Fresh discoveries about a certain type of immune cell could give lung cancer patients a more accurate prognosis and better identify who will benefit from immunotherapies.
Aug 30, 2023
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Superantigens are molecules that can stimulate a strong immune response by activating a large number of cytotoxic T cells, which are white blood cells that can eliminate tumor cells. One example of a superantigen is staphylococcal ...
Aug 14, 2023
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A key function of our immune system is to detect and eliminate foreign pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. Immune cells like T cells do this by distinguishing between different types of proteins within cells, which allows ...
Aug 6, 2023
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Respiratory viruses like influenza virus (flu), SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can make us sick by infecting our respiratory system, including the nose, upper airways and lungs.
Jul 30, 2023
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New research suggests that targeting autoimmune inflammation associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) using two drugs, one of them already approved for multiple sclerosis, could be a promising approach for treatment.
Jul 13, 2023
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The specific or acquired immune system of vertebrates is a powerful weapon against pathogens and pathologically altered body cells. Here, T cells play a special role. After activation, they can systematically kill off target ...
Jul 13, 2023
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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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The immune system protects the body from invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, or tumors, with its intricate network of proteins, cells, and organs. Specialized immune cells, called cytotoxic T cells, can develop into short-lived ...
Jun 13, 2023
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Humans encounter innumerable pathogenic bacteria, viruses and other microbes in their day-to-day activities. While infections from some pathogens can be easily cleared by the innate immune system, others can evade this first ...
May 11, 2023
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Exercise decreases the risk of cancer and reduces side effects of cancer treatments. In addition, it improves patients' quality of life and the prognosis of cancer patients. This is according to two new Finnish studies.
May 2, 2023
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