Our immune system is remarkably powerful. It quickly assembles teams of cells to eliminate threats inside our bodies. But sometimes, it hits the wrong target. Autoimmune diseases like lupus and multiple sclerosis result from ...
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The waste system of living cells, the proteasome, not only shreds disused or damaged proteins, it also supports the immune system by recognizing virally infected or cancerous cells by producing protein fragments, so-called ...
Feb 14, 2024
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During pregnancy, a woman's immune system changes dramatically but researchers don't yet understand all the underlying mechanisms. A new study shows how the gut microbiota may play a role.
Feb 7, 2024
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A multinational team of researchers led by Columbia University has discovered that tumors can repurpose a single cellular protein to hide themselves from the immune system in two distinct ways. Drugs targeting that protein ...
Feb 2, 2024
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A protein in the immune system can be manipulated to help overcome bowel cancer, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU). The research is published in Science Advances.
Jan 26, 2024
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Researchers in the lab of chemist Han Xiao at Rice University have identified a promising new immunological pathway to treat stubborn bone tumors, one of most prevalent forms of metastases in breast cancer patients.
Jan 24, 2024
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New biomarkers with improved diagnostic performance for early detection of lupus nephritis have been discovered in the University of Houston lab of Chandra Mohan, a pioneer in lupus research. Early identification of renal ...
Jan 22, 2024
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More men than women are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The reason why is still followed by a big question mark, but the sex difference is nonetheless a growing area of interest for researchers.
Jan 16, 2024
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Sometimes a single mutation in our genetic make-up is enough to cause disease. This is also the case with the autoimmune disease lupus. Lupus causes severe inflammation throughout the body and can have a serious impact on ...
Jan 12, 2024
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Scientists from Scripps Research have developed a small molecule that blocks the activity of a protein linked to autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Crohn's disease. This protein, known as ...
Jan 11, 2024
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