Immunology
Mouse study shows how 'hair-of-the-dog' approach works to treat allergies
The hair-of-the-dog-that-bit-you is a time-honored allergy remedy for a good reason: It works.
Sep 26, 2016
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Immunology
Immune cells with a killer instinct: Tried-and-tested anti-tumour drug displays new effect
Imiquimod, a drug used to treat skin cancer, has been shown to have a previously unknown effect on immune cells. The drug transforms cells known as dendritic cells into "tumour killers" that attack the tumour directly and ...
Mar 26, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Rapid responses, few adverse effects in targeted agent in Phase1 trial in rare blood disorder
In a Phase 1 trial, patients with an advanced or aggressive form of systemic mastocytosis (AdvSM), a rare blood disorder, had rapid and durable responses with few adverse effects following treatment with an investigational ...
Dec 10, 2017
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Immunology
Research identifies a protein group that may kick-start allergic reactions
(Medical Xpress) -- Allergies, or hypersensitivities of the immune system, are more common than ever before. According to the Asthma and Allergies Foundation of America, one in five Americans suffers from an allergy — ...
Aug 2, 2012
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Immunology
New technique removes the cause of allergic asthma
Allergies are the commonest cause of asthma. The immune system over-reacts to harmless substances such as birch or grass pollen, for example, forming immunoglobulin E antibodies (IgE). Together with the inflammatory cells ...
Mar 3, 2017
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Health
Who's stronger? An immunological battle of the sexes
Is there anything more exciting than a battle of the sexes? In popular culture, this usually focuses on societal gender roles. But, there's another battle of the sexes, a biological war waged by the body's immune system. ...
Feb 14, 2019
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Immunology
New target discovered for food allergy treatment
Researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered a novel target for the treatment of food allergies. Erwin Gelfand, MD, and his colleagues report in the October 2012 issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology ...
Nov 1, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Targeted cancer treatment: Cause of skin infections identified
Targeted, successful cancer treatments are very often accompanied by unpleasant side effects. Especially in anti-EGFR treatments the skin is often so badly affected by inflammations that patients consider breaking off the ...
Aug 22, 2013
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Medications
Anti-siglec-8 antibody trial shows promise for treating eosinophilic gastritis and duodenitis
Eosinophilic gastritis and duodenitis are inflammatory diseases characterized by high levels of eosinophils and mast cells (immune system cells) in the stomach and duodenum. These disorders are often underdiagnosed and symptoms ...
Oct 22, 2020
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Medical research
Study looks at the influence of fat when gut bacteria is reduced by antibioticsm
A study led by University of Cincinnati (UC) lipid metabolism researchers lends additional insight into how bacteria in the gut, or lack thereof, influences intestinal mast cells (MMC) activation and perhaps fat absorption. ...
Sep 8, 2016
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