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Some cases of long COVID-19 may be caused by an abnormally suppressed immune system

Some cases of long COVID-19 may be caused by an abnormally suppressed immune system

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA-led team of researchers studying the effect of the monoclonal antibody Leronlimab on long COVID-19 may have found

Some cases of long COVID-19 may be caused by an abnormally suppressed immune system

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA-led team of researchers studying the effect of the monoclonal antibody Leronlimab on long COVID-19 may have found
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
CAR NKT cells offer a promising novel immunotherapy for solid tumors

CAR NKT cells offer a promising novel immunotherapy for solid tumors

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainNatural killer T (NKT) cells, a type of immune cells known for their potent anti-cancer properties in murine tumor models, have b

CAR NKT cells offer a promising novel immunotherapy for solid tumors

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainNatural killer T (NKT) cells, a type of immune cells known for their potent anti-cancer properties in murine tumor models, have b
Declining antibodies and immunity to COVID-19 – why the worry?

Declining antibodies and immunity to COVID-19 – why the worry?

by Alexander (Sasha) Poltorak,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people are aware that testing for antibodies in a person's blood can show if someone has had a specific di

Declining antibodies and immunity to COVID-19 – why the worry?

by Alexander (Sasha) Poltorak,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people are aware that testing for antibodies in a person's blood can show if someone has had a specific di
How gum disease aggravates chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

How gum disease aggravates chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSevere gum disease has been linked to the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, but an understanding of how t

How gum disease aggravates chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSevere gum disease has been linked to the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, but an understanding of how t
MAIT cell activation may play a role in fatal outcomes among severe COVID-19 cases

MAIT cell activation may play a role in fatal outcomes among severe COVID-19 cases

by Public Library of ScienceProject design and overall conclusions of the St George’s, University of London and University of Oxford collaboration on immune parameters of ICU COVID-19 and severe

MAIT cell activation may play a role in fatal outcomes among severe COVID-19 cases

by Public Library of ScienceProject design and overall conclusions of the St George’s, University of London and University of Oxford collaboration on immune parameters of ICU COVID-19 and severe
Is metabolic syndrome a modifiable risk factor for gout?

Is metabolic syndrome a modifiable risk factor for gout?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included nearly 1.3 million men aged 20–39 years who participated in three serial heal

Is metabolic syndrome a modifiable risk factor for gout?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included nearly 1.3 million men aged 20–39 years who participated in three serial heal
Artificial intelligence detects osteoarthritis years before it develops

Artificial intelligence detects osteoarthritis years before it develops

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering have created a machine-lea

Artificial intelligence detects osteoarthritis years before it develops

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering have created a machine-lea
X chromosome gene may explain why women are more prone to autoimmune diseases

X chromosome gene may explain why women are more prone to autoimmune diseases

by Alice Walton,University of California, Los Angeles(A) Using the high-throughput sequencing approach, sexually biased X chromosome genes in CD4+T cells were determined for C57BL/6J naive

X chromosome gene may explain why women are more prone to autoimmune diseases

by Alice Walton,University of California, Los Angeles(A) Using the high-throughput sequencing approach, sexually biased X chromosome genes in CD4+T cells were determined for C57BL/6J naive
Versatile antibody technology allows design of long-acting antibodies with tailored target-dependent mode of actions

Versatile antibody technology allows design of long-acting antibodies with tailored target-dependent mode of actions

by University of OsloREW enhances phagocytosis of gram-positive and killing of gram-negative bacteria. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46321-9Antibody ther

Versatile antibody technology allows design of long-acting antibodies with tailored target-dependent mode of actions

by University of OsloREW enhances phagocytosis of gram-positive and killing of gram-negative bacteria. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46321-9Antibody ther
Cell-compressing technique a new path in immunotherapy

Cell-compressing technique a new path in immunotherapy

by Zach Winn,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyTo engineer cell functions, SQZ Biotech uses tiny channels on a microfluidic chip to squeeze cells so they can be penetrated by specific molecul

Cell-compressing technique a new path in immunotherapy

by Zach Winn,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyTo engineer cell functions, SQZ Biotech uses tiny channels on a microfluidic chip to squeeze cells so they can be penetrated by specific molecul