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C reactive protein
If you've been feeling under the weather, your doctor might have ordered a test to check for c-reactive proteins. But what are c-reactive proteins, and what do they do? In this blog post, w
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16th Jul 2023
Antigen Presenting Cells (APCs) and cancer immunotherapy
What is Antigen Presentation?
Our immune system has various mechanisms to defend against pathogens, with adaptive immunit
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16th Jul 2023
CD11b: Macrophages and Microglia Marker
The immune system plays a critical role in defending the body against path
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11th Jul 2023
Immunometabolism – A therapeutic perspective
What is Immunometabolism?
Immunometabolism is an exponentially growing, multi-disci
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10th Jul 2023
Alternative Complement Pathway: Activation, Regulation, and Significance
As a vital component of the immune system, the Alternative Complement Pathway plays a crucial role
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5th Jul 2023
Sepsis and Immune Dysregulation
What is Sepsis?
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body'
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29th Jun 2023
Gut Inflammation and Inflammatory Diseases
What is Gut Inflammation?
The gut, or gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a long tube that starts from the mouth and extends to the anus.
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27th Jun 2023
CD Markers Expression on B Cells
B cells, a type of white blood cell, play a vital role in the adaptive immune system, serving as ke
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26th Jun 2023
CD25 Marker
CD25 Marker
What is CD25?
CD25, also known as Cluster of Differentiation 25, is an essential molecule involved in immune r
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19th Jun 2023
Dendritic Cells - Markers, Activation & Subtypes
What is a Dendritic Cell?
Dendritic cells (DCs) are a type of immune cell that acts as a messenger between the innate and adaptive immune system. They are pro
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12th Jun 2023
Cytokine Storms: What happens when the immune system overreacts?
What are Cytokines?
Cytokines are a diverse group of small proteins that serve as key signaling molecules in the immune
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11th Jun 2023
Polyclonal Vs Monoclonal antibodies: Key features
In the field of immunology and biomedical research, antibodies play a crucial role in identifying and targeting foreign substances in the body. However, not all antibodies are the same. In
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11th Jun 2023
​TNF alpha & Inflammation
What is TNF alpha?
Tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha) is a transmembrane protein (molecular weight of TNF alpha - 26 kDa) and a member of the TNF superfa
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8th Jun 2023
B Cell Types, Antigen Recognition & Activation
B Cell Types, Antigen Recognition & Activation
A comprehensive guide to B c
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5th Mar 2023
ILC2: The Immune Cell That Fights Allergies and Infections
ILC2 - Function, Cytokines, and Role in Health and Disease
A quick guide to IL2C
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25th Jan 2023
Cortisol and the Immune Response
What is Cortisol?
Cortisol is a steroid hormone, classified as a member of the glucocorticoid family of hormones. Cortisol is i
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26th Oct 2022
NLRP3 Inflammasome & Cytokine Secretion
Nod-like receptors
Nod like receptors (NLRs) are a versatile family of relatively recently discovered intracellular receptors which have a br
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23rd May 2022
T Cell Types, Activation, Polarization & Function
T Cell Types, Activation, Polarization & Function
A comprehensive guide to T cells!
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12th Apr 2022
Mouse Monoclonal Antibody
Mouse monoclonal antibodies are a valuable tool in the biomedical field. They can be used for a variety of applications, from research to clinical diagnostics. In this blog post, we
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4th Mar 2022
CD52 Expression
What is CD52?
Cluster Of Differentiation 52 (CD52) is a highly expressed membrane glycoprotein which is present on the surface of immune cell
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15th Feb 2022
CD31: A Comprehensive Look at an Essential Biomarker
What is CD31?
CD31, also known as PECAM-1, was originally described as a cell surface antigen present on platelets and megakaryocytes. CD31 is
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15th Feb 2022
CD33 Marker
What is CD33?
CD33 is a transmembrane glycoprotein belonging to the sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like lectin (Siglec) fa
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21st Jan 2022
What are MHC Class I and II molecules?
What are MHC Class I molecules?
The MHC class I is a glycoprotein that is expressed on all nucleated cells of the human body. MHC class I are
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18th Jan 2022
How do antibodies work?
Antibodies are a special class of Y shaped proteins that help guard your body from invading viruses and bacteria. They do this by either neutralizing the dangerous
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17th Jan 2022