The Journal of Leukocyte Biology (JLB) has been published by the non-profit Society for Leukocyte Biology since 1984, with the goal of promoting research focused on leukocyte physiology and leukocyte behavior within the immune system. As of 2008, its impact factor was assessed to be 4.605. JLB publishes articles under the following subject areas:
According to a new study, older female mice had more immune cells entering areas of the body where they should not have, demonstrating that sex differences contribute to age-related inflammation, which should be considered ...
Jun 12, 2023
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Sepsis, the body's life-threatening response to infection affecting about 1.7 million adults in the United States each year, can lead to multisystem organ failure with a high mortality rate.
Sep 29, 2021
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common leukemia in the Western world. New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology reveals that certain protein markers may indicate which patients have stable ...
Jul 21, 2021
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A rare genetic condition which causes inflammatory bowel disease can be successfully treated by bone marrow transplant, according to University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust researchers.
Oct 13, 2020
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Eosinophils residing in the airways of mice respond to influenza A virus (IAV) infection through alterations in surface expression of various markers necessary for migration and cellular immunity responses, according to research ...
Aug 5, 2020
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Owing to a rare genetic mutation, individuals with leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1 (LAD1) experience a suite of symptoms that trace back to an immune system dysfunction. Many have recurrent bacterial infections and gum ...
May 27, 2020
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Spring is in the air, and that means allergic reaction-causing pollen is, too.
Apr 16, 2020
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are commonly used as inflammation blockers worldwide. However, recent clinical data show these painkillers can have serious side effects that create some risk of heart attacks, ...
Sep 20, 2018
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Our researchers have revealed the identities of new subsets of immune cells at the frontline of our body's defenses against infection.
Aug 7, 2018
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Hookworms infect nearly 430 million people in the world, mostly in countries where sanitation is poor, and people often walk barefoot.
Aug 6, 2018
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