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How the immune system becomes blind to cancer cells

How the immune system becomes blind to cancer cells

by University of FreiburgCancer cells become invisible to the body's immune response. Unhindered by T cells (green), they can continue to replicate. Scientists have now described an important

How the immune system becomes blind to cancer cells

by University of FreiburgCancer cells become invisible to the body's immune response. Unhindered by T cells (green), they can continue to replicate. Scientists have now described an important
A metabolic enzyme as a potential new target for cancer immune therapies

A metabolic enzyme as a potential new target for cancer immune therapies

by German Cancer Research CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe metabolic enzyme IL4I1 (Interleukin-4-Induced-1) promotes the spread of tumor cells and suppresses the immune system. This wa

A metabolic enzyme as a potential new target for cancer immune therapies

by German Cancer Research CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe metabolic enzyme IL4I1 (Interleukin-4-Induced-1) promotes the spread of tumor cells and suppresses the immune system. This wa
Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine

Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for all patients with rheumatic disorders. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterPatients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus,

Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for all patients with rheumatic disorders. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterPatients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus,
New insight into when CAR T is effective against childhood leukemia

New insight into when CAR T is effective against childhood leukemia

by University College LondonA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists an

New insight into when CAR T is effective against childhood leukemia

by University College LondonA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists an
Study in mice shows alterations in X-chromosome inactivation predispose female mammals to autoimmune disease

Study in mice shows alterations in X-chromosome inactivation predispose female mammals to autoimmune disease

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPerturbation of X-inactivation in immune cells ofFtx−/−females.(A) Map of the X inactivation center showing the location ofXist(green) andFtx

Study in mice shows alterations in X-chromosome inactivation predispose female mammals to autoimmune disease

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPerturbation of X-inactivation in immune cells ofFtx−/−females.(A) Map of the X inactivation center showing the location ofXist(green) andFtx
Study finds primary cilia restrict autoinflammation by mediating PD-L1 expression

Study finds primary cilia restrict autoinflammation by mediating PD-L1 expression

by Science China PressLoss of primary cilia results in the downregulation of PD-L1 expression, which contributes to unrestrained local T cell proliferation and activation. Credit: Science China P

Study finds primary cilia restrict autoinflammation by mediating PD-L1 expression

by Science China PressLoss of primary cilia results in the downregulation of PD-L1 expression, which contributes to unrestrained local T cell proliferation and activation. Credit: Science China P
Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityGram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainWhen patients present with neurologic symptoms

Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityGram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainWhen patients present with neurologic symptoms
JAK signaling may be behind polymyalgia rheumatica

JAK signaling may be behind polymyalgia rheumatica

by Lori SolomonJanus tyrosine kinase (JAK) signaling may be involved in the pathogenesis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), and tofacitinib may be an effective treatment, according to a pilot study publ

JAK signaling may be behind polymyalgia rheumatica

by Lori SolomonJanus tyrosine kinase (JAK) signaling may be involved in the pathogenesis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), and tofacitinib may be an effective treatment, according to a pilot study publ
Early signs of arthritis can be found in the mouth

Early signs of arthritis can be found in the mouth

by University of AdelaideThis is a hand afflicted by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: The University of ManchesterA common gum disease may indicate a person's risk of developing rheumatoid arthr

Early signs of arthritis can be found in the mouth

by University of AdelaideThis is a hand afflicted by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: The University of ManchesterA common gum disease may indicate a person's risk of developing rheumatoid arthr
New safety checklist aims to prevent side effects in patients with arthritis

New safety checklist aims to prevent side effects in patients with arthritis

by Line Rønn,Aarhus UniversityOverview of contraindications and warnings from EMA SmPC and FDA PI for biologic and targeted synthetic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs based on MedDRA system

New safety checklist aims to prevent side effects in patients with arthritis

by Line Rønn,Aarhus UniversityOverview of contraindications and warnings from EMA SmPC and FDA PI for biologic and targeted synthetic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs based on MedDRA system
Analysis of DNA reveals weapons used by our immune cells to fight tuberculosis

Analysis of DNA reveals weapons used by our immune cells to fight tuberculosis

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeFig. 1: Histone acetylome-wide association study of TB. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s41564-021-01049-wA study led by the Agency for Scie

Analysis of DNA reveals weapons used by our immune cells to fight tuberculosis

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeFig. 1: Histone acetylome-wide association study of TB. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s41564-021-01049-wA study led by the Agency for Scie
Study compares hospitalized infection risk for biologics in RA

Study compares hospitalized infection risk for biologics in RA

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with prior biologic exposure, the risk of hospitalized infection is increased with etanercept, infliximab, and rituximab versus abatacept, accor

Study compares hospitalized infection risk for biologics in RA

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with prior biologic exposure, the risk of hospitalized infection is increased with etanercept, infliximab, and rituximab versus abatacept, accor