine combined wearable technology and patient-reported

Platelet-rich plasma treatment shows efficacy for osteoarthritis

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pilot study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine combined wearable technology and patient-reported
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment using exosomes derived from γδ-T cells synergized with radiotherapy

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment using exosomes derived from γδ-T cells synergized with radiotherapy

by The University of Hong KongExos induce apoptosis of NPC tumor cells through death receptor ligation. NPC43 or C666-1 cells were treated with PBS, ultracentrifuged pellets isolated from FBS–exo

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment using exosomes derived from γδ-T cells synergized with radiotherapy

by The University of Hong KongExos induce apoptosis of NPC tumor cells through death receptor ligation. NPC43 or C666-1 cells were treated with PBS, ultracentrifuged pellets isolated from FBS–exo
Unique immune response found in patients who experience inflammatory arthritis as side effect of cancer therapies

Unique immune response found in patients who experience inflammatory arthritis as side effect of cancer therapies

by Brigham and Women's HospitalMultiplexed immunofluorescence of synovial tissue. Multiplexed immunofluorescence images showing an example of a Ki67+PD-1+synovial CD8 T cell (white arro

Unique immune response found in patients who experience inflammatory arthritis as side effect of cancer therapies

by Brigham and Women's HospitalMultiplexed immunofluorescence of synovial tissue. Multiplexed immunofluorescence images showing an example of a Ki67+PD-1+synovial CD8 T cell (white arro
Study investigates rates of adverse events for common rheumatoid arthritis drug

Study investigates rates of adverse events for common rheumatoid arthritis drug

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMethotrexate is a common drug with a long history; for the past 40 years, it's been used to treat a range of diseases. Today it is

Study investigates rates of adverse events for common rheumatoid arthritis drug

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMethotrexate is a common drug with a long history; for the past 40 years, it's been used to treat a range of diseases. Today it is
Scientists find genetic link between sugary drinks and gout

Scientists find genetic link between sugary drinks and gout

by University of Otago(Medical Xpress)—University of Otago and Auckland scientists have for the first time discovered a human gene variant that can "turn bad" when affected by sugary dr

Scientists find genetic link between sugary drinks and gout

by University of Otago(Medical Xpress)—University of Otago and Auckland scientists have for the first time discovered a human gene variant that can "turn bad" when affected by sugary dr
Depemokimab cuts exacerbation rate in eosinophilic asthma

Depemokimab cuts exacerbation rate in eosinophilic asthma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with severe asthma with an eosinophilic phenotype, depemokimab reduces the annualized rate of exacerbations, according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 9 in the

Depemokimab cuts exacerbation rate in eosinophilic asthma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with severe asthma with an eosinophilic phenotype, depemokimab reduces the annualized rate of exacerbations, according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 9 in the
Early combined treatment with biologic and conventional DMARDs could be effective for polyarticular juvenile arthritis

Early combined treatment with biologic and conventional DMARDs could be effective for polyarticular juvenile arthritis

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found that patients sta

Early combined treatment with biologic and conventional DMARDs could be effective for polyarticular juvenile arthritis

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found that patients sta
Here's why B cells benefit from booster shots

Here's why B cells benefit from booster shots

byRockefeller UniversityRecall germinal centers formed in response to a secondary infection generate a second line of defense, rebuffing memory B cells in favor of training naive ones. Credit: R

Here's why B cells benefit from booster shots

byRockefeller UniversityRecall germinal centers formed in response to a secondary infection generate a second line of defense, rebuffing memory B cells in favor of training naive ones. Credit: R
Autoimmune diseases in ALS patients linked to genetic mutation

Autoimmune diseases in ALS patients linked to genetic mutation

by Sarah Lichtman,Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterRobert Baloh, MD, PhD, at work in his laboratory. Credit: Cedars-SinaiA study published today in the journalNaturecould help explain why

Autoimmune diseases in ALS patients linked to genetic mutation

by Sarah Lichtman,Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterRobert Baloh, MD, PhD, at work in his laboratory. Credit: Cedars-SinaiA study published today in the journalNaturecould help explain why