Oncology & Cancer
KIAA0930: A cachexic phenotype inducer in cancer cells
A new research paper was published in Oncotarget, titled "The uncharacterized transcript KIAA0930 confers a cachexic phenotype on cancer cells."
Jul 26, 2023
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News tagged with cytokines
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A fused protein named CiDRE renders alveolar macrophages susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 invasion
Despite intensive research since the pandemic began, much remains unknown about COVID-19, particularly why it can be so severe in some cases and relatively mild in others. Now, researchers from Japan have identified a genetic ...
Jul 25, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The long-awaited RSV vaccine
Two vaccines to protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are now available for those over age 60, but a vaccine to protect young children is still in development. "The Long-Awaited RSV Vaccine" provides an update ...
Jul 21, 2023
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Immunology
New hope for inflammatory disorders: Controlling dangerous immune response
The inflammatory response is indispensable for protective immunity, yet microbial pathogens often trigger an excessive response, a "cytokine storm," harmful to the host. Despite recent advances in our understanding of inflammatory ...
Jul 19, 2023
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Medications
Research explores mechanism by which sinomenine ameliorates rheumatoid arthritis
Since the concept of "gut-joint" axis was proposed, increasing evidence has shown that the imbalance of gut microbiota may play a key role in the occurrence and development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Jul 17, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Immunotherapy improves remission for relapsed, refractory leukemia: Clinical trial
A single infusion of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy induced complete response or remission in patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), ...
Jul 14, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
A new natural killer cell therapy product with promising anticancer effects
A research team led by New Biology Professor Minseok Kim at the DGIST has developed a natural killer (NK) cell therapy product, which can self-activate with CT Cells. This new product has overcome the drawbacks of existing ...
Jul 5, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Prolonged inflammation associated with long COVID restored to healthy levels within two years post-infection: Study
The long-term symptoms observed in some individuals post-COVID-19 are associated with a sustained systemic inflammation, according to researchers from the A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*STAR ID Labs) in Singapore and ...
Jun 26, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apple-shaped obesity is associated with cytokine storm and a higher risk of death in COVID-19 patients
Eating an apple a day may keep the doctor away, but having an apple shape is not nearly as healthy. Now, researchers from Japan have shown that people who carry their weight in their bellies may be at greater risk of poor ...
Jun 20, 2023
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Immunology
Novel approach could redefine allergy treatment
For years, research and therapies for allergic asthma have been focused largely on targeting the inflammatory cytokines in the body that react to allergens and cause overproduction of mucus, wheezing and difficulty breathing. ...
Jun 14, 2023
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