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HMGB1 in inflammation and cancer(Post)
HMGB1 Functional Overview High mobility group box 1 ( HMGB1), a member of the high-mobility group (HMG) family, was first identified in the thymus in 1973 a ...
Pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH)(Post)Pyruvate dehydrogenase is a complex enzyme involved in the conversion of pyruvate, a product of glycolysis, into acetyl-CoA, a crucial molecule in energy production and intermediary ...
Beta Oxidation of Fatty Acids(Post)Understanding Beta-Oxidation: A Comprehensive Overview Fatty acids provide a highly efficient energy storage mechanism, delivering more energy per gram than common carbohydrates like glu ...
10 Steps of Glycolysis: Enzymes, Diagram & ATP Yield(Post)Glycolysis is a fundamental metabolic pathway that involves the breakdown of glucose to produce energy. This process can occur through two main pathways: aerobic and anaerobic glycolysis. Both p ...
Cellular Respiration: Stages, ATP Production & Pathway Guide(Post)Discover the intricacies of cellular respiration, a critical process for energy production in cells, encompassing aerobic and anaerobic pathways and their molecular mechanisms Key Takeaway ...
Blood Coagulation Signaling Pathways: A Critical Overview(Post)Blood coagulation is a fundamental physiological process that prevents excessive bleeding when the vascular system is injured. It involves a complex cascade of events that lead to the formation o ...
Blood Coagulation Pathway: Factors, Cascade & Disorders [Guide](Post)Blood Coagulation Pathways Blood clotting, also known as hemostasis, is a fascinating and intricate process that ensures our bodies can effectively respond to injuries and prevent excessive ...
Illuminating the Multifaceted Role of Acetylation: Bridging Chemistry and Biology Introduction:(Post)Acetylation, a chemical process characterized by the addition of an acetyl functional group to a molecule, stands as a cornerstone in both biochemical and biological landscapes. Its significan ...
Bococizumab: Mechanism, Clinical Applications, and Biosimilars in Research(Post)Quick Facts About BococizumabWhat is Bococizumab?Bococizumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets PCSK9, a protein involved in cholesterol regulation.How Does Bococizumab Work?It inhib ...
Adhesion molecules in atherosclerosis – ICAM1(Post)Adhesion Molecules Direct cell-cell interactions are maintained and regulated by cell adhesion molecules. The expression of adhesion molecule ...
TNFR2: Taming Regulatory T Cells to Enhance Anti-Tumor Immunity(Post)In recent years, cancer immunotherapy has become a powerful tool for treating various malignancies. One promising approach involves targeting the tumor microenvironment, particularly reg ...
3D Organoid Cell Viability Assay: Performance Assessment in Human Colon Organoids(Post)The 3D Organoid Cell Viability Assay (AKES081) demonstrated high sensitivity and low cytotoxicity, making it ideal for long incubation studies (24-48 hours) and high-throughput applicat ...
Erenumab: Transforming Migraine Prevention Through CGRP Receptor Inhibition(Post)Quick Facts About ErenumabWhat is Erenumab?Erenumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody designed to prevent migraines by targeting the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor.
Secukinumab: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Mechanism, Applications, and Biosimilar Advancements(Post)Quick Facts About SecukinumabWhat is SecukinumabSecukinumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets interleukin-17A (IL-17A), a key cytokine involved in inflammatory and autoimmune respon ...
Physiological and Pathological functions of IL-36(Post)By Charlotte O'Donnell PhD Similar to IL-33, IL-36R ligands are involved in maintaining intestinal homeostasis. Analogous to IL-33, d is local ...
Immunometabolism – A therapeutic perspective(Post)What is Immunometabolism? Immunometabolism is an exponentially growing, multi-disciplinary field of research aiming at deciphering the dynamic cellular and mol ...
Dupilumab: Transforming Immunotherapy and Skin Disease Management(Post)What You Need to Know About DupilumabWhat is Dupilumab?Dupilumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody designed to treat various chronic inflammatory diseases by inhibiting key cytokines ...
Litifilimab: A Promising Anti-BDCA2 Antibody for Lupus Treatment(Post)Quick Facts About LitifilimabWhat is Litifilimab?Litifilimab is a monoclonal antibody developed by Biogen targeting BDCA2, a receptor on plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs), to regulate ...
Tezepelumab: A Breakthrough in Severe Asthma Treatment and Research(Post)Quick Facts About TezepelumabWhat is Tezepelumab?Tezepelumab is a monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), a key driver of airway inflammation in sev ...
Mechanisms of HIV persistence during HAART(Post)HIV Virus: Replication Cycle and Pathogenesis in absence of HAART The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a formidable pathogen that has posed a significant global ...
Aducanumab: Mechanism, Clinical Applications, and the Role of Biosimilars in Research(Post)Quick Facts About AducanumabWhat is Aducanumab?Aducanumab is a monoclonal antibody designed to target and reduce amyloid-beta plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.Wha ...
Lactobacilli - Structure, Metabolism, and Testing(Post)Delving into the world of Lactobacilli, this piece explores their structural intricacies, metabolic functions, and the pivotal role they play in human health. These bacteria, key components in ...
Guselkumab: Advancing Psoriasis and Autoimmune Disease Research Through IL-23 Targeting(Post)Quick Facts About GuselkumabWhat is Guselkumab?Guselkumab is a biologic therapy that selectively targets the p19 subunit of interleukin-23 (IL-23), playing a critical role in inflammato ...
Understanding Parkinson's Disease: Insights and Innovations(Post)Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that predominantly affects the motor system, leading to a wide range of symptoms including tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia (slowne ...
Alzheimer's Disease: A Comprehensive Insight(Post)Alzheimer's disease stands as a formidable challenge in the realm of neurological disorders, characterized by its progressive nature and profound impact on cognitive functions. This article delv ...
CD73: Combating Tumor Immunosuppression by Targeting Adenosine(Post)Introduction to CD73 and Tumor Immunosuppression CD73, also known as ecto-5'-nucleotidase, is an enzyme found on the surface of various cells, including tumor cells and immune cells ...
CD39: A Novel Target to Overcome Immunosuppression in Cancer(Post)Introduction to CD39 and Cancer Immunosuppression CD39 is an ectonucleotidase enzyme that plays a crucial role in generating adenosine, a powerful immunosuppressive molecule within ...
Horseshoe Crab Blood and Endotoxin Testing: A Comprehensive Guide(Post)Horseshoe crabs, often referred to as "living fossils," are invaluable to modern medicine due to their unique blue blood. This blood is the source of Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL), a su ...
The double-edged sword in prostate cancer therapy(Post)By Zoe Angel, PhD Student, Ulster University Prostate cancer is now the commonest cancer in men and it is the fifth leading cause of death (1). Researc ...
The Rat Effectively Models Signature Cytokines of T Helper Cells(Post)Understanding the immune system's intricacies requires models that accurately reflect its complexity. The rat, as a model organism, plays a crucial role in immunological research, particularly i ...
Mitochondrial Transplantation: A New Frontier in Restoring Neural Function After Ischemic Stroke(Post)Imagine a future where the devastating impact of a stroke could be significantly mitigated, not just by managing symptoms, but by directly repairing the cellular machinery damaged during the event.
Boiling Proteins for Western Blotting: Optimal Conditions and Best Practices(Post)Boiling proteins is a critical step in preparing samples for Western blotting, a technique widely used to detect specific proteins in complex mixtures. Proper heating denatures the prote ...
Melanoma: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating Skin Cancer(Post)Melanoma is an aggressive type of skin cancer that originates in melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, which gives skin its color. Although it is less common than oth ...
Do you know…migraines affect more than 10% of the world population?(Post)By Francisco Algaba Chueco In this post we discuss a topic that everyone will have heard of. Let’s talk about migraines, a disorder that hides a huge p ...
The Gut Microbiome and Autoimmune Diseases: How Gut Bacteria Influence Immune Response(Post)What are Autoimmune Diseases? Autoimmune diseases are a diverse group of disorders where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells, tissues, and organ ...
Inebilizumab: Advancing Research and Clinical Applications(Post)What You Need to Know About InebilizumabWhat is Inebilizumab?Inebilizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that targets CD19, a protein expressed on B cells, to treat autoimmune disea ...
Phosphorothioate: Enhancing Stability in Oligonucleotide-Based Therapies(Post)Phosphorothioate is a chemical modification commonly used in oligonucleotide-based therapies to enhance the stability and efficacy of therapeutic nucleic acids. In this modification, one ...
How we can target the underlying immune processes in pathological inflammation in obesity, cancer and liver disease.(Post)Dr. Melissa Conroy, TTMI I am an immunologist and senior research fellow in the Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy Group, Department of Surgery at Trinit ...
Brodalumab: A Breakthrough in IL-17 Receptor Blockade for Psoriasis and Beyond(Post)Quick Facts About BrodalumabWhat is Brodalumab?Brodalumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets the IL-17 receptor to treat immune-mediated conditions like moderate-to-severe plaque pso ...
3D Respiratory Organoids Cell Viability in a High-throughput 384-well Plate Assay(Post)The Assay Genie 3D Organoid Cell Viability Assay (AKES081) provided superior results compared to ThermoScientific PrestoBlue, maintaining over 100% viability at all time points in untre ...
Ulviprubart: A Breakthrough in Autoimmune Disease Treatment(Post)Quick Facts About UlviprubartWhat is Ulviprubart?Ulviprubart is an experimental complement inhibitor designed to modulate immune responses in autoimmune diseases.What is the mechan ...
RNA Extraction for COVID-19 Testing(Post)Testing for COVID-19 Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organisation have emphasised the crucial impor ...
TIM-3/Gal-9 Pathway in Antiparasitic Immunity(Post)Exploring the Role of TIM-3/Gal-9 in Antiparasitic ImmunityIntroductionThe immune system is a complex network of cells and molecules that work together to defend the body against pathogens, including ...
Alemtuzumab: Mechanism, Applications, and Biosimilar Advancements(Post)Quick Facts About AlemtuzumabWhat is Alemtuzumab?Alemtuzumab is a monoclonal antibody targeting CD52, primarily used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) and certain cancers like ...
Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) via Droplets and Aerosols (Post)Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) via Droplets and Aerosols What is COVID-19? COVID-19, the dise ...
Tocilizumab: Advancing Therapeutics and Research with Biosimilars(Post)What You Need to Know About TocilizumabWhat is Tocilizumab?Tocilizumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets the interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor, widely used for managing autoimmune and i ...
B7-H4: A New Frontier in Immune Checkpoint Inhibition(Post)The recent advances in cancer immunotherapy have brought new opportunities to harness the body’s immune system against tumors. Among these advancements is the targeting of immune checkpo ...
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) - Biomarkers(Post)Key Points Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAF ...
Bevacizumab: Mechanism, Clinical Applications, and Biosimilar Insights(Post)Quick Facts About BevacizumabWhat is Bevacizumab?Bevacizumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), inhibiting angiogenesis (the formation of n ...
Icatolimab: Revolutionizing the Fight Against Cancer via CD47 Targeting(Post)Quick Facts About IcatolimabWhat is Icatolimab?Icatolimab is a monoclonal antibody designed to target CD47, a protein that cancer cells use to evade immune detection.How does Icatolimab ...
Zilovertamab: Unlocking the Potential of ROR1-Targeted Therapy(Post)Quick Facts About ZilovertamabWhat is Zilovertamab?Zilovertamab is a monoclonal antibody targeting ROR1, a receptor tyrosine kinase overexpressed in hematologic cancers and solid tumors ...
Canakinumab: Unraveling Its Role in Inflammatory Disease and Cancer Research(Post)Quick Facts About CanakinumabWhat is Canakinumab?Canakinumab is a human monoclonal antibody that targets interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), reducing inflammation associated with various diseas ...
Promising COVID-19 Therapeutics(Post)SARS-CoV-2, the causative viral agent of the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19, has sparked a global effort for creating prophylactic and therapeutic interventions. The following ...
chemokine receptors and ligands(Post)Chemokines are highly conserved cytokines that control the movement of cells around the body. All 45 members of the chemokine family can be divided into 4 subfamilies depending on t ...
Glenzocimab: A Novel Antiplatelet Therapy for Stroke Prevention(Post)Quick Facts About GlenzocimabWhat is Glenzocimab?Glenzocimab is an innovative monoclonal antibody designed to reduce the risk of ischemic stroke by selectively targeting platelet glycop ...
Unlocking the Potential of Anti-CD47 in Cancer Immunotherapy(Post)Quick Facts About RagifilimabWhat is Ragifilimab?Ragifilimab is an investigational anti-CD47 monoclonal antibody developed to block the CD47-SIRPα interaction, thereby enhancing macroph ...
Vixarelimab: A Novel Approach to Targeting Prurigo Nodularis and Fibrosis(Post)Quick Facts About VixarelimabWhat is Vixarelimab?Vixarelimab is an investigational monoclonal antibody developed to target oncostatin M receptor beta (OSMRβ), a key pathway involved in ...
Oxidative Stress: Causes, Biomarkers & Disease(Post)Oxidative Stress Definition Oxidative stress is a condition that results when the body produces or consumes more reactive oxygen species (ROS) than it can neutrali ...
TREM2: Exploring Its Role in Tumor-Associated Macrophages and Cancer Immunotherapy(Post)Introduction to TREM2 and Tumor-Associated Macrophages in CancerTREM2 (triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2) is an immunoregulatory receptor primarily expressed on macrophage ...
GITR: Boosting T Cell Activation for Enhanced Cancer Immunotherapy(Post)Glucocorticoid-induced tumor necrosis factor receptor (GITR) is an immune checkpoint molecule that plays a crucial role in regulating T cell activation and survival. In recent years, GIT ...
The Influence of dietary interventions upon platelet reactivity(Post)Laura Menke PhD candidate, Queen Mary University of London Inflammation vs. Resolution Atherothrombosis is the leading cause of death worldwide ...
FoxP3: Understanding Regulatory T Cell Control in Tumor Immunity(Post)Introduction to FoxP3 and Regulatory T Cells in CancerFoxP3 (forkhead box P3) is a transcription factor critical for the development and function of regulatory T cells (Tregs), a special ...
SLAMF7: Activating Natural Killer Cells for Potent Anti-Cancer Responses(Post)Introduction to SLAMF7 in Cancer Immunotherapy SLAMF7, also known as Signaling Lymphocytic Activation Molecule F7, is a surface receptor found on natural killer (NK) cells, T cells, ...
Immune Regulation in COVID-19 (Post)Immune Regulation in COVID-19: Immunomodulatory Mechanisms against SARS-CoV-2 Infection What is COVID-19? ...
Biomarkers & Inflammatory markers of atherosclerosis(Post)As atherosclerosis is a complex inflammatory disease, there are many influential biomarkers that contribute to the disease’s progression as well as biomarkers from atherosclerosis related d ...
Targeting IL-10R: Enhancing Immune Activation in Cancer(Post)Introduction to IL-10R and Immune Suppression in CancerThe interleukin-10 receptor (IL-10R) is a key player in regulating immune responses, particularly in suppressing inflammation and m ...
3D Cell Culture: Assay Guide(Post)References Key Points Three-dimensional (3D) cell cultures are artificially-created environments in which cells are permitted to grow or interact with their surroundings in a 3D f ...
Galectin Therapeutics(Post)Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, irreversible and ultimately fatal disease characterized by pro ...
Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMP) – Review(Post)Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMP) were first discovered in the 1960s by Dr.Marshall Urist, an orthopaedic surgeon at UCLA (Urist 1965). BMPs are classically associated with their roles in limb ...
TLX as a Novel Therapeutic Target(Post)Danka Kozareva PhD Candidate, University College Cork The generation of neurons from stem cells The process of generating ...
Wnt Signalling Pathway in Immunity(Post)What is Wnt Signalling? The Wnt signalling pathway is an evolutionarily conserved pathway that plays critical roles in the regulation of determining cell ...
Carbon Dioxide sensing in Immune Cells(Post)BRIEF HISTORY OF THE “GREEN” EVOLUTION OF OXYGEN AND CARBON DIOXIDE WITHIN OUR ATMOSPHERE Million years ago carbon dioxide (CO2) levels used to be consid ...
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