News tagged with t cell development


SUMO-snipping protein plays crucial role in T and B cell development

When SUMO grips STAT5, a protein that activates genes, it blocks the healthy embryonic development of immune B cells and T cells unless its nemesis breaks the hold, a research team led by scientists at The University of Texas ...

Genetics created Jan 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Strengthening fragile immune memories to fight chronic infections

After recovering from the flu or another acute infection, your immune system is ready to react quickly if you run into the same virus again. White blood cells called memory T cells develop during the infection and help the ...

Medical research created Aug 18, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Penn researchers describe key molecule that keeps immune cell development on track

In the latest issue of Nature, researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania clarify the role of two proteins key to T-cell development. They found that one well-known protein called Notch ...

Medical research created Aug 08, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast