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

Updated on: May 30,2024

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

Updated on:May 30,2024

'JEDI' technology awakens new understanding of how immune system works

by The Mount Sinai Hospital3D rendering of a T cell. Credit: CC BY 3.0, Blausen.com staff. "Blausen gallery 2014". Wikiversity Journal of Medicine. DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.010. ISSN 20018

Updated on: April 16,2024

'JEDI' technology awakens new understanding of how immune system works

by The Mount Sinai Hospital3D rendering of a T cell. Credit: CC BY 3.0, Blausen.com staff. "Blausen gallery 2014". Wikiversity Journal of Medicine. DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.010. ISSN 20018

Updated on:April 16,2024

New evidence that 'gout' strongly runs in the family

by University of NottinghamIt's historically known as 'the king of diseases and the disease of kings' and was long thought to be caused by an overindulgent lifestyle, but now scientis

Updated on: March 24,2024

New evidence that 'gout' strongly runs in the family

by University of NottinghamIt's historically known as 'the king of diseases and the disease of kings' and was long thought to be caused by an overindulgent lifestyle, but now scientis

Updated on:March 24,2024

A pan-cancer platform to help guide patient selection for personalized immunotherapy

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyGraphical Abstract. Credit:Med(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2023.07.006Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that boosts the immune syste

Updated on: May 05,2024

A pan-cancer platform to help guide patient selection for personalized immunotherapy

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyGraphical Abstract. Credit:Med(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2023.07.006Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that boosts the immune syste

Updated on:May 05,2024

T-cells shown to infiltrate brain, cause respiratory distress in condition affecting the immunocompromised

by Liz Ahlberg Touchstone |,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignPulmonary dysfunction and mortality under the C-IRIS condition.ASchematic representation of the experiments and

Updated on: May 05,2024

T-cells shown to infiltrate brain, cause respiratory distress in condition affecting the immunocompromised

by Liz Ahlberg Touchstone |,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignPulmonary dysfunction and mortality under the C-IRIS condition.ASchematic representation of the experiments and

Updated on:May 05,2024

tRNA fragments are involved in poststroke immune reactions

by Goethe University Frankfurt am MainCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSebastian Lobentanzer of Goethe University, Frankfurt, has been studying small RNA dynamics in various contexts using bioinf

Updated on: April 24,2024

tRNA fragments are involved in poststroke immune reactions

by Goethe University Frankfurt am MainCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSebastian Lobentanzer of Goethe University, Frankfurt, has been studying small RNA dynamics in various contexts using bioinf

Updated on:April 24,2024

T cells alone are sufficient to establish and maintain HIV infection in the brain

by University of North Carolina Health CareScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDA new study by Unive

Updated on: May 07,2024

T cells alone are sufficient to establish and maintain HIV infection in the brain

by University of North Carolina Health CareScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDA new study by Unive

Updated on:May 07,2024

Drug shows promise against arthritis common in people with psoriasis

by Steven Reinberg, Healthday ReporterNew medication improved skin condition, lessened swelling, study finds.(HealthDay)—A new drug called brodalumab appears to be effective in treating patients suffe

Updated on: March 24,2024

Drug shows promise against arthritis common in people with psoriasis

by Steven Reinberg, Healthday ReporterNew medication improved skin condition, lessened swelling, study finds.(HealthDay)—A new drug called brodalumab appears to be effective in treating patients suffe

Updated on:March 24,2024

Compound found to trigger innate immunity against viruses

by Bobbi Nodell,University of WashingtonCells under a microscope in a UW Medicine immunity lab. Credit: Dennis WiseResearch from UW Medicine and collaborators indicates that a drug-like molecule

Updated on: May 08,2024

Compound found to trigger innate immunity against viruses

by Bobbi Nodell,University of WashingtonCells under a microscope in a UW Medicine immunity lab. Credit: Dennis WiseResearch from UW Medicine and collaborators indicates that a drug-like molecule

Updated on:May 08,2024

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,

Updated on: June 01,2024

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,

Updated on:June 01,2024

Serum IL-35 levels tied to bone loss with rheumatoid arthritis

Serum interleukin (IL)-35 levels are associated with bone loss and may represent a novel therapeutic target for postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published onli

Updated on: June 06,2024

Serum IL-35 levels tied to bone loss with rheumatoid arthritis

Serum interleukin (IL)-35 levels are associated with bone loss and may represent a novel therapeutic target for postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published onli

Updated on:June 06,2024

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

Updated on: October 01,2024

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

Updated on:October 01,2024