News tagged with antigen presentation


Germ-fighting vaccine system makes great strides in delivery

A novel vaccine study from South Dakota State University (SDSU) will headline the groundbreaking research that will be unveiled at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists' (AAPS) National Biotechnology Conference ...

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Impact of stem cell transplantation location in brain a crucial factor for cell survival

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., and the Mossakowski Medical Research Centre in Warsaw, Poland, have found that nonself-donated cells (allografts) better survive implantation into the brains ...

Medical research created Feb 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Discovery of immune cells that protect against multiple sclerosis offers hope for new treatment

In multiple sclerosis, the immune system attacks nerves in the brain and spinal cord, causing movement problems, muscle weakness and loss of vision. Immune cells called dendritic cells, which were previously thought to contribute ...

Immunology created Aug 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Manipulating the immune system to develop 'next-gen' vaccines

The discovery of how a vital immune cell recognises dead and damaged body cells could modernise vaccine technology by 'tricking' cells into launching an immune response, leading to next-generation vaccines that are more specific, ...

Immunology created Apr 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Microneedle vaccine patch boosts flu protection through robust skin cell immune response

Recent research found that microneedle vaccine patches are more effective at delivering protection against influenza virus in mice than subcutaneous or intramuscular inoculation. A new, detailed analysis of the early immune ...

Immunology created Mar 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Catch the fever: It'll help you fight off infection

With cold and flu season almost here, the next time you're sick, think twice before taking something for your fever. That's because scientists have found more evidence that elevated body temperature helps certain types of ...

Medical research created Nov 01, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study shows H1N1 microneedle vaccine protects better than injection

(Medical Xpress) -- A vaccine delivered to the skin using a microneedle patch gives better protection against the H1N1 influenza virus than a vaccine delivered through subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jul 12, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast